"That might be on the verge of changing, however, as American Airlines just announced a partnership with the restaurant Pecan Lodge to bring their barbecue on board certain American flights. Much like Delta's partnership with Shake Shack, this does not mean that everyone on board every American flight will have access to slow-cooked meat as they make their way towards the destination. Instead, the Pecan Lodge meals will be available to order for first class passengers."
"In February, first class passengers will be able to order a barbecue platter; for the month of March, a brisket sandwich will be on the menu. "As we celebrate American's centennial anniversary in 2026, we're looking forward to delighting our customers in new ways that honor unique regional tastes, beginning right here in our home state through one of the most beloved barbecue restaurants in Texas," Rhonda Crawford, American Airlines' SVP of Customer Experience Design and Strategy, said in a statement."
"A Dallas Observer review from 2012 offered plenty of praise: "the brisket is divine, so juicy and smoky that you can smell it from a mile off and it'll fall apart if you wave your hand near it." More recently, Condé Nast Traveler's review argued that it was "Worth the wait, time and time again." It's encouraging news for travelers looking for hearty fare as they make their way east."
American Airlines has partnered with Pecan Lodge to offer the restaurant's barbecue on select flights. The meals will be available to order for first-class passengers traveling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports in New York. In February the onboard option will be a barbecue platter; in March the offering will be a brisket sandwich. The arrangement resembles other carrier-restaurant collaborations such as Delta's Shake Shack partnership and does not apply to all passengers or all flights. Pecan Lodge's brisket has been praised for being juicy, smoky and tender, and the restaurant has earned repeat recommendations from travel reviewers.
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