by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Mon January 12, 2026
American Airlines is taking in the New Year with new alcohol-free beverages and refreshed onboard menus, beginning February 1.
Customers who want to drink without the effects can enjoy Athletic Brewing Company’s Free Wave Hazy IPA, the airline’s first inflight non-alcoholic beer.
Additionally, new beverages include Q MARGARITA MIX, Q TONIC WATER and Q CLUB SODA, as well as two LaCroix Sparking Water flavors, Lime and Berry.
American's newest in-flight beverage: Athletic Brewing Co.'s Free Wave Hazy IPA, a non-alcoholic beer. (Photo Credit: American Airlines)
Also beginning February 1, travelers will enjoy new recipes on select flights within the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Mexico, including a chicken salad and Boursin cheese wrap.
International route customers in Premium Economy or Main Cabin can enjoy new recipes like a beef fajita bowl, hoisin chicken, barbecue chicken with grits, chimichurri chicken, vegetable yakiniku noodles and honey mustard chicken.
In addition, those heading to China, Japan and Korea in Premium Economy and Main Cabin can enjoy new meals like orange chicken, Korean barbecue noodles with shiitake mushrooms, beef bibimbap, beef noodles, egg fried rice, dakdoritang braised chicken and more.
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