How to get discounts on American Airlines in-flight meals using credit cards

Sometimes, it’s the simple things that make travel more comfortable — like a good drink or meal on the plane. With the right credit card, you can save on these purchases and make your flight even more enjoyable.

How to get discounts on American Airlines in-flight meals

To get these discounts, consider a cobranded American Airlines credit card. Use your card for food and beverages on American Airlines-operated itineraries, and you’ll receive 25% savings in statement credits.

Here’s how to get the discount

1. Use your eligible American Airlines credit card to buy food or beverages on an American Airlines-operated flight.
2. After your purchases post to your card account, look for a statement credit in eight to 10 weeks. You don’t need to do anything extra to get the discount.

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Bottom line

If you like to chow down on American Airlines flights, a 25% discount can add up. American Airlines credit cards may also offer benefits such as accelerated mile earnings, preferred boarding and free checked bags.

Frequently asked questions

• I've seen five Barclaycard American Airlines credit cards. How can I apply for them?

  As of this writing, Barclaycard doesn’t offer all five of those cards. Only two of them — the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® and AAdvantage® Aviator® Business Mastercard® — are currently open for new applications.

• Do American Airlines credit cards have annual fees?

  Most of the American Airlines cards currently available have annual fees. If you don’t want to pay an annual fee, look into the American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp℠ Card. However, note that it doesn’t come with preferred boarding or free checked baggage.

• Do I have to use my American Airlines credit card to get the discount on in-flight food and beverages?

  Yes. You won’t receive the statement credit if you use another credit card.

• Will my American Airlines card help me save on other in-flight purchases, such as Wi-Fi?

  No. Savings apply only to in-flight food and beverages.