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American Airlines Jumps on Low-Carb Bandwagon

As we reported a couple of months ago, several airlines and hotels are responding to the popularity of low-carb diets with high protein meals on their menus. Now American Airlines sends us an email to say they have made similar changes to their menu, although they're so far just nibbling at the edges of the trend with some domestic first-class breakfast options.

Their email notes, "On May 1, all of American's domestic first-class flights began to offer selected breakfast items high in protein and low in carbohydrates to accommodate the needs of its health-conscious customers.... American will look at expanding the high-protein/low-carbohydrate meal service option this summer after it reviews the success of this initial roll out."

The airline notes that travelers with special food requirements can call 800 433-7300 to make requests before departure. They also provide point to their special meals page on their web site, where they describe such delicious-sounding dining experiences as

• "Bland/Soft...also known as the ulcer diet"
  
  
• "Gluten Free...also known as gliadin-free, non-tropical sprue, Celiac disease, wheat free, gluten restricted diet"
  
  
• "Vegetarian (Lacto-Ovo)"
  
  
• And much more...

Rick Bruner | May 11, 2004 | News | Permanent link
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Comments

here is another article on lowcarb travel in the States

Posted by: Bob at Jun 18, 2004 9:55:14 AM