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# American Airlines Brings Pecan Lodge BBQ to First Class on Every DFW Meal Flight
- URL: https://www.pnm.now/american-airlines-pecan-lodge-barbecue-dfw-first-class/
- Published: 2026-08-07T20:34:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-07T20:34:37.000Z
- Description: American is bringing Pecan Lodge barbecue preorders to first class on every domestic meal flight out of DFW starting September 9.
- Author: Andrew Kunesh
- Tags: airlines, verified

American Airlines is expanding its Pecan Lodge barbecue preorder option to first class on every domestic flight with meal service departing Dallas-Fort Worth. The rollout starts September 9, with preorders opening August 9.

Travelers will be able to choose between a barbecue platter — smoked brisket and sausage with mac and cheese, coleslaw, and pickles — or a chopped brisket sandwich on a brioche bun with roasted green beans and potato salad. 

*View From The Wing* [notes](https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-brings-texas-barbecue-to-first-class-on-every-domestic-meal-flight-from-dallas/?ref=pnm.now) that American first tested the Pecan Lodge preorder on DFW-New York flights earlier this year, then expanded it to Boston and Los Angeles a couple of months ago. American's SVP of Customer Experience Design and Strategy, Rhonda Crawford, [said](https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-expands-Pecan-Lodges-authentic-Texas-barbecue-to-more-domestic-flights-from-DFW-MKG-OB-08/default.aspx?ref=pnm.now) customer feedback on the offering has been strong enough to justify the expansion.

Andrew's Take 

![Andrew Kunesh](https://www.pnm.now/assets/built/ak-headshot.png) 

I love barbecue, so it looks like it's time for me to get on an American flight from DFW. I like what American's doing here — leaning into what makes its hub distinctive instead of running the same chicken-or-pasta rotation on every route. However, Barbecue's a tough thing to pull off at 35,000 feet. Reheated brisket and a soggy bun are real risks. But American tested this the right way, on a handful of routes before committing to its whole home hub, and partnered with an actual restaurant that knows BBQ to bring it to market.

Source: [American Airlines](https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2026/American-expands-Pecan-Lodges-authentic-Texas-barbecue-to-more-domestic-flights-from-DFW-MKG-OB-08/default.aspx?ref=pnm.now)