Seattle-based Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday morning that all passengers on its airplanes will now be able to order hot food — on most flights 1,100 miles and over. Hot entrees have not been available onboard outside first class since 2017.
The new hot menu items will not be available on red-eye flights and those where catering is not available, the company said in a news release.
Eastbound passengers (and those flying to Hawaii) will have the option of a carnitas breakfast bowl, available from 5-10 a.m., and a Panang curry chicken from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Both dishes have a kick of spice to them; the carnitas breakfast bowl combines pulled pork and a green chile salsa verde with breakfast potatoes and scrambled eggs. The chicken curry pairs juicy chicken thighs with edamame and chubby strips of red bell pepper and onion in a rich, medium-spicy curry.
The breakfast option for westbound passengers (and those coming from Hawaii) is a Monte Cristo breakfast sandwich while the lunch/dinner option is pretzel roll sliders with chips.
The Monte Cristo, served on a buttery, flaky croissant bun, is laden with sliced smoked turkey, ham and Swiss cheese. There's a schmear of raspberry jam on one side and oozy cream cheese on the other. The pretzel roll sliders feature two juicy beef pucks topped with sweet caramelized onions and cheese squished between chewy, soft pretzel rolls.
These menu items will be available through October before being refreshed for something new. Costs range from $10.50-$11.50.
The new menu items are the result of an overhaul of the company's onboard galley kitchens, including the installation of new ovens. Like the airline's fruit and cheese boxes, passengers must preorder the items before departure. The new entrees will not be available for purchase once onboard.
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