I’m Deliberately Routing Through Dallas Just To Try American Airlines’ New BBQ

Key Points:

• American Airlines is expanding its partnership with Dallas barbecue restaurant Pecan Lodge to offer Texas barbecue meals on all eligible domestic First Class flights departing from Dallas-Fort Worth starting September 9, 2026.
• The expanded menu includes a smoked brisket sandwich for lunch and a barbecue platter for dinner, both available for preorder on eligible flights.
• The expansion follows strong positive passenger feedback from the initial rollout earlier this year on select DFW to New York flights, indicating high customer satisfaction with the quality of the barbecue.
• The airline ensures the brisket is seasoned and slow-smoked at Pecan Lodge, then packaged to preserve quality before in-flight preparation, aiming to maintain authentic Texas barbecue taste despite reheating onboard.
• The author, a barbecue enthusiast, is so eager to try the new menu that they plan to route an upcoming trip through Dallas-Fort Worth specifically to experience the Pecan Lodge offerings firsthand.