Special Assistance
Allergies, Medications And Meals

American recognizes that some passengers are allergic to peanuts. Although we do not serve peanuts, we do serve other nut products and there may be trace elements of unspecified peanut ingredients, including peanut oils, in meals and snacks. We make no provisions to be peanut-free.

Additionally, other customers may bring peanuts on board. Therefore, we cannot guarantee customers will not be exposed to peanuts during flight and strongly encourage customers to take all necessary medical precautions to prepare for the possibility of exposure.

Although some destinations do not allow pets in the cabin, please be aware that there may be occasions when customers with disabilities may travel with service animals in the cabin.

All customers are entitled to bring one carry-on item with them into the cabin. We recommend that you pack any medications you require in a carry-on bag that will fit under the seat in front of you. You should NEVER put your medications in checked luggage. Our aircraft do not have refrigerators onboard. Also, if you use needles to inject medication, checkpoint security policy is that you must have in your possession medication requiring the use of a needle or syringe that has a professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer's name or pharmaceutical label. Visit our Carry-On Baggage page for more information.

American offers special meals to meet specific dietary needs at your request on select flights. Since meals are not served on all flights, check with your travel agent or the airline to be sure that a meal is offered on your flight. Many frequent flyers bring light snacks or sandwiches on board with them. This is also a good idea in the event that your flight encounters weather or other delay. For more information, visit our Special Meals page.