American Airlines shares new in-flight menu including meal inspired by British comfort food

American Airlines is a major US brand that connects the United States with nearly 350 destinations in 48 countries.

Britons are most likely to find themselves on board its flights to and from America from Edinburgh Airport or London Heathrow.

Those travelling on those routes this summer will get to try the new European-themed cuisine while flying long-haul, starting now.

The menu theme was created to honour new summer routes to the likes of Venice, Naples, Edinburgh and more.

Expect everything from "bold, vibrant seafood dishes" to "timeless comfort food classics". This includes paella, rustic ratatouille and mustard-crusted lamb. Afternoon tea will also be served exclusively on flights departing from London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports.

The new menu will be available for customers flying in Flagship® Business, a Flagship Suite® Preferred seat or Flagship Suite® seats on routes to London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Dublin Paris, Nice, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid and more.

American Airlines' new summer menu

• Rustic yet refined ratatouille or a decadent porcini short rib paired with creamy polenta, blue cheese, walnuts and a medley of roasted beets and zucchini - inspired by Paris and Nice, France
• Herbed short rib set against a colourful butternut squash medley and pea risotto, finished with a thyme demi-glace or a pan-seared halibut with fingerling potatoes and olive-caper relish - inspired by Rome, Milan, Naples and Venice, Italy
• Spaetzle tossed with grilled zucchini, cremini mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes or a crisp schnitzel accompanied by potatoes and blistered tomatoes - inspired by Frankfurt and Munich, Germany
• Mar y mar paella — a seafood lover’s dream — or seared paprika sea bass served with squid ink rice and piquillo pepper sauce - inspired by Barcelona and Madrid, Spain
• Mustard-crusted lamb served with tender turnips, peas and baby carrots in a rich lamb reduction or a peppercorn short rib dish with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables finished in a velvety demi sauce - inspired by Edinburgh and Dublin

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That's not the only change for on-flight diners, however, as American Airlines is allowing customers more time to make their preorder selection, with the window changed from 24 hours to 20 hours before departure.

The airline added: "Whether customers are planning a culinary experience in advance or finalising it close to takeoff, this update is designed to ensure every detail of the journey reflects comfort, personalisation and care."

This comes as Eurostar rolled out a brand-new menu created by a Michelin-starred chef. It is now being served to Premium passengers.

In more food news, TUI announced a new all-inclusive gastropub serving British classics will open on its cruise ships.