American Airlines Expands Vegan Offerings with Just Egg Scramble – vegconomist

Starting October 5, American Airlines will offer a new vegan breakfast option on select flights. The airline is introducing a plant-based scrambled egg dish made with Just Egg, hash browns, vegan cheese, spinach, corn, and red pepper. This new addition is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to expand its vegan menu options.

LAX-JFK passengers first to try

The new dish is being offered on select morning flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK) in premium economy class. This launch comes after the airline worked with Eat Just, the company behind Just Egg, to sample the product and ultimately bring it to passengers.

American Airlines had previously made a notable change to its in-flight offerings in 2024 by adding oat milk creamer to its beverage menu, following requests from over 140,000 PETA supporters.

Making better food accessible at 30,000 feet

This is the first time that American Airlines has offered a plant-based egg option on a transcontinental route. Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, noted, “Eat Just is proud to partner with one of the world’s largest airlines to make better food more accessible at 30,000 feet.”

Other airlines have previously trialled JUST Egg breakfast items on their in-flight menus, including United Airlines’ vegan breakfast bagel and Alaska Airlines’ JUST Egg frittata.

PETA President Tracy Reiman praised the move, saying, “American Airlines is soaring above the competition with a savory vegan egg dish that’s kind to hens and appeals to conscientious travelers. PETA urges other airlines to get on board by following American Airlines’ compassionate and business-savvy example.”