<div><p>Although most flights in the U.S. offer complimentary refreshments and a snack on some trips, you'd have to shell out some cash if you want something more filling. But, here's some good news: you won't have to keep doing that much longer because select airlines are changing their policies and bringing back some great amenities. </p><p>Back in 2016, Delta Airlines started experimenting with free in-flight meals and by February 2017, they announced that they will be officially bringing back free meals to economy on select domestic long-haul flights. </p><p>The free meal service started on March 1st and is currently available on routes between New York and Los Angeles as well as between New York and San Francisco. </p><p>The airline also confirmed that they're expecting to expand this in-flight amenity to about a dozen routes by next month. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Luvo_DA_2015_Mediterranean-20Veggie-20Wrap_all-20copy-20-282-29.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Delta Airlines</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p>Following in their footsteps is American Airlines, who also confirmed on Tuesday that they will be offering free meals on two of its domestic flights between New York and California. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/American-Airlines-food-_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>American Airlines</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>The free meal program will kick off on May 1 on the Airbus A321Ts and will feature a continental breakfast or a boxed wrap, chips and dessert meal and a fruit and cheese plate. They'll also cater to vegetarians with a meat-free option.</p><p>This is the first time since 2010 that U.S. continental airlines are offering free meals aboard these routes. </p><p>Will this news affect how you travel? </p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>