If variety is the spice of life, it's also a great thing to have when selecting something to eat on your next flight on Alaska Airlines. The airline guests said they enjoy Alaska's fresh food options but were eager for more to choose from. That's why Alaska Airlines has increased the variety of the food offerings, from doubling the number of pre-order options in the main cabin to giving the First Class guests up to five different entrees to pick up on their flights.

Alaska Airlines has also added a new, family-friendly sandwich to the onboard menu in the main cabin – great for young travelers and even those who are young at heart. Named by one of Alaska's employees, Jetsetter's Jam is the airline's take on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich – that's peanut free. It's made instead with toasted cashew and oat butter and a homemade strawberry compote on a sweet croissant bread, paired with fresh fruit and a slice of Tillamook cheese.

Alaska continues to offer freshly-prepared meals in First Class on their flights as short as 550 miles. Other U.S. airlines don't offer fresh food items on flights unless they're longer than 900 miles. Alaska Airlines guests in First Class also have more vegan and gluten-free options available to reserve before their flight by using the industry-leading pre-order feature on the airline's mobile app or website. Fresh food in the main cabin is available only by pre-ordering it, so making a selection before you fly is the way to go.

A sampling of what's new in First Class

• Guests have a choice of up to five different entrees on coast-to-coast and Hawaii flights, and four options on most other flights
• Breakfast features menu options like the Beecher's Mushroom Omelet, Chicken Sausage Breakfast Bowl and Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
• Lunch options include a Wedge Salad with Applewood Bacon, Korean Barbeque Chicken Sandwich and Caramelized Onion Angus Burger
• Alaska Airlines has new dinner options on long-haul flights including Chimichurri Flat Iron Steak, Herb Roasted Chicken, Lemon Fennel Manicotti and Ginger Beef Stir-Fry Noodles
• The airline added Beecher's Flagship Mac and Cheese as a comfort classic on certain flights
• For a little spice, Alicia's Pork Carnitas Tamale – handcrafted with organic ingredients in the Bay Area – is now available on select flights departing the Bay Area
• Vegan options are available for pre-order on all meal service flights including items such as a Harissa and Chorizo Frittata made with plant-based JUST Egg, a Spicy Tofu Wrap and a White Bean Chili with Grilled Polenta
• As Alaska Airlines continues to elevate their guest experience, glassware is returning on the airline's regional E175 flights and printed menus return on Alaska's coast-to-coast and Hawaii flights

What's new in the main cabin

• Alaska Airlines has more than doubled the number of pre-order options that their guests can purchase in the Main Cabin, with a wider variety of selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner by offering different choices for outbound and inbound trips
• Breakfast options will include a Turkey, Bacon & Tomato Bagel Sandwich and Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich
• Lunch and dinner options include two new salad choices designed in partnership with Evergreens Salad: Stand Banh Mi and Strawberry Fields for Chevre
• There are also two new wraps to enjoy: Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma and Chicken Mango
• On flights to and from Hawaii, the airline is bringing back hot food with the return of Alaska Airlines' famous Tillamook cheeseburger with more hot food choices planned for the future
• Alaska Airlines; famous Signature Fruit and Cheese Platter and Fresh Start Protein Platters remain available in addition to more variety of sandwiches and salads

The new Jetsetter's Jam sandwich is available for purchase by pre-order in the main cabin on flights over 775 miles. Alaska Airlines made the decision years ago to be a peanut-free airline. The development of this new sandwich was created with safety in mind for guests with nut allergies. To prevent any reactions to food items the airline serves, allergens are listed on all guest-facing pre-order platforms as well as on the meals themselves. Alaska Airlines is also offering the Kid's Choice Picnic Pack which is completely nut free and available on all flights over 670 miles. 

For beverages, First Class guests can enjoy wines from Ste. Chapelle – the oldest winery in Idaho led by a female winemaker – and Alaska Airlines now serves Fat Tire Amber Ale from New Belgium, which is the first-ever completely carbon-neutral beer. In July, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing Hazy IPA will join the mix along with a Schilling Hard Cider.

Alaska Airlines knows convenience matters. That's why the airline emphasizes their pre-order program for meal selections. It's easy for Alaska's guests to order their favorites up to two weeks before their flight and up to 20 hours prior to departure in all cabins. Picnic Packs do not require pre-ordering and they're available on board most flights longer than two hours.