Popular airline's retro food menu sparks 'golden age' flying comparisons as passengers react

Adding decadent dishes like beef Wellington and prawn cocktail isn't just a step back in time. The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.

"Pan Am and similar airlines offered spacious seating arrangements, proper cutlery and fine dining," a Reddit user posted on the "r/aviation" forum not long ago. "Not to mention [that] being an airline crew [member] was prestigious."

American Airlines travelers may soon feel differently. 

Appetizers will include a prawn cocktail and a Waldorf salad, with caviar, blinis and a deviled egg topped with crème fraîche added in April. 

In domestic First Class, a Boursin cream cheese dip will also be offered on select long-haul routes, the airline said.

The offerings are for a limited time only, the airline noted. 

"Our centennial year is a chance to reflect on how far we've come," said Rhonda Crawford, American's SVP of Customer Experience Design and Strategy, in the release.  

Said one social media user on Reddit, "Different days indeed."

"Old guy here," the person continued a few years ago in a post. 

Commenters reacting to American Airlines' news took a variety of stances.

Writing on Instagram, one person said, "Caviar? I'll believe it when I see it."

Someone else wrote, "How about they bring back good service?"

Fox News Digital reached out to American Airlines for further comment about the new menu offerings.

Ashley J. DiMella of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.