American Airlines Salutes Service Members During Military Appreciation Month

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2024 / Serving in the military can be one of life's toughest journeys as members of the Armed Forces navigate active service and veteran life. During Military Appreciation Month and throughout the entire year, American Airlines honors those who are serving and those who've served, including the more than 11,800 American team members who are veterans or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves.

American offers a robust network of support for service members and veterans through its partner programs and offers generous benefits to service members and their families when traveling on both official orders and personal travel.

"Supporting our nation's service members and veterans is part of our DNA at American Airlines," said American's Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. "As a veteran of the U.S. Army myself, I'm proud to be a part of a company committed to supporting our nation's greatest heroes and their families, whether it be alongside the military organizations we support, donating charter aircraft for special missions, or caring for service members each time they fly with us."

Through the airline's Military and Veterans Initiatives program, the airline supports many programs and partnerships to honor, support and pay tribute to those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The airline works with the Gary Sinise Foundation, the USO, the Medal of Honor Foundation and many other organizations to give back to those who serve our country.

Flagship Valor

• American's fleet boasts an Airbus A321 with a livery design that includes three variations of the Medal of Honor. Flagship Valor is a flying tribute to the men and women whose brave actions are worthy of the prestigious Medal of Honor, and whose military service allows for the freedom to fly around the world.

Snowball Express

• American partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the annual Snowball Express event that honors those who have lost a loved one while serving in the nation's military or First Responders who have died in the line of duty.
• Last year, more than 1,000 team members sent nearly 3,000 participants on donated charter aircraft to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, for an all-expense-paid experience where these families are united and can create new, happy memories during the holiday season.

Seats for Heroes