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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and AAdvantage® members have
raised more than $1.2 million for the American Red Cross to support relief
efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The funds will be used
where they are needed most in coordination with global Red Cross partners.
This incredible response reflects the generosity of American’s AAdvantage®
members and the strength of the longstanding partnership with the Red Cross.
“We are proud to join forces with the Red Cross and Airlink to deliver
critical aid to those affected by Hurricane Melissa,” said Caroline Clayton,
American’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Caring for customers extends to
supporting the communities we serve in their most heartbreaking and critical
hours of need. We’re especially grateful to our AAdvantage® members
whose generosity helped make this possible.”
American has been a member of the Red Cross’s Annual Disaster Giving Program,
a group of forward-thinking donors who provide support in advance of
disasters, since 2014.
How to help
Fundraising is ongoing. From now through Nov. 11, AAdvantage®
members can earn 10 miles for every dollar donated to the Red Cross with a
minimum $25 donation. Every contribution helps deliver hope and essential
resources to those impacted by this hurricane. To donate and earn miles, visit
redcross.org/aa.
Donated AAdvantage® miles enable critical aid missions for Airlink
and the Red Cross. Members can also donate AAdvantage® miles
through
Miles for Social Good
to help organizations like these expand their recovery efforts in the
aftermath of disasters both big and small.
American also supports UNICEF USA through its
Change for Good
program, an alliance between UNICEF and the international airline industry
that converts spare change donated by customers into critical services and
supplies for vulnerable children worldwide. Since partnering in 1994,
American’s flight attendants have helped raise more than $18 million to
support UNICEF’s humanitarian efforts. Donations collected on international
flights help fund emergency response in countries like Jamaica, the Dominican
Republic, Haiti, Cuba and beyond.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per
day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a
founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900
destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on
Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at
American by visiting news.aa.com and connect
with American
@AmericanAir and at
Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.