Nearly all the pillows, duvets and blankets created for American flights are made with recycled fibers that offer a premium feel for our customers. In addition, we transitioned to a reusable zipper bag made of recycled fibers — instead of a plastic bag — for distributing pillows and blankets to customers in Flagship® First, Flagship® Business and Premium Economy. We expect this change to eliminate approximately 25 tons of single-use plastic waste per year, based on our usage in 2024. In our Cargo operations, use of
BioNatur Plastics™
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instead of traditional plastic stretch wrap and pallet covers helps American reduce long-term plastic waste in landfills. In 2024, American replaced more than 274,000 pounds of traditional plastic with the BioNatur line.