Giving back with holiday meals and team member cheer

From packing Thanksgiving holiday meals to honoring our veteran families with cheer, our team members are rounding out the year with what they do best – letting good take flight. 

Partner Spotlight 

The Gary Sinise Foundation  

With our amazing partners, we're always finding new and exciting ways to show our gratitude to military members for their incredible service! The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) goes above and beyond to honor active-duty military, veterans, first responders and their families with programs that bring joy, education and a sense of community.  

We are proud to partner with GSF in supporting impactful initiatives, including providing flights for Soaring Valor trips for World War II veterans to visit the National WWII Museum several times a year, charter flights for Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to perform at military bases across the country and in support of Snowball Express. 

Recent Initiatives   

Snowball Express brings families of fallen heroes to the happiest place on earth  

Earlier this month, we joined forces with the Gary Sinise Foundation to pay tribute to the families of fallen heroes through two unforgettable weekends of Snowball Express flights. From gates adorned with decorations and the uplifting sounds of marching bands to flight crews in festive costumes and seamless behind-the-scenes coordination, it was a labor of love. 

More than 1,000 of our incredible team members volunteered their time to ensure a magical journey for more than 2,500 Snowball Express participants aboard 17 charter aircraft, all bound for the enchanted Walt Disney World . It was a powerful reminder of the strength of community and the enduring legacy of these heroic families. Tap here to read more.

Team members distribute thousands of meals at Thanksgiving Mobile Market 

More than 300 dedicated North Texas #AAteam members gathered at AT&T Stadium with hearts full of gratitude to share the spirit of Thanksgiving. Together, they distributed meals and groceries to more than 5,400 local families, bringing comfort and joy to so many in need. 

This marks our fifth incredible year partnering with the Tarrant Area Food Bank and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic for the Thanksgiving Mega Mobile Market. It’s a privilege to be part of such a meaningful tradition, uniting our community through generosity and care. 

Packing event supporting our troops this Holiday season 

Every holiday season, thousands of military service members pass through DFW Airport on their way home, including bases in Abilene, Wichita Falls and beyond. To show our support, more than 80 #AATeam members came together for a packing event to create 4,000 packages for these troops as they travel home.  

American Airlines and The Coca-Cola Company partner to support The Family Fund’s 25th Anniversary 

In honor of 25 years of the American Airlines Family Fund, we’re thrilled to share that The Coca-Cola Company made a generous donation to support our #AATeam members through life’s unexpected financial challenges. This incredible contribution will provide relief and assistance to those dealing with major losses from natural disasters, accidents, illness or financial crises, reflecting the power of partnership and care within our AA family. Together, we’re making a difference! 

Team Member Spotlight 

A brotherly love for aviation  

From a small town in Barahona, Dominican Republic, to soaring the skies with American, brothers Capt. Donald Nin and AMT José Nin turned childhood dreams into reality. Inspired by their first flight in the 1980s, Donald aspired to become a pilot, while José found his passion in aircraft maintenance. 

Through hard work and determination, José joined American in 2000, mastering his craft as a technician, and Donald achieved his dream of becoming a pilot. Today, they give back by visiting schools, inspiring young minds to aim high and reminding them that hard work can turn any dream into a reality. ✈️  

EBRG Highlights 

Team members give back at food bank event in Argentina  

Our Community Relations and Latin Diversity Network EBRG in Argentina organized a volunteer event at the Banco de Alimentos Buenos Aires (Food Bank of Buenos Aires) to assemble Christmas food boxes for people in need, benefitting more than 500 families in need.  

Members from different departments, including Operations, Inflight, Accounting, People, Reservations, Premium Guest Services and Customer Care, joined forces to make a meaningful impact in a community that American has served since 1990.