American Airlines marks 40 years of partnership with the American Red Cross
American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) marks 40 years of partnership with the American Red Cross on April 1, 2026, celebrating sustained disaster relief support.
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American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) marks 40 years of partnership with the American Red Cross on April 1, 2026, celebrating sustained disaster relief support.
American is a Red Cross Mission Leader since 2023 (donors giving more than $3 million annually), a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program since 2014, and is offering AAdvantage members 10 bonus miles per $1 donated for a limited time.
The airline also highlights its centennial year, operating >6,000 daily flights to >350 destinations and serving >200 million customers annually.
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Key Figures
- Red Cross Mission Leader giving
- More than $3 million annually
- American as a Red Cross Mission Leader since 2023
- Partnership duration
- 40 years
- American Airlines–American Red Cross partnership
- Blood supply share
- About 40%
- Portion of U.S. blood supply provided by American Red Cross
- Customer flights per day
- More than 6,000
- American’s daily flights
- Destinations served
- More than 350 destinations
- American’s route network
- Countries served
- More than 60 countries
- American’s international reach
- Annual customers
- More than 200 million
- Customers served annually by American
- Bonus miles offer
- 10 AAdvantage miles per $1
- Limited-time Red Cross donation promotion
Previous Partnership Reports
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Renewal of Mastercard partnership as exclusive payment network for co-branded cards.
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10-year extension making Citi exclusive AAdvantage card issuer in the U.S.
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Expanded training and partnerships to combat human trafficking globally.
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Donation of 10M miles and partnership with Airlink and Red Cross for hurricane relief.
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Tulsa Tech partnership to build aviation maintenance talent pipeline and hiring pathway.
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Support has helped advance disaster relief and humanitarian aid
For generations, the Red Cross has stepped forward to provide comfort, care and critical support to families facing emergencies. With partners like American, the organization can act swiftly, ensuring volunteers can reach affected communities, essential supplies are stocked and families can access relief during their most difficult moments.
"As we celebrate our centennial year at American, we reflect on the millions of lives impacted by our 40-year partnership with the American Red Cross," said Caroline Clayton, chief marketing officer at American. "We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together, but we know our work is never done — and we are so grateful to our AAdvantage® members who help us care for our customers and communities across the globe."
As a longstanding donor, American and its customers help fuel Red Cross relief, response and recovery efforts. The airline has been a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program — a group of forward-thinking donors who provide support in advance of disasters — since 2014.
Additionally, American activates customer donation programs and offers workplace giving and volunteer opportunities to its employees to provide increased support to the Red Cross in the wake of disasters.
"American Airlines has been an extraordinary partner to the Red Cross for 40 years, enabling us to help people in crisis when it matters most," said Cliff Holtz, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. "Their longstanding commitment reflects a shared belief to deliver hope and relief to families when they need it most, and I am profoundly grateful for their remarkable generosity year after year."
As part of the 40th anniversary of this partnership, American is offering its customers a special opportunity to support the Red Cross mission. For a limited time, AAdvantage® members can earn 10 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every
Through four decades of collaboration, American and the Red Cross have demonstrated what's possible when purpose and partnership come together. As disasters continue to grow more frequent and intense and communities face new and repeated challenges, American Airlines remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure help, hope and humanity are always within reach.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the
The world's largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever ForwardSM spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
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About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about
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