• Nearly 5,000 Children Experience Fantasy Flights

  • Millions of Miles Donated

  • 2 Million Volunteer Hours

  • 13 Million Pounds of Relief Supplies Flown

Flying the Brave

A4A members are committed to supporting active and retired military members and their families.
Whether it is through honor flights, donating thousands of miles to reunite wounded soldiers and their families,
employing veterans – U.S. airlines are proud to support and fly the brave.

American: Veteran Employee Business Resource Group

Alaska: Fallen Soldier Program

American: Supporting Those Who Serve

FedEx: Trees for Troops

Hawaiian: History with the Military

JetBlue: Vets in Blue

Southwest: Remembering Our Heros

United: Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

UPS: Committed to Veterans

Helping Dreams Take Flight

A4A members strive to help children in need reach their dreams. Our members participate in a number of children’s charitable networks, such as Make-A-Wish, Fantasy Flights and other charities to help put a smile on their faces when dealing with difficult times.

JetBlue: #BookWithUs $25,000 Reading Room Makeover

Miracle Flights Turn Miles Into Smiles

Alaska: Giving Payton a Dream Family Vacation

American: Making William’s Wish Come True

JetBlue: Inspiring Children's Imaginations to Soar with Reading

Southwest: Helping Children Have a Trip of a Lifetime

United: Ben Flyin Adventure Bear Brings Smiles Around the World

Giving a Helping Hand

A4A members don’t just work in your community, they also live there too. That is why our members participate in a number of community-based programs such as Habitat for Humanity, KaBOOM!, Red Cross, UNICEF, March of Dimes and disaster relief charities, as well as educational initiatives to help the next generation fulfill their potential.

We are all one global community.

Southwest Airlines: Flying stranded pets, animals to safety after hurricanes

UPS: Flying Ready-to-Eat Meals to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

American Airlines: Sends airlifts, supplies after devastating hurricanes

Alaska Airlines: Helping transport relief teams after hurricanes

JetBlue: Hurricane victims treated to food trucks thanks to JetBlue

United: CEO pledges up to $1 million for employees hurt by Harvey

FedEx: Volunteers mobilized, millions pledged in hurricane aid

Airlines Go the Extra Mile for #GivingTuesday

Airlines Act Fast Before and After Historic Hurricane Matthew

Alaska: Helping Communities Where We Live and Work

American: Changing Lives Through UNICEF Partnership

FedEx: Changing Lives Through Compassion, Kindness

JetBlue: Creating Playgrounds for Communities with KaBOOM!

Southwest: Changing Communities with LUV

United: Purple Planes on a Mission for Healthy Babies

UPS: Helping Communities through the United Way

Working for a Cure

A4A members are committed to helping finding cures for a number of diseases and cancers that affect loved ones. That is why our members raise money throughout the year for various research programs such as Finding a Cure, Susan G. Komen, Strong Against Cancer and others.

Alaska: Strong Against Cancer

American: Goes Pink for Breast Cancer

FedEx: Helping Future Generations Lead Better Lives

JetBlue: Finding a Cure for Autism

Community Service Links

A4A members believe in connecting with the people in the community close to home and abroad.
We are all one global family. Our members don’t only fly you to your next destination;
they want to inspire and engage with you and make our communities a better place for all.
For more information on airline community involvement, visit:

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