American Airlines recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions Black Americans have made to U.S. history and culture. The airline is hosting numerous events and initiatives in the air, on the ground and in our communities to celebrate Black History Month.
American understands 28 days is not enough to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. The airline is proud to take this time to reflect on the strides American has made in better serving Black team members and customers year-round. In 2022, customers will experience more representation throughout their travel journey. American’s products and services such as Flagship Lounges, inflight dining and entertainment offerings will aim to better connect with Black travelers.
On the ground
- American is collaborating with celebrated chefs like Tiffany Derry to create menu offerings for the Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The Top Chef fan favorite will create American customers menu items with a high-end twist to her family’s classic southern recipes. This program is in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, an organization with a mission to celebrate, support and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity and sustainability.
- Also available in Flagship First Dining, most Flagship Lounges and in Admirals Club Lounges this Summer is a new and emerging whiskey in the spirits industry: Uncle Nearest 1865 Premium Whiskey. The brand honors Nathan “Nearest” Green, a former slave, who’s credited for teaching Jack Daniel how to distill whiskey. He became the head distiller at Jack Daniel’s distillery after the Civil War.
In the community
- Balliol College, University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia and American Airlines have partnered to support the “Teaching the Transatlantic Slave Trade Project.” The project supports a bi-national teacher professional development series focused on the history and impacts of the transatlantic slave trade during the Age of Revolution.
- American is proud to support the first nationally ranked all-Black high school cheerleading team as they seek global recognition from the Universal Cheerleader Association. Students, parents and coaching staff of D.W. Carter High School in Dallas will fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando, Florida, later this month to compete in the national cheer championship for the first time.
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