American is first airline to bring this benefit to customers, streamlining and improving the international travel experience.

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines announced today that it is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on a groundbreaking program to provide a more seamless and enhanced customer experience for passengers traveling internationally while maintaining the highest levels of security. This new program, along with One Stop Security which launched for the airline in February, is part of American’s ongoing effort to reimagine the international travel experience for its customers.

Through International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), passengers arriving in the U.S. from select international airports will no longer have to claim their checked baggage in the CBP Customs Hall and recheck it with American for their connecting flight. Instead, after clearing CBP Passport Control, passengers will proceed directly to a TSA checkpoint and then will continue to their connecting flight. Designed to reduce connection times and improve the overall travel experience, IRBS leverages advanced technology to modernize the baggage screening process so it can be done remotely. The initiative does not change any existing screening requirements.

Starting this week, American Airlines, CBP and the Sydney Airport Authority will begin piloting this new initiative on the airline’s daily flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Both American and CBP expect the new process to expand to other cities.

“We are excited to collaborate with CBP on this innovative initiative,” said Gary Tomasulo, Vice President of Global Corporate Security at American. “By leveraging advanced technology and working with Sydney Airport and our vendor partners BagCheck and Brock Solutions, we are enhancing safety and security while streamlining the CBP baggage inspection process to make global travel smoother and more convenient for our customers.”

“As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel,” said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Diane J. Sabatino. “The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernizing our processes and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travelers.”

Graham White, Head of Security at Sydney Airport, said, “It’s fantastic to support American Airlines and CBP on this initiative, which represents a significant, positive shift in terms of the experience for passengers transiting through U.S. ports. Our top priorities are safety, efficiency and service, and through this collaboration we can achieve all three. We look forward to successfully launching this pilot which is a great example of how technology can modernize and streamline customs and border processing.”

The initiative is part of CBP’s broader Airport Modernization Plan, which aims to improve security and traveler experiences through technological advancements at U.S. Federal Inspection Stations (FIS). This collaboration represents a significant milestone in CBP’s efforts to safeguard national security while facilitating efficient travel for U.S. citizens, trusted travelers and international visitors alike.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld^® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey^®.

Wish Flight is part of the month-long celebration leading up to World Wish Day^® on April 29.

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month for the third annual Wish Flight. On April 9, 24 wish families from Arizona will board the Wish Flight and fly from Phoenix to Orlando, Florida, to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort^®.

Wish Flight will be full of unforgettable experiences, beginning with a preflight celebration at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), complete with a breakfast bar and a special send-off by WishMakers — everyday people who make wishes possible. The party will continue with a special inflight experience provided by American, giving wish kids and their families a trip that will be sure to transform their lives.

The flight will feature a special inflight menu, including an ice cream sundae bar and activity kits for the kids. The chartered Wish Flight will land at Orlando International Airport (MCO), and families will be welcomed by a special arrival including WishMakers cheering them on.

“At American Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people and creating unforgettable memories driven by our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey. We hope these children and their families feel the care and excitement of our team as they embark on this meaningful experience,” said Caroline Clayton, Senior Vice President of Communications and Chief Marketing Officer at American. “As a proud partner of Make-A-Wish for more than 35 years, we’re grateful to help grant wishes, bring joy to these wish families and continue giving back to the communities we serve.”

All of the children’s wishes are to visit Walt Disney World Resort^®, and together with Make-A-Wish, Disney has granted more than 165,000 life-changing wishes like these since 1980. The families will also enjoy a welcome reception at Give Kids The World Village, a whimsical nonprofit resort, where they will stay for six days and five nights while experiencing the magic of Disney.

“Supporters like Disney and American Airlines recognize the profound impact that a wish can have on children fighting critical illnesses and continue to strengthen their support as WishMakers to make more wishes possible,” said Leslie Motter, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “For the third year in a row, Wish Flight is uniting the community during World Wish Month, offering families the chance to create life-changing experiences from the moment they arrive at the airport, bringing joy and hope during challenging times.”

Make-A-Wish needs almost three billion airline miles to fulfill travel wishes for children battling critical illnesses each year, making it a critical resource to grant the wish of every eligible child waiting. As a long-standing airline partner of Make-A-Wish, American generously donated the chartered aircraft and continues to donate millions of AAdvantage^® miles yearly to make wish travel possible.

In honor of World Wish Month in April, American will direct all AAdvantage^® miles donated to Miles for Global Health and Well-Being to Make-A-Wish, up to 50 million miles.

Wishes wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and generosity of WishMakers. Everyone has the power to become a WishMaker, from individual donors to corporate partners. In the U.S. alone, every 20 minutes, on average, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, and a wish can help lead to better health outcomes. But more WishMakers are needed for Make-A-Wish to achieve its goal of bringing the life-changing impact of a wish to every eligible child.

During World Wish Month in April, Make-A-Wish chapters and affiliates worldwide are inviting communities to join the movement and become WishMakers between now and the end of the month. The Wish Flight is a perfect example of the possible impact when communities unite to make wishes happen.

Make-A-Wish and American invite anyone who would like to make a difference in the lives of wish kids to learn how to make wishes come true and become a WishMaker at wishmaker.org.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld^® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey^®.

About Make-A-Wish^®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes worldwide; more than 390,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.

About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international entertainment and media enterprise that includes three business segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenue of $91.4 billion in its Fiscal Year 2024.

For more than 100 years, Disney has been committed to bringing happiness to kids and families around the world. As the world’s largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish, Disney has helped grant more than 165,000 life-changing wishes since the first official wish was granted more than 45 years ago at Disneyland Resort. In fact, A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day, on average – and we are honored that wish kids choose Disney for their most heartfelt wish. Disney wishes range from theme park visits and movie premieres, to character meet-and-greets and sports events. Learn more about Disney’s commitment to delivering happiness and joy when it’s needed most at joy.disney.com.

About Give Kids The World
One of less than 1% of all U.S. charities to receive Charity Navigator’s highest rating 17 years in a row, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations.  From life’s simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every wish family is treated to an all-inclusive experience including private villa accommodations; all meals and snacks; nightly entertainment; daily gifts; and non-stop fun at the Village, a storybook destination featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions. Since 1986, nearly 200,000 wish families from all 50 states and 77 countries have been welcomed to the Village to laugh together, play together, and create priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments.  Give Kids The World’s mission to create the happiness that inspires hope for wish families is made possible by the generosity of caring corporate partners, individual donors and caring volunteers. For more information, visit www.gktw.org.

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5. In this role, Richmond will serve on the airline’s senior leadership team and report to American’s CEO Robert Isom.

“Tony has been an important advisor to our airline for more than 15 years, and we are excited to have him step into this critical leadership role,” said Isom. “Given his knowledge of our team, our airline and the industry, this will be a seamless transition. We look forward to all the great things Tony and our legal team will do for American in the years to come.”

Richmond will lead American’s Legal Affairs team and direct the legal and labor relations strategy for the airline. His responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s corporate governance, securities and corporate finance, commercial, litigation, labor relations and employment, competition and antitrust, compliance, privacy, environmental, and intellectual property legal issues and work.

Richmond will join American from global law firm Latham & Watkins, where he has served as a partner in the Corporate Department since 1996. For more than three decades, Richmond has advised a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on novel legal issues and complex, landmark transactions. He has significant expertise in finance and securities matters involving both public and private companies.

A major force behind the development of the firm’s corporate practice and a key contributor to its strategic direction, Richmond has served in numerous key leadership roles at Latham & Watkins. He chaired the Audit Committee for over a decade, and currently serves as chair of the firm’s Strategic Initiatives Committee, of which he has been a member since 2015. Richmond previously served as co-chair of the firm’s Retail & Consumer Products Industry Group.

Richmond began his career at Deloitte as a certified public accountant (inactive status). He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld^® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey^®.

AAdvantage^® members can now earn Loyalty Points when traveling on Fiji Airways — the newest member of the oneworld alliance.

FORT WORTH, Texas — AAdvantage^® members will have more ways to enhance their travel experience when flying on Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier. On April 1, Fiji Airways will officially join the award-winning AAdvantage^® travel rewards program and become the newest full member of the oneworld alliance.

“The partnership between American and Fiji Airways is giving customers more ways to unlock new travel experiences. As part of the AAdvantage^® program, members flying on either airline can immediately enjoy an elevated travel experience,” said Anmol Bhargava, American’s Senior Vice President of Alliances. “Travel is better as an AAdvantage^® member, and American extends a very warm welcome to Fiji Airways customers joining the program.”

Started in 1981 to reward frequent flyers, the AAdvantage^® program is the longest-running travel rewards program in the world. Now, it gives members unparalleled experiences, more ways to earn and use miles and more rewards and status benefits. For more information on how to earn miles through the AAdvantage^® program, customers can visit aa.com.

As the newest full member airline of the oneworld alliance, status members will be able to enjoy their benefits when flying on Fiji Airways from April 1. Fiji Airways, with its hub at Nadi International Airport (NAN), serves 25 destinations in 14 countries and territories globally. From North America, customers can seamlessly fly Fiji Airways to Nadi (NAN) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Los Angeles (LAX); San Francisco (SFO); and Vancouver, Canada (YVR).

Fiji, with its stunning natural beauty, offers visitors the perfect escape. Whether they’re seeking adventure or relaxation, the islands promise unforgettable experiences. Travelers can enjoy everything from pristine beaches and world-class diving to exploring vibrant local markets and experiencing the warmth of Fijian hospitality. The islands offer something for everyone, from luxury resorts to authentic cultural experiences, ensuring that every moment spent in Fiji is one to remember.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld^® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey^®.

About Fiji Airways:
Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways airline group comprises Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. Fiji Airways is a member of the oneworld^® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 101 destinations in over 14 countries (including codeshare). Destinations include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 70 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 2000 employees, and earned revenues of over FJD$1.7 billion (USD $770m) in 2023. Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.