Flight Attendant Disaster Relief (FADR)

Relief for flight attendants who have experienced damage to their primary residence from a natural disaster.

Flight Attendant Disaster Relief is funded by onboard aluminum can recycling. This voluntary program relies on flight attendants to collect cans on American Airlines flights.

If you are in need of immediate emergency assistance, please contact your local emergency services.

If you have additional questions please email krichelle.fadr@wingsfoundation.com

An American Airlines mainline flight attendant experiencing damage to their primary residence is required to provide:

Photos of disaster

Proof of residency

Apply for Disaster Relief

Fires

Floods

Hurricanes

Tornadoes

Volcanoes

Earthquakes

To date, we've provided assistance for:

Superstorm SandyCalifornia WildfiresMexico City earthquakeCamp FireKilauea VolcanoHurricane FlorenceHurricane MichaelHurricane MariaHurricane LauraHurricane ImeldaHurricane DorianHurricane IrmaHurricane HarveyHurricane SallyLNU Lightning Complex Fire (Hennessey)CZU Lightning Fire (Boulder Creek)Texas Uri FreezeHurricane Ian

Recycling Procedures

» Learn more about recycling procedures

Over

$0

in disaster relief assistance has been distributed since 2016

Disaster Relief

» Learn more about the history of disaster relief

Resources

Disaster Readiness

» Disaster readiness checklist

Neighbor Contact List

» Download the list (PDF)

Disaster Tip

Keep important documents, insurance, cash stash, credit card for immediate use

Testimonials

From our colleagues

“I received my flood check and I really can't thank you enough! It sure did come at a time of need!! A million THANK YOUs to you and Wings! I have always been a big supporter of Wings, but now I can personally testify to their true compassion at a person's time of need!! Thank you again! I hope I am blessed to meet you someday -- Have a great LIFE!!”

“I was very touched by your caring heart and compassion. You are a beautiful soul. Your loving and encouraging words and kind action gave me hope, strength, and peace. It's so comforting to know that there are people like you out there, willing to listen and help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time and kindness. I will forever be grateful to you and to the Flight Attendant Disaster Relief Program, and I will always remember you and what you did.”

“I must once again thank Krichelle and all my fellow flight attendants who so graciously volunteer their time to be a part of the Wings Foundation. Though our expenses from the crane incident continue to mount to this day, the financial relief we received from Wings Foundation has helped provide us with the peace of mind that comes from more financial security. But most significantly, we have the peace of mind in knowing that there are those who will care for you in your time of need, and that feeling is unquantifiable.”

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