Wings Foundation
Flight attendants helping flight attendants
Wings Foundation provides financial grants to American Airlines flight attendants who are in critical need of financial assistance due to illness, injury, or crisis; or who sustain damage to their primary residence by a natural disaster or catastrophic event. Wings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is formed and managed by American Airlines flight attendants.
Types of Relief Offered
Disaster Relief
Disaster relief is for flight attendants who have experienced damage to their primary residence from a natural disaster. Learn more
Crisis Relief
An American Airlines mainline flight attendant on the active American Airlines APFA system seniority list facing financial hardship due to a sudden, unexpected, or crisis(s) that may threaten their health and welfare must meet requirements for grant consideration. Learn More
How Can I Help?
Wings Hotlines
10.25.25 – Coca-Cola Matching Flight Attendant Wings Donations Through October 31st
The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with American Airlines, has generously donated $25,000 to Wings Foundation- showing their shared commitment to supporting Flight Attendants in times of need.
8.24.25 – Wings Foundation Needs Your Support
Did you know that out of nearly 28,000 Flight Attendants, only 2,100 – less than 8% – support Wings Foundation through Workplace Giving?
10.18.24 – An Update From the Wings Foundation
In light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.
2.08.24 – An Update from the Wings Foundation Board of Directors
Wings Foundation has been informed by American Airlines that onboard aluminum can recycling no longer generates enough proceeds to financially benefit the Wings Foundation. We know this news comes as a shock to the Flight Attendants of American Airlines
8.12.23 – #HawaiiStrong: Assistance for Those Affected by the Hawaii Fires
The recent fires on Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui have caused incredible devastation. Many residents have lost everything, and whole towns have been destroyed.
4.17.23 – APFA Hotline – Wings Foundation: Flight Attendants Helping Flight Attendants
Monday, April 17, 2023 Wings Foundation offers assistance to American Airlines Flight Attendants who are in critical need of financial assistance due to illness, injury, disability, or a natural disaster.…
11.30.21 – APFA Hotline – Wings Foundation: Donate This GivingTuesday/Payroll Deduction Option
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Donate This GivingTuesday Since its founding in 2012, GivingTuesday has continued to kick off the holiday season by giving back to the community on the Tuesday after…
9.27.20 – Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option/WINGS Now Included In The AA Retirement Catalogue
    Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option Sunday, September 27, 2020 American Airlines will begin the process of migrating all Flight Attendants to a new payroll platform in October.…
The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with American Airlines, has generously donated $25,000 to Wings Foundation- showing their shared commitment to supporting Flight Attendants in times of need.
Did you know that out of nearly 28,000 Flight Attendants, only 2,100 – less than 8% – support Wings Foundation through Workplace Giving?
In light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.