American Flies Gold Star Families to Orlando in Snowball Express Airlift

The Fort Worth-based airline donated 11 aircraft and 700 tickets as part of its annual Snowball Express event in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Ryan Ewing

Monday, December 04, 2023 at 08:24 AM ET

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American once again partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation for abother Snowball Express airlift. [Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ryan Ewing]

Key Takeaways:

American Airlines partners annually with the Gary Sinise Foundation for Snowball Express, an event transporting Gold Star families (surviving spouses and children of fallen military service members) to Walt Disney World.
This year, American Airlines donated 11 aircraft and over 700 tickets, enabling more than 1,800 family members from 80 global locations to participate in the five-day experience.
Running since 2006, the program provides an opportunity for families to connect, find support, and create new memories during the holiday season, with volunteer airline staff and specially decorated flights.

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American Airlines has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation to once again transport Gold Star families as part of Snowball Express, an annual event that brings together the surviving spouses and children of fallen military service members for a five-day experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

The Snowball Express program is more than just a vacation to the happiest place on earth. It’s an opportunity for families to connect with others who understand their loss and to create new memories during the holiday season.