Your Next American Airlines Flight Might Come with a FREE Souvenir

If you’re a travel enthusiast in search of collectibles, then American Airlines might have just made your new favorite thing.

Starting in early May, American’s centennial-themed trading cards will be available for customers to collect from their pilots.

The trading card line-up will include showcases of four fleet types currently flown by American: the A321neo, 737-800, 777-300ER, and 787-9P. In addition, to commemorate the airline’s centennial anniversary, three special edition trading cards will be available of the DC-3, 707-123, and MD-80, representing three aircraft that were instrumental in shaping American’s history.

Every trading card includes an image of the aircraft, aircraft specifications, diagrams, and facts about each plane. The cards also include specific aircraft registrations that provide more context and historical facts about past and present aircraft.  You can request a trading card from pilots on your next mainline American flight. Trading cards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so they may not be available in some instances, but checking with pilots is always recommended.

“These trading cards are a culmination of 100 years of special moments shared between pilots, planes, and passengers,” said American’s Vice President of Flight Operations, Captain Alan Johnson. “Whether flying for the first time or the 100th, these cards allow everyone to connect with pilots, commemorate meaningful trips, and reflect on the progress of flight.”

These trading cards will launch with limited availability in early May, but more will be circulating soon. American will print more than seven million trading cards in time for summer, giving travelers more opportunities to receive a trading card when they fly!

We never thought we’d be eager to get our hands on airline merch, but these are so fun. Stay tuned to AllEars for more travel news!

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