San Antonio International Airport in Partnership with American Airlines Welcomed Wounded Soldiers from Brooke Army Medical Center

More than 100 wounded warriors arrived from Brooke Army Medical Center to the San Antonio International Airport Dec. 13. The brave men and women and their families boarded a flight to Dallas courtesy of American Airlines as part of  the 13th Annual Seats for Soldiers event. The soldiers will connect with other troops in Dallas and enjoy a day designed to honor them and their families for their service and sacrifice. The day will include a four course dinner with courtside seats to an NBA game at the American Airlines Center.

“It’s an honor for the SAT team to welcome these veterans,” said Russ Handy, aviation director for the city of San Antonio. “San Antonio is known as Military City, USA and we take pride in our service members and their families.”

American provided the chartered transportation through its fuel conservation program that helps provide flights for injured service members, veterans and their families using funds generated through team members’ everyday actions to save fuel. The pilots and flight attendants volunteer their time for the flight.

“Giving back to the men and women who serve our country is a tremendous honor for the 120,000 team members of American Airlines”, said David Seymour, American’s senior vice president of Integrated Operations.