Please take the time to review the qualification requirements below before continuing with the FACR application:

• Applicant is an American Airlines mainline flight attendant on the APFA System Seniority List
• Have not received assistance from Wings within the past 24 months (2 years)
• The Crisis causing the emergency was sudden and unexpected and occurred within the last 90 days. 
• Circumstances threaten the health and welfare of applicant and their dependents 
• Applicants must provide a completed application and supporting documentation and acknowledge we reserve the right to request and verify documents.
• The Crisis or Event must be unpredictable and unforeseeable and was at no fault of the applicant. (For example, financial crisis due to attending new hire training will not be considered or due to work disruptions caused by labor actions.)

Examples of a qualifying crisis:

• Serious illness or injury
• Exceptional medical expenses, such as outstanding or overdue Benefits billing
• Victim of violent crime
• Domestic Abuse
• Catastrophic event to primary residence not related to weather
• Bodily injury as a result of an accident that caused loss of income due to inability to work as an American Airlines flight attendant 
• An applicant may be eligible for assistance if they are financially responsible for funeral, burial, or travel expenses due to the death of an AA mainline flight attendant or immediate family member. Wings FACR defines an eligible immediate family member as any of the following:
  • Spouse or partner in a civil union or domestic partnership
  • Parent
  • Child

Wings Foundation Inc. reserves the right to request additional documentation and verify its authenticity by contacting your submitted documents' originator(s). Any falsification of the application or documentation will result in a disqualification from Wings assistance.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Your privacy is important to us. Providing this information is voluntary; however, the information you submit will be used to determine your eligibility for assistance. Failure to provide all or part of the requested information may delay or prevent a decision regarding your application.

All personal information will be kept confidential, except as required by law or as authorized by you.

Standards of Conduct

Please be advised that threatening, harassing, or abusive conduct—whether verbal, written, or physical—will not be tolerated. Any such conduct directed toward Wings Foundation or its representatives may result in the immediate denial of assistance. Reported incidents may also be referred to the American Airlines Security Department or to outside law enforcement for further action.

Use of Financial Assistance

Financial assistance provided by Wings Foundation, Inc. is a gift made possible primarily through the generosity of fellow American Airlines flight attendants. Funds are intended to assist recipients during times of need, and any misuse or misrepresentation related to the assistance may result in denial of future support.