American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new line of branded trading cards.
Officials said the cards will feature American’s four current fleet types, specifically the Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-800, 777-300, and 787-9. Three special edition cards will showcase past aircraft types that played an important role in the carrier’s history – the Douglas DC-3, 707, and McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
Every card includes an image of the aircraft, aircraft specifications, diagrams, and facts about the type.
Passengers will be able to request cards from pilots starting in May. The airline plans to print over 7 million cards in time for the summer.
“These trading cards are a culmination of 100 years of special moments shared between pilots, planes, and passengers,” Alan Johnson, American’s vice president of flight operations, said in a news release. “Whether flying for the first time or the 100th, these cards give everyone the opportunity to connect with pilots, commemorate meaningful trips, and reflect on the progress of flight.”
Several U.S. airlines offer branded trading cards. Their existence has become more widely known with the rise of social media, encouraging new carriers to join the trend.
