While I waited for a flight at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport recently, I was struck by an announcement made by an American Airlines employee that "pre-boarding for people needing assistance, parents with small children and American military personal is now open."I was reminded of that American Airlines goodwill policy last night while watching Memorial Day celebrations on television. American Airlines is touting its military priority boarding policy in moving ads showing U.S. Military personal helping fellow passengers with luggage and addressing airline employees with lots of "thank you sir or madame." At the end of the ad, the AA pilot stops the U.S. soldier who has just thanked him for a nice flight and says "no, thank you!"
Okay, it may be a little too patriotic for us Canadians to get our heads around but I tip my cap to American Airlines for recognizing the sacrifice these kids are making for their country.
It would be nice if Canadian airlines would follow American Airlines' lead on this one.
I agree. It's great to see an airline recognizing the men and women in the military service.
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