4.26.24 – Adoption and Surrogacy Programs Enhanced Benefits

Adoption and Surrogacy Programs
Enhanced Benefits

Friday, April 26, 2024

On January 1, 2024, American Airlines enhanced its adoption benefit by increasing the lifetime maximum from $8,000 to $30,000. It also expanded the benefit to also include surrogacy expenses.

Reimbursements under the Adoption and Surrogacy Program are payable only to eligible employees of American Airlines. U.S-based mainline employees who meet all of the following requirements as of the date the adoption or surrogacy is finalized:

• Active U.S.-based full-time or part-time mainline employee.
• Accrued 12 months of continuous service in the 12-month period immediately preceding the date the adoption or surrogacy is legally finalized.
• Active or on an approved leave of absence (except for an educational leave of absence).
• The adoption or surrogacy is legally finalized on or after January 1, 2024.
• Intends to become the legal parent of the child adopted or of the child born through a U.S.-based surrogate.

For the governing document, please refer to the American Airlines, Inc. Adoption and Surrogacy Program, Effective January 1, 2024. That document provides a comprehensive overview of the program’s benefits, limitations, exclusions, and other requirements.

To learn more about this newly enhanced benefit, go to my.aa.com/new-parent-resources.

In Solidarity,

Cathy Sharp
APFA National Health Chair
[email protected]