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American Airlines joins Blue Lightning Initiative, expands collaboration with U.S. Department of Transportation

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American Airlines joins Blue Lightning Initiative, expands collaboration with U.S. Department of Transportation
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American Airlines has announced its participation in the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI) to enhance collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection. The announcement was made on January 11 via X.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, BLI is a joint program between the Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that trains aviation personnel to identify and report potential human trafficking cases. The training focuses on recognizing indicators such as physical control over a person, restriction of movement, and lack of knowledge about final destinations. By implementing these protocols, aviation employees become a critical line of defense against human trafficking.

American Airlines Newsroom reports that American Airlines trains upwards of 70,000 team members annually on human trafficking awareness. This comprehensive training includes flight attendants, pilots, and customer service representatives, ensuring frontline staff are equipped to recognize and respond to potential trafficking situations. The integration of BLI training into existing programs enhances the airline's ability to safeguard passengers and support law enforcement efforts.

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Simple Flying notes that prior to joining BLI, American Airlines collaborated with the DHS Blue Campaign, a national public awareness effort aimed at educating the public and industry partners about human trafficking. In 2020, the airline became a signatory of the Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to combating this crime. These partnerships have laid the groundwork for American's enhanced involvement through BLI.

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) details that the BLI program has expanded to include partnerships with various aviation stakeholders, including airports and industry associations. For instance, in July 2022, AAAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DHS and DOT to provide BLI training across its member airports. This expansion signifies a unified industry effort to combat human trafficking through widespread education and vigilance.

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