American Airlines Group, Inc. and Alphabet’s Google entered a record three-year agreement for 35 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates to address emissions from employee business travel. This deal, the largest of its kind between an airline and a single corporate buyer, will unlock 132 million liters of SAF and result in nearly 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions reductions. The collaboration leverages the SAFc Registry to ensure transparent and traceable book-and-claim transactions.

Under the agreement, American will purchase and take delivery of physical fuel for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) through existing infrastructure. The SAF portion will be produced from waste feedstocks, including used cooking oil. Google will receive the associated environmental benefits, while American secures a new long-term SAF offtake with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, reinforcing its broader commitment to scaling sustainable aviation fuel.

The agreement was facilitated by a SAF tax credit enacted by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly. This policy support enables American to bring significant volumes of SAF to ORD. SAF can reduce emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel and is produced from feedstocks such as waste oil, fats, or synthetically using captured carbon dioxide and renewable electricity.

Beyond SAF initiatives, American partnered with Google, Contrails.org, and Flightkeys for a 2025 16-week trial integrating contrail avoidance into flight planning. The trial achieved a statistically significant 62% reduction in contrail formation and a substantial reduction in related warming. American continues to invest in modern aircraft, engines, and operational efficiencies to further reduce its environmental impact.

The global aviation industry generates more than $4 trillion in economic activity annually and supports 86.5 million jobs, while accounting for approximately 2-3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is a critical lever for decarbonizing the sector, though the industry has not yet attracted sufficient investment to scale production at competitive prices. American and its oneworld alliance partners are focused on supporting new technologies to scale cost-competitive SAF availability.

American Airlines Group Inc. has scheduled its virtual annual meeting of stockholders for Wednesday, June 10, at 9 a.m. CT. The meeting allows stockholders, team members, and interested parties to participate remotely. Registration is available in advance or on the day of the event through the virtual meeting website.

Stockholders can submit written questions during the meeting via the virtual platform. The webcast will remain accessible to the public for two weeks after the conclusion of the meeting. The recording will be hosted on the company’s investor relations website.

American Airlines operates as a global airline, with roots tracing back to 1926. The company operates more than 6,000 daily flights to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. It serves more than 200 million customers annually and employs approximately 130,000 aviation professionals.

The airline is marking its centennial year in 2026, highlighting a century of industry innovation. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, which serves over 900 destinations globally. The company introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge, and the first airline loyalty program.