American Airlines defends pro-LGBTQ+ policies

[Lori Dee]

American Airlines defends pro-LGBTQ+ policies, says no to opposition stockholders
American Airlines rejects anti-LGBTQ+ pressure and reaffirms commitment to inclusion
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QnotesCarolinas - Liz Schob
July 26, 2025

American Airlines has made it clear that it will not be bullied into abandoning its long-standing support for LGBTQ+ inclusion. At its June 2025 annual shareholder meeting, the airline faced a resolution calling for it to withdraw from the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. The Index is a national bench marking tool that evaluates companies on their policies, benefits, and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The proposal came from conservative investors who have intensified efforts to pressure major corporations into distancing themselves from LGBTQ+ causes and rolling back commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

American's board of directors opposed the resolution and recommended that shareholders vote against it. Shareholders overwhelmingly agreed, with more than 273 million shares voted against the proposal and just over 6 million in support.

American Airlines has been recognized for its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion for decades. It was one of the first major U.S. airlines to include sexual orientation in its nondiscrimination policy and has offered domestic partner benefits since the 1990s. For more than 20 consecutive years, the company has received a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index.

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