AAI’s Anti trafficking program was highlighted again on November. 23 on CNN. See Link here
Feature piece on airline initiative followed news of three women released from bondage for over 30 years. AAI president Nancy Rivard pointed out that more people are subject to human slavery than at any time in history. Less than 1% were rescued in 2012 – so public education is critical. She share Airline Ambassadors initiative to involve airlines around the world so that fight crew can recognize and report human trafficking as it occurs.
The AAI “Recognize It – Report It” initiative was was also featured in Saber Magazine’s ASCEND Magazine for Airline Executives – November issue in two articles STOP Human Trafficking – Training of Travel and Tourism Professionals Can Save Lives as well as a follow up article Keep Your Eyes Open, by Patty McPeak, AAI’s former Chair
We applaud the commitment and leadership of Saber Holdings on the most important human rights issue of our time.