# The Allied Pilots Association has helped American Airlines join the growing trading card trend among US carriers.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- American Airlines trading cards are produced by the Allied Pilots Association, not the airline itself.
- Pilots must personally supply the cards, so availability on American Airlines flights is not guaranteed.
- Delta Air Lines increased card distribution from 1.5 million to over 5 million in one year.
- Hawaiian Airlines' trading cards include NFC-digital features for collectors to acquire digital copies.

**Companies:** American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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