Bc of this commercial I only flew AA. Sadly the airline is generic and does not know it’s customers or care about its legacy. In less than 20 years after 9/11 the airline catered to fake science and violated basic human rights - never questioning or fighting against evil. Not the American way!
American airlines sucks. 36 hour flight delay before finally just cancelling the flight altogether. Terrible company should have gone out of business. Spokesman!!! Tell them what would have happened if those hijacked planes were delayed by 36 hours a piece!!! Hahahaha hahahaha
i was a flight attendant for them at the time. Gives me the chills watching. EVERYONE was so nice to the crews back then and thanked us for being there.
Definetly an excellent commercial. One of the best for an airline hands down. Ive flown AA atleast 40 times and have no complaints yet. They should bring this commercial back.
Seeing this on Saturday October 29, 2011 the American Airlines commercials still give me a sense of pride being an American. Have we forgotten what happened? We still need to remain United..................Ironic?
This video makes me feel like im apart of the AA family. My dads been a pilot at AA for 20 years and i have been flying on AA since I was born. I hope that American Airlines continues to be as great as it has been.
The ad agency actually recut a bunch of old AA commercials and spliced them together. They then used "Storms in Africa," from Enya sans vocals to provide the background.
Wow. What a commercial. The first time I saw it, I was flat out crying and it still gives me mixed feelings of sadness and pride. As a virtual pilot in hopes of becoming a real one, this commercial kind of makes me want to fly for American although I'm also considering jetBlue.
God I remember this commercial… I miss Airline Commercials like this… Anyone remembers Southwest’s Boing Boing Commercials used to sing that song when I was a Kid!
I do agree, I use to fear flying, but now I love it. Now Aviation is my biggest Hobby, I love flying and I want to see the world and it is a beautiful place.
Love it when the pilots salute the soldier and sailor. I never get tired of seeing a soldier get offered a first class seat for free. On a southwest flight once, the pilot had everyone remain seated until the soldiers on board de-planed, the entire plane clapped as they got off. God bless America
20 years later, remember the fallen! I’ve flown on American to Orlando Florida, Maui and Texas. All three flights out of Los Angeles. Last June was the first time I went on a flight since the Pandemic hit. And I felt safe flying with a mask on.
I agree. I just got back to Boston from vacation in Tucson on AA, and my flights were almost flawless, as well as one of the best rates I could find online. I will fly them again.
This is when airline conveyed professionalism, passion confidence and inspiration. You look at this advert you knew it was an airline you looked forward to flying with. Today they've lost there way, most commercials are joke.
Phenomenal commercial. There is a reason why two of the hijacked jets were American airlines jets that horrific day. The name of the airline in red, white, and blue colors gave the airline an x on their backs. AMERICAN. This commercial shows our resolve at that very uncertain time for the American people. I like the ending,...Proud to bear the name.......AMERCIAN!!!!
I still watch this commercial regularly, and, despite seeing it hundreds of times, it still brings tears. Does anyone know where I can find the backtrack music? I would love to be able to listen to it on repeat.
Interesting choice of music. It's the same as the music used in the old Ansett Australia (a now non-existent Autralian airline that began is 1936 and folded in 2002) adverts from the mid to late 90's. Ansett used the actual Enya song "Storms In Africa" but American are using a slight remix of it. You can see the Ansett ads all over RUclips. Great AA advert and as an Australian, I really like the look of AA's planes whenever I'm in the USA. The sliver, red and blue is beautiful I think.
It's people like your mom I look forward to when I fly American. Honest Americans who really endure a lot of crap from passengers and from AMR and yet continue to serve. Thank you!
American Airlines clearly showed after 9/11 with these series of commericals that the workers and its customers are together- and are proudly american. What a classic commercial.
@TTDMFfreaknew I think you are referring to the MD-11s. the DC-10s were very popular airplanes until early 21st century. The MD-11 on the other hand, never did well, and had its share of flaws. both beautiful airplanes IMO. its sad to see the tri-jets disappear. also whats with the plane in the very first scene. its got a 727 nose and and MD-80 tail?
Whoever was American's advertising head for this commercial, should have an airport Terminal named after him/her. OUTSTANDING and moving commercial! A++++
It's more of a statement than a commercial, the idea it conveys is very strong and it not only good for american airlines but for the whole airline industry.
@southpilot There is nothing with 757's or MD-80's. Every major airline still has 757's and there are plenty of MD-80's in service. DC-9-30's were still in use at Delta up until last year. An aircraft can fly forever so long as it is properly maintained. The flying public is too stupid to understand that concept. There are plenty who can get on a 757 and see IFE's on board and say, "This is brand new aircraft!"
I Kinda Remember 9/11, But I was in 1st Grade so I really Didn't Know What Was Happening. Now I See Clips of when the planes crashed into the buildings, my heart just sank. It Was Really Sad and Heart breaking. And I even Didn't Even Know it was happening as its was happening.
"Proud to bear the name American" should be the slogan of American Airlines!!!!!!!!!! I get the same goose bumps when I hear the Star Spangled Banner as when reading that slogan!!! USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow i thought they retired the dc-10 in 2000? if this ad was made after sept. 11th, why was the dc-10 featured so much. key identifiers: black stripe 'stead of blue below windscreen (-11 had the blue), MD-widebody cockpit windows, engine in tail.
awsome video makes me feel inspired to fly. I am a HUGE fan of American Airlines. I cant wait to fly with AA again it is a AAwsom expierance when I fly with them.
iam a british person sticking up for an american airline! when we have BA! that ad was best i seen! and there proud to bere the name American! son stop puttin them down!!!!
AA has 300 MD-80's exactly. they currently have 70 737-800's on order for delivery in 2009 and 2010. all together, they are heading in the right direction. getting winglets on their 767's which will help with fuel, retiring the A300, and starting to replace the MD-80's
there not as bad as you think... but they have started to get replaced with 737's of which 60 are on order for delivery next next year, and they are already being retired... 30 by this years end...
great ad, pretty good airline with older cabin crews who after many, many flights still treat people with respect and a smile. The older gals and gay men who serve us in the cabin deserve a smile in return.
It’s actually just pieces together footage from a commerical in ‘98 that featured a plane flying toward the world trade canter, and showed it several times: ruclips.net/video/g0NkNgssqzQ/видео.htmlsi=8dEA5YfVd68_2jbw
@ThePresidentsShow woah, those a300's were able to hold more than a 767-200/300 and were extremely useful on AA's routes, besides the A300 is technically the father of the 767 if you think about it. AA is awesome all around except for the majority of the time and i mean 18 times of the 20 times ive flown with them, my bag always ends up destroyed, but its not like the bag really matters :o
American Airlines and the OneWorld Alliance are truly the best that there are, I have flown literally around the world and have had nothing but accolades.
Oah, man... I LOVE this commercial. Probably the best commercial I have ever seen ))) I'm russian student and I will fly with American in a few months for a cultural exchange program. Really can't wait for boarding AA Boeing 767...
19 years later and this AA commercial still gives me goosebumps. It also reminds me of how important traveling is to America, and to the world. ❤️❤️
Very timely words. Especially with how I was lucky to fly three times this summer.
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Bc of this commercial I only flew AA. Sadly the airline is generic and does not know it’s customers or care about its legacy. In less than 20 years after 9/11 the airline catered to fake science and violated basic human rights - never questioning or fighting against evil. Not the American way!
Makes me so very proud to have served as a former spokesperson for American. With a name like that, there will never be another like her.
What ad agency did this work? It's probably the most moving piece in the past 20 years.
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American airlines sucks. 36 hour flight delay before finally just cancelling the flight altogether. Terrible company should have gone out of business. Spokesman!!! Tell them what would have happened if those hijacked planes were delayed by 36 hours a piece!!! Hahahaha hahahaha
How wonderful. You must have amazing memories and stories to tell.
i was a flight attendant for them at the time. Gives me the chills watching. EVERYONE was so nice to the crews back then and thanked us for being there.
Definetly an excellent commercial. One of the best for an airline hands down. Ive flown AA atleast 40 times and have no complaints yet. They should bring this commercial back.
I'm watching during Covid pandemic, hoping we can fly again and reclaim our way of life
me too
I’ve flown three times this summer. Felt safe each time
The music is clearly "inspired" by Storms in Africa, an Enya song.
haha a clear rip-off!
this commercial shall never be forgotten...its amazing.
ending scene is very well put together
RIP to those who died on 9/11/2001. :-(
Seeing this on Saturday October 29, 2011 the American Airlines commercials still give me a sense of pride being an American. Have we forgotten what happened? We still need to remain United..................Ironic?
This video makes me feel like im apart of the AA family. My dads been a pilot at AA for 20 years and i have been flying on AA since I was born. I hope that American Airlines continues to be as great as it has been.
@dereks450Huh?
@CoincidencerightHe isnt the FAA + even if he was, he wouldnt have know a hijacking would happen, and when he does its too late.
This is one of the greatest commercials I've seen in a long time.
Every time I watch this I get goosebumps this is one of the best amazing commercials of ever seen very well put together especially with the music
it must have been hard to be an airline, THE airline that had one of their planes hijacked and crashed in the towers. Much respect
2, flight 11 and flight 77
Wasnt one of them a United airlines? (Correct me if im wrong. I think A77 hit Pentagon and UA175 was the one that hit WTC the second tine)
@@radityapoerwanto7018the planes that hit the WTC were American 11 and United 175
My dad is currently a captain for American on the A321, and he flew the last MD-80 out of DFW (as an FO)
and this masterpiece reminds me of him
The ad agency actually recut a bunch of old AA commercials and spliced them together. They then used "Storms in Africa," from Enya sans vocals to provide the background.
That's pretty cool info
@:40 - :42 That salute between the pilots and the service men. Mutual Respect. I like that.
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This is so uplifting and stunning!! American should re-introduce this style of advertising, the 'New American' is just dull and I'm bored of it.
every time i watch this video i get chills. I love American Airlines!
I love AA. Did my first flight with them. I was soooooo scared but the flight attendants took all my fear away. Was wonderful. :-)))
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Wow. What a commercial. The first time I saw it, I was flat out crying and it still gives me mixed feelings of sadness and pride. As a virtual pilot in hopes of becoming a real one, this commercial kind of makes me want to fly for American although I'm also considering jetBlue.
Did you ever become a real pilot
@@jjsnacks8511 I did indeed. Not an Airline Transport Pilot, but a Private Pilot flying small planes as a hobby
Game me goosepums, great commercial
these people know how to make an advert! And with the links to the freedom of people it almost brings a tear to the eye!
God I remember this commercial… I miss Airline Commercials like this… Anyone remembers Southwest’s Boing Boing Commercials used to sing that song when I was a Kid!
I do agree, I use to fear flying, but now I love it. Now Aviation is my biggest Hobby, I love flying and I want to see the world and it is a beautiful place.
Love it when the pilots salute the soldier and sailor. I never get tired of seeing a soldier get offered a first class seat for free. On a southwest flight once, the pilot had everyone remain seated until the soldiers on board de-planed, the entire plane clapped as they got off. God bless America
I posted that info about a year ago on the other AA post-9/11 add (part 2). It's Steve Ford Music; their business is music scoring.
If RUclips will put this as their advertisement in every video I watch, I will never skip ads.
This commertional is emotional
Thank you this brings tears to my eyes every time
I have always loved American Airlines such a proud respectable company!
American Airlines, after 9/11, they needs to do the best comercial of Airlines in the world, and they do it!
Sorry, but Asiana is the best airline
CoasttoCoast AM LOL no
Until Flight 587 Crashed into the Queen streets by an awful A300 training for the Co-pilot....
To this day, whenever I watch this commercial I get chills thinking of all this stands for and where it comes from...
I was 14 and living in nyc when 911 happened and this commercial hits home very hard also the mike piazza homerun during that time.
I was 8. Living in NYC must have felt traumatic. I’m a born and raised Californian
20 years later, remember the fallen! I’ve flown on American to Orlando Florida, Maui and Texas. All three flights out of Los Angeles. Last June was the first time I went on a flight since the Pandemic hit. And I felt safe flying with a mask on.
This advertisement is EVERYTHING! Very well done! 🇺🇸
I agree. I just got back to Boston from vacation in Tucson on AA, and my flights were almost flawless, as well as one of the best rates I could find online. I will fly them again.
Im proud to say I always fly with American Airlines! and I love them
youtube randomly recommending this to me almost 15 years later
New Top Gun trailer looking good
I love American Airlines for their dedication to its passengers. I ALWAYS fly AA, I'm proud to call them MY Airline!
i stand corrected, thanks for clarifying....AA 11,77, and 587, UAL 93 and 175...never forget
I really love this commercial one of the best American airlines have done
I love AA, I have flown them more than any other airline. I think these commercials were very inspiring.
I love American. My first airplane ride was on American Airlines. I have never had a bad experience with them. Will always fly American Airlines.
Whenever I feel discouraged in my pilot studies I just watch this video and it helps me to think I will fly as a pilot one day. Beautiful vid!
did u become a pilot? u posted this 10 years ago haha
@@mitcheljohnson293 yes we need an update lol
This is when airline conveyed professionalism, passion confidence and inspiration. You look at this advert you knew it was an airline you looked forward to flying with. Today they've lost there way, most commercials are joke.
Phenomenal commercial. There is a reason why two of the hijacked jets were American airlines jets that horrific day. The name of the airline in red, white, and blue colors gave the airline an x on their backs. AMERICAN. This commercial shows our resolve at that very uncertain time for the American people. I like the ending,...Proud to bear the name.......AMERCIAN!!!!
I still watch this commercial regularly, and, despite seeing it hundreds of times, it still brings tears. Does anyone know where I can find the backtrack music? I would love to be able to listen to it on repeat.
I’ve been wondering about the music as well. Kinda channels Enya, but it’s also possible it may have been custom made for this campaign.
It is similar to the Enya track “Storms in Africa”
Probably the best commercial ever made for an airline... It's so epic... I'm flying American
I got chills up and down my spine...GREAT commercial!
Interesting choice of music. It's the same as the music used in the old Ansett Australia (a now non-existent Autralian airline that began is 1936 and folded in 2002) adverts from the mid to late 90's. Ansett used the actual Enya song "Storms In Africa" but American are using a slight remix of it. You can see the Ansett ads all over RUclips. Great AA advert and as an Australian, I really like the look of AA's planes whenever I'm in the USA. The sliver, red and blue is beautiful I think.
It's people like your mom I look forward to when I fly American. Honest Americans who really endure a lot of crap from passengers and from AMR and yet continue to serve. Thank you!
American Airlines clearly showed after 9/11 with these series of commericals that the workers and its customers are together- and are proudly american. What a classic commercial.
how did u get get this ad on ur ipod?
I like it how it used footage from older AA commercials
@TTDMFfreaknew I think you are referring to the MD-11s. the DC-10s were very popular airplanes until early 21st century. The MD-11 on the other hand, never did well, and had its share of flaws. both beautiful airplanes IMO. its sad to see the tri-jets disappear. also whats with the plane in the very first scene. its got a 727 nose and and MD-80 tail?
I like all the DC-10s in the video. Did AA still have em in 2001? Can't recall.
One of greatest ads there´s been...
@schneiderjerome It's actually a song composed and used especially for american airlines, so (sadly) no one would be able to get it off of iTunes.
Very American moving! Great job ad team!!!!!
Stephanie Trull - Though I didn’t work on this spot, I’m proud to have worked at the agency that created it.
Whoever was American's advertising head for this commercial, should have an airport Terminal named after him/her. OUTSTANDING and moving commercial! A++++
AWESOME, BUT the Bud ad was much quieter and more understated...Watch it
Absolutely total class and respect at 0:42
Who else got recommended this 17 years later
It's more of a statement than a commercial, the idea it conveys is very strong and it not only good for american airlines but for the whole airline industry.
@southpilot There is nothing with 757's or MD-80's. Every major airline still has 757's and there are plenty of MD-80's in service. DC-9-30's were still in use at Delta up until last year. An aircraft can fly forever so long as it is properly maintained. The flying public is too stupid to understand that concept. There are plenty who can get on a 757 and see IFE's on board and say, "This is brand new aircraft!"
Beautiful just beautiful!
Thanks for posting this! Now there's an alternative as compared to having fellow enthusiasts asking me to e-mail the ads.
The classic early days of RUclips lol
I Kinda Remember 9/11, But I was in 1st Grade so I really Didn't Know What Was Happening. Now I See Clips of when the planes crashed into the buildings, my heart just sank. It Was Really Sad and Heart breaking. And I even Didn't Even Know it was happening as its was happening.
Cars2fan172 so was I
Me too
They’ll need another ad campaign for post Coronavirus.
No doubt. I flew AA last June to El Paso out of LAX
Love this ad
"Proud to bear the name American" should be the slogan of American Airlines!!!!!!!!!!
I get the same goose bumps when I hear the Star Spangled Banner as when reading that slogan!!! USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
American Airlines is the best airline in the whole world!
"the freedom to come and go WITH CONFIDENDE" wow... that hits hard
I love this commercial and hope this kind of inspiration remains at American.
Best. Ad. Ever.
wow i thought they retired the dc-10 in 2000? if this ad was made after sept. 11th, why was the dc-10 featured so much.
key identifiers: black stripe 'stead of blue below windscreen (-11 had the blue), MD-widebody cockpit windows, engine in tail.
Me too. It is the only U.S. airline that I enjoy. I have been flying on it for over thirty years, which is all my life.
awsome video makes me feel inspired to fly. I am a HUGE fan of American Airlines. I cant wait to fly with AA again it is a AAwsom expierance when I fly with them.
iam a british person sticking up for an american airline! when we have BA! that ad was best i seen! and there proud to bere the name American! son stop puttin them down!!!!
Chris James BA is a oneworld partner of AA’s.
they should bring these ad's back. Too bad more commercials aren't uplifting like this.
I LOVE THE SONG!!!
AA has 300 MD-80's exactly. they currently have 70 737-800's on order for delivery in 2009 and 2010. all together, they are heading in the right direction. getting winglets on their 767's which will help with fuel, retiring the A300, and starting to replace the MD-80's
This is actually a very nice commercial.
One of my favorite AA commercial
Great commercial that someone reminded me of yesterday (9-11). I think AA should run it again.
Seems like a good opportunity to re-air this ad.
I wish they would re-air it on ever anniv. of 9/11
favorite commerical of all time
there not as bad as you think... but they have started to get replaced with 737's of which 60 are on order for delivery next next year, and they are already being retired... 30 by this years end...
great ad, pretty good airline with older cabin crews who after many, many flights still treat people with respect and a smile. The older gals and gay men who serve us in the cabin deserve a smile in return.
nice ad! i wanna walk on the wing of an aircraft!!!!(while it is on the ground of course lol)
this is a cool commercial they should use it again
I cannot watch this enough.
It’s actually just pieces together footage from a commerical in ‘98 that featured a plane flying toward the world trade canter, and showed it several times: ruclips.net/video/g0NkNgssqzQ/видео.htmlsi=8dEA5YfVd68_2jbw
Thanks American Airlines, I'm proud to fly with you. I appreciate also the fact you allow our military to bored first.
@ThePresidentsShow woah, those a300's were able to hold more than a 767-200/300 and were extremely useful on AA's routes, besides the A300 is technically the father of the 767 if you think about it. AA is awesome all around except for the majority of the time and i mean 18 times of the 20 times ive flown with them, my bag always ends up destroyed, but its not like the bag really matters :o
American Airlines and the OneWorld Alliance are truly the best that there are, I have flown literally around the world and have had nothing but accolades.
Thanks a lot Brennies. I appreciate. Really.
Oah, man... I LOVE this commercial. Probably the best commercial I have ever seen ))) I'm russian student and I will fly with American in a few months for a cultural exchange program. Really can't wait for boarding AA Boeing 767...
one question, what's the music please