American Airlines Takes Flight With GBAC STAR

American Airlines Group Inc. has announced plans to pursue GBAC STAR™ accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a division of ISSA, for its entire fleet of aircraft as well as the airline’s airport customer lounges.

To earn accreditation, American Airlines must demonstrate compliance with GBAC STAR’s 20 elements, which range from standard operating procedures and risk assessment strategies to personal protective equipment, emergency preparedness, and response measures. American Airlines aims to be the first airline to achieve GBAC STAR accreditation, with a goal of full accreditation by the end of the year.

For more information on the GBAC STAR accreditation program, contact GBAC.