Airline Ambassadors International (AAI) is a U.S. registered 501(c)3 non government organization that is the only independent relief and development charity of the airline industry. It began with a group of flight attendants using their passes to assist children in need, and has expanded to over 6,000 members of all ages and professions. AAI leverages commercial carriers to provide passenger and cargo space for medical and rescue personnel, as well as for food, medicine and humanitarian relief. AAI volunteers also escort children traveling abroad for donated medical procedures.