American Airlines Now Offers Non-Binary Gender Options

Airlines are introducing new gender options for ticket booking, including non-binary choices, to align with TSA requirements and accommodate diverse gender identities. Currently, these options are available via phone booking, with online availability expected in early 2020. United Airlines has already implemented this change, and other airlines like Southwest and Delta plan to follow. The changes ensure that passenger information matches government-issued IDs, which may include non-binary gender options in some regions.

What are the current methods to select a gender option like 'mfu' or 'X' when booking a ticket?

• Using a travel agent

• Online booking

• Calling the airline

• Visiting the airport

By when does the company plan to make gender options available online?

• Early 2021

• Late 2020

• Mid 2021

• Early 2020

Which airline was the first to launch a non-binary gender option?

• American Airlines

• Delta Airlines

• Southwest Airlines

• United Airlines

What must match the traveler's government-issued ID according to TSA requirements?

• Full name, gender, and birthday

• Birthday and nationality

• Gender and nationality

• Full name and nationality

Why are airlines adjusting their gender options?

• To meet TSA requirements

• To increase ticket sales

• To improve customer service

• To reduce flight delays