American Airlines Launches Limited Amenity Kits by Designer Brandon Blackwood on International Premium Flights

American Airlines is introducing limited-edition amenity kits designed by acclaimed fashion designer Brandon Blackwood, known for his signature Portmore handbag and celebrity clientele. These kits, available from mid-June through September 2025 on select international and transcontinental flights, are tailored to premium cabin classes: premium economy passengers receive a blue-and-white checkered pouch, Flagship Business travelers get a black pouch with red accents and checkered interior, and Flagship First class passengers receive a miniature denim version of Blackwood's viral Portmore bag. Blackwood drew on his childhood travel experiences to create designs that blend functionality with his distinctive aesthetic, aiming to evoke the excitement he felt discovering amenity kits as a child. American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden highlighted the collaboration as a way to appeal to younger premium travelers who value luxury experiences. This partnership marks a milestone as Blackwood becomes one of the first Black designers to collaborate with a major airline on amenity kits, continuing American's tradition of offering unique, limited-edition inflight products.