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American Airlines Makes Lost Teddy Bear Honorary Employee.
6/9/2026
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Story summary
- American Airlines named the lost teddy bear an honorary employee and filmed its week-long airport tour.
- Employees retrieved the bear from the Admirals Club lounge and returned it to 4-year-old Patrick Webb.
- The airline emailed daily photos of the bear at the hub control center and on the ramp.
- Staff waited at the gate, handed the bear back to Patrick, and gave the twins gift bags documenting the adventure.
