Being born in India, raised in England and now living in the states,
I being of light brown skin have no problem flying AA or any other airlines.
Most if not all FA's get are always commenting on my skin color and asking how I got such a great tan. (I speak with an English accent), when I tell them I was born that way, they smile and tell me how lucky I am.
on a side note: You will always find me wearing a Hawaiian shirt and shorts.