Hotline Archives
7.28.22 – Regional Representative Appointment
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Regional Representative Appointment Article IX Section 4.B of the APFA Constitution states, “In no case shall there be less than one (1) Regional Representative for each four thousand (4,000)…
Read More7.28.22 – Second Quarter 2022 – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Second Quarter 2022 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2022 Second Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive…
Read More7.27.22 – Probationary Flight Attendants and Union Representation
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Probationary Flight Attendants and Union Representation APFA Membership for new hire Flight Attendants begins on their date of hire. Management may not deny Union representation to…
Read More7.26.22 – 2022 Second Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 2022 Second Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at APFA Headquarters. In…
Read More7.25.22 – Holding Trips Out of ROTD
Monday, July 25, 2022 Holding Trips Out of ROTD We have been challenging the company on the practice of holding certain trips out of ROTD. The practice has caused many…
Read More7.22.22 – Flight/ Sequence Cancellations for August 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022 Flight/Sequence Cancellations for August 2022 Yesterday we discovered several cancelled flights and sequences for the August 2022 bid month that failed continuity. When we approached management to inquire…
Read More7.21.22 – What to Do When A Crewmember Isn’t Present for Pick-Up
Thursday, July 21, 2022 What to Do When A Crewmember Isn’t Present for Pick-Up Over the past few months, we have seen a rise in crew members being left behind…
Read More7.21.22 – TSA Requirements and KCM Reminders
Thursday, July 21, 2022 Update Your Employee Central Profile by August 5th Known Crewmember (KCM) Reminders Update Your Employee Central Profile by August 5th The Company recently informed Flight Attendants of…
Read More7.19.22 – 2022 Second Quarter Executive Committee/ Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2022 Second Quarter Executive Committee / Fall Board of Directors Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 28,…
Read More7.19.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- Today at 10:00CDT
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall will begin at 10:00am (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ● COBRA…
Read More7.18.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-16!
Monday, July 18, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-16! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-16! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More7.17.22 – In Memory of Trans World Airlines Flight 800
Sunday, July 17, 2022 In Memory of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800, a Boeing 747-100, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of…
Read More7.16.22 – Minutes from the June 15, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference
Saturday, July 16, 2022 Minutes from the June 15, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference APFA held a Special Board of Directors Teleconference on June 15, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More7.16.22 – Vaccination Restriction Lifted for Lima, Peru (LIM)
Saturday, July 16, 2022 Vaccination Restriction Lifted for Lima, Peru (LIM) Yesterday, the company notified APFA that the LIM crew hotel no longer requires crewmembers to provide proof of COVID-19…
Read More7.15.22 – Updated Maternity Leave Information
Friday, July 15, 2022 Updated Maternity Leave Information We are happy to announce that our continuous meetings with management have resulted in an overhaul of the maternity leave information. The New…
Read More7.14.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Thursday, July 14, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Retirement Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday, July 19th, from 10:00am…
Read More7.10.22 – UNICEF USA’s ‘We Won’t Stop!’ Mission
Sunday, July 10, 2022 UNICEF USA’s ‘We Won’t Stop!’ Mission During the month of July, American Airlines will be highlighting the Change for Good program and UNICEF’s work, with a…
Read More7.10.22 – PBS Lineholder Bidding Tips: Mixing Specific and Generic Bids in the Same Layer
Sunday, July 10, 2022 PBS Lineholder Bidding Tips: Mixing Specific and Generic Bids in the Same Layer Every month APFA Contract and Scheduling Department representatives meet with the company’s PBS…
Read More7.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Legal Golden Day/Flex Day Patterns
Saturday, July 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Legal Golden Day/Flex Day Patterns As we have done over the last couple of months, we want to continue providing PBS Reserve…
Read More7.09.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): “988” Lifeline Goes Live Nationally July 16, 2022
Saturday, July 9, 2022 “988” Lifeline Goes Live Nationally July 16, 2022 Wings of Sobriety Meetings Available Resources If you need assistance, please take advantage of the resources available. (817)…
Read More7.08.22 – Contract and Scheduling Hot Topics
Friday, July 8, 2022 Contract and Scheduling Hot Topics We want to highlight some current Contract and Scheduling hot topics that warrant your awareness and attention based on recent trends.…
Read More7.08.22 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Friday, July 8, 2022
Friday, July 8, 2022 Hello Contract ACTION Team! First, we want to thank all for participating in the email campaign, which successfully restored our Pandemic Leave. What an amazing display…
Read More7.08.22 – Negotiations Update #15
Friday, July 8, 2022 Negotiations Update #15 Negotiations continued in DFW on June 7th-9th and June 28th and 29th. During these sessions, we continued discussions with Management on Section 11-Hours…
Read More7.06.22 – Meet Your National Officers: LGA, PHL, & CLT
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Meet Your National Officers: LGA, PHL, & CLT Next week, your National Officers will begin a series of base visits, beginning with LGA, PHL, and CLT.…
Read More7.02.22 – APFA Contract & Scheduling: Rescheduling Reminders
Saturday, July 2, 2022 Rescheduling Reminders Cancellations and massive delays continue to negatively impact our Flight Attendant sequences. Coupled with a holiday weekend and the transition into July, we expect to…
Read More7.01.22 – August 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, July 1, 2022 August 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900 –…
Read More7.01.22 – July Recognitions
Friday, July 1, 2022 July Recognitions It is July and we are exactly halfway through 2022. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year. We are also in the heart…
Read More7.01.22 – Management Files Grievance Against APFA
Friday, July 1, 2022 Management Files Grievance Against APFA Over the last year, we have been aggressively working to address the dysfunctional grievance and arbitration systems at American Airlines. This…
Read More6.30.22 – Known Crewmember (KCM) Secondary Screening Changes
Thursday, June 30, 2022 **Known Crewmember (KCM) Secondary Screening Changes** Over the past two and a half years, the TSA has continued to see a steady increase in KCM compliance violations.…
Read More6.30.22 – New COVID-19 Absence Procedures
Thursday, June 30, 2022 New COVID-19 Absence Procedures APFA has reached an agreement with American on a procedure to mitigate attendance infractions for Flight Attendants who test positive for COVID-19.…
Read More6.30.22 – APFA Reaches Agreement on COVID-19 Absences
Thursday, June 30, 2022 APFA Reaches Agreement on COVID-19 Absences APFA has reached agreement outlining a procedure to mitigate attendance points when a Flight Attendant tests positive for COVID-19. This agreement will…
Read More6.30.22 – Short-Term Disability Reminder
Thursday, June 30, 2022 Short-Term Disability Reminder If you experience a qualifying disability that leaves you unable to work for an extended period, your optional short-term disability coverage will provide…
Read More6.30.22 – Save the Date: Upcoming APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall
Thursday, June 30, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tuesday, July 19, 2022 1000 – 1200 (CT) Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ● COBRA ● Medicare Pensions ● Retiree Travel…
Read More6.28.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-15!
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-15! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-15! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More6.25.22 – Contract ACTION Team: Call to Action!
Saturday, June 25, 2022 Contract ACTION Team: Call to Action! Tell AA Management to Protect Our Flight Attendants Who Test Positive for COVID-19! Calling all Contract ACTION Team Activists! The COVID-19…
Read More6.24.22 – Supreme Court Ruling: Roe v. Wade Overturned
Supreme Court Ruling: Roe v. Wade Overturned Roe v. Wade was a landmark legal decision issued on January 22, 1973. At that time, the court held that a woman’s right to…
Read More6.24.22 – Action Item: Tell AA Management to Protect Our Flight Attendants Who Test Positive for COVID-19!
Friday, June 24, 2022 Action Item: Tell AA Management to Protect Our Flight Attendants Who Test Positive for COVID-19! American Airlines talks an awful lot about “protecting their team members” and…
Read More6.23.22 – August 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Thursday, June 23, 2022 August 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback The Company has agreed to offer vacation buyback for the August contractual month, in accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2. Flight Attendants…
Read More6.23.22 – Building Power at the 2022 Labor Notes Conference
Thursday, June 23, 2022 Building Power at the 2022 Labor Notes Conference Last weekend, fifteen APFA members, including all four of our APFA National Officers, joined 4,000 other Union Members, Activists,…
Read More6.22.22 – Flight Service Daily Operations
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Flight Service Daily Operations The safety and security of our crews should be the paramount priority of the Company. That attitude should be reflected by transparency…
Read More6.21.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording Last week, APFA hosted a virtual Membership Meeting which included important updates from various APFA Department Chairs and Committees. Click the…
Read More6.21.22 – Celebrating and Recognizing 2022 LGBTQI+ Pride Month
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Celebrating and Recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Pride Month Happy Pride month, Everyone! The celebration of Pride occurs in June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall…
Read More6.19.22 – APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Sunday, June 19, 2022 APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day Juneteenth, short for “June 19”, marks the day when federal troops officially arrived in Galveston, Texas, to end slavery in…
Read More6.18.22 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): Mental Health Treatment Works
Saturday, June 18, 2022 Mental Health Concerns: Treatment Works For more information: Mental Health Concerns: Treatment Works Wings of Sobriety Meetings Available Resources If you need assistance, please take advantage…
Read More6.18.22 – July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, June 18, 2022 July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your…
Read More6.16.22 – APFA Accepting Résumés for Regional Representative Position
Thursday, June 16, 2022 APFA Accepting Résumés for Regional Representative Position #7 APFA is accepting résumés for the position of Regional Representative per Article IX Section 4.B of the APFA Constitution which…
Read More6.15.22 – APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference- June 15, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 1600 (CDT). In accordance with the APFA…
Read More6.15.22 – APFA Attending 2022 Labor Notes Conference
Thursday, June 16, 2022 APFA Attending 2022 Labor Notes Conference On June 17th-19th, APFA will join over 4,000 Labor Activists at the 2022 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago, IL. What…
Read More6.14.22 – APFA June 14th Virtual Membership Meeting Begins Shortly
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Begins Shortly APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting today, from 12:30pm until 2:30pm (CT). This Virtual Membership Meeting will provide important updates from various APFA Department Chairs,…
Read More6.14.22 – Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847 Thirty-seven years ago, Trans World Airlines Flight 847 was hijacked after takeoff from Athens, Greece, with 139 passengers and eight…
Read More6.14.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-14!
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-14! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-14! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More6.13.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow, June 14th
Monday, June 13, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow, June 14th APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting tomorrow, June 14th, from 12:30pm until 2:30pm (CT). This Virtual Membership Meeting will provide important updates…
Read More6.10.22 – Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid
Friday, June 10, 2022 Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid When PBS opened today the line averages were, at most bases, slightly higher than originally discussed…
Read More6.10.22 – PBS Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022 PBS Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough…
Read More6.07.22 – Contract ACTION Team Meeting Will Begin Shortly
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Contract ACTION Team Meeting Will Begin Shortly Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, The Contract ACTION Team is meeting today to discuss with your fellow team members…
Read More6.07.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-13!
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-13! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-13! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More6.06.22 – FADAP: Workplace Mental Health First Aid Training Available Online
Monday, June 6, 2022 Click the link below to access the online training. Workplace Mental Health First Aid Wings of Sobriety Meetings What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program,…
Read More6.06.22 – Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap
Monday, June 6, 2022 Contract ACTION Team: Meet the Negotiators Recap Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, The Contract ACTION Team met with our APFA Negotiating Committee on Thursday, May 26th,…
Read More6.06.22 – Deadline to Order iPhone EFB is Wednesday, June 8
Monday, June 6, 2022 Deadline to Order iPhone EFB is Wednesday, June 8 The cutover to the new iPhone EFB is fast approaching. The Samsung Note 5 tablet will be…
Read More6.06.22 – Lawsuits Filed Against APFA
Monday, June 6, 2022 Lawsuits Filed Against APFA One of the first steps we took upon taking office a little over two years ago was reasserting APFA’s adherence to financial…
Read More6.03.22 – REAL ID Deadline is May 3, 2023
Friday, June 3, 2022 Beginning May 3, 2023, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or driver’s license to enter KCM® or TSA checkpoints, it must be REAL ID-compliant.…
Read More6.02.22 – 12th Annual Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference
Thursday, June 2, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program 2022 Conference 12th Annual FADAP Conference Agenda General Information Dates: August 16-18, 2022 Location: Maritime Conference Center, (MCC) 692 Maritime Blvd.…
Read More6.02.22 – Reminder: Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP) Zoom: Workplace Mental Health
Thursday, June 2, 2022 Reminder: FADAP Mental Health Zoom Today at 1:00pm CT/ 2:00pm ET Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84015257760?pwd=MFdGSXJTdWtJTERQWUxEWWQ4NEJxUT09 Find your local Zoom number here. Wings of Sobriety Meetings What…
Read More6.02.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, June 14th from 12:30pm until 2:30pm (CT). This Virtual Membership Meeting will provide important updates from various…
Read More6.01.22 – Remembering AA Flight 1420: Twenty-Three Years Later
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Remembering AA Flight 1420: Twenty-Three Years Later Today commemorates the twenty-third anniversary of American Airlines Flight 1420 from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which overran the runway…
Read More6.01.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Recording from Thursday, May 26, 2022
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Recording On Thursday, May 26th, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Below,…
Read More6.01.22 – July 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 July 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback We frequently hear from Flight Attendants who would like more opportunities to participate in vacation buyback. While the Company must contractually…
Read More6.01.22 – July 2022 Bidding Timelines
July 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900 – 1700 (CT) (Link may…
Read More6.01.22 – June Recognitions
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 June Recognitions June is Pride Month, commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall riot in Greenwich Village, New York City. On June 28, 1969, Police raided the…
Read More5.31.22 – Coping With Emotional Stress
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Coping With Emotional Stress As a nation, we are all grieving, viewing the senseless massacres of fellow Americans just trying to live their lives. Watching the…
Read More5.31.22 – Negotiations Update #14 – JCBA Sections 30 and 31
One of the key subjects of bargaining over the last several months has been the broken grievance and arbitration procedures at American Airlines. The problems are clear: contract issues not getting resolved at the local level, and a grievance and arbitrator procedure that leaves important issues unresolved.
Read More5.31.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-12!
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-12! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-12! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More5.31.22 – International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day 2022
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day. This day was first observed in 2015 by a Canadian Union which wanted to…
Read More5.30.22 – Memorial Day 2022
Monday, May 30, 2022 – Memorial Day A Memorial Day Tribute Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died while serving in the…
Read More5.28.22 – Negotiations Update #13
We continued discussions with Management on Section 14- International Flying, Section 11-Hours of Service, Section 30- Dispute Resolution and Grievance Procedure, and Section 31 – System Board of Adjustment. This week we reached an agreement on three items Hours of Service: standby duty day limitations, ODAN duty day limitations, and voluntary extension (VE).
Read More5.28.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Workplace Mental Health
Saturday, May 28, 2022 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84015257760?pwd=MFdGSXJTdWtJTERQWUxEWWQ4NEJxUT09 Find your local Zoom number here. Wings of Sobriety Meetings What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for…
Read More5.26.22 – Contract ACTION Team Meeting Today: Meet the Negotiators
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Contract ACTION Team Meeting Today: Meet the Negotiators Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, As a member of the Contract ACTION Team, we would like to invite…
Read More5.26.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Shortly
Thursday, May 26, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Today The APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall will begin at 11:00am (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ● COBRA ● Medicare…
Read More5.26.22 – Health and Wellness Deals
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Health and Wellness Deals It is always a beautiful day to be healthier and try to save money, too! Did you know you can get access to…
Read More5.25.22 – Remembering AA Flight 191
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Remembering AA Flight 191 On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 departed Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for Los Angeles International Airport. Ten Flight Attendants and…
Read More5.23.22 – Mental Health Awareness Month
Monday, May 23, 2022 Mental Health Awareness Month In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, Chaddrian Calhoun, co-chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, approached us about mental health…
Read More5.22.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Thursday, May 26, 2022
Sunday, May 22, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Thursday, May 26, 2022 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Retirement Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Thursday, May 26,…
Read More5.20.22 – Contract ACTION Team Meeting: Meet the Negotiators
Friday, May 20, 2022 Contract ACTION Team Meeting: Meet the Negotiators Dear Contract ACTION Team Member, Things are heating up in negotiations, and we want to make sure you are…
Read More5.18.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Save the Date
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 12th Annual FADAP Conference Agenda What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by the Flight Attendant profession and funded by…
Read More5.18.22 – June 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 June 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More5.18.22 – ROTA Acknowledgements
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 ROTA Acknowledgements On May 2, 2022, the Company eliminated the practice of making “Courtesy Calls” to Reserve Flight Attendants for awards and assignments. Since then, many…
Read More5.18.22 – Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: The Transcontinental Railroad
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 The month of May is a time to recognize the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders, specifically those from the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of…
Read More5.17.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-11!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-11! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-11! New to APFA? Check out the New…
Read More5.16.22 – Minutes from the 1Q2022 Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, May 16, 2022 Minutes from the 1Q2022 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting was held on April 21, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More5.14.22 – Negotiations Update #12
During this session, we continued discussion with the company on Section 14- International Flying. We also opened and passed a proposal on Section 11-Hours of Service. In the International Section, the Company is proposing to be able to reduce IPD rest down to ten hours in actual operations. Currently, the Company must provide 14 hours of rest on IPD layovers, which cannot be reduced.
Read More5.14.22 – A Message from Your APFA Leadership- May 14, 2022
Saturday, May 14, 2022 Yesterday, APFA National Officers Julie Hedrick, Larry Salas, Josh Black, and Erik Harris attended a portion of the Forty-Ninth AFA-CWA Board of Directors Meeting in Las…
Read More5.12.22 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): Workplace Mental Health Zoom
Thursday, May 12, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Workplace Mental Health Zoom Meeting Join the Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84015257760?pwd=MFdGSXJTdWtJTERQWUxEWWQ4NEJxUT09 Find your local Zoom call-in number here. What is FADAP?…
Read More5.10.22 – COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar The Company recently informed APFA there will be a COVID vaccination requirement to fly the upcoming JFK – Doha,…
Read More5.10.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-09 and 22-10!
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-09 and 22-10! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-09 and 22-10! Class 22-09 Class 22-10…
Read More5.10.22 – Lineholder Bidding Tips and Tricks- Part I
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Lineholder Bidding Tips and Tricks- Part I Viewing Your Pairing Set Each month, when we review PBS bid results, we invariably receive inquiries from Flight Attendants…
Read More5.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Reminders
Monday, May 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Reminders Recently APFA Contract and Scheduling met with the Company PBS Team to discuss the issues we see with ballots and awards. We…
Read More5.07.22 – Absence Tracker
Saturday, May 7, 2022 Absence Tracker In accordance with JCBA Section 9.B.2., A Flight Attendant who is unable to report for duty for twenty-one (21) or more consecutive days following the…
Read More5.05.22 – Maximum Line Value Flex for June 2022
Thursday, May 5, 2022 Maximum Line Value Flex for June 2022 This week on the staffing and allocations calls, APFA National and Base Leadership addressed the high reserve percentages and…
Read More5.03.22 – June 2022 Reserve Percentages and Line Averages
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 June 2022 Reserve Percentages and Line Averages This morning, manpower planning presented APFA Leadership with the projected line averages and reserve percentages for the June 2022…
Read More5.02.22 – May Recognitions
Monday, May 2, 2022 May Recognitions Coming to work and hearing each flight attendant’s story is the highlight of our job. Every flight attendant has a story to tell and a…
Read More5.01.22 – June 2022 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, May 1, 2022 June 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More4.29.22 – Ageism and Seniority
Friday, April 29, 2022 Ageism and Seniority For the month of April, our committee investigated how attitudes about age might affect our relationship with one another. Ageism is our stereotypes…
Read More4.29.22 – Discontinuing Courtesy Calls for Reserves
Friday, April 29, 2022 Discontinuing Courtesy Calls for Reserves Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, Crew Scheduling will no longer make non-contractual, courtesy calls for Reserve assignments. We want to ensure you have…
Read More4.28.22 – Serving Reserve on a Reserve Availability Period (RAP)
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Serving Reserve on a Reserve Availability Period (RAP) We have seen a significant uptick in investigations regarding reserves not in position to accept an assignment while on…
Read More4.28.22 – Workers Memorial Day 2022
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Workers Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health…
Read More4.27.22 – Reminder: Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Reminder: FADAP Zoom Meeting Tomorrow Zoom Meeting: April 28, 2022, 3:00-4:00PM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784178511?pwd=NHlJV05Wb1FiY0g3WVlnZEJ6MjByUT09Meeting ID: 827 8417 8511 Passcode: 448523 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82784178511#…
Read More4.27.22 – Save the Date: Upcoming APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Save the Date: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall APFA will be hosting the following Retirement Town Hall virtually to answer your questions: Thursday, May 26, 2022,…
Read More4.26.22 – Cutover to the Microsoft Teams Phone System at APFA Headquarters- Part II
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 New Microsoft Teams Phone System at APFA Headquarters- Part II Today, the APFA Headquarters Mitel phone system was retired and replaced with a new, modern Microsoft…
Read More4.26.22 – Known Crewmember (KCM) Maintenance- April 26, 2022
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Known Crewmember (KCM) Maintenance- April 26, 2022 KCM will be undergoing routine maintenance on April 26th. This may cause a brief outage between 9:00pm and 11:30pm CT.…
Read More4.26.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-07 and 22-08!
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-07 and 22-08! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-07 and 22-08! Class 22-07 Class 22-08…
Read More4.25.22 – Cutover to the Microsoft Teams Phone System at APFA Headquarters
Monday, April 25, 2022 Cutover to Microsoft Teams Phone System at APFA Headquarters Tomorrow, APFA will retire the Mitel phone system currently used at APFA Headquarters. The system will be replaced…
Read More4.24.22 – Important Known Crewmember (KCM) Reminders
Sunday, April 24, 2022 **Important Known Crewmember (KCM) Reminders** Earlier this year, we informed you of an uptick in Known Crewmember (KCM) violations. Unfortunately, the trend in violations is continuing…
Read More4.22.22 – Minutes from the March 23, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference
Friday, April 22, 2022 Minutes from the March 23, 2022 Special BOD Teleconference APFA held a Special Board of Directors Teleconference on March 23, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More4.21.22 – 2022 National Chair And Regional Representative Appointments
Thursday, April 21, 2022 National Chair and Regional Representative Appointments 1Q 2022 Executive Committee Meeting held today at APFA Headquarters Today, the Executive Committee unanimously confirmed the National Chair and…
Read More4.21.22 – APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Thursday, April 21, 2022 APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2022 First Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The assembly approved the…
Read More4.20.22 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – April 20, 2022
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded April 20, 2022 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall, which took place earlier today.…
Read More4.20.22 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly The AFPA Negotiations Town Hall will begin today at 1pm CT. What if I am unable to attend the live town…
Read More4.20.22 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): National Alcohol Awareness Month
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 For more information: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCADD) What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by…
Read More4.20.22 – Negotiations Update #11
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Negotiations Update #11 Negotiations continued in DFW on April 4th-7th. During this session, we continued discussion on Section 8-Vacation, Section 9-Sick Leave, Section 15-Foreign Language Speaker,…
Read More4.19.22 – APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance…
Read More4.18.22 – An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate- April 18, 2022
Monday, April 18, 2022 An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate Effective April 18, 2022, face coverings will no longer be required for employees or customers on domestic flights or at…
Read More4.18.22 – Minutes from the 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention
Monday, April 18, 2022 Minutes from the 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention The 2022 APFA Board of Directors Convention was held March 8th-10th, 2022, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.…
Read More4.18.22 – May 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, April 18, 2022 May 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More4.18.22 – Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Monday, April 18, 2022 Reminder: APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, April 20th, from 1 pm until 2 pm…
Read More4.15.22 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Friday, April 15, 2022 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, April 20th from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT).…
Read More4.13.22 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through May 3rd, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through May 3rd, 2022 The federal government issued a two week extension of the mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and…
Read More4.11.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Mental Health and Wellness
Monday, April 11, 2022 Save the Date! FADAP Conference 2022 August 16-18, 2022 Baltimore, MD APFA Participates in the 2021 FADAP Conference What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse…
Read More4.11.22 – Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2022
Monday, April 11, 2022 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2022 APFA is proud to see the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2022 passed by Congress…
Read More4.08.22 – Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF Extended
Friday, April 8, 2022 Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF Extended APFA is proud to support the efforts of the UNICEF Change for Good Program at American Airlines. Given the growing needs…
Read More4.08.22 – Keeping Safe on Layovers
Friday, April 8, 2022 Keeping Safe on Layovers There has been an uptick in security incidents involving crew members on layovers, specifically international layovers. Here are some best practices to…
Read More4.06.22 – Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation APFA, along with our Union partners, have been working with Congress on behalf of our membership to protect our safety in our work…
Read More4.06.22 – Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue Last weekend, American experienced another irregular operation, as large, slow-moving storms affected operations throughout Florida and the southeast. American Airlines and…
Read More4.05.22 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve – SFO Vice President
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve SFO Vice President Election SFO Flight Attendants, The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice…
Read More4.01.22 – May 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 1, 2022 May 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More4.01.22 – April Recognitions
Friday, April 1, 2022 April Recognitions It is officially Spring! Many of us are enjoying the warmer weather and traveling for spring break to fun places. As we move into…
Read More4.01.22 – Diabetes and StayWell Rx
Friday, April 1, 2022 Diabetes and StayWell Rx Have your diabetes medication cost and supplies increased? We want to make certain that everyone is paying the correct price for their…
Read More3.31.22 – Minutes From The March 10th Special Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 31, 2022 Minutes from the March 10th Special Executive Committee Meeting A Special Executive Committee Meeting was held by APFA on March 10th, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More3.30.22 – Negotiations Update #10: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
On March 24, 2022, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented a bullet point proposal to the Company team on the remaining sections of the agreement. The remaining sections contain critical provisions impacting our pay, quality of work-life, and control over our schedules. Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Scheduling…
Read More3.30.22 – APFA Press Release: Cabin Air Safety Act Of 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Allie Malis [email protected] APFA Praises Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative John Garamendi (CA-3) for introducing Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022…
Read More3.30.22 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Abuse
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Zoom Meeting: April 28, 2022, 3:00-4:00PM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784178511?pwd=NHlJV05Wb1FiY0g3WVlnZEJ6MjByUT09Meeting ID: 827 8417 8511 Passcode: 448523 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82784178511# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,82784178511# US…
Read More3.29.22 – Recouping $3 Million in Unpaid Dues
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Recouping $3 Million in Unpaid Dues As of today, there are 7,636 members in dues arrears totaling $2,983,410.10 owed to APFA. That means that roughly 32% of our…
Read More3.29.22 – APFA In-Person/ Virtual Retirement Town Hall Beginning Soon
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 APFA In-Person/Virtual Retirement Town Hall The APFA In-Person/Virtual Town Hall will begin today at 11:00am CT. Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ● COBRA ● Medicare Pensions…
Read More3.29.22 – Important Updates from the APFA National Ballot Committee
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Important Updates from the APFA National Ballot Committee The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been hard at work the last six months, making strides to…
Read More3.27.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap – Part II
Sunday, March 27, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap Part II: -APFA Letter of Agreement (LOA) Approval Process -New Business -Elections for Executive Committee Ad Hocs 3 &…
Read More3.24.22 – Updates Required for iPhone EFB
Thursday, March 24, 2022 Updates Required for iPhone EFB This evening, Flight Service sent a CCI message informing Flight Attendants currently using the new iPhone EFB of the requirement to accomplish…
Read More3.24.22 – APFA Receives Article VII Arbitration Awards
Thursday, March 24, 2022 On March 19th, Arbitrator Ruben R. Armendariz issued a decision in Article VII charges brought under the APFA Constitution and Policy Manual against former APFA National…
Read More3.23.22 – APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 1600 (CDT). In accordance with the…
Read More3.23.22 – APFA In-Person/ Virtual Retirement Town Hall- March 29, 2022
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 APFA In-Person/Virtual Retirement Town Hall APFA will be hosting a Retirement Town Hall on Tuesday, March 29th, from 1100-1300CT. This will be an in person/virtual hybrid seminar held…
Read More3.22.22 – APFA Contract ACTION Team Update – Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 To the new members of the Contract ACTION Team – Welcome! February was a month packed with no fewer than 62 Base Blitzes. Through the dedicated…
Read More3.22.22 – APFA Contract ACTION Team – PHL Update
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 PHL Contract ACTION Team Members, Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the dates of the PHL pinning campaign have been moved to April 13 and 14.…
Read More3.21.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Today/iPhone EFB Ordering Portal
Monday, March 21, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Today It is required for all active Flight Attendants to complete the following three FAA-required Web-Based Training (WBT) modules in Learning…
Read More3.21.22 – Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF
Monday, March 21, 2022 Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF APFA is proud to support the efforts of the UNICEF Change for Good Program at American Airlines. For the month of…
Read More3.19.22 – Women’s History Month 2022 Spotlights- Part II
Saturday, March 19, 2022 In recognition of Women’s History Month 2022, we spotlight Flight Attendant’s historical and contemporary contributions to society. Part I of our communication recognized two co-workers: Tamara Carter (DCA),…
Read More3.18.22 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines
Friday, March 18, 2022 Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines The Annual Vacation Bid Award for May 2022 – April 2023 is now final. To view your award…
Read More3.18.22 – April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, March 18, 2022 April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process April PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More3.18.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap – Part I
Friday, March 18, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap Part I: -National Officer’s Update -Negotiations Update -Distinguished Service Awards The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention was held…
Read More3.15.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-03 and 22-04!
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-03 and 22-04! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-03 and 22-04! Class 22-03 Class 22-04…
Read More3.14.22 – Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, March 14, 2022 Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to…
Read More3.12.22 – Daylight Saving Time 2022: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Saturday, March 12, 2022 Daylight Saving Time 2022: It’s Time to Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 AM.…
Read More3.11.22 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through April 18th, 2022
Friday, March 11, 2022 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through April 18th, 2022 The federal government issued a 30-day extension of the mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and…
Read More3.11.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training/iPhone EFB Ordering Portal
Friday, March 11, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training It is required for all active Flight Attendants to complete the following three FAA-required Web-Based Training (WBT) modules in Learning Hub: iPhone…
Read More3.10.22 – Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues We were made aware of issues with the PBS User Interface (UI) today. While this was being resolved,…
Read More3.10.22 – APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Thursday, March 10, 2022 APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order a Special Meeting of the Executive Committee. The assembly approved the…
Read More3.10.22 – APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda
Thursday, March 10, 2022 APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda APFA will be holding a Special Executive Committee Meeting today, Thursday, March 10, 2022. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1),…
Read More3.09.22 – Minutes from the 4Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Minutes from the 4Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held on February 15, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More3.08.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly…
Read More3.08.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at…
Read More3.06.22 – Negotiations Update #9: Sunday, March 6, 2022
During the negotiations session the week of February 8th, 2022, the union and the company discussed Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 15- Speaker, Section 16- Deadheading, and Section 30 and 31, which are the Grievance and System Board Sections….
Read More3.05.22 – EAP/ FADAP Update: Frequently Asked Questions, Sleeping Medications
Saturday, March 5, 2022 From Your EAP Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions We would like to share some important questions our department has received this month. Q1: Is it legal to be…
Read More3.04.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda
Friday, March 4, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 8-10, 2022 at the Westin Irving Convention Center at…
Read More3.4.2022 – Women’s History Month 2022 Spotlights
Friday, March 4, 2022 March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate Women’s historical contributions while acknowledging and celebrating the impact Women have on empowerment and education today and into…
Read More3.2.2022 – Private Trip Drops
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Hello Everyone, On Monday, Brady Byrnes, VP of Flight Service, announced that the New York base would conduct a temporary test to restrict private trip drops…
Read More3.1.22 – March Recognitions
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 March Recognitions There is a popular saying about March: it is the month in which winter is holding back, and spring pulls forward. For Flight Attendants, we…
Read More3.1.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation Bid…
Read More3.1.22 – April 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 April 2022 Bidding Timelines We have received feedback from many of our members that you would like APFA to streamline the number of communications you receive. Effective immediately,…
Read More3.1.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01 and 22-02!
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-01 and 22-02! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-01 and 22-02! Class 22-01 Class…
Read More3.1.22 – An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, APFA has endeavored to ensure our work environment is as safe as possible. In…
Read More2.27.22 – RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time
Sunday, February 27, 2022 RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time As we approach the end of the February contractual month, we want to provide some reminders regarding your Reserve…
Read More2.24.22 – Extended Live Messaging Hours Today
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Extended Live Messaging Hours Today Due to the winter weather affecting the operation throughout the system, we are opening Live Messaging earlier than usual today. This…
Read More2.23.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation…
Read More2.22.22 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- February 23, 2022
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- February 23, 2022 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Retirement Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Wednesday, February 23, from…
Read More2.23.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Shortly
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Shortly The APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall will begin today at 11:00am (CT). This Town Hall will include specific…
Read More2.23.22 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Does It Mean To You?
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Does It Mean To You? As our world becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion become crucial. Without…
Read More2.22.22 – Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update
Tuesday, 2/22/22 Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Oaklee is expected to spread snow and ice from parts of the West to the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast…
Read More2.22.22 – Profiles In Courage: Daniel Dunn
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Profiles In Courage: Daniel Dunn Daniel Dunn is the grandfather of Sharon Dunn, LGA Flight Attendant and APFA Employee Assistance Program Specialist. Mr. Dunn was a Pullman…
Read More2.21.22 – Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS
Monday, February 21, 2022 Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS As we shared with you in a hotline last night, the Company pushed ahead with migrating TTS to the Cloud…
Read More2.21.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01!
Monday, February 21, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-01, who will be ready to fly tomorrow!…
Read More2.20.22 – Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March
Sunday, February 20, 2022 Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March On Friday, the Company sent a mobileCCI message informing Flight Attendants that TTS will migrate to a…
Read More2.18.22 – ***Correction*** April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, February 18, 2022 ***Correction*** April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation…
Read More2.18.22 – How To Earn Tax-Free Credits To Your HRA And RHRA Accounts With The New Plus Medical Plan
Friday, February 18, 2022 How to Earn Tax-Free Credits to Your HRA and RHRA Accounts with the New Plus Medical Plan The new Plus Medical Plan offers benefits such as…
Read More2.18.22 – April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, February 18, 2022 April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…
Read More2.18.22 – March 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, February 18, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process March PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More2.18.22 – APFA Continues Push For Federal No-Fly List For Disruptive Passengers
Friday, February 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Continues Push for Federal No-Fly List for Disruptive Passengers (Euless, TX) – In the…
Read More2.18.22 – APFA Thanks FAA Administrator Steve Dickson for His Leadership
Friday, February 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Thanks FAA Administrator Steve Dickson for His Leadership (Euless, TX) – APFA thanks…
Read More2.15.22 – Turbulence-Related Injuries
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Turbulence-Related Injuries If you sustain an injury due to turbulence, notify the Captain immediately that you have been injured and request that the turbulence be documented.…
Read More2.15.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: February 2022 Update
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: February 2022 Update More information: Can I Drink Alcohol with Anxiety Medications? Anxiety Medications and Alcohol What is FADAP? FADAP…
Read More2.15.22 – APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Fourth Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The…
Read More2.14.22 – March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, February 14, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, February 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, February 18 at 1200 (CT). Prior…
Read More2.11.22 – APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, February 11, 2022 APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance…
Read More2.11.22 – Save the Dates: Upcoming APFA Retirement Town Halls
Friday, February 11, 2022 Save the Dates: APFA Retirement Town Halls APFA will be hosting the following Retirement Town Halls to answer your questions about retirement: February 23, 2022, from 1100-1300 CT…
Read More2.10.22 – March 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, February 10, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, February 10 at 1200 (CT) for March 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, February 15 at 1200 (CT). March 2022 PBS Awards…
Read More2.09.22 – Celebrating Black History Month 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Celebrating Black History Month Throughout the year, we honor and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Black Leaders and Activists and the positive impacts those accomplishments have…
Read More2.07.22 – Substance Use: We’re Here to Help
Monday, February 7, 2022 Substance Use: We’re Here to Help Our APFA EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and FADAP (Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program) can reach those that need care. The…
Read More2.06.22 – March 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, February 6, 2022 March 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, February 7 at 1200 (CT). Remaining March Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More2.04.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording
Friday, February 4, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording This week, APFA hosted a virtual Town Hall which included pertinent updates from various APFA Department Chairs and Committees. Department and…
Read More2.02.22 – March 2022 LRD Now Open
Thursday, February 3, 2022 March 2022 LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status…
Read More2.02.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Begins Shortly
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Membership Meeting will begin today at Noon (CT). During this session, APFA Department Leaders will share important…
Read More2.02.22 – Updated APFA Negotiations Webpage Now Live
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Updated APFA Negotiations Webpage Now Live As reported in our June 18, 2021, hotline announcing the resumption of negotiations, we are approaching negotiations differently by providing you more…
Read More2.01.22 – Winter Storm Landon Update
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 In this hotline: CQ classes canceled for February 2nd and February 3rd Rescheduling Reminders Winter Storm Landon Starting tomorrow, Winter Storm Landon is projected to spread a 2,000 mile…
Read More2.01.22 – February Recognitions
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 February Recognitions February is the last winter month in the Northern Hemisphere and the last summer month in the Southern Hemisphere. The days are slowly getting longer,…
Read More2.01.22 – March 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 March 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the March Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900…
Read More2.01.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow APFA is hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting tomorrow, February 2nd, at Noon (CT). During this session, APFA Department Leaders will share important information…
Read More2.01.22 – Remembering USAir Flight 1493
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Remembering USAir Flight 1493 On Friday, February 1, 1991, USAir Flight 1493 collided with SkyWest Flight 5569 upon landing at Los Angeles International airport. First Officer…
Read More1.31.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open
Monday, January 31, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 31st at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding…
Read More1.29.22 – Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters The Company has notified APFA they will offer positive space confirmed travel for BOS, LGA,…
Read More1.28.22 – Winter Storm Kenan
Friday, January 28, 2022 Winter Storm Kenan As we communicated in yesterday’s hotline, a powerful winter storm is forecast to hit the Northeast this weekend. The storm is expected to…
Read More1.28.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Next Week
Friday, January 28, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Next Week APFA is hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 2 at Noon (CT). During this session, APFA Department Leaders…
Read More1.27.22 – KCM Violations on the Rise
Thursday, January 27, 2022 KCM Violations on the Rise The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that we can be trusted to comply with all KCM requirements. We…
Read More1.27.22 – APFA Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board
Thursday, January 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board (Euless, TX) –…
Read More1.27.22 – Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures There has been some confusion about what to expect when preparing for a random drug test. Please keep this information…
Read More1.27.22 – EVLOA Returns Only – 3Q2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Reminder
Thursday, January 27, 2022 **EVLOA Returns Only** 3Q2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Reminder EVLOA Flight Attendants that returned in November and December were provided an extension to complete the 3Q2021 combined…
Read More1.27.22 – Nor’easter To Impact Parts Of East Coast With Snow And High Winds
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Nor’easter to Impact Parts of East Coast with Snow and High Winds This weekend, a powerful winter storm plans to bring travel nightmares to many along…
Read More1.26.22 – Negotiations Update #8: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
We focused on Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 16- Deadhead, and APFA passed a proposal on Section 15- Speaker for the first time. In Section 25- Leave of Absence, we are down to a few issues. This section will be tabled until later in negotiations. In deadhead, APFA is proposing deadheading Flight Attendants receive the highest class seat available rather than coach seats…
Read More1.22.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar and Reserve PBS Training Recordings
Saturday, January 22, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Recording On Tuesday, January 18th, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Topics included:…
Read More1.21.22 – APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording
Friday, January 21, 2022 APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded PHX Virtual Town Hall, which took place on Thursday, January 20th. You…
Read More1.21.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More1.21.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training
Friday, January 21, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training The first quarter Flight Service web-based training (WBT) program has been loaded into Learning Hub. It is required for all active Flight Attendants…
Read More1.20.22 – March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Thursday, January 20, 2022 March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the March bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…
Read More1.20.22 – Important Checklist For VEOP Participants With A Retirement Date Of 4/1/2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022 Important Checklist for VEOP Participants with a Retirement Date of 4/1/2022 Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who took the 12-Month VEOP last April with a retirement…
Read More1.19.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2022-2023 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal >…
Read More1.19.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update #2
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update #2 Last night, the FAA disclosed that 5G C-band towers would not be activated within a 3-mile radius of 80+ airports. A…
Read More1.19.22 – Temporary Reduction in Service Levels
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Temporary Reduction In Service Levels With the continued spread of the Omicron variant, APFA has proposed a temporary reduction to onboard service levels and customer touchpoints.…
Read More1.18.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update By now, most of you have probably heard about the impending launch of 5G by two major telecommunications companies, and the potential…
Read More1.18.22 – February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More1.18.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly The first APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall of 2022 will begin today at 10:30am CT. Topics will include: 401(k)…
Read More1.17.22 – Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 17, 2022 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we remember the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and we honor his life and legacy as a…
Read More1.15.22 – Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Izzy is bringing ice, snow and strong winds to millions this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. This…
Read More1.15.22 – Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549 Thirteen years ago today, US Airways flight 1549, carrying 150 passengers and a crew of five, departed New York’s LaGuardia…
Read More1.14.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, January 14, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, January 18 at…
Read More1.14.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert
Friday, January 14, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert New Opioids called Nitazenes May be 20 times stronger than Fentanyl For more information on Nitazenes, click here.…
Read More1.14.22 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022 Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday, January…
Read More1.13.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly
Thursday, January 13, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall will begin at 1300 (CT). During the event, you will also…
Read More1.13.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow The Annual Vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight…
Read More1.12.22 – Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools Flight Attendants continue to voice concerns regarding illicit trip trades and drops. With the elimination of many premium trips throughout the…
Read More1.11.22 – Aflac® Enrollment Ends January 15th, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Annual Open Enrollment Ends on January 15, 2022 Critical Illness Benefits payable for: Cancer Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Major Organ Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem…
Read More1.11.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training On Thursday, January 13, 2022, APFA will be hosting a Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall from 1300- 1400 (CT). During the event, you…
Read More1.11.22 – An Update on Negotiations- January 11, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Hello Everyone, Our June 18, 2021, Negotiations Update communicated a new approach to bargaining. Using a strategic approach, discussions will target key areas where Flight Attendants need contractual…
Read More1.11.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday,…
Read More1.10.22 – January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Monday, January 10, 2022 January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day Wear Blue to Raise Awareness Are you ready for #WearBlueDay? On Tuesday, January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, join…
Read More1.10.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
< Monday, January 10, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, January 10 at 1200 (CT) for February 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). February 2022 PBS…
Read More1.10.22 – APFA PHL PBS Reserve Training Recording
Monday, January 10, 2022 PHL PBS Reserve Training Recordings On December 13, 2021, APFA hosted a Virtual PBS Training for PHL-based Flight Attendants focusing on Reserve Bidding. You will find the link for…
Read More1.07.22 – Minutes from the 3Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, January 7, 2022 Minutes from the 3Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held on December 14, 2021. In accordance with the APFA…
Read More1.07.22 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee
Friday, January 7, 2022 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS)…
Read More1.07.22 – APFA Accepting Resumes For Administrative & National Department Chair Positions
Friday, January 7, 2022 APFA Accepting Resumes for Administrative & National Department Chair Positions APFA is accepting resumes for the following positions: National Balloting Committee (minimum of 4) National Budget…
Read More1.07.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
Friday, January 7, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open The Annual Vacation buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA…
Read More1.07.22 – Government Affairs Update: 10-Hour Minimum Rest
Friday, January 7, 2022 Flight Attendant Unions File Joint Submission on the 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation This week, APFA, along with other Flight Attendant Unions, jointly submitted official comments on the…
Read More1.06.22 – February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 6, 2022 February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, January 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining February Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More1.05.22 – COVID-19 Vaccine Verification
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification If you have submitted your COVID-19 vaccine to the company, your training record will be updated with SPL 21 code on your HI*9…
Read More1.03.22 – January Recognitions
Monday, January 3, 2022 January Recognitions As we look back at 2021, we have seen life cannot help itself from moving in unpredictable ways. We have had to pull back into…
Read More1.03.22 – February 2022 LRD Now Open
Monday, January 3, 2022 February 2022 LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status…
Read More1.01.22 – February 2022 Bidding Timelines
Saturday, January 1, 2022 February 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the February Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT)…
Read More12.31.21 – COVID-19 Pandemic Policy
Friday, December 31, 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic Policy On Monday, December 27th, 2021, the CDC issued a press release reducing the quarantine time from ten days to five days. American’s pandemic…
Read More12.30.21 – 2022 EAP Contact Information Update
Thursday, December 30, 2021 2022 EAP Contact Information Update We continue to experience challenging times. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here for you. Mental health concerns can adversely impact…
Read More12.30.21 – 2022 Benefits Information
Thursday, December 30, 2021 2022 Benefits Information If you enrolled in a new benefit option for 2022, you should have received your new insurance card. If you have not received…
Read More12.30.21 – A New Year’s Message From APFA Professional Standards
Thursday, December 30, 2021 A New Year’s Message From APFA Professional Standards Your APFA Professional Standards team wishes everyone a very Happy New Year. As we embark on 2022, we…
Read More12.29.21 – Aflac® Enrollment Open Until January 15th, 2022
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Annual Open Enrollment Closes on January 15, 2022 Critical Illness Benefits payable for: Cancer Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Major Organ Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem…
Read More12.23.21 – Happy Holidays from Your APFA Leadership
Thursday, December 23, 2021 Hello Everyone, On behalf of all of your representatives at APFA, we wish you good health and happiness throughout this holiday season and into the new…
Read More12.22.21 – 20 Years Later – The Shoe Bomb Attempt
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 Twenty Years Later – The Shoe Bomb Attempt On December 22, 2001, American Airlines Flight 63 was operating from Paris to Miami with 185 passengers, nine Flight Attendants, and…
Read More12.21.21 – Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination This afternoon, the company advised APFA that all destinations in Brazil will now require proof of COVID vaccination effective today.…
Read More12.20.21 – Support Tab and Direct Connect
Monday, December 20, 2021 Support Tab and Direct Connect Since the Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC) closed over a year ago, there have been changes to how we address…
Read More12.19.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process
Sunday, December 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process The COVID-19 vaccine is now required to fly to several destinations. As of today, the list includes all destinations in Canada, Colombia,…
Read More12.18.21 – January 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, December 18, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process January PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge You may have noticed a change in how the PBS…
Read More12.16.21 – Online Dues Payment Issue Resolved
Thursday, December 16, 2021 Online Dues Payment Issue Resolved The issue with the APFA Online Dues Payment System has been resolved. If you would like to see if you owe dues,…
Read More12.15.21 – APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Friday
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Friday Survey closes: December 17, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 9,500 Flight Attendants have participated…
Read More12.14.21 – Government Affairs Update- December 14, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Deirdre Hamilton Confirmed to the National Mediation Board (NMB) Appointed by President Biden, Deirdre Hamilton has been confirmed by a 52-48 Senate vote to serve on…
Read More12.14.21 – January 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15 at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Saturday, December 18 at…
Read More12.14.21 – Save the Date: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Save the Date APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about…
Read More12.14.21 – APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Third Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The…
Read More12.14.21 – Flying With an Impaired Flight Attendant
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Flying With an Impaired Flight Attendant What do you do when you are flying with an impaired Flight Attendant? This question comes up quite frequently when…
Read More12.13.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Update
Monday, December 13, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Update The requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, buses, trains, and boats, as well as in airports and other transportation hubs has…
Read More12.13.21 – APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, December 13, 2021 APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at APFA Headquarters.…
Read More12.10.21 – APFA Negotiations Survey Extended
Friday, December 10, 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Extended Survey closes: December 17, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 8,900 Flight Attendants have participated in…
Read More12.10.21 – January 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
Friday, December 10, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Friday, December 10 at 1200 (CST) for January 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Wednesday, December 15 at 1200 (CST). January 2022 PBS Awards…
Read More12.09.21 – Final Reminder: APFA Negotiations Survey Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, December 9, 2021 Final Reminder: November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 7,780 Flight Attendants have participated…
Read More12.09.21 – December Recognitions
Thursday, December 9, 2021 December Recognitions Wintertime is on its way, and this means the days are shorter, nights are longer, and it is getting colder outside in many parts…
Read More12.08.21 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More12.07.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment: Critical Illness
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Annual Open Enrollment Now through January 15, 2022 Critical Illness Benefits payable for: Cancer Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Major Organ Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem…
Read More12.07.21 – Remembering Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Remembering Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 On December 7, 1987, PSA Flight 1771, a British Aerospace 146 aircraft, operated from Los Angeles to San Francisco. A recently terminated employee boarded…
Read More12.06.21 – January 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow
Monday, December 6, 2021 January 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Tuesday, December 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining January Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling DeskCall…
Read More12.04.21 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Holiday Message
Saturday, December 4, 2021 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Holiday Message Sober Holidays What is FADAP? FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by…
Read More12.04.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Closes December 10th!
Saturday, December 4, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey To date, approximately 5,000 Flight Attendants have participated in…
Read More12.03.21 – January 2022 Vacation Buyback Re-opened
Friday, December 3, 2021 January 2022 Vacation Buyback Re-opened The Company sent out a CCI message alerting Flight Attendants of an option for Monthly Vacation Buyback on November 25th. Since the message…
Read More12.03.21 – January 2022 LRD Now Open
Friday, December 3, 2021 January 2022 LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More12.03.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through March 18, 2022
Friday, December 3, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through March 18, 2022 The federal mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and in airports has been extended through March…
Read More12.02.21 – LHR Hotel Survey
Thursday, December 2, 2021 LHR Hotel Survey Survey Closes: December 29, 2021, at 1200CT The APFA National Hotel Department will accompany the AA Hotel Contracts Department on the LHR long…
Read More12.01.21 – Union Dues Refund Notice
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Union Dues Refund Notice We have received notification that you have retired, taken a VEOP or otherwise separated from American Airlines as of October 1, 2021.…
Read More12.01.21 – January 2022 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 January 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the January Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT)…
Read More11.30.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Remains Open
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey Have you had a chance to participate in…
Read More11.30.21 – APFA Hotline – Wings Foundation: Donate This GivingTuesday/Payroll Deduction Option
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Donate This GivingTuesday Since its founding in 2012, GivingTuesday has continued to kick off the holiday season by giving back to the community on the Tuesday after…
Read More11.25.21 – Pausing to Reflect and Give Thanks
Thursday, November 25, 2021 Pausing to Reflect and Give Thanks Another tumultuous year is in the books. COVID-19 and work-related struggles continued into 2021, yet we have much for which to be thankful.…
Read More11.23.21 – Reminder: November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey Have you had a chance to participate in…
Read More11.22.21 – Negotiations Update #7: Monday, November 22, 2021
At this session, we continued discussion on Section 22-Filling of Vacancies, Section 29-Training, and Section 38-Crew Rest. We were able to reach a Tentative Agreement (TA) on Section 22- Filling of Vacancies. Section 38- Crew Rest has been tabled as there is no more movement either side is willing to make at this point in negotiations….
Read More11.22.21 – Celebrating Our Indigenous Communities
Monday, November 22, 2021 Celebrating Our Indigenous Communities November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Native American contributions and the impact of tribal communities on the history of our…
Read More11.22.21 – Twenty-Seven Years Later: A Look Back At The Successful Evacuation Of TWA Flight 427
Monday, November 22, 2021 Remembering the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 427 On November 22, 1994, TWA Flight 427 was scheduled from St. Louis to Denver’s Stapleton International Airport. There…
Read More11.21.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team Update – Sunday, November 21, 2021
Sunday, November 21, 2021 Where Are We Now Contract Survey Activists Handouts APFA Pin Bag Tag Newest Generation WHERE ARE WE NOW? The past few weeks we have been…
Read More11.19.21 – Minutes from the 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, November 19, 2021 Minutes from the 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting The 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held October 19-20, 2021, at the Marriott Dallas…
Read More11.19.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2021
Friday, November 19, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2021 For the December bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More11.18.21 – Updated December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, November 18, 2021 Updated December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process You may have noticed a change in how the PBS Summary reported out the minimum line constraints for…
Read More11.18.21 – APFA Vice President’s Town Hall Recording
Thursday, November 18, 2021 APFA Vice President’s Town Hall Recording Yesterday, the APFA Vice President’s Department hosted a Town Hall. Topics covered included: An overview of the System Board of…
Read More11.18.21 – Update: Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments
Thursday, November 18, 2021 Update: Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments On November 4th, 2021, APFA entered into a Letter of Agreement with American Airlines that offers additional pay incentives…
Read More11.18.21 – December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, November 18, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process December PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More11.18.21 – Twenty-Eight Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Flight Attendant Strike
Thursday, November 18, 2021 Twenty-Eight Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Flight Attendant Strike HNL Twenty-eight years ago, in the early hours of November 18, 1993, more than 90% of 21,000 American…
Read More11.17.21 – Rescheduling Update
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Rescheduling Update Recently, we have seen every part of the Scheduling and Reserve sections of the JCBA tried and tested. After the Halloween weekend, we met with…
Read More11.16.21 – APFA Vice President’s Town Hall Tomorrow
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 The Vice President’s Office will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall which will begin tomorrow at 13:00 (CT). In this session we will: Provide an overview…
Read More11.16.21 – Reminder: November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey Have you had a chance to participate in…
Read More11.15.21 – Staffing Levels Reporting Form
Monday, November 15, 2021 Staffing Levels Reporting Form The Company recently posted a revision to the Position Chart to coincide with the reduction in staffing on some of our aircraft.…
Read More11.14.21 – Quarterly Web-Based Training Must Be Completed by Tomorrow, November 15
Sunday, November 14, 2021 Quarterly WBT Must Be Completed by Tomorrow, November 15 As a reminder, the deadline to complete the third quarter combined Flight Service and Corporate Web-Based Training (WBT)…
Read More11.14.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, November 14, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Thursday, November 18 at 1200 (CST).…
Read More11.13.21 – PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month
Saturday, November 13, 2021 PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month With the holidays upon us, bidding for the holiday season may require a different bidding strategy than what is…
Read More11.12.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Recording and Slideshow
Friday, November 12, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Recording and Slideshow On Wednesday, November 10th, the APFA Contract & Scheduling Department hosted a PBS Refresher Townhall. Thank you…
Read More11.12.21 – 20 Years Later: Remembering American Airlines Flight 587
Friday, November 12, 2021 20 Years Later: Remembering American Airlines Flight 587 On November 12, 2001, seven Flight Attendants and two Pilots were working American Airlines Flight 587 from New…
Read More11.11.21 – APFA Vice President’s Town Hall Next Week
Thursday, November 11, 2021 On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Vice President’s Office will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall which will begin at 13:00 (CT). In this session we…
Read More11.11.21 – A Veterans Day Message
Thursday, November 11, 2021 Today is a day that we pause and pay respect to those who have selflessly answered the call to serve our nation. Throughout history, in wartime and peace, the…
Read More11.10.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, November 10 at 1200 (CST) for December 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). December 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More11.10.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open Survey opens: November 10, 2021 Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey The…
Read More11.10.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Opens at 1200CST
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 The November 2021 Negotiations Survey is uploaded to the APFA website and the hotline below is scheduled to go out within the hour. This is where our…
Read More11.10.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Continues
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 APFA open enrollment dates: November 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022. Featured Product Short Term Disability Up to $6,000 per month Up to $3,000 per month guaranteed issue 7/7/6 Month…
Read More11.08.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes Tonight at 11:59pm (Central Time)
Monday, November 8, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Closes at 11:59pm (CT) 2022 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59pm (CT). Go to my.aa.com and click on “Enroll Here for 2022 Benefits” to…
Read More11.08.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #3
Monday, November 8, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Deadline Extended to January 4th The company has been informed that the federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination deadline has been extended to January 4th,…
Read More11.07.21 – Negotiations Update #6: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. One issue in which we were able to improve was improving the look back period for determining severance pay. Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. Section 27 – Injury on Duty: We tabled this section, meaning we will deal with the remaining open issues later in bargaining….
Read More11.06.21 – December LRD Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, November 6, 2021 December LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Sunday, November 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining December Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More11.06.21 – It’s Time to Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning
Saturday, November 6, 2021 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning It’s time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we revert to standard time…
Read More11.06.21 – An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults
Saturday, November 6, 2021 An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults Incidents involving disruptive passengers have reached epidemic proportions. The FAA has received 5,033 formal complaints about unruly passengers this…
Read More11.05.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended Through Monday, November 8
Friday, November 5, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended Through November 8 The deadline for 2022 Annual Enrollment has been extended. You now have until 11:59pm (CST) on Monday, November…
Read More11.05.21 – Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments/ Positive Space Commuting
Friday, November 5, 2021 Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments / Positive Space Commuting First, we would like to acknowledge every Flight Attendant’s sacrifices over the summer, especially towards the…
Read More11.05.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes Tonight at 11:59pm (Central Time)
Friday, November 5, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Closes at 11:59pm (CT) 2022 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59pm (CT). Go to my.aa.com and click on “Enroll Here for 2022 Benefits” to get…
Read More11.03.21 – Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More11.03.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, APFA will be hosting a Virtual PBS Training Town Hall which will begin at 13:00 (CT). Topics will…
Read More11.03.21 – November Recognitions
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 November Recognitions November is Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate and honor the history and culture of Native Americans and Indigenous people in the United States…
Read More11.03.21 – December LRD Now Open
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More11.01.21 – Flight Attendant Assaults
Monday, November 1, 2021 Flight Attendant Assaults Last week, one of our Flight Attendants on Flight 976 from JFK-SNA was physically assaulted and injured. Our focus continues to be on…
Read More11.01.21 – Quarterly Web-Based Training Must Be Completed by November 15
Monday, November 1, 2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Must Be Completed by November 15 As a reminder, the deadline to complete the third quarter combined Flight Service and Corporate Web-Based Training…
Read More11.01.21 – December 2021 Bidding Timelines
Monday, November 1, 2021 December 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the December Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More10.31.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow, November 1st
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow Beginning tomorrow, Aflac® will begin its annual open enrollment for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our membership. APFA open enrollment dates: November 1,…
Read More10.31.21 – Remembering American Eagle Flight 4184
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Remembering American Eagle Flight 4184 On October 31, 1994, Simmons Airlines flight 4184, operating as an American Eagle flight from Indianapolis, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois, crashed…
Read More10.30.21 – Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT We are in the last two days of the month and are currently seeing an alarming number of illegal Reserve…
Read More10.29.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes on Friday, November 5th
Friday, October 29, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 5th 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes in eight (8) days. You have until 11:59pm (CT) on Friday, November 5 to elect your…
Read More10.28.21 – Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature For Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature for Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave Following the Illinois House vote to extend the Illinois Sick Leave Act protections to…
Read More10.28.21 – Update: Assault on Flight 976
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Update: Assault on Flight 976 Last night, one of our Flight Attendants on Flight 976 from JFK-SNA was physically assaulted and sustained a physical injury. She…
Read More10.28.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021 For the November bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More10.27.21 – Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions APFA continues to receive emails and phone calls regarding the requirements and the medical and religious exemption process. We have provided links below…
Read More10.27.21 – Treasurer’s Department Update
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 During the Treasurer’s Department report at the Fall Board Meeting last week, the membership was updated on APFA’s financial status. March 31, 2021, concluded the first…
Read More10.27.21 – Known Crewmember (KCM) Upcoming Maintenance
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Known Crewmember (KCM) Upcoming Maintenance APFA has been notified that the KCM service provider will be conducting maintenance on Thursday, October 28th, from 9 am until 11 am (CDT).…
Read More10.27.21 – Active Flight Attendant Legislation in Washington
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Active Flight Attendant Legislation in Washington PUMP Act (H.R. 3110) Passes the House The House of Representatives passed the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 3110) by…
Read More10.22.21 – 9/11 Survivor Tree Planting at APFA Headquarters
Friday, October 22, 2021 9/11 Survivor Tree Planting at APFA Headquarters Yesterday, the seedling gifted to APFA from the 9/11 Survivor Tree at Ground Zero was planted beside APFA Headquarters.…
Read More10.22.21 – November 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, October 22, 2021 November 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Monthly vacation buyback will be offered for the November contractual month. As an exception for November, APFA and AA have signed a…
Read More10.22.21 – APFA Employee Assistance Program
Friday, October 22, 2021 Instructions for a Random Drug Test We have been receiving many calls expressing concerns about random drug testing procedures. I have written a basic description with…
Read More10.21.21 – Flight Attendant 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation Unblocked
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Flight Attendant 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation Unblocked In October 2018, a bipartisan and nearly unanimous Congress passed a law to increase our Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR)…
Read More10.21.21 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight…
Read More10.21.21 – Call to Action: Support the PUMP Act
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Call Your Representative and Tell Them to Support the PUMP Act Thank you to all the Flight Attendants who completed the survey about pumping on the job,…
Read More10.19.21 – Reminder: Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards The Misaward Guide is located on the home page of Crew Change in Jetnet: Below are some key points to remember:…
Read More10.19.21 – Correction: APFA 2021 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Fall Board of Directors Meeting. The Final…
Read More10.19.21 – APFA 2021 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Fall Board of Directors Meeting. The…
Read More10.18.21 – November 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, October 18, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process November PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More10.18.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2
Monday, October 18, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2 APFA Flight Attendants, On October 1, 2021, American Airlines announced that it was subject to Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety…
Read More10.15.21 – 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda
Friday, October 15, 2021 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 19-20, 2021, at the Marriott Dallas…
Read More10.15.21 – Contract ACTION Team Update – Friday, October 15, 2021
Friday, October 15, 2021 What does it mean to be an Activist? Simply put, it is a practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action. As Activists for the Contract ACTION Team,…
Read More10.14.21 – November 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, October 14, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, October 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, October 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More10.14.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 5th
Thursday, October 14, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 5th 2022 Annual Enrollment runs now through November 5, 2021. You will have until 11:59pm (CT) on Friday, November…
Read More10.14.21 – Early Boarding Presidential Grievance Settlement
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Early Boarding Presidential Grievance Settlement A settlement has been reached between Management and APFA on the 2018 Early Boarding Presidential Grievance. The details of the Settlement…
Read More10.13.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Recording
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall, which took place yesterday.…
Read More10.13.21 – Today’s Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Today’s Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily Today, APFA is hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement. The Town Hall will…
Read More10.12.21 – APFA is Hosting a Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tomorrow, October 13th
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tomorrow APFA is hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement. The Town Hall will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October…
Read More10.12.21 – Today’s APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Today’s APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily Topics will include: Understanding Pairing Pools Target Credit Range (TCR) Generic vs. Specific Bidding Understanding Shuffles,…
Read More10.12.21 – Reminder: 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Please Join Us: 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony Thursday, October 21, 2021, 11:00 am CT APFA Headquarters, 1004 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, TX, 76040 Please wear…
Read More10.11.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall: Tomorrow, October 12th
Monday, October 11, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall: Tomorrow, October 12th APFA will be hosting a Virtual PBS Training Town Hall tomorrow, October 12th, which will begin at 13:00…
Read More10.11.21 – Management Announces Increases in Cabin Service Without Returning to Pre-COVID Staffing Levels
Monday, October 11, 2021 Management Announces Increases in Cabin Service Without Returning to pre-COVID Staffing Levels In September 2020, management informed APFA of their intent to unilaterally reduce staffing on specific…
Read More10.10.21 – November 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, October 10, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, October 10 at 1200 (CDT) for November 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Friday, October 15 at 1200 (CDT). November 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More10.10.21 – Mid-Month Changes to Carryover Sequences
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Mid-Month Changes to Carryover Sequences We have seen a rise in changes to carry-over sequences where the change is added mid-month. The original sequence is removed…
Read More10.08.21 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall
Friday, October 8, 2021 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Wednesday, October 13, at 11:00am (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ●…
Read More10.08.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall
Friday, October 8, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, APFA will be hosting a Virtual PBS Training Town Hall which will begin at 13:00 (CT). Topics will…
Read More10.07.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Begins October 14
Thursday, October 7, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment Begins October 14 2022 Annual Enrollment runs from October 14 to November 5, 2021. You will have until 11:59pm (CT) on Friday, November…
Read More10.07.21 – October Recognitions
Thursday, October 7, 2021 October Recognitions October offers many opportunities to recognize diversity throughout APFA and the communities in which we reside. October 11th is Indigenous People’s Day (Native American…
Read More10.07.21 – APFA EAP: Fake Prescription Pills
Thursday, October 7, 2021 Fake Prescription Pills Working in a safety-sensitive job, we are responsible for remaining vigilant over what we ingest. We have put out information warning against the…
Read More10.06.21 – November LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 November LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, October 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining November Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More10.03.21 – November LRD Now Open
Sunday, October 3, 2021 November LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More10.02.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #1
Saturday, October 2, 2021 Yesterday, American announced that all employees will be required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, in accordance the recently announced Executive Orders. American Airlines is…
Read More10.01.21 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Reminders
Friday, October 1, 2021 Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Reminders November bidding is rapidly approaching. We are welcoming back a large group of Flight Attendants returning from EVLOA. Many of those returning…
Read More10.01.21 – Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, October 1, 2021 Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates the contributions, heritage, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We honor and celebrate the contributions…
Read More10.01.21 – November 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 1, 2021 November 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the November Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700…
Read More10.01.21 – America West Airlines Co-Founder Ed Beauvais Passes Away at 84
Friday, October 1, 2021 America West Airlines Co-Founder Ed Beauvais Passes Away at 84 On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, America West Airlines Co-Founder Ed Beauvais passed away at the age…
Read More10.01.21 – Negotiations Update #5: Friday, October 1, 2021
During the four days of bargaining, we reached Tentative Agreements on six sections: Section 7 Uniforms, Section 17 Co-Terminals, Section 18 Charters, Section 19 CRAF, Section 21 Probation, Section 28 Medical Examinations. As part of our overall strategy in focusing on key priorities, we are moving to reach agreements where possible and carry over key issues until later in negotiations….
Read More9.30.21 – Crew Portal Outage
Thursday, September 30, 2021 Crew Portal Outage We are aware that Crew Portal has experienced intermittent outages all day. We have been in continuous contact with Flight Service as they…
Read More9.30.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins November 1, 2021
Thursday, September 30, 2021 Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins November 1, 2021 The Aflac® open enrollment period will be from November 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022. New Benefit Options, guaranteed…
Read More9.30.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team – What is Section 6 Negotiations?
Thursday, September 30, 2021 APFA Contract ACTION Team – What is Section 6 Negotiations? Knowledge is power—a simple statement that carries a lot of weight. As our contract negotiations proceed, we…
Read More9.29.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for October 2021
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for October 2021 For the October bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More9.29.21 – Government Shutdown Looming
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Government Shutdown Looming If Congress does not act before midnight on Friday, October 1st, the federal government will shut down. We’ve seen this before. During the…
Read More9.29.21 – Update: FAA Tablet Audits
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Update: FAA Tablet Audits Recently, an APFA Safety & Security hotline went out alerting Flight Attendants to future FAA tablet compliance audits. The FAA has announced their decision to continue permitting…
Read More9.25.21 – Minutes from the 2Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Saturday, September 25, 2021 Minutes from the 2Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held Thursday, September 2nd. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official…
Read More9.25.21 – Forty-Three Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 182
Saturday, September 25, 2021 Remembering PSA Flight 182 On September 25, 1978, four Flight Attendants and three Pilots worked Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 from Los Angeles to San Diego,…
Read More9.24.21 – Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS
Friday, September 24, 2021 Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS One of the most common questions the APFA Contract & Scheduling Department hears is, “Why didn’t I receive the days off that…
Read More9.23.21 – APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress On Air Rage
Thursday, September 23, 2021 APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress on Air Rage This morning, one of our own, CLT-based Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews, testified before the House…
Read More9.21.21 – Chicago Federation of Labor: ORD Air Rage Town Hall
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Chicago Federation of Labor: ORD Air Rage Town Hall Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:00 pm CT Hilton Chicago O’Hare Ballroom RSVP: www.chicagolabor.org/airrage As many as 10…
Read More9.20.21 – Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary
Monday, September 20, 2021 Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary Today, the Company issued a revised PBS Bid Summary for the October award. A Flight Attendant noticed a discrepancy in…
Read More9.20.21 – Save the Date: Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage
Monday, September 20, 2021 Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage “Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines and Airports” Thursday, September…
Read More9.20.21 – 32 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 5050
Monday, September 20, 2021 32 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 5050 On September 20, 1989, USAir Flight 5050 from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C., experienced an aborted takeoff.…
Read More9.19.21 – mobileCCI & iOS 15/Quarterly Wed-Based Training
Sunday, September 19, 2021 mobileCCI & iOS 15 Tomorrow, Monday, September 20, 2021, Apple will release iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15. Once you update your device(s), you must…
Read More9.18.21 – October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, September 18, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording
Thursday, September 16, 2021 APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded Negotiations Virtual Town Hall, which took place earlier today. You may also…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team- Turning Frustration Into ACTION
Thursday, September 16, 2021 APFA Contract ACTION Team – Turning Frustration Into ACTION It’s time to turn our frustration into ACTION. Illegal assignments when we return at the end of…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall Starting Momentarily
Thursday, September 16, 2021 The Negotiations Town Hall will be starting momentarily. The Committee will be reviewing the current status of negotiations and providing an overview of Section 6 of the Railway…
Read More9.16.21 – Alert: FAA Tablet Audits
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Alert: FAA Tablet Audits For the past several months, the FAA has been conducting tablet audits throughout the system. Inspectors have reported an alarming number of…
Read More9.15.21 – Mid-month Direct Deposit Delay
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Mid-month Direct Deposit Delay We are aware of an issue that affected some direct deposits for today’s mid-month paycheck. We understand this affected deposits into accounts…
Read More9.15.21 – Chat With UNICEF Champions
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Chat with UNICEF Champions The UNICEF Change for Good program on American Airlines invites you to join Flight Attendant volunteers (aka Champions for Children) to hear…
Read More9.15.21 – Celebrating 2021 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 APFA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the culture, heritage, and many contributions Hispanic Americans have made…
Read More9.15.21 – 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 19-20, 2021, at the Marriott Dallas Las Colinas.…
Read More9.14.21 – Save the Date: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Save the Date APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Wednesday, October 13, at 11:00 (CT). Topics will include:…
Read More9.14.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall- Thursday, September 16, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 As noted in last week’s Contract ACTION hotline, the Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm (CT).…
Read More9.14.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Saturday, September 18 at 1200 (CDT).…
Read More9.12.21 – Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination Guyana (GEO) has been added to the list of countries requiring proof of vaccination for entry. As…
Read More9.11.21 – Honoring our Colleagues on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th
Saturday, September 11, 2021 This week, APFA, along with members of APA, AFA-CWA, ALPA, TWU, IAM, and other Labor Unions, came together in Unity to honor our colleagues who perished…
Read More9.11.21 – APFA EAP 9/11 Tribute: From the Ashes, Angels Emerge
Saturday, September 11, 2021 From the Ashes, Angels Emerge As Flight Attendants, we have all internalized the grief of that fateful day in different ways. In the days after 9/11,…
Read More9.11.21 – 20 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001
Saturday, September 11, 2021 20 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001 Twenty years ago today, Flight Attendants served as the first first responders and sounded the alarm…
Read More9.10.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 10, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Friday, September 10 at 1200 (CDT) for October 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). October 2021…
Read More9.10.21 – APFA DCA Base Brief: September 10th, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021 What is TRAUMA? “Trauma can happen after you experience an event or events that hurt you physically or emotionally.” “Trauma can have lasting effect on your…
Read More9.09.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team
Thursday, September 9, 2021 Contract ACTION Team ac·tion /ˈakSH(ə)n/ noun the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim. a thing done; an act. In the…
Read More9.08.21 – 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony Thursday, October 21, 2021, 11:00 am CT APFA Headquarters, 1004 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, TX, 76040 Please wear your full uniform.…
Read More9.08.21 – 27 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 427
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 27 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 427 Today marks the 27th anniversary of the tragic crash of USAir Flight 427, a scheduled flight from Chicago O’Hare International…
Read More9.06.21 – October LRD Closes Tomorrow
Monday, September 6, 2021 October LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Tuesday, September 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining October Bidding Timelines APFA Contract…
Read More9.06.21 – Labor Day 2021
Monday, September 6, 2021 Labor Day 2021 On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square in New…
Read More9.05.21 – Scheduled Into a Flex Day or Golden Day?
Sunday, September 5, 2021 Scheduled Into a Flex Day? Crew Scheduling uses the FG code (Flex/Golden day) to indicate a Flex Day (FD) that a Flight Attendant has been assigned…
Read More9.05.21 – A Message From Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Leaders
Sunday, September 5, 2021 A Message From Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Leaders We are the newly appointed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee Leaders, and we would like…
Read More9.03.21 – Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open The Training Bidding System (TBS) is currently open for bidding for October CQ classes. If you are a…
Read More9.03.21 – October LRD Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 October LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More9.03.21 – Grapevine, TX- 9/11 Events
Friday, September 3, 2021 Grapevine, TX- 9/11 Events The City of Grapevine has finalized the September 11, 2001 Remembrance Events. As previously communicated, the events will begin with a Uniformed Crew…
Read More9.03.21 – Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences
Friday, September 3, 2021 Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences With the recent onslaught of cancellations and reschedules, we have become increasingly aware of some issues with Pay Comp not…
Read More9.02.21 – APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Thursday, September 2, 2021 APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Second Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee.…
Read More9.01.21 – Update: APFA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Update: APFA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Shortly after taking office, your APFA Leadership committed to ensuring that your Union would do everything possible to stand up to…
Read More9.01.21 – October 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 October 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the October Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More9.01.21 – Update: Improving Allocations/ Forced Double-Ups
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Improving Allocations/ Forced Double-Ups It is no secret that the parameters that the company is using to build sequences are severely lacking. This is evidenced by the…
Read More8.31.21 – APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at APFA…
Read More8.31.21 – 2021 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 2021 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference This year’s Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Conference was held August 17th-19th, in Linthicum Heights, MD.…
Read More8.29.21 – An Expression of Gratitude
Sunday, August 29, 2021 An Expression of Gratitude As you know, the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program is in full swing, evacuating thousands from Afghanistan daily. As with most CRAF…
Read More8.26.21 – Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity in Open Time We have been advised that some of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) trips…
Read More8.26.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month The Company will open Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of October per JCBA Section 8.F.2. Vacations that are completely in…
Read More8.25.21 – mobileCCI Acknowledge Button
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 mobileCCI Acknowledge Button The Company has updated mobileCCI to now show an “acknowledge” screen when you have a message regarding a Reserve assignment. For quite some…
Read More8.25.21 – Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return As a reminder, the company anticipates awarding a limited number of speaker and non-speaker vacancies in several bases throughout…
Read More8.25.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021 For the September bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More8.25.21 – September 11th Unity Remembrance Pin
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Dear Flight Attendants, Aviation security is personal to us. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings,…
Read More8.24.21 – 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination The deadline to submit your proof of full vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. Every employee…
Read More8.23.21 – Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Activated
Monday, August 23, 2021 Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Activated The U.S. Department of Defense notified American Airlines that they have activated Stage 1 of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF).…
Read More8.22.21 – Calling Out of Time While on Reserve
Sunday, August 22, 2021 Calling Out of Time While on Reserve Last month, many Reserve Flight Attendants were not given accurate information regarding calling out of time by Crew Scheduling.…
Read More8.20.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th
Friday, August 20, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th The federal mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and in airports has been extended through January 18th. Passengers…
Read More8.20.21 – Uniformed Crew Walk to 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial
Friday, August 20, 2021 Uniformed Crew Walk to 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Uniformed Crew Walk Route: A full day of events is planned at the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial in…
Read More8.19.21 – 9/11- 20th Anniversary “Always Remember” Dinner and Presentation
Thursday, August 19, 2021 9/11- 20th Anniversary “Always Remember” Dinner and Presentation September 10, 2021 Open to all Airline Personnel, Active or Retired Our flight crews were the very first…
Read More8.18.21 – September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process September PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More8.16.21 – Negotiations Update #4: Monday, August 16, 2021
The negotiations last week focused on finalizing sections of the contract, which were open when negotiations were paused at the start of the global pandemic. One of the major discussions was Section 6, Crew Accommodations, particularly the severe problems of the company failing to provide hotels promptly in the case of rescheduling or cancellation. Another area on which we had a lot of discussion was the commuter policy, found in JCBA Section 37.I. With the recent displacements and packed flights, we need improvement to the commuter policy….
Read More8.16.21 – September Monthly Vacation Buyback
Monday, August 16, 2021 September Monthly Vacation Buyback Monthly vacation buyback will be offered for the September contractual month. As a one-time exception, APFA and AA have signed a Letter…
Read More8.15.21 – Positive Space Commuting Available Through August 16th
Sunday, August 15, 2021 Positive Space Commuting Available Through August 16th American will be providing round-trip, positive space (A1D) travel between your commuter city and your base for trips or Reserve…
Read More8.14.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, August 14, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, August 18 at 1200 (CDT).…
Read More8.13.21 – Government Affairs Update – August 13, 2021
Friday, August 13, 2021 DFW Airport Infrastructure Meeting with DOT Secretary Buttigieg and Texas Leaders On Wednesday, APFA President Julie Hedrick joined Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on an…
Read More8.13.21 – APFA Retirement Virtual Town Hall Recording
Friday, August 13, 2021 APFA Retirement Virtual Town Hall Recording Yesterday, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Below, you will find…
Read More8.12.21 – Today’s APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Today’s APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily Today, APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement at 11:00 (CT).…
Read More8.12.21 – Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA The Company recently notified APFA of updated guidance received from TSA regarding Flight Attendants returning from Extended Voluntary Leave…
Read More8.11.21 – Important Checklist For VEOP Participants With A Retirement Date Of 10/1/2021
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Important Checklist for VEOP Participants with a Retirement Date of 10/1/2021 Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who took the 12-Month VEOP last October with a retirement…
Read More8.10.21 – ORD Retirement Seminar
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 ORD Retirement Seminar The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a retirement seminar at ORD in September. We would love to see you there! Monday, September 13, 2021 1100-1400…
Read More8.10.21 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Thursday, August 12
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ●…
Read More8.10.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Tuesday, August 10 at 1200 (CDT) for September 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). September 2021 PBS…
Read More8.09.21 – Domestic Violence
Monday, August 9, 2021 Domestic Violence is Not Just Punching or Black Eyes Think about counting to the number nine and at that very moment a woman is being assaulted. …
Read More8.08.21 – 9/11 Memorial & Museum- National Aviation Week
Sunday, August 8, 2021 9/11 Memorial & Museum- National Aviation Week On the morning of September 11, 2001, flight crew members aboard Flights 11, 175, 77 and 93 went above…
Read More8.08.21 – New Methods to Access Your Inflight Manual
Sunday, August 8, 2021 New Methods to Access Your Inflight Manual With the latest manual revision came significant changes to missing, inoperative, or out-of-date tablet procedures at non-base stations. There…
Read More8.07.21 – Negotiations Update #3: Saturday, August 7, 2021
On Monday, we will first be discussing Seniority, Charters, and Crew Accommodations. Later in the week, we will also be discussing Moving Expenses, Uniforms, General, CRAF, and Probation. One of the hot issues to be discussed next week in the Crew Accommodations section will be the failure of management to provide hotels promptly. Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on the topic, concurrently with APA, to demand immediate solutions to the problem. This grievance demands immediate steps to resolve the issues, and discussions are ongoing with management to resolve the situation….
Read More8.07.21 – Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue
Saturday, August 7, 2021 Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation against the company, addressing their inability to contractually uphold Section 6 of…
Read More8.06.21 – EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ/TBS Deadline Extended
Friday, August 6, 2021 EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ One of the biggest challenges of recalling Flight Attendants from EVLOA has been the logistics of CQ…
Read More8.06.21 – August Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, August 6, 2021 August Monthly Vacation Buyback This summer has been extremely challenging for our Flight Attendants. We have experienced high Reserve numbers, unsustainable trip construction, long duty days, long…
Read More8.06.21 – Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October
Friday, August 6, 2021 Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October The company announced this week that they will offer the opportunity for those returning from EVLOA to come back…
Read More8.06.21 – September LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, August 6, 2021 September LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining September Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups
Thursday, August 5, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups We recently sent out a hotline about “tagging” or forced double-ups. This provision would apply to both Reserve Flight Attendants…
Read More8.06.21 – Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching
Friday, August 6, 2021 Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching The deadline to submit your proof of vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. If you are not…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website
Friday, August 6, 2021 Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website Due to the continued inability of the company to cover trips, we continue to see illegal reschedules occurring…
Read More8.05.21 – APFA Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Thursday, August 5, 2021 APFA Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Earlier today, APFA released the following press release regarding the unexpected death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:…
Read More8.05.21 – [PRESS RELEASE] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO
Thursday, August 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (Euless, TX) – The…
Read More8.04.21 – Unprecedented Flight Attendant Reschedules – What Is Happening?
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The facts are undeniable: Management is failing their employees and customers with their inability to staff the airline adequately. As a result, Flight Attendants and other…
Read More8.04.21 – ‘Paulie’s Push’: Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 ‘Paulie’s Push’: Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero Former Boston-based United Airlines Flight Attendant Paul Veneto will be pushing a beverage cart from Boston Logan Airport…
Read More8.03.21 – EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s Today, the Company published the EVLOA Return Awards on the Flight Service page. 3,180 Flight Attendants will be returning to the…
Read More8.03.21 – September LRD Now Open
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 September LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More8.01.21 – September 2021 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, August 1, 2021 September 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the September Bidding Timelines: The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk is available at 817-540-0108, Monday through Friday from…
Read More7.31.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up?
Saturday, July 31, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up? Anyone who is flying this weekend knows that the operation is in shambles. We are…
Read More7.30.21 – COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
Friday, July 30, 2021 COVID-19 and the Delta Variant As positive COVID cases are on the rise across the globe, it is imperative to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), social…
Read More7.30.21 – Remembering the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 843
Friday, July 30, 2021 Remembering the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 843 On July 30, 1992, Trans World Airlines Flight 843, operating from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Read More7.29.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence Of The Month Pay And Credit
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit Crew Scheduling has been failing to notify Flight Attendants that the origination of their last sequence…
Read More7.28.21 – Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions?
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions? Staffing in most bases remains tight through the weekend, and we anticipate crew reschedules and unscheduled deadheads. Over the past…
Read More7.28.21 – EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29 As mentioned in a previous APFA Special Hotline, American Airlines has made the decision to recall all Flight Attendants currently…
Read More7.27.21 – Reserve Red Flag Opportunities
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Reserve Red Flag Opportunities You can call out of time and be released from your remaining available reserve days if you are within five (5) hours…
Read More7.27.21 – APFA EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Recording
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 APFA EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Recording Today, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding EVLOA Cancellations. Below, you will find the recorded…
Read More7.27.21 – Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Today, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance against American Airlines to address the never-ending violations to JCBA Section 6 (Crew Accommodations). American is using a third-party vendor, TA Connections,…
Read More7.27.21 – EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Today at 1pm (CT)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Today, APFA will be hosting a special Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence Cancellation Town Hall to answer questions regarding your return to flying the line or…
Read More7.26.21 – Final Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Monday, July 26, 2021 Final Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request Deadline for submissions: Friday, July 30th, 2021 As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have…
Read More7.24.21 – Calling in Well Available in Select Bases
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Calling in Well Available in Select Bases The Company has notified APFA that Calling in Well will be available in select bases through Wednesday, July 28th. A…
Read More7.23.21 – Preventing Turbulence-Related Injuries
Friday, July 23, 2021 Preventing Turbulence-Related Injuries Turbulence is currently the second leading cause of injuries amongst Flight Attendants. While we cannot always anticipate turbulence, here are some ways we…
Read More7.23.21 – Keeping Good Records While on an IOD
Friday, July 23, 2021 Keeping Good Records While on an IOD It is extremely important to keep an accurate record of everything that happens when your injury occurs until your…
Read More7.22.21 – EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall
Thursday, July 22, 2021 APFA will be hosting a special Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence Cancellation Town Hall to answer questions regarding your return to flying the line or your…
Read More7.21.21 – Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return The company recently announced there would be both speaker and non-speaker vacancies in several bases throughout the system, with an…
Read More7.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021 For the August bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More7.18.21 – August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, July 18, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process August PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More7.17.21 – In Memoriam: The 25th Anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800
Saturday, July 17, 2021 In Memoriam: The 25th Anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 Twenty-five years ago today, TWA Flight 800, a Boeing 747-100, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off…
Read More7.16.21 – Negotiations Update #2: Friday, July 16, 2021
The Negotiating Committee has been meeting weekly since then to prepare for a return to the bargaining table. We have been working on sections of the Agreement that were under active negotiations last year. We have secured bargaining dates with the Company through the end of the year. Negotiations will commence in August. The Committee is looking at the remaining sections of the Agreement to identify key priorities for our bargaining. This includes many of the core sections of the Agreement, including Scheduling, Reserve, and Compensation….
Read More7.15.21 – All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December
Thursday, July 15, 2021 All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December Due to an anticipated increase in flying later this year, the Company has made the decision to recall all…
Read More7.15.21 – Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS Late last year, red flagged flying became available within the Trip Trade System (TTS). This also gives the…
Read More7.14.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, July 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More7.13.21 – EVLOA Recalls
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 EVLOA Recalls There have been reports about American cancelling all of the Extended Voluntary Leaves of Absence (EVLOA’s) and returning Flight Attendants during the months of…
Read More7.12.21 – Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist
Monday, July 12, 2021 Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist General Guidelines ▢ Have all “buddies” accepted? ▢ Check the final number of buddies in the group. ▢ The “initiator” is the first employee…
Read More7.12.21 – Make an ImPACt – Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC)
Monday, July 12, 2021 Make an ImPACt Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe47ycECUws The aviation industry is highly regulated, and what happens in the halls of Congress impacts…
Read More7.10.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Saturday, July 10, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Saturday, July 10 at 1200 (CDT) for August 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). August 2021 PBS…
Read More7.09.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist
Friday, July 9, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist American Airlines’ Crew Tracking department disrespects the JCBA and disrespects Flight Attendants by continuing to ignore the rescheduling language…
Read More7.06.21 – August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for August 2021 to DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA…
Read More7.05.21 – Passenger Misconduct Events
Monday, July 5, 2021 Passenger Misconduct Events As we are all aware, passenger misconduct events—and their severity—are at an all-time high. While there have been some positive strides towards holding…
Read More7.05.21 – Frontline Worker Human Trafficking Survey
Monday, July 5, 2021 What if you could help someone be free from human trafficking? APFA is partnering with United Against Slavery in a global effort to understand better the…
Read More7.04.21 – Recognizing Independence Day/APFA Headquarters Closed Tomorrow
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Recognizing Independence Day The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted…
Read More7.04.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base To ensure the JCBA rescheduling language contained in Section 10.J.7 is not violated, we would like to provide…
Read More7.03.21 – August LRD Now Open
Saturday, July 3, 2021 August LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More7.03.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight)
Saturday, July 3, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight) We continue to see reschedules throughout the system, and many of these reschedules are occurring mid-sequence…
Read More7.02.21 – COVID-19 Cancellation Update
Friday, July 2, 2021 COVID-19 Cancellation Update The operation has been experiencing an influx of cancellations in June and July. Many of these cancellations have been covered under the monthly…
Read More7.02.21 – Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues
Friday, July 2, 2021 Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues We are receiving reports from Flight Attendants serving reserve in June that were assigned sequences into July that conflicted with…
Read More7.02.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, But Prior To Sequence Origination
Friday, July 2, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, but Prior to Sequence Origination APFA Contract and Scheduling Representatives continue to receive reports of reschedules, and over the…
Read More7.02.21 – Phased Approach to Pay Protection Grievance- Submit Your Claims
Friday, July 2, 2021 Pay Protection/ Premium Claims for May 1- July 31, 2018 As a result of the 2018 Phased Approach Presidential Grievance and the subsequent arbitration award from March 2020, regarding the…
Read More7.02.21 – 27 Years Later: In Memory of USAir Flight 1016
Friday, July 2, 2021 27 Years Later: In Memory of USAir Flight 1016 Today marks the 27th Anniversary of the crash of USAir Flight 1016. On July 2, 1994, the…
Read More7.01.21 – August 2021 Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 1, 2021 August 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the August Bidding Timelines: In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National…
Read More6.30.21 – Memorial Service for Former APFA National Secretary Greg Hildreth
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Greg Hildreth, Former APFA National Secretary, passed unexpectedly on May 30, 2021, due to complications resulting from COVID-19. Greg was 57 and was still an active Flight Attendant with…
Read More6.29.21 – Our Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Our APFA Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall will begin momentarily. Various topics that will be discussed during the Town Hall include Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs), Reserve…
Read More6.28.21 – Join Us Tomorrow, June 29 for Our Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall
Monday, June 28, 2021 APFA is hosting a special Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall to help prepare Flight Attendants for future Reserve months. Various topics will be discussed during the…
Read More6.25.21 – Turbulence Injuries
Friday, June 25, 2021 Turbulence Injuries One of the most significant challenges experienced during the summer season is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Whenever encountering turbulence, always remain…
Read More6.23.21 – Reserve Survival Town Hall
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Nervous about being on Reserve? APFA is hosting a special Reserve Survival Town Hall to help prepare you for your upcoming Reserve month. Various topics will…
Read More6.22.21 – Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders As the upcoming delayed Trip Trade System (TTS) run for July approaches, here are a few reminders regarding balloting for trips in TTS:…
Read More6.21.21 – Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Monday, June 21, 2021 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have begun preparations to honor and remember the victims…
Read More6.20.21 – Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning
Sunday, June 20, 2021 Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning The Company has advised APFA that there was a problem with the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL) process this morning, June…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed/June and July Pay Protections
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed June and July Pay Protections July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed When cancellations…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process July PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More6.18.21 – APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Friday, June 18, 2021 APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to officially end slavery in the…
Read More6.18.21 – Negotiations to Resume
With the pause in bargaining, it is a natural time to reset the bargaining. When we return to the bargaining table, we are adopting a different, more transparent approach to negotiations. We will be providing you a lot more information about what is happening at the bargaining table, including more detail on what the Union and Company are proposing. We will also be calling upon the Membership to help us win our priorities at the bargaining table. An informed, active Membership is our greatest strength….
Read More6.17.21 – Minutes from the May 18, 2021 Special BOD Teleconference
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Minutes from the May 18, 2021 Special BOD Teleconference APFA held a Special Board of Directors Teleconference on May 18, 2021. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More6.17.21 – New! Less Than Minimum Callout for Aggressive Reserves
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Less Than Minimum Callout (LMCO) for Aggressive Reserves Reserve Flight Attendants have a minimum call out time of two hours (three hours in a co-terminal). The…
Read More6.16.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021 For the July bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for all…
Read More6.14.21 – Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends Tomorrow
Monday, June 14, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends Tomorrow! As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA has partnered…
Read More6.14.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, June 14, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, June 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More6.14.21 – June 14, 1985: Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847
Monday, June 14, 2021 Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847 Thirty-six years ago, Trans World Airlines Flight 847 was hijacked after takeoff from Athens, Greece, with 139 passengers and eight…
Read More6.11.21 – Alcohol Testing in the European Union
Friday, June 11, 2021 Alcohol Testing in the European Union (EU) This is an important message from your EAP department. On the heels of the Germanwings incident, in 2018, the…
Read More6.10.21 – PBGC Expands “Double Dip” Pension Options
Thursday, June 10, 2021 POLICY UPDATE: Former Legacy US Airways Flight Attendants with a Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) retirement policy: PBGC Expands “Double Dip” Pension Options PBGC recently made a…
Read More6.10.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, June 10, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, June 10 at 1200 (CDT) for July 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your…
Read More6.10.21 – Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021 The Company informed APFA that there is an increase in flying of about 20,000 hours for July over June.…
Read More6.10.21 – DFW Retirement Seminar – On the Road Again
Thursday, June 10, 2021 DFW Retirement Seminar Retirement Seminar – On the Road Again The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting our first in-person seminar in more than a year at…
Read More6.09.21 – Rescheduling Reminders- June 9, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More6.09.21 – 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have begun preparations to honor and remember the victims…
Read More6.08.21 – Special Long-Term CareBenefit Enrollment Period Ends in One Week
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends in One Week! As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA…
Read More6.06.21 – July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 6, 2021 July LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, June 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining July Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen…
Read More6.04.21 – Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645)
Friday, June 4, 2021 Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645) The Illinois Sick Leave Act allows workers to utilize earned sick time to care for a family…
Read More6.04.21 – In Memoriam: Joann Donovan and Greg Hildreth
Friday, June 4, 2021 With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of two former APFA National Officers, Joann Donovan and Greg Hildreth. Former APFA National President Joann Donovan passed…
Read More6.03.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow As a reminder, the Company opened the Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of July per JCBA…
Read More6.03.21 – July LRD Now Open
Thursday, June 3, 2021 July LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More6.02.21 – Minutes from the 1Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Minutes from the 1Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA First Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held Wednesday, May 12th. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
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