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11.10.25 – Contract Implementation Update #46: Block of Reserve Days Off
11.06.25 – DOT Secretary Orders Reduction in Air Travel Capacity to Begin Tomorrow
11.03.25 – Hurricane Melissa: Support Resources and Contract Protections
11.03.25 – 2026 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 19
10.31.25 – Reserve Reminders: ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgements
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The APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Departments are excited to introduce our new Health and IOD Text Support Line! This valuable resource allows Flight Attendants to contact our departments directly for general inquiries.
Please join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership
APFA stands shoulder to shoulder with our union siblings at UNITEHERE! in their courageous fight against corporate greed. As hotel workers across the country strike for fair contracts, livable wages, and dignity on the job, we remain steadfast in our support.
Retro Pay Important Dates and Deadlines, When will I receive my Retro Pay?, Am I eligible for Retro Pay?, What are 401(k) eligible earnings?, Retro Pay and your 401(k), Changing Your Special Election 401(k) Contribution, When is the last day to change my Direct Deposit
2025 Annual Enrollment opens Monday, October 28 and closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT)
In light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
This afternoon, National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2024 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting at APA Headquarters. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
The APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 16-17, 2024, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
On October 3, APFA hosted a virtual Membership Meeting, which included pertinent topics from your APFA Department Chairs and Committees. Video start times for each department are listed here
Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States, with around 22 % of adults suffering from depression as of 2022. Too often, depression is misunderstood as simply “feeling sad”.
Many Flight Attendants have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. APFA has reached a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the company to provide some special arrangements for Flight Attendants based in MIA and CLT
Save the date for Government Affairs, Safety and Security Department, Retirement Department events
RAP D Changes, RAP Start Times included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Standby Information Included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Cancelled Sequence in PBS, Flex Month/ Vacation Monthly Buyback, Offline Air Transportation
Updated language in Section 10.J.1.b of the CBA covers pay protections for the loss of sequences due to natural disasters. This provision was implemented on October 1, 2024 (Date of Signing).
In accordance with 2024 CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants
As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website which allows us to collect data regarding any IROPS situation and how it was handled by the company.
Join us for a Virtual Quarterly Membership Meeting today, from 11:00am to 12:30pm CT. How to Join the Virtual Town Hall via Cellphone or Tablet
Join us for a Virtual Quarterly Membership Meeting tomorrow, October 3, 2024, from 11:00am to 12:30pm CT. This Virtual Membership Meeting will provide important updates
Pay Updates Effective October 1st, 2024; Other Provisions Effective October 1st, 2024
Compensation for Hotel Delays, Transportation/ Hotel Issues, Expansion of Crew Scheduling Error Language, Cartels, Definition of a Completed Trip, Effective October 1st, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Contract Implementation Update #4 In this hotline: Commuter Policy Training Hotel for DFW-based Flight Attendants 48-Hour Freeze for Other Airline Deadheads Alternate Deadheads Effective October 1st,…
November bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
The 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) introduces some important enhancements to Section 12 – Reserve Duty. Many provisions take effect today, or in alignment with the November bid month
Wage increases in the 2024 CBA also bring increased operating costs for APFA. As a result, individual departments at APFA are restructuring some member resources to reflect the increased costs.
CBA Section 26.G incorporates a new option to convert your existing sick bank to a Retiree Health Reimbursement Account (RHRA) upon retirement. The RHRA may be used to reimburse a retiree’s and/or a retiree’s eligible dependent’s medical expenses
The newly ratified 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for improvements in the eligibility for Speaker Flight Attendants to drop a foreign language qualification.
With ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (2024 CBA) comes much-anticipated pay increases for all Flight Attendants. Nothing will change with how and when you are paid.
[Euless, TX] — Today, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing the 28,000 American Airlines Flight Attendants, endorsed Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.
Today, the APFA Executive Committee unanimously voted to endorse Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President of the United States.
Today, the 2024 Second Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.
APFA is now accepting resumés from Flight Attendants with experience in designing print publications for future APFA communications. Applicants should have experience with Adobe InDesign or comparable programs.
APFA would like to take a moment to recognize Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. This month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those with descendants from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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Join us today from 11 AM until 1 PM (CT) for a virtual retirement seminar. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
In 1938, legislation was established to designate November 11th as a legal holiday to honor our veterans. Initially called Armistice Day, this day was dedicated to promoting world peace and recognizing the sacrifices of World War I veterans.
A new bidding property for Reserves is ready for implementation! Block of Reserve Days Off (CBA 10.D.13.d.46) allows a Reserve Flight Attendant to bid for a block of days off, regardless of where this block would fall in the month.
Join us for a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, from 11 AM until 1 PM (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2025 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1), the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is available
The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2025 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at APFA Headquarters.
Yesterday, DOT Secretary Duffy ordered a reduction in flight capacity at 40 major airports beginning tomorrow, with further cuts expected in the coming days if the government shutdown continues.
The APFA Fall Board of Directors meeting convened on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Minutes for this meeting will be published to the APFA website no later than thirty (30) business days after the conclusion of the meeting per Policy Manual Section 4.A.7.b.(3).
Hurricane Melissa brought devastating impacts across Jamaica, and our thoughts are with every Flight Attendant and their families affected by the storm. As recovery efforts continue, APFA stands in solidarity with our members facing loss, disruption, and uncertainty.
2026 Annual Enrollment ends Wednesday, November 19 at 11:59 pm (CT). Vie the 2026 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and the
2026 Annual Enrollment Checklist to Determine Your Needs/Explore
It’s that time of year again to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States as we set our clocks back to standard time at 2 AM tomorrow morning.
Recent Additions to Monthly Bidding Timelines: Ballots Open for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 20th of the Month at 1200 (CT); First Run of Ballots for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 24th of the Month at 2300 (HBT)
On October 1st, the company discontinued the practice of making “courtesy calls” when Reserve Flight Attendants do not electronically acknowledge ROTA and ROTD assignments when required.
In this hotline: Where We Stand: APFA’s Financial Stability; Dues & Fees Performance; Spending Your Dues Wisely; What You Can Do: Addressing Your Dues Balance
2026 Annual Enrollment opens Monday, November 3 and closes Wednesday, November 19 at 11:59 pm (CT). View the 2026 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet for Medical Options/Paycheck Contributions/Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage, and the 2026 Annual Enrollment Checklist
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