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11.10.25 – Contract Implementation Update #46: Block of Reserve Days Off
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11.03.25 – 2026 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 19
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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
Today, March 14, 2025, the APFA National Ballot Committee, along with our partners at YesElections, certified the results of the 2025 APFA Base Representative Elections.
Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL will be implemented early, beginning on March 18th, 2025. In addition to current Red Flag generic bidding already in effect, you will now have the option to bid for Red Flag Only on specific sequences in TTS and UBL (CBA 10.H.8).
The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Bid Award is now final. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary > Show Detail. Your awarded vacation days are also viewable in FOS/DECS under HI10.
For your vote to count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by today, Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CT). You may check your dues status and manage payments by logging into the APFA.org website
The Secondary Round of vacation bidding closes tomorrow, Monday, March 10 at 12 PM (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.
AFGE-TSA Collective Bargaining Rights Under Attack Saturday, March 8, 2025 APFA, standing alongside our Union Siblings at AFGE, is outraged by the reckless decision to terminate the labor agreement and violate the…
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 AM local time. U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (S.29) in January.
A Special APFA Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. All members in good standing are welcome to attend the open portions
APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting via videoconference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, both the Tentative Agenda and Final Agenda for this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
Exciting announcement! Due to high demand, we’re extending the APFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment to give you additional time to enroll in or review your options to ensure you have made the best decisions for you and your family.
Ballot packages for the 2025 Base Representative Elections being held in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHL, and PHX were mailed out on February 12, 2025. The last day to request a duplicate ballot package is Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CT).
As previously mentioned in an APFA hotline, with the passing of Mark Gentile, Regional Representative #4 – MIA, APFA is accepting résumés for the Regional Representative position #4 – MIA for the remainder of the term ending April 30, 2026.
We are in the final week of the APFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment! If you haven’t had a chance to review your benefits or make any updates, now is the time to do so.
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the April 2025 bid month at all bases. Bidding for April 2025 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Monday, March 3 at 1200 (CT).
The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.
The Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Period for 2025, sponsored by APFA ends soon! This is your final chance to review and make changes to your APFA-sponsored benefits plan for the upcoming year.
We are pleased to announce early implementation of CBA 12.K.4.b on March 2nd, 2025 for the March contractual month. This provision had a targeted implementation of DOS +18 months.
April 2025 Bidding Timelines including LRD, CQ, ETB, OBS, Vacation, etc
Ballot packages for the 2025 Base Representative Elections being held in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHL, and PHX were mailed out on February 12, 2025.
The company has provided notice to APFA and our membership that effective May 1st, 2025, they are exercising the option provided in 11.M of the CBA to increase domestic boarding times by five (5) minutes.
Yesterday, U.S House Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act – the CROWN Act – into the 119th Congress.
In response to the arbitrary cuts at government agencies that oversee U.S. aviation safety, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to Congressional leaders in the House and Senate addressing Flight Attendant concerns.
The Fourth Quarter 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
We are holding virtual retirement seminars on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday, April 16 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
With profound sadness, we inform you of the loss of Mark Gentile, Charlotte-based Flight Attendant and APFA Regional Representative. Mark’s career in aviation began in 1978 with Allegheny/ USAir in Pittsburgh, PA.
With profound sadness, we inform you of the loss of Mark Gentile, Charlotte-based Flight Attendant and APFA Regional Representative. Mark’s career in aviation began in 1978 with Allegheny/ USAir in Pittsburgh, PA.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of retired Flight Attendant and longtime APFA advocate Carole Ann Stevenson on February 6, 2025, in Dallas, TX.
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 3 at 1200 PM (CT).
In This Hotline: Duplicate Ballots; Candidate Booklets; Voter Eligibility; Returning Your Ballot; Ballot Count. Ballot packages for the 2025 Base Representative Elections being held in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHL, and PHX were mailed out
Click below to watch a message from your National Officers about upcoming contractual improvements, our renewed efforts to hold management accountable, and the power of our collective solidarity.
APFA commends the incredible professionalism and bravery of the Flight Attendants aboard Endeavor Air/Delta Connection Flight 4819, who successfully evacuated all 76 passengers under extremely adverse conditions after a crash landing
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
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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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