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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 Board of Directors is dedicated to prioritizing the interests of the Association and its members. We recognize the concerns and differing opinions within our membership.
Starting tomorrow, January 15, 2025, the Company is returning to its pre-pandemic attendance. This update affects the process for requesting Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves.
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Phoenix-based Flight Attendant Celinda Levno while on layover in Denver. Celinda began her career with America West in 1989.
The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13, at 12:00 PM (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Friday January 17 at 12:00 PM (CT).
The Third Quarter 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Base Representative positions of Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Rep (BCR)
The wildfires spreading across Southern California are the most destructive the region has ever experienced. As of this writing, the Palisades fire, west of Los Angeles, has burned 18 square miles
A major winter storm is expected to blanket parts of the South with snow and ice in the coming days. This weather event may lead to increased commuting and travel difficulties from Texas to the Carolinas and Virginia, impacting cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, among others.
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Monday, January 13 at 12:00 PM (CT). In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days
Thirteen states are under a winter storm watch/warning as Winter Storm Blair moves across the country, producing multiple days of heavy snow, ice and potentially record-setting low temperatures in the midwest, south, and east.
January bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Early this morning, a suspect drove a pickup truck around barricades and through a crowd of holiday revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. As of this writing, 10 people were killed and dozens more injured.
Happy New Year! As we close out 2024, we celebrate a monumental achievement: a new, industry-leading collective bargaining agreement for Flight Attendants at American Airlines.
The Presidential Grievance on the 2020 staffing reductions has been denied. The award from the arbitrator may be found here. The arbitrator sided with the company to uphold the company’s staffing changes.
Following Date of Signing (October 1st, 2024) the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) has been meeting every week with the company. When the Implementation Timeline Letter of Agreement was signed, six items were identified as having significant complexity
Beginning January 1st, 2025, the Company match and company contribution to Flight Attendant 401(k) are increasing. The Company contribution is increasing from 3% to 5%.
APFA Safety & Security is seeing an increase in minimum crew violations involving a passenger inadvertently left onboard the aircraft after the crew has deplaned.
It has been a devastating week for the aviation industry. On December 25th, Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 crashed in Kazakhstan. The E190 aircraft was carrying 67 passengers when it crashed outside the city of Aktau.
Our elections vendor, YesElections has successfully completed their system wide update, and voting for APFA’s Dues Restructure is now back online.
Our elections vendor, YesElections has informed us of a system wide update that will impact all ongoing elections, including the APFA Dues Restructure vote.
Willingness-to-Serve for 2025 Base Representative Elections Thursday, December 26, 2024 Election Notice Pursuant to Article VI, Section 2 of the APFA Constitution, Notifications of Willingness-to-Serve are now being accepted for…
This holiday season, whether you are celebrating at home with loved ones or flying with your airline family, remember that your commitment as a true professional is recognized and valued by APFA.
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.
In this hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Yesterday, your APFA Base Presidents, National Officers, and Department Chairs conducted a Dues Restructuring Town Hall to discuss the ballot measures related to our Union restructuring.
Join your APFA Base Presidents, National Officers, and Department Chairs for a Dues Restructuring Town Hall for information on the Ballot Measures that will be included in our Union restructuring.
Voting for the 2024 Dues Restructure is now open. The three Ballot Measures, along with significant reform previously implemented by the Board of Directors, are necessary to restore and maintain APFA finances.
Today, the 2024 Third Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Minutes from 2Q24 EC Meeting and Board of Directors Meetings Monday, December 16, 2024 The Second Quarter 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The official minutes are now…
The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at APFA Headquarters.
Join your APFA Base Presidents, National Officers, and Department Chairs for a Dues Restructuring Town Hall for information on the Ballot Measures that will be included in our Union restructuring.
Frequently Asked Questions- Ballot Measure #2 Where can I find more information on the 2024 Dues Restructure? Dues Restructure Town Hall recording, 2024 Dues Restructure call center, 2024 Dues Restructure Voting Information
APFA Base Representative Elections Video Update, Update Your Address With APFA, The Importance of Running for a Base Representative Role, Voting Method, Virtual Candidate Forum, Transferring Bases on/before March of 2025, Candidate Booklets
The APFA virtual retirement seminar will begin today at 11 am CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
If you took any Leave of Absence at any time in your career, you might be delinquent on your dues. American Airlines is not permitted to deduct dues for arrears amounts from your paycheck.
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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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