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APPENDIX I, ARTICLE 16-38

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ARTICLE 16 - REDUCTION IN FORCE

The provisions of Article 16 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to reduction in force.

ARTICLE 17 - TRANSFER TO NON-FLYING OR SUPERVISORY DUTIES

The provisions of Article 17 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to transfer to non-flying or supervisory duties.

ARTICLE 18 - MOVING EXPENSES

The provisions of Article 18 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to moving expenses.

ARTICLE 19 - LEAVES OF ABSENCE

The provisions of Article 19 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to leaves of absence.

ARTICLE 20 - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

The provisions of Article 20 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to medical examinations.

ARTICLE 21 - BULLETIN BOARDS

The provisions of Article 21 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to bulletin boards.

ARTICLE 22 - SCHEDULING COMMITTEE

The provisions of Article 22 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to Scheduling Committee.

ARTICLE 23 - EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENTS

The provisions of Article 23 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to emergency assignments.

ARTICLE 24 - COPIES OF AGREEMENTS

The provisions of Article 24 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to copies of the Agreement.

ARTICLE 25 - EXCHANGE OF TRIPS

The provisions of Article 25 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to exchange of trips.

ARTICLE 26 - SICK LEAVE

The provisions of Article 26 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to sick leave.

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ARTICLE 27 - BEREAVEMENT/PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE

The provisions of Article 27 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to bereavement/personal emergency leave.

ARTICLE 28 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

The provisions of Article 28 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to dispute resolution and grievance procedures.

ARTICLE 29 - SYSTEM BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The provisions of Article 29 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to System Board of Adjustment.

ARTICLE 30 - GENERAL

Provisions of Article 30 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Operation with regard to General, with the following additions:

A.

EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS RETIRING AT OR AFTER AGE 45, BUT BEFORE AGE 55.

The provisions of Article 30.A. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

B.

NO DISCRIMINATION

The provisions of Article 30.B. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

C.

PERSONNEL FILE

The provisions of Article 30.C. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

D.

BULLETIN BOARD AND APFA USE OF FLIGHT ATTENDANT MAIL BOXES

The provisions of Article 30.D. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

E.

APFA LOCK BOX

The provisions of Article 30.E. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

F.

CREW LOUNGES

The provisions of Article 30.F. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

G.

ACCESS TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The provisions of Article 30.G. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

H.

MEDICAL CLEARANCE

The provisions of Article 30.H. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

I.

AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT-SURVIVOR MEDICAL CARE

The provisions of Article 30.I. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

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NOTIFICATION OF ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT

The provisions of Article 30.J. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

*K.

~~INTERNATIONAL CREW MEALS~~

*The provisions of these paragraphs have been waived by the Restructuring Participation Agreement dated May 1, 2003.

Crew Meals on Flights Less Than Eight (8) Hours. On International flights less than eight (8) hours, the provisions of Article 30. K. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

Crew Meals on Flights of Eight (8) Hours or More. On International flights of eight (8) hours or more and on long-range flights and extended-long-range flights, each working and deadheading Flight Attendant will be provided crew meals. Such meals shall contain Business Class entrees on a Main Cabin tray setup.

L.

CREW REST SEAT/CREW REST

Flights Under Seven (7) Hours Scheduled Flying Time

On flights of under seven (7) hours scheduled flying time, when time permits, provided all scheduled in-flight services are completed and passenger needs are met, a Flight Attendant will be permitted to take in flight rest in a Flight Attendant or cockpit Jumpseat, or, if available, a passenger seat, aisle side, in the last row of Coach class, provided that there are no passengers seated in the row.

The in-flight rest period shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes and one Flight Attendant at a time will be permitted to take in-flight rest in a passenger seat as referenced in a. above, provided each cabin zone is monitored by another Flight Attendant and passenger needs and requests continue to be fulfilled.

Flight Attendants may eat, drink or read during the designated in-flight rest period.

Guidelines regarding in-flight rest in a passenger seat as referenced in a. above are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-I.

Flights Seven (7) Hours or More But Less Than Eight (8) Hours Scheduled Flying Time

On flights of seven (7) hours or more but less than eight (8) hours scheduled flying time, when time permits, provided all scheduled in-flight services are completed and passenger needs are met, a Flight Attendant will be permitted to take in-flight rest in:

(1)

Flight Attendant or cockpit Jumpseat, or

(2)

if available, a passenger seat, aisle side, in the last row of Coach class, provided that there are no passengers seated in the row, or

(3)

if available, a Crew Rest Seat as defined in 3. below, provided there is no passenger in the adjacent Crew Rest Seat.

(4)

"Z-Blocking" procedures for delaying assignment of a passenger seat(s) or Crew Rest Seat(s) on aircraft so equipped, for in-flight rest per this paragraph 2. are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-II.

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The in-flight rest period will not exceed thirty (30) minutes and one Flight Attendant at a time will be permitted in-flight rest in a passenger seat as referenced in a. (2) above, provided each cabin zone is monitored by another Flight Attendant and passenger needs and requests continue to be fulfilled.

On 777 aircraft equipped with crew bunks, Flight Attendants will be permitted up to thirty (30) minutes in-flight rest in the bunk module. The "Z-Blocking" procedures outlined in L.2.a.(4). of this Article shall not apply.

Flight Attendants may eat, drink or read during the designated in-flight rest period. Guidelines regarding in-flight rest in a passenger seat as referenced in a. (2) above are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-I.

3.

Flights Eight (8) to Twelve (12) Hours Scheduled Flying Time

On flights of eight (8) hours or more but not exceeding twelve (12) hours scheduled flying time, Flight Attendants will be permitted to take forty-five (45) minutes of inflight rest in a designated Crew Rest Seat/Bunk.

The Purser will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of specific in-flight rest periods for each working Flight Attendant. The Purser will schedule in-flight rest periods taking into consideration the services scheduled.

The Company will provide four (4) curtained off "crew rest seats," for Flight Attendants on International flights of eight (8) hours or more scheduled flying time, as follows:

(1)

On 767-300ER aircraft, four (4) crew rest seats, adjustable and reclining, with headrests and footrests, will be located in a closed off area, with a heavy privacy curtain, in a non-smoking area of the passenger cabin. Parameters and guidelines used in the design, location and amenities of the Crew Rest Seats are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-IX.

(2)

The provisions of c.(1). above shall not apply to 767 aircraft configured for Hawaii flying. Crew rest accommodations on 767 Hawaii aircraft are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-X.

On 777 aircraft, in lieu of c. above, the Company will provide four (4) crew bunks.

Flight Attendants may eat, sleep, read, watch video, listen to stereo, etc., during their in-flight rest period.

Guidelines for retrofitting existing aircraft and equipping transitioning aircraft with crew rest seats are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-VIII.

4.

Flights Over Twelve (12) Hours to Fourteen Hours Thirty Minutes (14:30) Scheduled Flying Time (Long-Range Flying)

On long-range flights, in lieu of the rest seat(s) provided in 3.c. above, the Company will provide the following accommodations:

(1)

on 777 aircraft, four (4) crew bunks;

(2)

on other aircraft, four (4) curtained reclining/sleeper seats.

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On flights over twelve (12) hours to fourteen hours thirty minutes (14:30) scheduled flying time, Flight Attendants will be permitted to take two (2) hours of in-flight rest in a designated Crew Rest Seat/Bunk. On a long-range round trip sequence, if either the inbound or the outbound leg of such long-range sequence is less than twelve (12) hours scheduled flying time, in-flight rest on the leg that is less than twelve (12) hours may be reduced to one (1) hour thirty (30) minutes.

Flight Attendants may eat, sleep, read, watch video, listen to stereo, etc., during their in-flight rest period.

Flights Over Fourteen Hours Thirty Minutes (14:30) Scheduled Flying Time (Extended-Long-Range Flights)

On extended-long-range International flights which exceed fourteen hours thirty minutes (14:30) scheduled flying time, in lieu of the rest seats provided in 3.c. above, the Company will provide the following accommodations:

(1)

on 777 aircraft, four (4) crew bunks;

(2)

on other aircraft, four (4) curtained reclining/sleeper seats.

On extended-long-range international flights which exceed fourteen hours thirty minutes (14:30) scheduled flying time, Flight Attendants will be permitted to take three (3) hours of in-flight rest. The Purser may extend the in-flight rest according to the available time and service requirements of the flight.

The Purser will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of specific in-flight rest periods for each working Flight Attendant. The Purser will schedule rest periods taking into consideration the services scheduled.

Flight Attendants may eat, sleep, read, watch videos, listen to stereo, etc., during their in-flight rest period.

6.

Crew Rest Accommodations

Procedures in case of malfunction of the Crew Rest Seats/Bunks as provided in 3., 4. and 5. above, are set out in Appendix ZZ, Letter-VI.

The Company and APFA will meet to discuss the design of crew rest accommodation for existing and future aircraft falling within International crew rest parameters.

The Company will provide comparable accommodations for any future aircraft brought into the fleet.

BENEFITS FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN THE EVENT OF TERRORISM OR SABOTAGE

The provisions of Article 30.M. of the Basic Agreement shall apply.

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PASSPORTS/VISAS/INOCULATIONS

The Company shall bear the expenses of passports and visas necessary for Flight Attendants assigned to the International Operation, and the expense of necessary inoculations given at Company designated locations or at Company medical facilities.

O.

MAILING OF PAYCHECKS

The Company will, upon request, mail regular paychecks to Flight Attendants in the International Operation. Flight Attendants requesting such service shall pay the Company a six dollar ($6) annual service charge, and provide the Company with twenty-four (24) addressed, pre-stamped envelopes. The envelopes shall show the Flight Attendants name and employee number.

ARTICLE 31 - UNION SECURITY

The provisions of Article 31 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to union security.

ARTICLE 32 - HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEES

The provisions of Article 32 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to the Flight Attendant Health and Safety Committees.

ARTICLE 33 - NO STRIKE - NO LOCKOUT

The provisions of Article 33 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to no strike - no lockout.

ARTICLE 34 - PURSER POSITIONS

The provisions of Article 34 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Operation with regard to Premium Paid Positions with the following modifications:

A.

PURSER POSITIONS

The Company will establish on all single-aisle and on all multi-aisle widebody equipment utilized in the International Operation a number one (1) Flight Attendant position which shall be known as the Purser position. In general, the duties and qualifications of the Purser position as outlined in Article 34 of the Basic Agreement, shall apply to the Purser Position. Such position shall be compensated in accordance with Article 3.M. of this Appendix.

Assignment. A Purser shall be assigned on all aircraft utilized in the International
Operation.

Duties and Responsibilities. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article
34.A.2., shall apply.

Selection: Criteria for Proffer/Trigger Training. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.1., B.2., and B.3., shall apply.

Proffer of Purser Training

General.

The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B., shall apply with the following modifications:

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Purser/Language Qualification Proffer(s)

(1)

The Company may issue a Purser proffer requiring that Flight Attendants awarded/drafted to such proffer possess a specific foreign language qualification under the following restrictions:

(a)

there is an operational need, as determined by the Company; and

(b)

the proffer is at an International base which is flying the A-300 aircraft on International routes requiring a foreign language qualification and the A-300 continues to require a dual qualified Purser; and

(c)

the specified number of the proffer includes slots for non-language qualified Flight Attendants.

(2)

Proffer slots for Purser positions requiring a language qualification(s) shall be awarded in seniority order to those Flight Attendants on the Purser Standing Proffer List who possess such language qualification.

Systemwide Purser Trigger Training. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.5., shall apply.

Training/Qualification. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.6., shall apply.

Initial (First Year) Bidding Obligation. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.6.c., shall apply.

Vacation Variance. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.7., shall apply.

Voluntary Coverage for Open Purser Positions. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.B.8., shall apply.

10.

Reserve. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.C., shall apply.

11.

Reserve Purser Proffers. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.D, shall apply.

12.

Bid Denial/Reserve Drafting Pay Protection. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.E., shall apply.

13.

Resignation from Purser Qualification. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.F., shall apply.

14.

Purser Equipment Proffers. The provisions of the Basic Agreement, Article 34.G. shall apply.

ARTICLE 35 - GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH BENEFITS

The provisions of Article 35 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to group life and health benefits.

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ARTICLE 36 - RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN

The provisions of Article 36 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to retirement benefit plan.

ARTICLE 37 - EFFECT ON PRIOR AGREEMENTS

The provisions of Article 37 of the Basic Agreement shall apply to the International Agreement with regard to effect on prior agreements.

ARTICLE 38 - DURATION

This International Agreement shall run concurrently with the Basic Agreement and subject to the provisions of Article 38 thereof.

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