7.09.25 – APFA PHX Base Brief – 787-9P Minimum Crew – Take ACTION Today!

787-9P Minimum Crew – Take ACTION Today!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Last week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Compliance Cedric Wilson expressing your concerns regarding the reduction in minimum crew on the new 787-9P aircraft from eight (8) Flight Attendants to seven (7) Flight Attendants.

In the event of an emergency, a single Flight Attendant at the rear of the aircraft would be solely responsible for managing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers across two aisles, with emergency exits located on opposite sides of the aircraft.

Where will the widebody minimum crew cuts stop and still be considered safe? 

Although PHX currently does not operate this specific aircraft, we may do so in the future! It’s important for every Flight Attendant to participate in this call to action. Whether you have been a Flight Attendant for forty years or are just starting your career, continued reductions in minimum crew requirements affect us all. Send your message today by clicking on the image below, and stay tuned for further updates and calls to action!

Send your message to management telling them to prioritize passenger and crew safety by keeping minimum staffing at one Flight Attendant for every widebody door!

In Solidarity,

Robin Agee
APFA PHX Base President
480-238-2303
[email protected]

Secorra Flowers
APFA PHX Base Vice President
602-551-8116
[email protected]