11.25.25 – APFA LAX Base Brief – LAX Base Vice President Newsletter: December 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

The holiday season is in full swing and your LAX APFA Leadership Team could not be more proud of the hard work and dedication of this base and the FAs we represent. We are working together to show AA management that LAX is a vital base to the operation and should be considered and treated as such. It is important that we do not lose faith or become discouraged because in these rocky times for our airline, we must rely, support and lean on each other. Empower yourself with knowledge and continue asking questions. Standup for what is right and do not allow the company to bully you into violating our hardfought for contract. Rely on its protections! The holidays can be a tough time in the operation and at home. Remember, everyone has a story and so do you. Be kind, gentle and forgiving to yourself and those around you. Your APFA LAX Leadership Team is here for you!

• AA Management knows its Flight Attendants are a workgroup it can rely on to “make it work.” We are fighting back on AA’s over dependance on its FAs and not relying on its own management team to get the job done.
• Advocating for fairness by challenging the company’s increasingly punitive and unrealistic disciplinary actions. We are seeing another rise in blaming the FAs when AA’s systems are not reliable. It’s disheartening to see the lack of accountability and the eagerness to blame the FAs for AA’s shortcomings.
• A major improvement we gained in our hard fought for CBA is transparency. That is why we put together a Reserve Reports Class to help you empower yourself with knowledge. Find the recording HERE!
• Missed our Reserve Daily Bidding Class? Find the recording HERE!
• Missed the October Implementation Class? Find the recording HERE!
• Missed the Base VP Townhall? Find the Recording HERE!
• On Reserve in January? Join our Reserve Bidding Refresher Class 12/30 at 10 AM (PT). Join HERE!

• Find out what the HOLIDAY PAY DAYS are HERE!
• Find out more information about Critical Periods and Banked Points HERE!
• REMINDER to acknowledge reserve assignments after ROTA runs and at the beginning of your RAP (except RAP A) Find out more HERE! Although not a contractual step, it is good practice to ensure you have received ECS confirmation after acknowledging. If you do not receive a confirmation you MUST call Crew Scheduling to confirm you assignment.
• APFA Leads the Push for Stronger Minimum Crew Standards on Capitol Hill. Find out more HERE.
• Q4 and California Required WBT due 12/08! Crew Portal > Departments > Training > Learning Hub
• A required Read and Acknowledge document is due 12/17! Comply365 > My Publications > Comply > ACTION REQUIRED: Read and Acknowledge
• The new Drug and Alcohol testing location is on level 1 of Terminal 4 West (beyond the double doors at the southeast corner of the baggage claim area).
• Required passport data sent to Australia and New Zealand governments. To secure the authorizations before the seasonal routes to BNE and AKL launch in December, AA provided the following information to handle the issuances of the required visas: Your passport information, Your aa.com email address and Your employee ID number.
• The Wings Foundation needs your support!! Please find out more and start your donation HERE!
• Flight Attendants are encouraged to contact the APFA Employee Assistance Program to resolve conflict rather than requesting action from management. For Professional Standards assistance call: 833-214-2002

• It is important to me you always feel you have a voice. I have created a “Bookable” time if you would like to connect with me for a 1-1 chat about whatever you like. This is your time. Book a time HERE.
• Want to voice a concern but want to stay anonymous? Connect via our “LAX Suggestion Box” Click HERE.
• Need a new APFA blue lanyard and pin? Reach out to me!
• IMPORTANT: When calling or texting me, please include your full name and employee number for better assistance. Additionally, messages sent to my company email may not always be received or answered.

In Solidarity,

Cody Steele
APFA LAX Base Vice President 
(909) 292-6478
[email protected]