5.06.26 – APFA PHL Base Brief – June 2026 Staffing and Allocations

June 2026 PHL Staffing and Allocations

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Hello PHL,

Our monthly Allocations Call took place on Sunday, May 3. June will reflect a significantly larger operation compared to last year, with continued growth across the base as the Company maintains a strong focus on operational reliability throughout the summer season.

The total headcount for PHL has increased by approximately 250 Flight Attendants over last year. Reserve usage is down and block hours are up.

While our block hours have increased, Reserve numbers have decreased to 532 compared to last year.

ALLOCATIONS

Up we go! Last month, we were allocated 190,920 flying hours and this month we jumped up to 195,211 hours. That is almost 30,000 more hours than last year.

NEW HIRES

This month we welcomed four new hire flight attendant classes. PHL gained 44 new flight attendants. Be sure to say hi and show them that brotherly love. 10 people will be bidding in PBS and 34 will be added after. The total number will be deducted from the reserve number in the LRD.

RESERVES

The block hours have gone up and the reserve numbers have gone down compared to last year.  This is great news. However, the jump from May to June is rather substantial. The number of projected Reserve Flight Attendants increases this month to 532 or 17.9%, compared to May at 13%. The system average is 22.9%. The LRD number will be 532 minus the 44 new hires before and after PBS. This means that 488 flight attendants will be held to Reserve for the month of June

STAFFING

In June, the opening projected line average is 82.4 hours. Last year’s was 81.5 hours. The system-wide line average is 81.6. Slightly higher this month but as a base, we tend to prefer higher line averages. Please note that these figures are subject to change based on bidding behaviors.

VOLUNTARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE (VLOAs)

The Company has indicated that there will be no Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) offered for the upcoming bid period.

SEQUENCE STATISTICS

We are continuing to hear many of the same themes discussed last month: longer sit times, extended duty days, and slightly longer layovers.

The increase in sit times is largely being driven by additional evening aircraft swaps throughout the operation. In turn, the combination of longer sits and increased block hours is contributing to longer overall duty periods.

On a more positive note, layover rest periods are seeing slight improvements and are expected to continue improving in the coming months.

The longer sit times are also being intentionally built into sequences to help preserve trip continuity. As many Flight Attendants experienced during recent IROPs, misconnects often result in crews being removed from their original sequences. By building in additional sit time, the operation has a greater opportunity to recover delays and maintain crews on their scheduled trips rather than breaking sequences apart.

ODANs

ODANS are slightly down again this month but offer more variety. Available to bid will be CMH, ATL, RDU, CLE, PIT, IND, PVD, BOS AND BDL. Be mindful that not all ODANs operate daily.

IPD
Our summer schedule is nearly in full swing. Please review the following staffing adjustments for upcoming international sequences:

NCE (Nice)

• 03JUN Origination
  • Position #9 will Deadhead (DH) to NCE due to an aircraft upsize.
• 04JUN – 29JUN
  • NCE will operate as a 787-9.
• 30JUN Origination
  • Position #9 will have a DH return.

CDG (Paris)

• 03JUN Origination
  • Position #9 will have a DH return due to an aircraft downsize.
• 30JUN Origination
  • Position #9 will DH to CDG to accommodate an aircraft upsize on the return leg.

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NIPD

June will have a combination of NIPD turns and layovers. NIPD Layovers: GUA, SJU, MGA, BGI, KIN, STI, SAL, BDA, MEX, CUR, SJO, CUN, QRO, YYZ, YYC, MDE, and GDL.

PIT will have NIPD layovers in YYC, CUR, and MBJ.

DOMESTIC WIDEBODY FLYINGThere is a MIA turn daily beginning on 04JUNE.

PIT SATELLITE

PIT satellite hours will be 4,547 this month up from 4,461 in May.

*Note: Please remember that when you are awarded a satellite trip, it is your responsibility to get to PIT to start the trip and get home when the trip ends. The Company does NOT provide deadheads to and from PIT.

EFB COMPLIANCE

As a reminder, Flight Attendants are responsible for checking for updates at the start of every trip. This includes reviewing all system updates, ensuring Comply365 is updated, and confirming your device is properly synced.

QUARTERLY WEB-BASED TRAINING

The second Quarterly WBT has been assigned and must be completed by 2359 on July 1, 2026.

GENERAL REMINDERS

• Independence Day
  • Independence Day is on 04JUL, and this bid month includes 01JUL— something to keep in mind when bidding and planning.
• Holiday Critical Period
  • The holiday critical period runs from 01JUL – 07JUL.
  • Flight Attendants who work all assignments and standby shifts during this period will earn one banked point.
• FIFA World Cup
  • The FIFA World Cup begins nationwide on 12JUN.
  • Additional charter flying may be added as the tournament progresses.
  • Updates and operational information will be communicated through CCI messages as they become available.
• LGBTQ+ Pride Month
  • June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

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Special Events & Additional Flying

11JUN – 12JUN

College Baseball World Series – OMA

• Additional flying expected to/from:
  • DFW, CLT, PHL

12JUN – 01JUL

FIFA World Cup

• Host/affected cities include:
  • ATL, MCI, MTY, SEA, SJC, YVR, YYZ
• Additional capacity expected to/from:
  • BOS, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHL

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Commuter Reminder

Commuters — by train, plane, or automobile — plan accordingly.

June is expected to be especially challenging for commuters traveling to and from PHL due to increased summer travel and special events.

• If you do not currently have a commuter city listed, complete the commuter form in Comply365.

📌 Reminder: Please reference CBA Section 37.I (Commuter Policy) for applicable protections and guidelines.

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PHL Base Contact Information

• Contact us directly via call or text: 215-360-3115
• BCRs actively monitor this line and respond promptly when available
• Submitting through the APFA.org base contact form may result in delayed responses

Important Notes:

• If you are scheduling a meeting with management, notify us as soon as possible
• Same-day meeting requests are difficult to accommodate due to high meeting volume

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PBS Cover Sheet Information

Each month, the PBS Cover Sheet is included in bid packets and contains key reference material, including:

• Important phone numbers
• Duty charts and layover requirements
• Bidding timelines
• Links to PBS guides and other relevant resources

📍 Access Path:
Crew Portal → Departments → Crew Planning → PBS Administration → Current Bid Sheets → PBS Cover Sheet

PHL STRONG! PHL PROUD!

In Solidarity,

Tracey Montanari
APFA PHL Base President
[email protected]

Mitch Hake
APFA PHL Base Vice President
[email protected]

Ryan Allen
APFA PHL Base Council Representative
[email protected]