6.03.26 – APFA PHX Base Brief – July 2026 Staffing and Allocations

July 2026 PHX Staffing and Allocations

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Today, APFA Base Representatives participated in the Company’s monthly staffing review to discuss staffing allocations, Reserve utilization, and operational planning for the upcoming bid month. During these discussions, Union leadership conducted a detailed analysis of projected flying, staffing levels, operational forecasts, and the anticipated impact on Flight Attendants across the system. These conversations are critical, as they directly influence how the bid month is built and affect Reserve coverage, scheduling flexibility, workload, and overall quality of life for our members.

Unfortunately, the outcome remains unchanged. Despite continued advocacy, extensive data analysis, and repeated discussions with the Company, PHX continues to be excluded from new-hire allocations while Reserve numbers remain disproportionately high. We have consistently demonstrated that declining sick leave usage should translate into improved staffing conditions, yet no meaningful adjustments have been made. The Company has chosen to continue operating with a lean staffing model that relies heavily on Reserves and places an ongoing burden on Flight Attendants. We recognize that this message may sound familiar, but the reality has not changed. Your APFA PHX Representatives will continue pressing for staffing solutions that improve operational balance, protect contractual rights, and address the concerns of this workgroup. We encourage every PHX Flight Attendant to review this Base Brief carefully and reach out to your Base Representatives with any questions or concerns.

In Today’s Base Brief:

• Inflight Quarterly Training 1Q2026
• PHX Base Statistics for July 2026
• Senior Bump to Reserve Duty
• Important Dates
• PBS Preliminary Manning Plan – July 2026
• July 2026 PHX Sequence Percentages
• Reserve Percentages by Base – July 2026
• July 2026 System Reserve Seniority
• July Incentive Point | Critical Period
• Flight Attendant Fatigue Process and Reporting Guide
• Mandatory Meeting Representation
• APFA PHX Contact Directory

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Inflight Quarterly Training 2Q2026

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PHX Base Statistics for July 2026

• One (1) Month On/ Three (3) Months off Reserve Rotation: 1164
• One (1) Month On/ One (1) Month off Reserve Rotation: 186
• Straight Reserve (Two (2) Years): 73

Senior Bump to Reserve Duty – (CBA 12.A.3.c.)

Please remember that if you decide to switch from Lineholder to Reserve while the LRD tool is open from the 3rd to the 7th, you will not meet your Reserve rotation requirements if you have more than three (3) days of vacation. You will still be subject to Reserve duty in the following months.

Important Dates

• July Bid Month: July 2 –  July 30
• Independence Day: Saturday, July 4

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July 2026 System Reserve Seniority

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Flight Attendant Fatigue Process and Reporting Guide

• View the Fatigue Process and Reporting Guide
• View the Fatigue Checklist
• Read the Fatigue Risk Management Program CBA Reference Letter of Agreement

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Mandatory Meeting Representation

If the Crew Attendance Manager or your Crew Manager schedules a mandatory meeting, please set up the meeting and call 800-595-1471, ext. 4, for APFA PHX Representation. Please leave your name, employee number, phone number, and the date and time of the meeting. We request a notification at least 48 hours before the meeting to schedule a representative.

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Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

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]