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5.23.19 – Protecting PBGC Pension Holders
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Protecting PBGC Pension Holders Several pieces of legislation were recently introduced to address two issues that affect Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) pension holders. The PBGC is…
Read More5.22.19 – Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections
May 22, 2019 Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections Ballots for the PHL and PHX Base Vice President elections have been mailed, today, May 22, 2019,…
Read More5.22.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Road Show Today in DFW May 22—DFW (2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Yandry Center—DFW Airport Terminal C (across from Gate C2) DFW Airport, TX Your…
Read More5.22.19 – Press Release TWU / IAM Support
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants National President Lori Bassani The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President…
Read More5.21.19 – PHL Base Brief
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 ATTENDANCE ARBITRATION PLEASE join us as a participant in the gallery to support this very important arbitration. All members in good standing are welcome and…
Read More5.20.19 – June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary/PBS Mis-Award Process
Monday, May 20, 2019 June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary PBS Mis-Award Process June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Here are a few definitions for some of the key…
Read More5.19.19 – Modified RAPs Q&A
Sunday, May 19, 2019 Modified RAPs and the recent Company Communication On Friday, May 17 the Company sent out a communication regarding the process for modified RAPs that contained…
Read More5.17.19 – Off the Rack Reimbursement
Friday, May 17, 2019 Off the Rack Reimbursement Program There has recently been some misinformation circulating on Facebook and AA Flight Service Official Facebook page about Off the Rack…
Read More5.17.19 – DFW Base Brief
Friday, May 17, 2019 Hello DFW Flight Attendants, Just a reminder!! Amber and I look forward to hosting our first DFW Base Meeting. DFW Base Meeting Date: Wednesday May…
Read More5.16.19 – BCBS and Texas Health Update
Thursday, May 16, 2019 BCBS TX and Texas Health Update As was recently announced on JetNet, the current contract between BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) and Texas Medicine Resources (TMR), a…
Read More5.15.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the procedure for settling disputes without litigation, such as arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. ADR allows…
Read More5.14.19 – PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have…
Read More5.14.19 – Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration Next month, we are scheduled to hear the Attendance & Performance Policy Presidential Grievance, which involves the Company’s egregious changes…
Read More5.13.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Co-Terminal Mix & Position Bidding
Monday, May 13, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Co-Terminal Mix & Position Bidding Allow Co-Terminal Mix in a Work Block This property allows pairings that originate in different airports within…
Read More5.12.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Persistent & Single Use Line Properties
Sunday, May 12, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Persistent & Single Use Line Properties Persistent Line Properties When a persistent property is used in a layer, it will remain active…
Read More5.11.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Reserve
Saturday, May 11, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Reserve Bidding Reserve in PBS For bidding reserve off days, you start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar.…
Read More5.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: 7 & 7
Friday, May 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: 7 & 7 PBS Guide There is an updated version of the PBS guide on the APFA website and JetNet. APFA PBS…
Read More5.10.19 – APFA PHL Base Brief – Friday, May 10, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019 SPRING SHOWERS It is only May and we are already experiencing some ugly weather across the system. Please refer to Section 11.E. – Domestic Duty…
Read More5.10.19 – APFA National President Update: Negotiations Roadshow
Friday, March 10, 2019 Good Afternoon,This is APFA President Lori Bassani with an update on negotiations road shows and other important issues for our membership. As you know, our…
Read More5.09.19 – APFA PHL Base Brief – Thursday, May 9, 2019
Thursday, May 9, 2019 PHL Allocations Call for June 2019 Target line average is 80.3 hours. System Line Averages: The targeted Reserve count will be 413 Flight Attendants. However,…
Read More5.09.19 – APFA LGA Base Brief – Thursday, May 9, 2019
Thursday, May 9, 2019 Important Dates The Negotiations Roadshow is coming to town. Meet the APFA Negotiating Committee and bring your Contract questions and suggestions. Mark your calendars for these…
Read More5.09.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Thursday, May 9, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More5.09.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Thursday, May 9, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More5.09.19 – APFA PHL Base Brief – Friday, May 10, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019 SPRING SHOWERS It is only May and we are already experiencing some ugly weather across the system. Please refer to Section 11.E. – Domestic Duty…
Read More5.08.19 – APFA Sends Letter to FAA Regarding Carry-on Baggage During Evacuations
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Carry-on Baggage and Passenger Evacuation Safety Euless, TX – Today, Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) National President Lori Bassani sent a letter to FAA…
Read More5.08.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Roadshow Update The Negotiating Committee has completed the first negotiations roadshows in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We received a lot of great feedback,…
Read More5.08.19 – APFA LGA Base Brief – Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Important Dates The Negotiations Roadshow is coming to town. Meet the APFA Negotiating Committee and bring your Contract questions and suggestions. Mark your calendars for these…
Read More5.08.19 – APFA PHL Base Brief – Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 PHL Allocations Call for June 2019 Target line average is 80.3 hours. System Line Averages: The targeted Reserve count will be 413 Flight Attendants. However,…
Read More5.7.19 – 5.8.19 (1Q19 EC Meeting)
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Read More5.07.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More5.07.19 – APFA ORD Base Brief – Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Hello ORD! We would like to welcome all Flight Attendants who have transferred into the Base. We are happy to have you all here! The…
Read More5.07.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More5.06.19 – Closing of June Training Bidding System (TBS) on the 6th and LRD on the 7th
Monday, May 6, 2019 Closing of June Training Bidding System (TBS) on the 6th and LRD on the 7th TBSBidding for June CQ training classes has closed today at…
Read More5.06.19 – APFA BOS Base Brief – May 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019 APFA BOS Base Brief – May 2019 Spring is in full swing! On April 18th, we met with our first group of New Hires from…
Read More5.06.19 – June 2019 DFW Base Allocations Call and Manning Information
Monday, May 6, 2019 June 2019 DFW Base Allocations Call & Manning Information 6135 Headcount for June. Increase 423 from May, Increase of 326 year over year 5739 Available…
Read More5.06.19 – Updated APFA DCA Contact Information
Monday, May 6, 2019 Updated APFA DCA Contact Information APFA Base Officers John A Pennel 724-513-0131 Base President [email protected] Lisa Barnes. …
Read More5.06.19 – Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding
Monday, May 6, 2019 Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding Generic UBL is Now Available The option to bid for generic sequences is now available in…
Read More5.03.19 – Allocations Call Base Brief PHX
Friday, May 3, 2019 Greetings PHX FA’s!We would like to announce that we have created a Crew Planning and Allocations team for the PHX base! The new team is…
Read More5.03.19 – CEO Doug Parker received a nearly $12 million compensation package last year
Friday, May 3, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from APFA President Regarding CEO Compensation Euless, TX (May 3, 2019) – The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President of the…
Read More5.03.19 – DCA Base Brief
Friday, May 3, 2019 As we begin our journey as one combined crew base and as one unified team, With much excitement I would like to introduce our elected,…
Read More5.03.19 – A3 Deadhead Arbitration Update
Friday, May 3, 2019 APFA FINISHES DAY 1 OF A3 DEADHEADING ARBITRATION On May 2, 2019, APFA and the Company completed the first day of the A3 Deadhead Arbitration. …
Read More5.02.19 – PHL Base Brief – MERGER COMPLETE!
Thursday, May 02, 2019 MERGER COMPLETE It only took five years, but we finally made it. May 2nd is a day for the history books at APFA. It is the…
Read More5.02.19 – PHL and PHX Willingness-To-Serve
Thursday, May 5, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms yesterday for the position of PHL and PHX Base Vice President. There will be an election…
Read More5.01.19 – Measles Vaccinations
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Measles Update & MMR Vaccine 2019 has seen the highest rates of measles cases in 25 years. The CDC recommends the vaccine for every American…
Read More5.01.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Road Shows Kicked Off April 29th & 30th in LAX & SFO National President Lori Bassani, Negotiations Committee Chairperson, met with SFO Flight Attendants for informal discussions…
Read More4.30.19 – Negotiations Roadshows
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Negotiations Roadshows May 1—PHX (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North 3838 E. Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone #: 602-306-2323 *Complimentary…
Read More4.30.19 – A3 Deadhead Arbitration – Thursday, May 2nd
Monday, April 30, 2019 A3 Deadhead Arbitration – May 2nd & 3rd This week, we are scheduled to hear the A3 Deadhead Grievance, which involves the Company’s failure to…
Read More4.27.19 – Remembering the Crew of AA Flight 625
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Read More4.26.19 – APFA Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Euless, TX (April 26th) – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read More4.26.19 – APFA National President’s Letter to FAA Acting Administrator Elwell
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Yesterday, APFA National President Lori Bassani sent a letter to FAA…
Read More4.24.19 – KCM Outage Tonight
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Known Crewmember (KCM) System Maintenance & Outage American Airlines will be performing system maintenance on the databases that support badging and badge photos. This will…
Read More4.24.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Mobilize to Maximize Calling ALL Activists! Our Union Needs YOU! Sign up to be a Union Activist. Help distribute information and materials for important issues…
Read More4.23.19 (Special EC Meeting)
Roll Call – 4.23.19 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Minutes Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 2 – BOD Appointed Negotiator Resolution 3 – Adjourn
Read More4.23.19 – (Special BOD Teleconference)
Roll Call – 4.23.19 Tentative Agenda Final Agenda Minutes Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 2 – BOD Appointed Negotiator Resolution 3 – Adjourn
Read More4.23.19 – Resolution Attached Negotiations Committee Vote
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Resolution to Appoint Negotiator View Resolution here In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new…
Read More4.23.19 – Negotiations Committee is Now Complete
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Newly Appointed Negotiator In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new Negotiator, Paul Hartshorn,…
Read More4.23.19 – American Airlines agrees to stop management performance of Flight Attendant duties while in talks
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 RECOGNITION & SCOPE ARBITRATION RESET WHILE PARTIES ENTER AN EXPEDITED RESOLUTION PROCESS American Airlines agrees to stop management performance of Flight Attendant duties while in talks.…
Read More4.22.19 – MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay
Monday, April 22, 2019 MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay APFA has been notified that the 4-21-19 TTS run had a delay and is still processing. The Company…
Read More4.22.19 – Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run
Monday, April 22, 2019 Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run The TTS run finally completed today at 1430 MIA time and ETB processed quickly after that. ROTA was not…
Read More4.22.19 – MIA Base Brief – TTS/ETB Processing Error
Monday, April 22, 2019 TTS/ETB Processing Error Your Base Leadership is currently working with the National Scheduling and SBA Departments to correct the TTS processing error that occurred last…
Read More4.22.19 – Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for PHL and PHX Vice President
Moinday, April 22, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX This is a reminder from the National Ballot Committee (NBC), that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of…
Read More4.20.19 – Cabin Cleaning Duties
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Cabin Cleaning Duties The Company has informed APFA that they will not be implementing the cabin cleaning duties outlined in JCBA Section 37.F. This provision was intended…
Read More4.20.19 – May 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase
Saturday, April 20, 2019 MAY 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase In April, the Company is following a timeline to process the cancellations and repairs for APR and MAY sequences affected…
Read More4.19.19 – PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, April 19, 2019 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary…
Read More4.18.19 – Understanding Your PBS Award
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Understanding your PBS Award How to Read Your Award To view your PBS award, log into PBS and click the Award tab, your awarded schedule…
Read More4.17.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 What Am I Flying Next Month? PBS awards can be viewed tomorrow, the 18th at 1200 DFW time in PBS. Your schedule will be available on…
Read More4.17.19 – Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation The Company has unilaterally made the decision to violate numerous sections of the JCBA to cover an inordinate amount of…
Read More4.15.19 – AA Reports No Concerns With CDG Crew
Monday, April 15, 2019 No Concerns With CDG Crew We have been in communication with the company who has reported that there have been no concerns with our crews…
Read More4.15.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More4.15.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More4.15.19 – Non-Purser Qualified Speaker in the Purser Position
Monday, April 15, 2019 What to do when there is a Non-Purser qualified speaker in the Purser position. Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the correct process when…
Read More4.14.19 – 737 MAX Cancellations Extended to Aug 19
Sunday, April 14, 2019 Today the company announced their decision to extend the cancellation for the Boeing 737 MAX through August 19, 2019. With this announcement, Crew Allocations will…
Read More4.14.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS
Sunday, April 14, 2019 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have…
Read More4.13.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit
Saturday, April 13, 2019 PBS Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with…
Read More4.12.19 – Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for PHL and PHX Vice President
Friday, April 12, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX This is a reminder from the National Ballot Committee (NBC), that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of…
Read More3.21.19 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More4.11.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Reminders
Thursday, April 11, 2019 PBS Bidding Reminders The latest version of the JCBA PBS Guide can be found on the APFA website and Jetnet.Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC): Call…
Read More4.11.19 – Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 APFA Supports Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) today gave its enthusiastic support to the introduction of the…
Read More4.11.19 – APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2019 The APFA Executive Committee held a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2019. In accordance…
Read More4.11.19 – Jury Duty Pay
Thursday, April 11, 2019 How is Jury Duty paid? In accordance with JCBA Section 3.G., Jury Duty is paid at a daily rate of 4:15 pay and credit. The…
Read More4.11.19 – Vacation for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Vacation Pay for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS APFA has received questions from Flight Attendants who have vacation at the end of April, beginning…
Read More4.10.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 It’s Time! “I was honored to speak at the IAM Annual Transportation Convention and to support the coalition of our Unions to achieve the contracts…
Read More4.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tips: Line Properties
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips: Line Properties The line tab contains properties which allow you to preference how pairings will be placed on your line. These properties…
Read More4.10.19 – PBS Bidding Opens Today for May 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Opens Today for May 2019 Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can be found on the…
Read More4.9.19 – Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases
Tuesday, April 9. 2019 Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases Last week, the Company informed APFA of a shortage of speakers in specific languages and…
Read More4.9.19 – FOS/DECs Training in CLT
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 FOS/DECs Training is April 18th and 19th Where: Conference room above the food court 4 classes: 11:00 to 12:00 and 1:30 to 3:00 APFA…
Read More4.9.19 – DFW Base Brief
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 May 2019 DFW Allocations and Manning Information Manning Information 5712 Headcount for May. Increase of 72 from April, Increase of 294 year over year. 5418…
Read More4.9.19 – ORD Base Brief
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Hello ORD! The monthly allocation meeting was last week. Most of the data we receive is available to you on the Crew Portal Bidding Dashboard–targeted…
Read More4.9.19 – LGA Base Brief
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Thank You to Cathy Ryder and Leslie Dupilka Penelope and I would like to thank former President Cathy Ryder and Vice President Leslie Dupilka for…
Read More4.09.19 – PHL Base Brief
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Welcoming New Hires to PHL We are excited to be welcoming 40 new hires into Philadelphia. They will have their base orientation on April 18th.…
Read More3.04.19 – 3.07.19 (Annual BOD Convention)
Tentative Agenda Roll Call 3.04.19 Roll Call 3.05.19 Roll Call 3.06.19 Roll Call 3.07.19 Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 2…
Read More4.8.19 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention – Minutes in Review
Monday, April 8, 2019 Minutes In Review – APFA Annual Convention The APFA Annual Convention was held in Boston, Massachusetts, March 3-7, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More4.08.19 – DCA Base Brief
Monday, April 8, 2019 May DCA APFA Base Meeting We are fast approaching the combining of DCA and UDC crew bases starting May 2,2019. As a result of this…
Read More4.08.19 – CLT Base Brief
Monday, April 8, 2019 CLT Base Flight Attendants, On Monday, April 1st, I officially took over as the APFA CLT Base President. I am excited to roll out a few changes…
Read More4.5.19 – AA’s Misleading Comments
Friday, April 5, 2019 AA’s Misleading Comments Regarding “Disrupting Everyday Bias” Training As was mentioned in the April 4, 2019 Safety & Security Hotline, APFA’s position remains that “Disrupting…
Read More4.5.19 – 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement
Friday, April 5, 2019 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement The Settlement Agreement dated January 9, 2018 included a provision which increases the TTS Monthly Max to…
Read More4.4.19 – Disrupting Everyday Bias does NOT belong in CQ
Thursday, April 4, 2019 Disrupting Everyday Bias does NOT belong in CQ! As many of you are aware, the company has chosen to move ahead with a 90 minute…
Read More4.4.19 – PHL Base Brief – May 2019 Allocations
Thursday, April 4, 2019 May 2019 Allocations Each month, Base Leadership participates in an allocations and staffing conference call with Crew Manning and Crew Planning. We are going to…
Read More4.3.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 4, 2019 Update Your Standing Bid As a reminder, your mock standing PBS bid does NOT transfer over to your live PBS bid. You will need to…
Read More4.3.19 – APFA PHX Base Brief – May 2019 Allocations
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 May 2019 Allocations Greetings PHX FA’s! On April 1 and April 3, 2019, PHX Base President Mischel Babi and PHX Base Council Representative Dan Friel participated…
Read More4.3.19 – PHX Town Hall with CEO Doug Parker
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 PHX Flight Attendants, The address for the Town Hall with Doug Parker scheduled for tomorrow, April 4th, 9:45 to 10:30 for PHX Flight Attendants is: American…
Read More4.3.19 – NMB Rule Change Would Weaken Unions
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) has proposed a rule change that would make it easier to decertify and destabilize unions. The NMB is the agency that oversees…
Read More4.2.19 – Willingness-to-Serve for PHL & PHX Vice President
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for…
Read More4.1.19 – Training Bidding System (TBS) Opens Today
Monday, April 1, 2019 Training Bidding System (TBS) The Training Bidding System (TBS) has been implemented alongside PBS. Flight attendants will bid and be awarded CQ training in seniority order.…
Read More4.1.19 – Political Action Committee
Monday, April 1, 2019 APFA would like to recognize Robert Norvell as our inaugural PAC Member of the Month for April. Robert is a LGA-based Flight Attendant who has…
Read More4.1.19 – DFW Base Brief
Monday, April 1, 2019 DFW Flight Attendants, Today, we begin a new chapter at DFW. Amber and I are so excited and most importantly very honored to serve you…
Read More4.1.19 – PHX Base Brief
Monday, April 1, 2019 Greetings PHX FA’s We would like to update you on a few upcoming items of interest. First off, the launch of LHR service out of…
Read More4.1.19 – DCA-US Base Brief
Monday, April 1, 2019 Starting April UDC will be moving into the new APFA base representative cycle for the period April 01-May 01 2019. The one month period is due…
Read More4.1.19 – DFW Base Brief
Monday, April 1, 2019 DFW Flight Attendants, Today, we begin a new chapter at DFW. Amber and I are so excited and most importantly very honored to serve you…
Read More4.1.19 – LGA Base Brief – Farewell from Cathy and Leslie
Monday, April 1, 2019 Happy April 1st, We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for your support and dedication to us during…
Read More3.29.19 – Negotiating Committee Update
Friday, March 29, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update Bargaining SessionsThe APFA Negotiating Committee was scheduled to meet with the Company this week in Dallas for our second bargaining session. In…
Read More3.28.19 – AA Venezuelan Operation Suspended Indefinitely
Thursday, March 28, 2019 AA Venezuelan Operations Suspended Indefinitely The Company has informed us that all flights operating to/from Venezuela (Caracas – CCS and Maracaibo-MAR) will continue to…
Read More3.28.19 – DCA-AA and DCA-US Base President Appointments & Elections
Thursday, March 28, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT DCA-AA AND DCA-US: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise the Flight Attendants at both DCA bases, that for…
Read More3.28.19 – Negotiations Roadshow
Thursday, March 28, 2019 Negotiations Roadshow The Negotiating Committee is pleased to announce our first round of roadshows since we began negotiations with the Company. Below are the current…
Read More3.28.19 – APFA Continues to Fight the Attendance Policy on All Fronts
Thursday, March 28, 2019 APFA Continues to Fight the Attendance and Performance Program on all Fronts It has been brought to our attention that there are questions surrounding how…
Read More3.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 New Member Indoctrination Today National Treasurer, Chairs, and Headquarters Reps met with the first group of class 19-01 to talk about APFA and union…
Read More3.27.19 – Philadelphia Base Brief
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Dear Philadelphia Flight Attendants, It is with many mixed emotions that I will be leaving my position as the Philadelphia Base Vice President effective April…
Read More3.26.19 – Q and A’s for Recent Pay Protections LOA
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 APFA Information and Q&A’s for JCBA Pay Protections and the Letters of Agreement For Venezuela (CCS, MAR), Boeing 737 Oasis and the Boeing 737 MAX Recently…
Read More3.25.19 – APFA Executive Meeting – Special Meeting Minutes March 5, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019 CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes March 5, 2019 The APFA Executive Committee held a Special Meeting, March 5, 2019. In accordance…
Read More3.25.19 – PHL Base Brief
Monday, March 25, 2019 Dear Philadelphia Flight Attendants: It with deep admiration and a heavy heart that I have to announce to you that Rick Cangey will be resigning…
Read More3.25.19 – 737 Oasis Pay Protection
Monday, March 25, 2019 Pay Protection for the 737-800 Oasis Aircraft Cancellations Dear APFA Members, Today, we secured an agreement with the company regarding Pay Protection for the 737-800…
Read More3.25.19 – March is Women’s History Month
Monday, March 25, 2019
Read More3.25.19 – Miami Base Blast
Monday, March 25, 2019 Hello Miami! This is a quick Base Blast with three timely issues that need your immediate attention. Two are very important tasks that are potentially…
Read More3.05.19 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More3.24.19 – 737 Max 8 Grounded until April 24, 2019
Sunday, March 24, 2019 737 Max 8 Grounded until April 24, 2019 Talks on the 737-800/Oasis Continue The company has informed APFA of the continued grounding of the…
Read More3.23.19 – Venezuela Pay Protection LOA
Saturday, March 23, 2019 APFA Secures Pay Protections for Flight Attendants during Suspended Venezuela Service APFA has secured pay protections for Flight Attendants impacted by the Caracas (CCS) and…
Read More2.22.19 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More3.20.19 – Boston Base Brief
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Spring is officially upon us! Time to open your windows, let the fresh air in and enjoy the change in seasons. Speaking of change,…
Read More3.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Mis-Award? If you have questions about your PBS award, or believe you have a mis-award, please contact the FABRC no later than March 24th by noon…
Read More3.20.19 – PBS Award Challenge Response
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 PBS Mis-Award Process Once the Flight Attendant receives their award and they have questions concerning the award or believe there has been a mis-award the…
Read More3.19.19 – Charlotte Base Brief – March 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 FOS/DECs Training is Coming to Charlotte April 18 and 19 – Conference room above the food court 4 classes: 11:00 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:00 APFA…
Read More3.18.19 – Sequence Construction Survey Extended – March 22
Monday, March 18, 2019 Due to an overwhelming response over the past few days, we have decided to extend the surveying period to Friday, March 22. Since our last…
Read More3.16.19 – AA Suspends Operations into Venezuela
Saturday, March 16, 2019 APFA Members: In response to APA’s notice to pilots to refuse flying into Venezuela and APFA’s 100% support of APA, American has suspended its operation into Caracas…
Read More3.15.19 – Pay Protection for 737-Max
Friday, March 15, 2019 Letter of Agreement – Pay Protection for 737-Max Cancellations As was stated in the March 14th, 2019, APFA Special Hotline, we have secured an agreement…
Read More3.14.19 – Reminder: Sequence Construction Survey
Thursday, March 14, 2019 On February 26, we released the Sequence Construction Survey. As of today, we have received 1825 responses or 7% of the entire Flight…
Read More3.14.19 – President Bassani Responds to APA’s Statement on Venezuela
Thursday, March 14, 2019 I just received a call from APA President Dan Carey. APFA supports the APA’s decision 100% in that the safety of our crews must…
Read More3.14.19 – 737 Max Pay Protections Letter of Agreement
Thursday, March 14, 2019 737 Max 8 Pay Protections Letter of Agreement Yesterday, the Federal Government announced the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft until further notice. APFA has…
Read More3.14.19 – Upcoming Retirement Seminars – MIA, DFW and PHX
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Upcoming Retirement Seminars- MIA, DFW & now PHX! The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting seminars at the MIA and DFW crew bases in March.…
Read More3.13.19 – 737 Grounded – APFA Press Release
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Grounding of 737 Max 8 & 9 Aircraft “We are relieved the U.S. Government issued…
Read More3.13.19 – APFA Receives Accolades from Colorado State Representative
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 APFA Receives Accolades from Colorado State Representative for Grounding of 737 Max 8 & 9 Shortly after the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max…
Read More3.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Boeing 737 MAX 8 & 9 Grounded!!! Grounding immediately follows President Bassani’s Swift Call to Action March 14th Tomorrow, March 14th we will be…
Read More3.12.19 – JCBA Training in PHL April 2nd
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 JCBA TRAINING – April 2nd Please join APFA Contract and Scheduling Chairs Erik Harris and Becky Lydecker as well as members of the JSIC, for…
Read More3.12.19 – APFA Press Release – Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737 Max 8 Pending Investigation Dallas, TX (March 12, 2019) — The Association of…
Read More3.12.19 – Telephone Town Hall – March, 14 at 10:30 CST
March 12, 2019 Date: Thursday, March 14 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 CST Phone Number: 1-855-840-6970 Website Registration: Click Here APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), the…
Read More3.11.19 – Press Release – Ethiopian Airlines
Monday, March 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants Dallas, TX (March 11)— “The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has been…
Read More3.11.19 – UPDATE on Ethiopian Airlines Accident
Monday, March 11th, 2019 Update on Ethiopian Airlines Accident APFA has been monitoring the accident investigation in Ethiopia closely since the tragedy occurred. We are in touch with the…
Read More3.11.19 – 737 MAX Flying
Monday, March 11th, 2019 APFA Members: Upon hearing the news yesterday regarding the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, I immediately contacted Doug Parker and Jill Surdek to request…
Read More3.11.19 – Secondary Vacation Bidding Closes March 13th
Monday, March 11, 2019 Secondary Vacation Bidding The secondary and final round of annual vacation bidding will be closing on March 13th at 1200 DFW time. If you have…
Read More3.11.19 – MIA March Base Brief
Monday, March 11, 2019 March 2019 Hello Miami! This is your brief for the month of March. We have several issues to address. In the next few weeks we…
Read More3.10.19 – Ethiopian Airlines Crash
March 10th, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 Our condolences go out to the families of crew and passengers who perished in today’s Ethiopian Airlines crash. This event has raised…
Read More3.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tips
March 10th, 2019 Please remember to check your status prior to bidding. Your information can be found on the PBS Dashboard on the 10th of every month at 1200…
Read More3.09.19 – KCM Planned Maintenance
March 9th, 2019 KCM Planned Maintenance: March 11th & 13th Please be aware that American will be performing system maintenance at data centers on March 11th and 13Th from 2300…
Read More3.08.19 – APFA LGA Base Brief – Friday, March 8, 2019
Friday, March 8, 2019 APFA BOD Meeting Accolade Issues IOD Filing on the FA Tablet Attendance and Performance Arbitration Hearing The Use of ASAP and Tablet Monitoring Pass Travel…
Read More3.08.19 – APFA Executive Committee Members Elected
Friday, March 8, 2019 APFA Executive Committee Members Elected The APFA Board of Directors elects the Ad Hoc Members of the Executive Committee, during the regular course of business…
Read More3.07.19 – APFA DFW Base Brief – April 2019 Allocations Call
Thursday, March 7, 2019 April 2019 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5640 Headcount for April. Increase of 52 from March Increase of 284 year over year. 5354 Available Headcount at…
Read More3.07.19 – AA Temporarily Removes Fourteen Aircraft from Service for Evaluation
Thursday, March 7, 2019 AA Temporarily Removes Fourteen Aircraft from Service for Evaluation American Airlines has notified APFA that fourteen (14) of the Boeing 737-800 series aircraft have been…
Read More3.07.19 – APFA ORD Base Brief – March 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019 Hello ORD! The monthly allocation meeting was held last week. Most of the data we receive is available to you on the Crew Portal Bidding…
Read More3.06.19 – Honoring Lenny Aurigemma – Recipient of the Martha W. Griffiths Award
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 On Monday night, APFA held an awards ceremony at the Annual Board of Directors Convention in Boston. One of the three awards presented was the…
Read More3.06.19 – APFA Weekly Scoop – Aflac Benefits Enrollment/Spring Forward This Weekend – Primary Vacation Bid Award
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention APFA Leaders are in Boston this week for the 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention. Members in good…
Read More3.05.19 – PHX Base Brief – April 2019 Allocations
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 April 2019 Allocations Greetings PHX FA’s! On March 1, 2019, PHX Base President Mischel Babi and PHX Base Council Representative Dan Friel participated in our…
Read More3.05.19 – UDC Base Brief
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 FOS Training Coming to DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport APFA Representatives will be visiting our crew base and offering Flight Operating System (FOS) training classes.…
Read More3.01.19 – Positive Contact Presidential Grievance
Friday, March 1, 2019 Presidential Grievance Filed Improper Implementation and Programming of Contractual Language This week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on the Company’s Improper Implementation and Programming of Contractual Language…
Read More3.01.19 – Training Bidding System Info
Friday, March 1st, 2019 Training Bidding System (TBS) for PBS bases The Training Bidding System (TBS) was implemented alongside PBS. Flight Attendants will bid and be awarded CQ training…
Read More2.07.19 – 2.08.19 (4Q18 EC Meeting)
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Read More2.06.19 – (Special BOD Teleconference)
Tentative Agenda Roll Call – 2.06.19 Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 2 – Jose Chiu Nomination Flight #625 Resolution 3 – Adjourn Minutes
Read More2.28.19 – A Reflection on Black History Month
Thursday, February 28, 2019 Black Wings website: https://airandspace.si.edu/explore-and-learn/topics/blackwings/
Read More2.27.19 – Base Election Results
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) certified the results of the APFA Base Representative Elections today. The elected candidates will take office on April 1, 2019. …
Read More2.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 First Presidential Grievance of 2019 A Presidential Grievance regarding the company’s improper implementation and programming of contractual language was filed February 26, 2019. The Presidential…
Read More2.27.19 – Option to Rescind Transfer to PHX / STL
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Letter of Agreement – Exception for Rescinding Transfers to PHX/SLT March 4th DEADLINE Due to the fact that Flight Attendants may have requested a transfer…
Read More2.26.19 – Sequence Construction Survey
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 A new survey is now available on the APFA website. To access this survey you must log in with your APFA login. You will only…
Read More2.26.19 – Customs Searching Bags
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Customs & Border Patrol Bag Search/Questioning: We have received several reports from Flight Attendants arriving into the United States from foreign ports, stating they are…
Read More2.26.19 – Base Elections – APFA NBC
February 26, 2019 This is a reminder, that all ballots, for the Base Elections for CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO, STL, must be received in…
Read More2.25.19 – DFW Picketing Event TODAY
Monday, February 25, 2019 Calling All Activists JOIN US TODAY! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 IT’S TIME we take our airline back! APFA will be picketing the American Airlines Leadership…
Read More2.22.19 – APFA Files EEOC Charge Against Company’s Attendance Policy
Friday, February 22, 2019 Union Alleges American Airlines is Discriminating Against Female Flight Attendants APFA Files EEOC Charge Claiming Company’s Attendance Policy Has Disproportionate Impact on Women [Los Angeles,…
Read More2.22.19 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union to Picket AA Leadership Conference
Friday, February 22, 2019 MEDIA ADVISORYAmerican Airlines Flight Attendant Union to Picket AA Leadership Conference “UnfAAir in the AIR” (Dallas, TX- Feb. 21)—The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read More2.21.19 – DFW Picketing Event Information
Tuesday, February 21, 2019 Calling All Activists IT’S TIME we take our airline back! APFA will be picketing the American Airlines Leadership Conference on Monday, February 25, 2019 at…
Read More2.20.19 – Activist Event- UnfAAir in the Air
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Calling All Activists and APFA Members Join us to picket American Airlines management on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in…
Read More2.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Farewell to the Stairwell Last Night At The Lodge Where: TCC Lodge Lobby When: Friday. February 22, 2019 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM…
Read More2.20.19 – In Memoriam – APFA regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Bettye Myers
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 In Memoriam APFA regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Bettye Myers Dr. Myers served as APFA Parliamentarian from 2005-2008. She volunteered her time while…
Read More2.19.19 – Negotiating Committee Update
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update The APFA Negotiating Committee met with the Company yesterday and today to discuss and exchange proposals on sections of the new Collective…
Read More2.18.19 – March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary/Understanding Your PBS Award/PBS Mis-Award Process
Monday, February 18, 2019 March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Understanding Your PBS Award PBS Mis-Award Process March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary The March 2019 PBS Bid Award…
Read More2.17.19 – APFA Base Elections – Ballots
Sunday, February 17, 2019 APFA Base Elections – Ballots The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX,…
Read More2.15.19 – APFA MIA Base Blast
February 15, 2019 DUE TO SABRE HIB ‘GLITCH’ BID CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 0800 (DFW) FEB 16 Hello Miami! This is a quick Base Blast for a few items.…
Read More2.15.19 – MIA Base Brief
February 15, 2019 DUE TO SABRE HIB ‘GLITCH’ BID CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO 0800 (DFW) FEB 16 February 2019 Hello Miami! As promised, here is a…
Read More2.15.19 – MIA and DFW Bid Closing Date Extended Due to ‘Glitch’
Friday, February 15, 2019 Sabre HIB ‘Glitch’ Extends Bid Closing Bidding for DFW and MIA for March will be extended until 0800 DFW (CT) time February 16th. The line bidding…
Read More2.14.19 – American’s Attempt at Union Busting
Thursday, February 14, 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day! Where’s the Love, Doug? Union’s Response to Company’s Rhetoric Union Busting 101 is in full swing. While our members try to comprehend…
Read More2.13.19 – Company’s Decision to Resize Bases
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 COMPANY DECIDES TO RESIZE BASES Minutes prior to the company’s communication “Positioning Our Bases For the Future,” APFA was notified by the company that they…
Read More2.13.19 – APFA National President – Lori Bassani Addresses the Membership
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, As we enter this critical round of negotiations, the Union busting tactics have already begun and you will continue to notice…
Read More2.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Annual Convention in Boston, MA The Board of Directors Annual Convention will be held March 4-7, 2019. Members in good standing are welcome to attend…
Read More2.13.19 – PHX Base Brief
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Phoenix Base members, By now I am sure you have seen the communication sent by the company regarding the downsizing of the PHX and STL…
Read More2.13.19 – JSIC Update – Buddy Bidding
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Current Buddy Bid Award Process Disclaimer: The APFA JSIC has made repeated requests for the company to communicate the buddy bidding logic and how it…
Read More2.13.19 – MIA Base Brief
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 February 2019 Hello Miami! As promised, here is a full brief for the month. We have several issues to address. Please…
Read More2.12.19 – SBA Update – Vacancy Transfer Arbitration
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 SBA UPDATE Vacancy Transfer Arbitration Today, a Quarterly System Board Arbitration was held at APFA Headquarters to hear the Vacancy Transfer base grievances filed by…
Read More2.12.19 – Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with a…
Read More2.12.2019 – APFA Base Elections – Ballots
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots…
Read More2.11.2019 – PHL Base Brief
Monday, February 11, 2019 Annual Vacation Bidding JCBA Training 787-800 Flying My View Systems Issues Reporting APFA Convention Annual Vacation Bidding May 2019 – April 2020 vacation bidding is…
Read More2.11.2019 – Unscheduled Pairing Update to PBS Production and Mock
Monday, February 11, 2019 IMPORTANT BIDDING UPDATE Unscheduled Pairing Update to PBS Production and Mock This afternoon, APFA was informed that there was an aircraft data code issue involving…
Read More2.11.2019 – LGA Base Brief
Monday, February 11, 2019 Vacation Bidding Base Assistance When Do I Go Illegal? Base Elections Professional Standards APFA Hotline and LGA Base Briefs Vacation Bidding 17 days remain for…
Read More2.10.2019 – JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Tips: Position Bidding/Check Your Status
Sunday, February 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips: Position Bidding/Check Your Status Position Bidding The system will allow you to use this property more than once in the same…
Read More2.08.2019 – Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108
Friday, February 8, 2019 Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108: “We Need to Make Sure Every FAA Employee Remains on the Job With Pay” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb.…
Read More2.08.2019 – 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing
Friday, February 8, 2019 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing With a profit sharing pay-out coming on or around March 8th 2019, it’s important to understand the Special Election…
Read More2.08.2019 – ORD Base Brief – February 2019
Friday, February 8, 2019 Hello ORD! The monthly allocation meeting was held last week. Most of the data we receive is available to you on the Crew Portal Bidding…
Read More2.07.19 – APFA Leaders Call on President Trump to Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Thursday, February 7, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of Professional Flight Attendant Leaders call on President Trump to Avoid another Government Shutdown Euless, TX (Feb. 7)—-The Association of Professional…
Read More2.07.19 – DFW Base Brief – March 2019 Allocations Call
Thursday, February 7, 2019 March 2019 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5588 Headcount for March. Increase of 240 year over year. 5245 Available Headcount at DFW. Increase of 158 year…
Read More2.06.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important issues and…
Read More2.06.19 – Celebrating Black History Month
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Celebrating Black History Month, by Brian Clark, PHX-based Flight Attendant To celebrate Black History Month, APFA recognizes Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American Flight…
Read More2.4.19 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool
Monday, February 4, 2019 Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool Each month, all Flight Attendants will have access to the Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool. You will use the LRD tool to preference…
Read More2.2.19 – APFA Special Hotline – In Memory of USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569
Saturday, February 2, 2019 On the evening of Friday, February 1, 1991, USAir Flight 1493, collided with SkyWest Flight 5569, upon landing at Los Angeles International airport. Due…
Read More2.3.19 – Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement
Sunday, February 3, 2019 Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement APFA regrets that Board-Appointed Negotiator Monica Wilfong must resign her position of Negotiator. Monica has been a valuable member of the Committee,…
Read More2.1.19 – APFA Base Elections
Friday, February 1, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots…
Read More1.30.19 – APFA – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Walk the Line, Unite, Support Yesterday at DFW Airport APFA stood with our fellow union brothers and sisters of UNITE HERE which represents the airline…
Read More1.30.19 – PHX Base Brief
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 On Monday, January 28th, Robin Agee and I met with Tim McMahan, Director Inflight Services Western Region, Laurie Lofgren, Managing Director Base Operations and Administration…
Read More1.29.19 – ORD Cold Weather Alert
Tuesday, January 29 ORD is bracing for potentially record-breaking cold weather. Double-digit subzero temperatures are headed our way tonight into the early afternoon Thursday. Shockingly, as of this evening,…
Read More11.16.18 – APA Letter of Support
Today we received a letter from Dan Carey, president of the Allied Pilots Association. We welcome the support of APA as we enter negotiations, and we stand in strong…
Read More11.16.18 – IAM Letter of Support
We received a letter from Sito Pantoja, General Vice President of the IAM. APFA welcomes the support of our brothers and sisters at IAM as we enter negotiations, and we stand…
Read More11.16.18 – “It’s Your Right to Picket”
“It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket on November 18. Federal law protects Flight Attendants’ “right to organize and bargain…
Read More11.15.18 – System-wide Picketing Times and Location
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Randy Trautman Base President 954.924.4774 Heidi Kidwell Melinda Hill …
Read More11.14.18 – PBS Bidding is Open, DECS/FOS, System-wide Base Picketing
PBS BIDDING IS OPEN As a reminder, PBS bidding will close tomorrow, November 15th at Noon (DFW Time). Awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, November 18th.…
Read More11.14.18 – The Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA Communications Chair, [email protected] JCBA Contract Training November 5th and 6th the Contract and Scheduling Depts hosted a JCBA Contract Class to familiarize APFA…
Read More11.13.18 – AA Flight Attendants Nationwide Informational Picket- November 18th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS ADVISORY AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COMMEMORATE 25TH STRIKE ANNIVERSARY WITH A NATIONWIDE INFORMATIONAL PICKETING EVENT It’s time to: wAAke up American! Dallas, TX (Nov.…
Read More11.12.18 – PBS Holiday Bidding
PBS Holiday Bidding December bidding is upon us. There are many changes to the distribution of flying throughout the system, so you may need to alter your bidding strategy.…
Read More11.12.18 – wAAke Up American Picketing Event – November 18th
DCA and UDC Flight Attendants, Please join us on Sunday, November 18th from 11am until 1pm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for APFA’s System-Wide Airport Picketing regarding: Toxic uniforms Contract…
Read More11.12.18 – Standing With Our TWU Brothers and Sisters
Over the weekend we received a letter from John Samuelson, president of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). APFA welcomes the support of our brothers and sisters at TWU…
Read More11.12.18 – In Our Hearts and Minds Forever – Remembering Flight 587
Monday, November 12, 2018 On this date, 17 years ago, we learned the tragic fate of AA Flight 587 that crashed in Queens, New York, killing everyone onboard the…
Read More11.12.18 – Airport Picketing
Complete CLT/City of Charlotte Ordinances. CMPD/CityofCharlotte/Picketing/Ordinance Signs Bag Tags T Shirts distributed at the Meeting Room @ The Hampton Inn
Read More11.11.18 – APFA Salutes Our Veterans
Sunday, November 11, 2018 APFA salutes America’s servicemen and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to APFA members, past and present, who have…
Read More11.09.18 – FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive – 737 MAX
Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent out an Emergency Airworthiness Directive in reference to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft. We have reviewed the…
Read More11.09.18 – APFA Town Hall Meeting – November 13, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018 Click on the link below to register: https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/apfa-membership-telephone-town-hall/ APFA Telephone Town Hall APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC) and the National…
Read More11.09.18 – Intent to Commence Bargaining
Friday, November 9, 2018 Dear APFA Members, Today we noticed the Company of our intent to commence bargaining, triggering the provision in our contract (Section 40) for early openers…
Read More11.09.18 – It’s Your Right to Picket
Friday, November 9, 2018 “It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket on November 18. Federal law protects Flight Attendants’…
Read More11.09.18 – Member Mobilization on November 18th
New York based Flight Attendants, Remember the 18th of November when the ‘Little Union That Could’ made history and shut down our airline? Help us commemorate our historic strike by…
Read More11.07.18 – Be There November 18, 2018
< Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Be There November 18, 2018 Join the movement!! Send your name, employee number, and email address to [email protected] More information at wAAkeUpAmerican on Facebook…
Read More11.07.18 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Mark your calendar to call in for the “Scoop” with the National Officers, Contract, Scheduling and PBS Reps <<Join our official wAAke Up American Facebook…
Read More11.06.18 – JSIC Update – PBS Facts
PBS Facts Proration of Days off for Lineholders and Reserves with 7 or More Days of Vacation Remember, when you have 7 or more days of vacation and bidding in…
Read More11.06.18 – December 2018 Allocations Call
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 December 2018 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5635 Headcount for December. 5317 Available Headcount at DFW. 3797 Bid jobs are planned. Increase of 123 bid jobs…
Read More11.05.18 – VOTE!
Fellow APFA Members, Tomorrow is election day and across our country millions of citizens will exercise their right to cast their vote for the candidates that they think are best…
Read More11.05.18 – Mobilize New York and Newark
Mobilize New York and Newark is at last up and running! We have finally secured our permit to picket at the American Airlines terminal on November 18th, the 25th Anniversary of…
Read More11.04.18 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool for December in PBS Bases
Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool for December in PBS Bases The LRD Tool is now open for selecting your status preference prior to December PBS bidding. The LRD Tool will…
Read More11.03.18 – Company Glitch Alert Update
Company Glitch Alert Update Earlier today, APFA was alerted of a major glitch. October and November preplanned absences (ie: Vacations) had disappeared from schedules/crew portal. We relayed this information…
Read More11.02.18 – CLT Base Vice President Election Results
The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on November 2, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA CLT Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: CLT Base Vice…
Read More11.02.18 – Elections Matter
APFA Members, Who do you want representing you in Washington? Do you stand with working men and women? Your member of Congress gets elected on Tuesday and your…
Read More11.02.18 – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS Retirement Seminar Friday, November 9th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm PHL Airport Tour Room located between concourses C & D APFA Phone in Town Hall…
Read More10.31.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Mark your calendar to call in for the “Scoop” with the National Officers, Contract, Scheduling and PBS Reps Join our official wAAke Up American Facebook page! https://m.facebook.com/groups/713377829061172…
Read More10.30.18 – APFA Retirement Seminar in CLT
APFA Retirement Seminar in CLT The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a CLT Retirement Seminar on Friday, November 2nd in the Piedmont Conference Room from 11am until 2pm. This informative seminar will cover various…
Read More10.30.18 – LGA Membership Mobilization
As October draws to a close, and we look forward to Thanksgiving, APFA is planning a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of our historic strike against American Airlines. A…
Read More10.26.18 – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to be held on Saturday October 27th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Read More10.26.18 – Open Enrollment CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT!!
Open Enrollment CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT!! Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you experience a…
Read More10.25.18 – Clarification of the new Sick Point System Incentive Credit (Reward Bank)
Clarification of the new Sick Point System Incentive Credit (Reward Bank) ALL Flight Attendants that work any operational assignments (sequences, airport standby assignments, RAPs, and special assignments) on…
Read More10.25.18 – SBA Department Update
SBA Department Update I would like to update you on some current issues that have impacted our members. These issues have been resolved or are pending resolution prior to APFA…
Read More10.25.18 – You Have 1 Day to Enroll
You Have 1 Day to Enroll Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you experience a qualified life…
Read More10.24.18 – You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.24.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Yesterday APFA had the privilege of joining our brother and sister Unions, TWU, IAM, APA, and CWA at a Rally at DFW Airport. Our mission was to support the hundreds…
Read More10.24.18 – You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your…
Read More10.23.18 – Mobilization
Mobilization Tired of inhumane schedules, contract violations, the unrealistic sick policy, and the overall toxic work environment? Then let’s show the company we will no longer stand for it!…
Read More10.23.18 – Breaking News – Official Statement from APFA President
Fellow APFA Members, Following a news article by the Chicago Business Journal today reporting a possible union merger with APFA and AFA, I received a call from AFA President…
Read More10.23.18 – You Have 4 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 4 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.22.18 – Health Care FSA – Corrected Contribution Limits
Health Care FSA – Corrected Contribution Limits A Health Care FSA allows you to contribute part of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible health care expenses…
Read More10.22.18 – Systems Issues, Crew Scheduling Issues, Mobile CCI, PBS Awards
SYSTEMS ISSUES We are struggling with the changes related to TTS, ETB, ROTA and ROTA-D. APFA has filed Presidential Grievances on these systems for processing errors and programming issues.…
Read More10.22.18 – APFA CLT Base Vice President Election
As a reminder, ballots for the CLT Base Vice President election have been mailed to all CLT-based Flight Attendants. Ballots must be received by 10:00am CT, November 2,…
Read More10.22.18 – You Have 5 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 5 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.22.18 – Health Care FSA
Health Care FSA A Health Care FSA allows you to contribute part of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible health care expenses throughout the year.…
Read More10.21.18 – You Have 6 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 6 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.19.18 – November 2018 Bid Summary
November 2018 Bid Summary Mock Bid Participation – November First round Second round Mock bidding opens Oct. 19th and closes Oct. 24th In Unity, APFA JSIC [email protected] Alin Boswell…
Read More10.19.18 – Call to Action – TWU Picket
Call to Action! Our TWU and IAM Brothers and Sisters have been in contract negotiations with American for nearly 3 years. TWU and IAM have shown their strong support for…
Read More10.17.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Call to Action October 23rd! Let’s Support TWU & IAM Our TWU Brothers and Sisters have been in contract negotiations with American for nearly 3 years. TWU has shown…
Read More10.15.18 – 2019 Annual Enrollment is Now Open
2019 Annual Enrollment is Now Open Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.15.18 – Retirement Seminar
The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a PHL Retirement Seminar on Friday, November 9th in the Tour Room, inside security between concourses C & D. Seminar: 1100 – 1400 This informative seminar will…
Read More10.13.18 – APFA Retirement Seminar in CLT
APFA Retirement Seminar in CLT The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a CLT Retirement Seminar on Friday, November 2nd in the Piedmont Conference Room from 11am until 2pm. This informative seminar will cover various…
Read More10.13.18 – Retirement Seminar
Saturday, October 13, 2018 Retirement Seminar The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting two LAX Retirement Seminars on Monday, November 12th in the Meeting Room at LAX Flight Attendant Operations. The meeting room seats…
Read More10.12.18 – BOD Training and Meeting Recap
The Annual APFA BOD training and meeting was held in Dallas, Texas on October 8-10, 2018. Training included APFA’s history with former National President and retired American Flight…
Read More10.12.18 – Federal Air Marshal Service – Crew Member Self-Defense Training Program
Friday, October 12, 2018 Administered by the Federal Air Marshal Service, the Crew Member Self Defense Training (CMSDT) program is available to all actively employed or temporarily furloughed U.S.…
Read More10.12.18 – CLT Base Vice President Election Update
CLT Base Vice President Election Update The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been informed that Connie Speas, a candidate running for CLT Vice President, has withdrawn from the…
Read More10.11.18 – DFW Base Vice President Election Results
The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on October 11, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA DFW Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: DFW BASE…
Read More10.10.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Susannah Bender Named APFA In-House Counsel APFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Susannah Bender as our In-House Counsel. Susannah graduated 9th in her class, magna cum…
Read More10.11.18 – APFA Retirement Seminar in ORD
Thursday, October 11, 2018 APFA Retirement Seminar in ORD The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a ORD Retirement Seminar on Tuesday, November 6th at the West Conference Room (above the ticket counters)…
Read More10.10.18 – SLT Willingness-to-Serve Results
SLT Willingness-To-Serve Results The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms yesterday for the position of SLT Base President and Vice President. There will be an…
Read More10.10.18 – 4-Day Trip Survey
We Need Your Input With the loss of 4-day trips, I would like to get your feedback on some bidding preferences. 4-Day Trip Survey Thank you for your…
Read More10.09.18 – 10.10.18 (Fall Board Meeting)
Tentative Agenda Roll Call – 10.09.18 Roll Call – 10.10.18 Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 2 – BOD Appointed Negotiator…
Read More10.09.18 – Change is Difficult
Change is Difficult We are just a few days into FOI, and we are already experiencing growing pains with TTS/UBL, ROTA and ROTA-D processing. On top of that, we…
Read More10.07.18 – November 2018 Allocations Call
November 2018 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5653 Headcount for November. 5301 Available Headcount at DFW. 3674 Bid jobs are planned. Decrease of 153 jobs from October. Increase of 78…
Read More10.07.18 – November 2018 Allocations Call
November 2018 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5653 Headcount for November. 5301 Available Headcount at DFW. 3674 Bid jobs are planned. Decrease of 153 jobs from October. Increase of 78…
Read More10.05.18 – APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump …
Read More10.05.18 – APFA DFW Base Vice President Election
As a reminder, ballots for the DFW Base Vice President election have been mailed to all DFW-based Flight Attendants. Ballots must be received by 10:00am CT, October 11, 2018.…
Read More10.03.18 – APFA CLT Base Vice President Election
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all CLT based Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed today, October 3, 2018, for Base Vice President. If you do not…
Read More10.03.18 – The Weekly Scoop
FAA Reauthorization Bill Today the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018. APFA was proud to support this important piece of legislation. The Bill now heads to…
Read More10.03.18 – APFA DFW Base Vice President
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that tomorrow, Thursday October 4, 2018 is the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA…
Read More10.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA and APA Professional Standards – Union First!
Have a Workplace Issue? Call Your Union First! The members of our two unions have experienced many of the same merger-related challenges during the past few years, including the…
Read More10.02.18 – Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI)
Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) FOI is here. Many changes have gone into effect with the full implementation of the JCBA at PBS bases. Section 10 – Scheduling: 35/7 will…
Read More10.01.18 – (LUS) – LUS Alignment at FOI – Caregiver Family Medical Leave Act
LUS Alignment at FOI – Caregiver Family Medical Leave Act Today, October 1, 2018, LUS Flight Attendants will be aligned with all other employees under the current AA policy when…
Read More10.01.18 – Special FOI Message from the APFA National President, Lori Bassani
Today marks what should be a positive milestone for us as American touts “full operational integration” (FOI) of 28,000 Flight Attendants. While many of our members will enjoy the opportunities…
Read More9.30.18 – We are one family
WE ARE ONE FAMILY The day has finally arrived. Tomorrow, October 1, 2018 marks the day our Flight Attendant workgroup will finally reached Full Operational Integration (FOI). Whether…
Read More9.29.18 – FOI, ROTA and ROTD, Reserves, New JCBA Terminology, Crew Check-in, ONE, Speaker Positions, ETB, UBL, and More
On Monday, October 1st, we will be at Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) and completely under the 2014 JCBA Contract. The final step will be early next year, when we combine…
Read More9.28.18 – Base NOD, Annual Benefits Enrollment, Mock Bidding, Elevate Classes, FOI Questions, Trip Issues, Paychecks
Base NOD Raymond and Cathy continue to receive complaints about the lack of hotel information in the bid packet, which is supposed to be published as per our contract.…
Read More9.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2
Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2 FOI is quickly approaching and with it comes full implementation of the JCBA for LUS bases. Going forward…
Read More9.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 1
Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 1 Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) is quickly approaching, and with it comes full implementation of the JCBA for…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Department – As The Season Comes to an End
As The Season Comes to an End As our seasonal flying ends, there will be many flights that will require travel on another airline (OA), necessitating a layover in…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Negotiations Training Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee are attending initial bargaining training this week in Dallas. Training is being conducted by Cornell University Instructors. (L to R: Timothy…
Read More9.25.18 – PHX LipSync Idol Season 1 – Benefiting the WINGS Foundation
PHX LipSync Idol Season 1 – Benefiting the WINGS Foundation Proudly Sponsored by: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 The Park – Street Food Bar & Beer Garden 3 S. 2nd St,…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Forty Years Later: Remembering PSA Flight 182
Forty Years Later: Remembering PSA Flight 182 On September 25, 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 departed Sacramento for San Diego via Los Angeles. The flight from Sacramento to Los…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – DFW Base Vice President Ballot
ATTENTION ALL DFW BASED FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: Flight Attendants based at DFW, should have already received their ballot in the mail for DFW Base Vice President. All ballots must be…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Call to Action – FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018
Call to Action The House is expected to vote on the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018, late Wednesday or Thursday, with the Senate expected to vote the…
Read More9.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Target Credit Range Errors for the October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award
Target Credit Range Errors for the October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award With the first run of the new PBS, there have been issues with the Target Credit Range (TCR) in…
Read More9.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – ORD Reserve Shortage – Priority of Assignment (POTA)
ORD Reserve Shortage – Priority of Assignment (POTA) Currently, ORD is running with little to no Reserve coverage. APFA has been notified that Crew Schedule is following the Priority of Trip Assignment…
Read More9.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Action Alert: The FAA Reauthorization Bill is on the Move!
Action Alert: The FAA Reauthorization Bill is on the Move! The FAA Reauthorization bill is on the move. The current bill is set to expire on September 30, 2018. We…
Read More9.21.18 – Professional Standards
APFA Professional Standards APFA Professional Standards can assist you with conflicts or issues that arise in the workplace. Consider just the numerous changes taking place during this merger. And there…
Read More9.21.18 – Reserve Roundtable, Phone Bank, Golden Day/Flex Day Application, Mandatory Web-Based Training
Reserve Roundtable Questions about Reserve, the new FA Portal, or new to Reserve? Join us for a special Roundtable hosted by Charles Starks at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Piedmont…
Read More9.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases
Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases TTS is a new system that replaces ISAP to pick up, drop, and trade sequences post PBS awards. While some of the “behind the…
Read More9.21.18 – Introductions, Mock Bidding, Elevate Classes, Sick Policy, Purser Issues
Introductions We’d like to welcome two new Base Council Reps to the LGA team, Rich Gale and Rosalin Inyang. Rich was previously a MIA BCR and Contract/Scheduling Rep at APFA…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Opens Tomorrow
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Opens Tomorrow PBS and Non-PBS Bases As a reminder, the APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will be open: 0900-2400 (CT) Friday, September 21st…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Recognizing the Heroes of USAir Flight 5050
Recognizing the Heroes of USAir Flight 5050 Today we honor and recognize the Flight Attendants of USAir Flight 5050. On September 20, 1989, Flight 5050 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte,…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – ROTA Error in LAX
ROTA Error in LAX At 1941 CDT, September 19, 2018, the company notified APFA that ROTA did not process open sequences for LAX, and only awarded and assigned Standby…
Read More9.19.18 – Introductions, Mock Bidding, Elevate Classes, Sick Policy, Purser Issues
Introductions We’d like to welcome two new Base Council Reps to the LGA team, Rich Gale and Rosalin Inyang. Rich was previously a MIA BCR and Contract/Scheduling Rep…
Read More9.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop – HIGH ALERT – Nation-Wide Picketing Event, Negotiating Committee, Remember November, Hurricane Florence, CIRT, Aviation Safety InfoShare, Vote, Mock Bidding
High Alert #2: Save the Date! November 18 is the day to “Remember.” Dust off your walking shoes for a Nation-Wide event. Calling all activists. Hello from the Negotiating…
Read More9.19.18 – (LUS) – October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award Summary
October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award Summary Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for November 2018 PBS Bases • Opens – September 19 @ 00:01 MST • Closes – September…
Read More9.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS – Default Bid
PBS – Default Bid For bidding in both mock and live production of PBS, a default bid is built into the system for those Flight Attendants who do not submit…
Read More9.18.18 – JCBA PBS Bidding Timelines, Full Implementation, MobileCCI, Fall BOD Meeting
The final countdown has begun. The next two weeks are going to be very busy. We would like to remind you of a few important details: September 2018…
Read More9.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reason Report Descriptions
Reason Report Descriptions When researching your award, it is important to check the Reasons Report to understand why a pairing, preference or day off you bid for was…
Read More9.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Tropical Storm Florence Update
Tropical Storm Florence Update Wings Foundation Disaster Relief Tropical Storm Florence is located about 45 miles south-southwest of Florence, North Carolina, as of Saturday evening. It will…
Read More9.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Tropical Storm Florence
Tropical Storm Florence Destination/Expected operational impact: CLT -9/14: 19 mainline flights canceled, 68 regional departures canceled -9/15: 62 regional departures canceled -9/16: 5 regional departures canceled GSO, RIC, GSP,…
Read More9.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Bidding Reserve in PBS
Bidding Reserve in PBS For bidding reserve days off, start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar. The large calendar on the left side will…
Read More9.14.18 – New Base Reps and much more!
September 2018 Hello Miami! This is your base brief for September. In this edition, we will address reserve, ROTA, UBL, TTS, pay protection, schedule conflicts, and other topics. Please…
Read More9.14.18 – Elevate in NYC, Purser NOD, Pay Protection
Elevate in NYC Our base representatives became aware of the lack of a class being offered in NYC in October when the October bid sheet was published. Raymond Lewis, LGA…
Read More9.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election
Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms today for the position of CLT Base Vice President. There…
Read More9.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
(Brian Parker, Strategic Action Committee Coordinator, TWU, Robin Charbonneau, APFA and Mark York, Secretary/Treasurer Dallas AFL-CIO , Central Labor Council) Proud to Walk “I was proud to be at DFW…
Read More9.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hurricane Florence
American is closely monitoring Hurricane Florence, which is impacting several communities they serve this week, including Charlotte. Our thoughts are with those who are in the path of this potentially…
Read More9.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Pay Protection Procedures for Hurricane Florence
PAY PROTECTION PROCEDURES For normal operations and especially in major storms and disruptions, it is always beneficial for Flight Attendants to know their contractual language for pay protections. With a…
Read More9.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – We Will Never Forget – A Letter from the National President, Lori Bassani
Dear APFA Members, Today, I had the privilege to join our LGA VP, along with Union leaders of AFA, APA and ALPA. We paid our respects at…
Read More9.10.18 – Update your info, Contract violations
With so many changes coming up in the next few months, please make sure your information is up-to-date on the APFA.org website. Also, make sure you are dues current…
Read More9.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 11th – We Will Never Forget
Tomorrow marks the seventeenth anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks that changed our lives and history forever. Twenty-five Flight Attendants and eight Pilots were killed on that dark day.…
Read More9.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for SLT Base President and Vice President
Willingness-to-Serve for SLT Base President and Vice President The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base President and Vice President for SLT on…
Read More9.09.18 – Oct 2018 Allocations Call
October 2018 DFW Allocations Call Information Manning Information: 5607 Headcount for October 5321 Available headcount at DFW 3827 Bid jobs are planned. Decrease of 91 jobs from September. Increase of…
Read More9.09.18 – Celebration of Life for Danny Cole, MobileCCI, MobileFOS, Web Based Training
PHX Base Flight Attendants, Celebration of Life for Danny Cole Saturday, September 15th 1-5pm Rio Vista Park Ramada 8 Please dress casually. If you would like to bring a…
Read More9.09.18 – CATCREW, MobileCCI, MobileFOS, TTS, ROTA, ROTD
As each day passes, we move closer to FOI. We have put together some things that you might want to consider doing, saving and downloading to assist with…
Read More9.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 9/11 Memorial Events
9/11 Memorial Events September 11, 2018 marks the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Here are just a few of the many 9/11 memorial events happening across the…
Read More9.07.18 – Reserve Shortage in DFW
Reserve Shortage in DFW Currently, DFW is running with little to no Reserve coverage. APFA has been notified that Crew Schedule is following the Priority of Trip Assignment (POTA) language specified…
Read More9.07.18 – CatCrew, Reserve RoundTable, PBS Bidding, Fall BOD Meeting, Training, FABRC, Extra K Chaser Position, Fumes
CatCrewPlease make sure you have a screenshot your Vacation, Filler Days, Sick Time Balance, and Pay Summary Screens as we transition to FOS. Reserve RoundTable Questions about Reserve, the new…
Read More9.05.18 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More9.05.18 – Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for CLT Base Vice President Election
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for CLT Base Vice President Election This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the…
Read More9.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – TBS & LRD Tool Open/Acronyms Defined/PBS Standing Bid/New PBS Bidding Timelines
TBS Open for October Bid Month – LUS LRD Tool Open for October Bid Month – LUS Acronyms Defined PBS Standing Bid – LUS New PBS Bidding Timelines …
Read More9.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Labor Day Message
On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square in New York City as a tribute to American…
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA) – JSIC Update – Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here
Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here – LAA Starting in September, all non-PBS bases will begin mock bidding (except DFW and MIA, which will…
Read More9.01.18 – (LUS) – JSIC Update – TBS, LRD, & JCBA PBS
JSIC Update – TBS, LRD, & JCBA PBS – LUSWith Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) around the corner, LUS Flight Attendants will begin a new chapter in monthly…
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Beto O’Rourke of Texas for Senate
Saturday, September 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Allie Malis – [email protected] Peter Goelz – [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and…
Read More8.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents
A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents A few weeks have passed since the Company presented their new attendance/performance policy with a planned implementation date of October 1,…
Read More8.30.18 – ROTA Error in LGA and MIA Bases
ROTA Error in LGA and MIA Bases At 1623 CDT, the company has notified APFA that ROTA did not process open sequences for LGA and MIA, and only…
Read More8.30.18 – ROTA Error in LGA and MIA Bases
ROTA Error in LGA and MIA Bases At 1623 CDT, the company has notified APFA that ROTA did not process open sequences for LGA and MIA, and only…
Read More8.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reserve Open Time Assignment Logic
Reserve Open Time Assignment LogicWith the implementation of Reserve Open Time Assignment (ROTA) this month for non-PBS bases and in October for PBS bases, there have been many questions surrounding the…
Read More8.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Rotating Reserve, Deadheading, Domestic Minimum Rest, Position Letters, Golden Day, ATW Travel Award Tickets
As we move closer to FOI (Flight Attendant Operational Integration) beginning October 1, 2018, I wanted to highlight differences from what we know today. There are many changes in the JCBA,…
Read More8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – American Airlines Flight Attendants Picket AA Headquarters
APFA Picketing Event Media Preview For Immediate Release …
Read More8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
DFW Picketing Event at American Airlines HDQ1 Thursday, August 30th from 07:30am until 09:30am Full Details – Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, [email protected] LRD Tool – PBS…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions.
APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions. Media Advisory For Immediate Release Please join us for the first in a series…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions.
APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions. Hello Fellow APFA Members, In my hotline message to you last week, I…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2Q18
APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2Q18 The APFA Executive Committee held the 2Q18 meeting at APFA Headquarters on August 6-7, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of…
Read More8.24.18 – (LAA) – RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time, Formerly Known as “Maxing Out”
RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time, Formerly Known as “Maxing Out” – LAA There is a new item on the HI1 that is…
Read More8.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA and Airline Ambassadors Fight Human Trafficking
APFA and Airline Ambassadors Fight Human Trafficking APFA is a longtime supporter of Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), a nonprofit organization that has been on the forefront of human…
Read More8.23.18 – VP Election, New Attendance Policy, PHL Transatlantic Flying
Philadelphia Vice-President Election Congratulations to Rick Cangey, who was duly elected to serve as the new Philadelphia Vice President! Rick will take office immediately, and serve out the…
Read More8.23.18 – Fumes, BOD Meeting, Presidential Grievances, Hotel Forms, Training Support Desk, FABRC, Chaser Position, Training, Munich
Recognizing & Responding to Fumes in the Aircraft Many members have contacted APFA requesting an updated checklist outlining what to do if they suspect that they may have been involved…
Read More8.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, [email protected] The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will have extended hours on Thursday, August 30 & Friday, August 31 from…
Read More8.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – RAPs – Frequently Asked Questions
RAPs – Frequently Asked Questions Your APFA Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee along with APFA Contract and Scheduling Departments have received many questions from Flight Attendants regarding Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs) with the implementation…
Read More8.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievances Addressing the Implementation of ROTA/ROTD, ETB, TTS & UBL
Fellow Flight Attendants, We have now been in office for less than two months and the company has been piling it on. We couldn’t be more proud of…
Read More8.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates Announced for DFW Base Vice President Election/PHL Base Vice President Duly
The APFA National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms today for DFW and PHL Base Vice President positions. There will be an election for the DFW Base Vice…
Read More8.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary/PBS Mock Bidding/VEX Requests
September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for October 2018 – LUS September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The September 2018 PBS Bid Award is available…
Read More8.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance Filed – New Attendance and Performance Program
Dear APFA Members, Today the company announced a new attendance and performance program that will begin October 1, 2018. While we understand the need to have all Flight…
Read More8.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes The APFA Special Board of Director’s Meeting was held July 16-17, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes…
Read More8.15.18 – DFW Retirement Seminar
To better serve our members, we have scheduled a Retirement Seminar, Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Yandry Center, Terminal C, DFW Airport from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This…
Read More8.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election
Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for CLT on the APFA…
Read More8.15.18 – Reserve Round Table, LRD Bidding Tool, Rotating Reserve, Flight Service Champion Award, E-190
Upcoming Reserve Round Table in DCA – Thursday, August 23, 2018 JCBA Reserve will be implemented at FOI in October 2018 for all PBS Bases. We will hold a round…
Read More8.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Reserve Committee Formed A resolution was passed during the special Board of Director’s meeting last month to form an APFA Reserve Committee. Please welcome new committee members: Sara Corrigan, Kelly…
Read More8.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections
Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base Vice President…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Lori Bassani, APFA National President – Update on Scheduling System Issues
I wanted to give you a short update on our plan to address the system issues. With the implementation of the new systems for LAA Flight Attendants, multiple violations continue…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters
Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters APFA Headquarters is experiencing a temporary telephone system outage. We will update you as soon as it’s resolved. Your National Officers are currently in a…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – UBL & ROTA
JSIC Update – UBL & ROTA What is the difference between UBL clean up, auto and manual runs? These terms refer to the role of Crew Scheduling in regards to contacting…
Read More8.12.18 – Operation troubles, Important reminder, Contacts
PHX Base Flight Attendants, It has been a rough summer operationally, and we hope that you have been able to survive thus far. Summer storms and staffing variables…
Read More8.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – How are Pursers Positions Covered?
How are Pursers Positions Covered? We have been receiving many questions on Purser position coverage. Below are some examples of various ways the position will be covered: TTS/UBL You…
Read More8.10.18 – A Base Grievance Has Been Filed: Case #2018-LGA-12
All LGA Base Flight Attendants A base grievance has been filed: Case #2018-LGA-12, regarding the use of Probationary Flight Attendants in the Purser Position which violates the JCBA.Any other violations, please email all…
Read More8.09.18 – Base Grievance Filed Regarding System Issues with TTS, ROTA, and ETB
All LGA Base Flight Attendants, A base grievance has been filed, Case #2018-LGA-011, regarding system issues with TTS, ROTA and ETB. To view the grievance, please visit:www.www.apfa.org A Scheduling…
Read More8.09.18 – PBS Bases- Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Red Book PBS Sunset Training on Your Schedule? Read this! LODO Vacation Low Priority FK Pairings Bidding High Time (91-110 hours) Disputing…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National President, Lori Bassani
Hi, this is APFA National President Lori Bassani with an important update. With the implementation of the Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA for LAA Flight Attendants,…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Position Trades How do we trade positions in non-PBS bases on the day of departure? Up to 2 hours prior to departure: Line holders may utilize the Unsuccessful Bidders List (UBL)…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Scheduling System Issues Report Form
With the implementation of the Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA/ROTD for LAA Flight Attendants, multiple system issues are creating havoc on the lives of our members. Soon LUS…
Read More8.07.18 – September 2018 DFW Allocations Call Information
September 2018 DFW Allocations Call Information Manning Information: 5629 Headcount for September 5336 Available Headcount at DFW 3918 Bid Jobs are planned. Decrease of 131 jobs…
Read More8.07.18 – Equipment Swaps, Manchester, FOI
Equipment Swaps We continue to see a lot of our A330 trips swapped with LAA metal. If one of your trips is equipment subbed, you are pay protected under…
Read More8.06.18 – 8.07.18 (2Q18 EC Meeting)
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Read More8.06.18 – Frank Cagle Appointed Interim Base Vice-President
Effective today, August 6, 2018, Beth Carpenter has accepted a position with SBA (System Board of Adjustment) as the Regional Representative for Washington DC and Philadelphia under Ms. Liz Geiss and…
Read More8.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA Issues
With the implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA there have been significant challenges for the LAA Flight Attendants. What have proven the greatest challenge have been the implementation…
Read More8.04.18 – Base Briefs, Local and National APFA Contacts, Professional Standards, Base Stats, Online Chat, ETB, TTS
LGA Base Brief New York Flight Attendants, Each month, we will release multiple base briefs to communicate to our LGA-based members. We will include articles of issues…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National President Addresses the Membership
APFA National President Addresses the Membership Hi Everybody, this is Lori Bassani, the APFA National President. I wanted to speak to you, the members, directly because what’s…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE SERVICE RESTORED
HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE SERVICE RESTORED APFA Headquarters extends their appreciation to the membership for their patience during the telephone outage.
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 Bidding Timelines
September 2018 Bidding Timelines – LUS Training Bid: • September 2018 Training Bid Opened: August 2 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid Closes: August 8 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Headquarters Telephone Outage
Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters APFA Headquarters is experiencing a temporary telephone system outage. We will update you as soon as it’s resolved. You are still able to e-mail…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – We’re Here For You – – Extended Hours for Live Phone Bank Support Center
“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU ROUND-THE-CLOCK” The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will be open 5:00PM-11:59PM (CST), August 2nd. APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center: (682)292-0244 *** PLEASE NOTE:…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening “It’s Not About Size – It’s about Safety and Security” Euless, TX –…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Meet Your Health & IOD Reps Your APFA National IOD and Health Chairs would like to introduce the membership to our knowledgeable, professional, and cross-trained representatives who answer…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Right-to-Work Law Allows Corporations to Exploit Workforce
“Right-to-Work” = Dismantling Unions In 2017, the Missouri state legislature passed a bill that the Governor of Missouri signed into law that would make Missouri a Right-to-work state. On…
Read More7.27.18 – (LAA) – ETB and TTS Helpful Hints
ETB and TBS Helpful Hints – LAA Multiple Sequences in a Single ETB Drop Post In ETB, a Flight Attendant can add multiple sequences in a single post. When you…
Read More7.27.18 – (LAA) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center – LAA Reserve Open Time Assignment (ROTA) is now open. The first run for ROTA will be on July 31 (for August 1) at…
Read More7.26.28 – Rescheduling and Legalities, Negotiating Committee, WBT Training Modules
Rescheduling and Legalities We continue to receive calls from Flight Attendants who believe they cannot be rescheduled. Once we report for a trip, we have very specific language as…
Read More7.26.18 – (LAA) – Pre-bankruptcy LAA Retirees to Keep Medical Insurance Benefits
Pre-bankruptcy LAA Retirees to Keep Medical Insurance Benefits – LAA APFA is pleased to announce that the 1114 Committee has reached a settlement with the Company that will…
Read More7.26.18 – (LUS) – Mandatory Web-Based Training Due October 1st
Mandatory Web-Based Training Due October 1st – LUS Three new web-based training (WBT) activities have been added to Learning Hub. As a reminder, ALL LUS WBTs are due October 1st. Crew Portal is…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Email Blast Company Releases Candidate Email Blast in Error
Email Blast Company Releases Candidate Email Blast in Error The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been made aware of email blasts being sent to Flight Attendants in error…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Now that both LAA and LUS Flight Attendant pay schedules are aligned, we have created the calendar below for our pay dates for the remainder of 2018. For…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA) – August Changes for Sick
August Changes for Sick – LAA Effective with the August bid month, a Flight Attendant calling in sick will now have the opportunity to close (clear) their absence…
Read More7.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections
Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for DFW and…
Read More7.21.18 – (LUS) – Update: Voluntary Leave of Absence Openings for September 2018
Update: Voluntary Leave of Absence Openings for September 2018 – LUS After further review, Crew Planning will be offering Voluntary Leaves of Absences (VLOAs) for the September 2018 bid month…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA) – TTS Launch
Major Changes for AA Flight Attendants Yesterday marked a significant change for the LAA Flight Attendants. With Crew Portal going live earlier in the month, the new Trip Trade System…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA) – Carryover Trips from a Line Month to a Reserve Month
Carryover Trips from a Line Month to a Reserve Month – LAA In our previous JSIC Update from July 13th 2018, we shared the Company’s intended procedures on…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National Vice President Liz Geiss
Earlier this week, the APFA Officers met with your Base Presidents at a Special Board of Directors meeting in DFW. While the primary reason for calling the meeting…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Hotline – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As a reminder, The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center is now open through 1700 (CT) on Sunday,…
Read More7.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FAQs – Purser Position Coverage
FAQs – Purser Position Coverage – LAA Q: How will a purser position be covered through TTS/UBL? A: The following steps are used to cover open purser positions in TTS/UBL:…
Read More7.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Positions
Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Positions The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all DFW and PHL based Flight Attendants that a…
Read More7.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As we continue to support our membership, APFA Headquarters will staff a round-the-clock Live Phone Bank Support…
Read More7.18.18 (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Training Duty Day Max LUS: JCBA 29.H.1 states that a duty period for travel to/from training as well as training time will not exceed 16 hours. This…
Read More7.18.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The August 2018 PBS Bid Award…
Read More7.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Special BOD Meeting Recap
The Special APFA Board of Directors meeting concluded today in Hurst, TX. Yesterday’s topics included, but were not limited to: Negotiating Committee Appointments & Nominations Uniform Reactions Reserve Numbers…
Read More7.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Gone But Not Forgotten, Anniversary of TWA Flight 800
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of TWA Flight 800 that crashed off Long Island in 1996, killing all 230 passengers and crew on board the 747. Our hearts and minds…
Read More7.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Appointed Members of the Negotiating Committee
Appointed Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee I am very pleased to announce our new negotiations team, live to you from the floor of the Special Board of…
Read More7.16.18 – 7.17.18 (Special BOD Meeting)
Roll Call – 7.16.18 Roll Call – 7.17.18 Final Agenda Resolution 1 – Approve the Agenda Resolution 1a – Amend the Agenda Resolution 2 – Policy Manual Section 15 Resolution…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA) – Continued Violations by the Company
Continued Violations by the Company – LAAWith the implementation of JCBA Section 12 (Reserve) in August, we have had many questions regarding the transition from a line month to a reserve…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – London Protests/Demonstrations
London Protests/Demonstrations APFA has been made aware of protest/demonstration alerts this weekend in Central London. While the protests/demonstrations are not located near our layover hotels, please expect larger…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FA Headcount/No Transfer Openings Sep- LUS/Aug Transfer Awards-LUS/No VLOAs for Sep-LUS/Aug 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline-LUS/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for September – LUS August 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…
Read More7.13.18 – Interim APFA DFW Vice President Appointed
Hello DFW:In light of the recent vacancy of the APFA DFW Vice President position, I have appointed Marcy Dunaway as Interim APFA DFW Vice President effective immediately. Marcy will…
Read More7.12.18 – Happy July and Welcome to Monsoon Season in PHX!
Thursday, July 12, 2018 Happy July and Welcome to Monsoon Season in PHX! Robin and I, will be in DFW on July 15-18 for the Board of Directors Meeting.…
Read More7.12.18 – Lip Sync Revue! Benefiting the Wings Foundation
PHL Base Brief – Lip Sync Revue! Benefiting the Wings Foundation
Read More7.12.18 – Happy July and Welcome to Monsoon Season in PHX!
Happy July and Welcome to Monsoon Season in PHX! Robin and I, will be in DFW on July 15-18 for the Board of Directors Meeting. If you need any…
Read More7.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Transition is well underway, and I have had the pleasure of working with former chairs, Shane Staples and Brian Clark. This week, we would like to introduce…
Read More7.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: 817.540.0108 x8308 Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court Euless, TX…
Read More7.10.18 – Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS
Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS JCBA PBS Mock bidding is currently underway at the LUS bases. Many have been asking why they…
Read More7.10.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Changes to the Chaser Position (FK) and Changes to A320 Family Aircraft Staffing Accumulation of Target Credit Range Training on Your…
Read More7.10.18 – New Systems, Ready to Launch!
July 2018 Hello Miami! This is your base brief for July. The theme for this month is New Systems, Ready to Launch! As always, please continue to call us…
Read More7.10.18 – Change is Hard, 319/320/321 Changes, Munich Hotel, Meeting with Your FSM
CHANGE IS HARD Where have we heard this before? The finish line is getting closer. As far as we know, the Company is still on track for FOI to…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Maternity/Pregnancy Policy
Maternity/Pregnancy Policy Last Friday, the APFA Health Department received information that the Company planned to implement a change to the maternity/pregnancy policy for our Flight Attendants as of July 15,…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Official Meeting Announcement – Special BOD Meeting and 2Q18 EC Meeting
APFA Special BOD Meeting APFA National President Lori Bassani has called for a Special Board of Directors Meeting to be held next week in Dallas/Fort Worth. Where: Holiday Inn Express…
Read More7.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon for LAA/Extended FABRC Hours/Crew Portal/Unity Pays Podcasts
New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA Extended FABRC Hours Crew Portal Accessible for Non-PBS Based FAs – LAA JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA…
Read More7.06.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bidding Information
August 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS In an effort to streamline communication as we move closer to FOI, this will be the final LUS PBS Bidding Information hotline. For…
Read More7.06.18 – 7/5/18 Base Brief Correction
Hello DFW! It was brought to our attention that there was a typo on yesterday’s base brief on the allocations call for August. It erroneously stated the effective date for…
Read More7.05.18 – August 2018 Allocations Call
August 2018 DFW Allocations Call: 5635 headcount August 2018. Increase of 201 Flight Attendants year over year. Decrease of 16 Flight Attendants from July. 5345 available headcount. DFW has 106 inactive Flight…
Read More7.05.18 – Appointment of Rick Cangey to Base Vice President
It is my honor and privilege to announce that PHL Vice President Brian Morgan has accepted a position in the APFA SBA Department as a Regional Representative. Brian will…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National Vice President Liz Geiss
This is Liz Geiss, APFA National Vice President. In this hotline, I would like to list some of my responsibilities as the National Vice President, explain our Union’s grievance process,…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Incoming National Chairs
APFA National Chair Appointments On behalf of your APFA leadership, we would like to thank our outgoing Department Chairs for their dedication and commitment to our Union and the…
Read More7.03.18 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – New National Leadership Begins work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New National Leadership Begins Work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) EULESS, TX (July 2, 2018)— For the 27,000 flight attendants of American Airlines,…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild
Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild Good morning! This is Lori Bassani, your new APFA National President, with a special message for all 27,000 of our members. Your administration is proud to…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k) $uper $aver Lawsuit Update –…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants After the announcement of the agreement reached this week for displaced SLT Flight Attendants, APFA received an overwhelming amount of…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
Friday, June 29, 2018 New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k)…
Read More6.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against State & Public Sector Unions in Janus Case
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Peter Goelz (202) 929-3360 | [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Says JANUS Ruling is a…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Agreement Reached for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Agreement Reached for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants 2012 was an extraordinary and unprecedented time for our Union. Ten days after ratification of the Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) on August…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved
Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved! In a major victory for APFA, the Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection has been resolved in APFA’s favor. With the arbitration less than…
Read More6.25.18 – ROTA Training, Holdiay Pay, Luggage, KCM, Social Media/Email/Internet Guidlines, Domestic Duty Limitations, WBT, Mock Bidding, ETB Issues, Pay Protection, JSIC Base Visit
Hello PHX Flight Attendants! We have had a busy start to our summer and thought we would communicate to all of you on some hot topics brought up by members.…
Read More6.25.18 – Modified LAA Line Bidding Calendar
Hello DFW, Just A Friendly Reminder: As reported in a Special APFA Hotline last week: Effective in July for the contractual month of August, bids will open on the 11th…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PG Filed on Crew Accommodations/Trending FAQs/Duty & Rest for Training – LUS/Uniform Reaction Report
Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations Trending FAQs – TTS Practice Runs – LAA Duty and Rest for Training- LUS Uniform Reaction Report Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers?
Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers? A buffer is the additional required amount of time added to your home base rest* between two…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA) – LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period
LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period – LAA APFA and the Company have reached an agreement to modify the LAA calendar bidding period in conjunction…
Read More6.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Applauds AA’s Position on Newly Implemented Immigration Policy
APFA applauds American Airlines and others who have made it abundantly clear that the newly implemented immigration policy resulting in the forced separation of families is contrary to the…
Read More6.20.18 – WINGS Lip Sync Revue
WINGS Lip Sync Revue Philly, are you ready? The Lip Sync Revue is BACK on Wednesday, July 18th at Voyeur Nightclub in Philadelphia! Come out for a night of fun…
Read More6.18.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The July 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More6.16.18 – (LAA) – International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format
International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format – LAA The July bidsheets are now online. You may have noticed that the sequence detail…
Read More6.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit/JSIC TTH Recording/Government Affairs Reps Meet in D.C./2Q18 EC Meeting/Uniforms
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording APFA Government Affairs Reps Attend AeroClub Meeting 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC)…
Read More6.13.18 – JSIC Base Visits, JSIC Telephone Town Hall, WINGS Event
JSIC Base Visits PHL June 19th 1000 – 1400 PHL Airport Tour Room between concourses C & DBOS June 20th 1000 – 1400 Training room across from BOS…
Read More6.13.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments
JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments – LAA Beginning in August, JCBA Section 14.D.2. will be implemented for LAA…
Read More6.13.18 – (LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfer Openings for AUG – LUS/July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS/NO VLOAs for AUG- LUS/July PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding…
Read More6.11.18 – (LUS) – PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants
PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants – LUS It’s time to participate in the JCBA PBS mock bid which opened yesterday at 1200 CT. Please note: If you…
Read More6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only!…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Town Hall/JSIC Base Visits/JCBA Hot Topic Resources/Becoming a Speaker at FOI – LUS/APFA Supports Union Friendly Legislation/Unfrm
APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall APFA JSIC Base Visits JCBA Hot Topic Resources Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI? – LUS APFA Supports our Mechanics by Endorsing Union…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA) – More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants Position Swap App & Red Flagged Sequences
More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants Position Swap App & Red Flagged Sequences Position Swap App Effective with the August bid month, LAA Flight Attendants…
Read More6.08.18 – Systems Allocations Call
The monthly Systems Allocations call occurred this week. The allocations call covers the trip pairings in each base, as well as the release of the upcoming reserve numbers issued…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill
Tell Your Senators to Support Cabin Safety Issues in the Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill In April, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an FAA Reauthorization Bill which included many provisions…
Read More6.07.18 – (LAA) – More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants – Double Ups & Last Live Leg
More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants – Double ups & Last Live Leg Effective for the August bid month, JCBA Sections 2.L. (Double ups) and 10.P (Last…
Read More6.07.18 – DFW Base Brief – July Allocations Call
DFW July 2018 Allocations Call Hey DFW, Manning Information: 5651 total headcount for July 2018. Increase of 205 Flight Attendants year over year. Increase of 88 Flight Attendants from June 2018 5451 available…
Read More6.07.18 – Increased HKG Block Times for July & August
Hey DFW As you know, Asia block times are usually higher in the summer months. On Tuesday, we were noticed by the Company that, while building the bid line…
Read More6.06.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bidding Information
July 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS July 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA…
Read More6.06.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants
Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants The August bid month will bring many changes for LAA Flight Attendants as more provisions of the JCBA are implemented along with…
Read More6.04.18 – (LAA) – TTS Daily Practice Runs for All LAA Flight Attendants
TTS Daily Practice Runs for All LAA Flight Attendants Beginning today, daily TTS practice runs will be available to LAA Flight Attendants. This is a great opportunity…
Read More6.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Telephone Town Hall Scheduled/Scheduling Dept Update/LHR Baggage Procedure Change/Uniform Reaction Reports
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Scheduled National Scheduling Department Update LHR Crew Checked Baggage Procedure Change Uniform Reaction Reports Trending FAQs…
Read More6.01.18 – (LUS) – Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI?
Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI? – LUS Please be aware that current LOD/O and LIP qualified Flight Attendants only have until June 18, 2018 to decide to keep their…
Read More5.31.18 – RBEST, PBS Mock Bidding, Reserve Roundtable, JSIC Base Visit, Hotel/Transportation Debrief Form, and more…
RBEST-Required Base Equipment Service Training July 2018 Bidding opens June 1st and closes June 6th at noon. PBS Mock Bidding PBS mock bidding begins June 1st 2018. To earn $25 training…
Read More5.30.18 – National Treasurer Election, Jill Surdek Visit, JCBA PBS Voluntary Training
National Treasurer Election Congratulations to Philadelphia based Flight Attendant Craig Gunter who was elected in the National Treasurer run-off election. Craig will officially take office on July…
Read More5.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 48 Hours PBS Processing Arbitration Award
48 Hours PBS Processing Arbitration Award The arbitrator’s decision in the 48-Hour Presidential Grievance is in and it is disappointing. In short, the arbitrator accepted the Company’s argument that…
Read More5.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Memorial Day Tribute
APFA pays tribute to the brave men and women throughout history who have died in service to our country. Wherever you find yourself today, take a moment to reflect on…
Read More5.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA/Welcome New Hire Class 18-14/ APFA HDQs Closed for Memorial Day/Uniform Reaction Report
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class 18-14! APFA HDQs Closed Next Monday for Memorial Day Uniform Reaction Report …
Read More5.23.18 – (LAA) – Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post?
Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post? – LAA I was able to sit in on the bid run again this month,…
Read More5.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election Results
APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election Results Today, May 23, 2018, the National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor, certified the results of the APFA National Treasurer run-off…
Read More5.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JCBA Hot Topics – Rescheduling & Pay Protections, Illegal Through No Fault, & Reserve Rotation
Still have questions about Rescheduling & Pay Protections, Illegal Through No Fault, and/or Reserve Rotation? Check out the JCBA Hot Topics section under the JCBA tab on the APFA website for…
Read More5.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA JSIC BASE VISITS
APFA JSIC BASE VISITS As a reminder, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee will be holding base visits at the following bases. MIA May 22nd 1000 – 1400 The large conference room by…
Read More5.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Update/Scheduling Dept Update – LAA/Cabin Heat Events/JSIC TTH/Trending FAQs/New Hire Class 18-13/Uniform Reaction Rpt
Government Affairs Update National Scheduling Department Update – LAA Cabin Heat Events APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Welcome New Hire Class 18-13!…
Read More5.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Getting to Know Your APFA EAP Department
Getting to Know Your APFA EAP Department The APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was created to support Flight Attendants who are experiencing difficulties of a personal or work-related nature.…
Read More5.18.17 – (LUS) – June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline to Request a Duplicate Ballot for the APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election *Final Notice*
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that tomorrow, Friday May 18, 2018 is the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA National…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Press Release – Flight Attendants’ Union Says Tougher Approach by Feds to Sexual Harassment in the Skies is Long Overdue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Flight Attendants’ Union Says Tougher Approach by Feds to Sexual Harassment in the Skies is Long Overdue APFA Supports New Reporting Requirements, Stronger Penalties, and…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Agreement Reached with UAE to End Subsidies to Its State Owned Airlines
Agreement Reached with UAE to End Subsidies to Its State Owned Airlines Earlier this week, the State Department reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to end…
Read More5.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Negotiator Election Results
Today, May 16, 2018, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the results of the Elected Negotiator election: The 2 Elected APFA Negotiators are: Timothy Legeros & Kelly J. Hagan Congratulations to the…
Read More5.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall/Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election /Clarification on Sequence Quality Considerations
• APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall • Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election • Clarification on Sequence Quality Considerations APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall As a reminder, members…
Read More5.14.18 – Save the Date – Investment and Estate Planning Seminar
Hello Miami! SAVE THE DATE! On June 27th, there will be an Investment & Estate Planning Seminar at MIA. Do you have a will? What are your investment…
Read More5.14.18 – Save the Date – WINGS Charity Event
SAVE THE DATE! WINGS CHARITY EVENT Kim Kaswinkel APFA PHL Base President [email protected]
Read More5.11.18 – DFW Base Brief – June Allocations Call
A personal note from our hard working Bid Sheet Committee: For those of you who may have glanced at a previous DFW Base Brief, this month we are pulling the…
Read More5.11.18 – Reserve Roundtable
Reserve Roundtable May 14th 11am-2pm PHL Airport Tour Room (Between Concourses C & D) Knowing and Understanding Our Contract As we move closer to FOI and full implementation of the…
Read More5.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Base Visits/Seq Quality Considerations/APFA Hotel Committee Reps Speak for Me/Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final/Pay Alignment/NHClass 18-12/Uniform
Upcoming JSIC Base Visits Sequence Quality Considerations My APFA Hotel Transportation Committee Reps Speak for Me Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class…
Read More5.11.18 – (LAA) – Illegal Through No Fault
Illegal Through No Fault – LAA Part of the new pay protection rules that recently went into effect for LAA is the Illegal Through No Fault section of the JCBA.…
Read More5.11.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Head Counts/Domicile Transfer Openings July – LUS/Jun Transfer Awards -LUS/June PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for July 2018 – LUS June 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS June 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS FABRC – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More5.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only! LODO Vacation Low Priority Core Pairings…
Read More5.09.18 – National Elections, Charlotte AIDS Walk, JSIC Town Hall and Visit, Hotel and Scheduling Feedback, PBS Training, Calendar, Reserve Session
National Officer Election Runoff-Treasurer Ballots were mailed on April 23, 2018 and must be returned to the designated PO Box by 10:00am CT, May 23, 2018. APFA National Negotiators Election…
Read More5.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching to Request a Duplicate Ballot for APFA Negotiators Election
Deadline Approaching to Request a Duplicate Ballot Just a friendly reminder that the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA Negotiators Election is tomorrow, May 9,…
Read More5.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – June 2018 Pairing Percentages
June 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August.…
Read More5.04.18 – Terminal D Rooftop Parking
Hello DFW, APFA and DFW Flight Service have been in continuous talks with the DFW Airport Board about the upfront Terminal D Rooftop Parking. The Board has agreed to…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Telephone Town Hall/Why is APFA Allowing All These Changes/FOI Transfer Quals/Pay Alignment Reminder/NH Class 18-11/Uniform Update
Registration for APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Why is APFA Allowing All These Changes? FOI Transfer Qualifications Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class 18-11! Uniform Reaction Update…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Basic Principles of Rescheduling
Basic Principles of Rescheduling – LAA New pay protections and rescheduling rules went into effect for Legacy American Airlines Flight Attendants on Wednesday. These provisions apply to both Lineholders…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election
Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election *2nd Notice* Ballots were mailed on April 23, 2018 for the APFA National Treasurer run-off election. If you have not received your ballot, please…
Read More5.03.18 – Reserve Roundtable, APFA Town Hall, FOI
RESERVE ROUNDTABLE Please join your base reps as well as APFA Contract Chair Paul Hartshorn Jr. and APFA Scheduling Chair Renee Mayer for our reserve roundtable event. May 14th…
Read More5.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Ballots Mailed for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee **2nd Notice** Ballots for the elected members of the APFA Negotiating Committee were mailed on April 16, 2018. The…
Read More5.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits
Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits Starting this month and continuing through June, The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits throughout the system to discuss the following topics:…
Read More4.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Telephone Town Hall Next Month to Discuss Upcoming Changes & Scheduling Tools
APFA Telephone Town Hall APFA will be hosting a “Town Hall Meeting” next month to discuss a range of topics related to some of the upcoming changes and scheduling tools.…
Read More4.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House/Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals/NH Class 18-10/Uniform Update
APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House APFA Supports Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals Welcome New Hire Class 18-10! Uniform Reaction Report Update …
Read More4.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Response to Company Communication on Responsible Use of Scheduling Tools
Yesterday, the Company sent a communication to all LUS Flight Attendants titled “Responsible Use of Scheduling Tools.” APFA recognizes that it is incumbent on each of us to utilize the…
Read More4.26.18 – (LUS) – PBS Classroom Training
PBS Classroom Training- LUS As a reminder, optional PBS classroom training is scheduled for Legacy US Airways Flight Attendants for the months of May and June. While this class is…
Read More4.24.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q18
APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q18 The APFA Executive Committee held the 1Q18 meeting at APFA Headquarters on April 5th, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the…
Read More4.23.18- (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election
Ballots were mailed today, April 23, 2018 for the APFA National Treasurer runoff election. If you do not receive your ballot by April 30, 2018, please contact the NBC…
Read More4.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contact Your Representatives TODAY to Support House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Contact your Representative TODAY to Support the House FAA Reauthorization Bill What it is and why it is important: Each federal agency must periodically be reauthorized to…
Read More4.23.18 – National Officer Election Results, APFA National Negotiating Committee Election., Super 80 and E190/Base Transfers at FOI, State of the Airline (Broadcast Live), JSIC Coming to Charlotte on June 21st, Charlotte Aids Walk, Reserve Roundtable
National Officer Election Results Congratulations to the newly elected National Officers taking office July 2, 2018 National President: Lori Bassani National Vice President: Liz Geiss National Secretary: Lisabeth Hillman There…
Read More4.21.18 – (LAA) – Company Announces Strict Adherence to Current FMLA Policy
Company Announces Strict Adherence to Current FMLA Policy – LAA Late yesterday, the Company sent out a communication outlining AA’s Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy which mirrors the…
Read More4.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 48-Hr Arbitration Concludes/Jetblue FAs Vote to Unionize/2Q18 EC Meeting/NH Class 18-09 /Uniform Report Update
48-Hour Presidential Grievance Concludes JetBlue Flight Attendants Vote to Unionize 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Scheduled Welcome New Hire Class 18-09! Uniform Reaction Report Update 48-Hour Presidential Grievance…
Read More4.20.18 – (LAA) – Clarification on DFP Requests for Open Replacement Lines
Clarification on DFP Requests for Open Replacement Lines – LAA Crew Planning has just advised us that programming will not consider duty free (DF) period requests for open replacement lines…
Read More4.20.18 – New Hires, Reserve Roundtable Event, National Officer Election Results
New Hires Yesterday, your base leadership had the pleasure of welcoming another class of new hire Flight Attendants to PHL. We will also be welcoming another group on April…
Read More4.18.18 – (LUS) – May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about his/her…
Read More4.18.17 – (LAA) – Clarification on May Bid Award Process
Clarification on May Bid Award Process – LAA As stated in a previous communication, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance challenging the Company’s phased approach of implementing incomplete…
Read More4.16.18 – (LAA) – Upcoming Pay Alignment on July 16, 2018
Upcoming Pay Alignment on July 16, 2018 – LAA In a previous hotline dated February 17, 2018, we clarified some points by offering several examples regarding the upcoming pay alignment…
Read More4.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Ballots were mailed today, April 16, 2018, for the elected members of the APFA National Negotiating Committee. The ballot was sent to the address on file with APFA. If…
Read More4.13.18 – May Bidding Changes
Hello Miami! This blast addresses May bidding changes that you need to know. May Bidding Changes We know there are many monumental changes coming in the next year as…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA) – Bidding Tips for May
Bidding Tips for May – LAA As reported in the most recent JSIC update, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance as well as a Cease & Desist against the Company’s…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Officer Election Results
APFA National Officer Election Results This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, April 13, 2018, the National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor,…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballot Count/Retirement Seminars/Elevate at Smaller Bases
Ballot Count for the National Officer Re-run Election Upcoming Retirement Seminars – DCA and NY JUN Investment & Estate Planning Seminar in MIA – SAVE THE DATE! Elevate 2018 Training…
Read More4.12.18 – (LUS) – 4.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount by Base/MAY Transfer Awards LUS/MAY PBS Bidding Timeline LUS/FABRC Hours LUS
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts May 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS May 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More4.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits
Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits during the months of May and June. Topics of discussion will include many items that…
Read More4.10.18 – Retirement Seminar, JSIC Base Visit, New Hires, Future Events, National Officer Election Re-run
Retirement Seminar Reminder for both LAA and LUS: APFA Retirement Specialists Ron Harris and Patrick Hancock will be conducting another retirement seminar in DCA on April 26, 2018 from 11am-2pm…
Read More4.09.18 – Reserve Roundtable Event
Reserve Roundtable Event Please join your local base leadership as well as APFA Contract and Scheduling Chairs Paul Hartshorn Jr. and Renee Mayer for a Reserve Roundtable event: Monday May…
Read More4.10.18 – May DFW Base Brief Correction
***May DFW Base Brief Correction*** HKG flying for the DFW Base is on a 777-300 Aircraft in May, not a 777-200 as was stated in the recent DFW Base Brief…
Read More4.10.18 – May 2018 DFW Allocations Call
May 2018 DFW Allocations Call Manning Information: 5408 Total Headcount for May 2018. Increase of 57 Flight Attendants from April 2018. 5177 Available Headcount. DFW has 231 inactive Flight Attendants.…
Read More4.10.18 – (LAA) – Deadheading Clarification
Deadheading Clarification – LAA On March 14, 2018, the Company sent out a communication to LAA Flight Attendants that explains the contractual options for changing your travel plans when deadheading.…
Read More4.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Election, Retirement Seminar, Negotiating Committee, Jump Seat, AIDS Walk, Comply 365, New Hires, Kids Day
APFA National Officer Re-run Election Ballots must be returned, by mail, and received by 10:00am CT April 13, 2018. For your vote to count, you must be dues current (no more than…
Read More4.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! LOD/O Vacation Low Priority Bidding Core Pairings in the same layer as FK or FM…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Objects to Phased Approach to Pay Protections
APFA Objects to Phased Approach to Pay Protections – LAA Everyone knows the year ahead is full of changes for all American Airlines Flight Attendants. The Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Supports Organizing Efforts of JetBlue FAs/EC Confirms Dept Chairs & RRs/Turbulence/NH Class 18-07/Uniform Reaction Report Count
APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue FAs’ Efforts to Unionize EC Confirms National Chairs and Regional Reps Turbulence – Protect Yourself! Welcome New Hire Class 18-07! Uniform Reaction Update APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching to Request Duplicate Ballot for National Officer Re-run Election
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind all Flight Attendants that ballots are due by 10:00am CT, April 13, 2018, for the National Officers re-run election. Ballots were mailed…
Read More4.05.18 – 4.06.18 (1Q18 EC Meeting)
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Read More4.05.198 – (LUS) – May 2018 Pairing Percentages
May 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in…
Read More4.03.18 – Reserve Roundtable Event To Be Rescheduled
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Reserve Roundtable Event To Be Rescheduled We are extremely disappointed to have to reschedule the Reserve Roundtable event. The 48-Hour PBS Presidential Grievance is scheduled…
Read More4.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching for Duplicate Ballots in the National Officer Re-run Election
Monday, April 2, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for the National Officer Re-Run…
Read More3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FAA Issues SAFO on Smoke, Odor, Fumes In-Flight
This week, the FAA released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) on Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) events in flight. This is a step in the right direction and we are thankful the…
Read More3.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Retirement Webinars Now Online/Minutes in Review/Welcome NH Class 18-06/1Q18 EC Meeting/HDQs Closed Good Friday/Uniform Reaction Report
Where Is the Next Retirement Seminar? In Your Living Room! Minutes In Review – APFA Annual Convention Welcome New Hire Class 18-06! 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting APFA HDQs Closed Friday…
Read More3.29.18 – NO Re-Run Election, 1st Quarter EC Meeting, Reserve Roundtable, Jump Seat Weight and Balance
National Officer Re-Run Election If you have not yet received a ballot, please contact the APFA National Ballot Committee at [email protected] or 817-540-0108 ext. 8311 to request…
Read More3.29.18 – LOA for FAs Electing to Park at PHL for ZRH
To all NY based Flight Attendants: We have obtained a Letter of Agreement for Flight Attendants electing to park at PHL for the ZRH and/or BUD trips. If you choose to park at…
Read More3.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Uniform Update
APFA has been at the forefront in addressing the potential safety and health issues concerning the current uniforms since they were first introduced in 2016, and we have been successful…
Read More3.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates Announced for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Earlier today, March 27, 2018, the National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-to-Serve notifications for the elected members of the APFA Negotiating Committee. Candidates for APFA Negotiator: Ricky Alvarenga Tyler “Tyco”…
Read More3.27.18 – NO Re-run Elections, EC Meeting, Capaign Literature, IROPS, AIDS Walk, JSIC Visit, VEX Extension Requests, EAP, CIRT
APFA National Officer Re-run Election Ballots were mailed to all members on March 14, 2018. As a reminder, this is a mail ballot as well as a Department of Labor supervised…
Read More3.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits/New Hire Classes Hosted at APFA HDQs/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Reaction Report Count
• New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits for Some Members • APFA Begins Hosting New Hire Classes at APFA HDQs • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting • Uniform Reaction Report…
Read More3.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – National Officer Re-run Election Ballots
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for the National Officer Re-Run Election. Ballots were mailed…
Read More2.28.18 (Special EC Meeting)
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Read More3.21.18 – (LAA) – Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow
Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow – LAA For those who may not have seen the communication sent out by the Company earlier today: Bidding will be extended until tomorrow,…
Read MoreStock Option Plan – Fact Sheet
This is only a summary. In all cases, you should reference the stock option agreement to determine your rights and responsibilities. Eligibility: American Airlines non-management and level 1-8 management employees…
Read MoreStock Options
Stock options are being issued to all AA employees on U.S. payroll. Here’s a guide to the “Broad Based Stock Plan” program. Stock Options Defined A stock option grant gives…
Read More3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Minutes in Review – APFA Special EC Meeting
A Special Executive Committee Meeting was held in Charlotte, NC on February 28, 2018. In accordance with the APFA policy manual, the minutes of the meeting are now available on the…
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