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Representing the Flight Attendants of American Airlines
Hotlines – 2017
11.17.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Remember November/Uniform Reaction Report Update
Remember November! – LAA/LUS It’s hard to believe that tomorrow will mark 24 years since APFA’s “cheery rebels” led a successful job action that shut down the nation’s largest airline for 4 days just prior to the busy holiday travel season. It may seem like ancient history in an industry that hasn’t seen a major…
Read More11.15.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Contact your Representatives Urging them to REJECT Tax Reform Bill
The House of Representatives will vote on a tax reform bill tomorrow and the Senate will vote on their version next week. Each bill appears to favor the super wealthy and corporations at the expense of the working and middle classes. The GOP is planning to push these bills through without debate or amendments. Everyone’s…
Read More11.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule
DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule – LAA/LUS Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that, among other items, expands the Department’s current drug testing panel to include certain semi-synthetic opioids (i.e., hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone). “The opioid crisis is a threat to public safety when it involves safety-sensitive employees involved in the…
Read More11.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfers for JAN/Mutual Transfers/DEC Transfer Awards/PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Flight Attendant Count By Base – LAA/LUS No Domicile Transfer Openings for January 2017 – LUS Mutual Domicile Transfers – LUS December 2017 Transfer Awards – LUS December PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS November FABRC Hours – LUS Planned Flight Attendant Counts By Base – LAA/LUS No Domicile Transfer Openings for January 2018 – LUS Reciprocal transfers only will be offered for the January bid month. Mutual Domicile Transfers – LUS Mutual Transfers…
Read More11.12.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 16th Anniversary of AA Flight 587
On this date, 16 years ago, we learned the tragic fate of AA Flight 587 that crashed in Queens, New York, killing everyone onboard the Airbus A300 including nine of AA’s finest crew members as well as five victims on the ground. This unimaginable tragedy happened just two months after 9/11, leaving us shell shocked…
Read More11.11.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Salutes Our Veterans
APFA salutes America’s servicemen and women who have served our country in times of war. This Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to APFA members, past and present, who have answered the call. If you enjoy freedom, thank a veteran!
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – When Do I Go Illegal?/Annual SK/VC Threshold Reminder
When Do I Go Illegal? – LAA/LUS With the recent implementation of portions of JCBA Section 11 (Hours of Service) for LAA, we have received inquiries about how to figure domestic on-duty legalities given the Domestic Operational On-Duty Max chart in Section 11.F. Worksheets for figuring out when you go illegal can be found for…
Read More11.09.17 – (LUS) – Holiday PBS Bidding Tips
Holiday PBS Bidding Tips – LUS In preparation for December PBS bidding, we would like to pass on some helpful information to assist you with your bid. December is a month with an uneven distribution of flying. In December, the Company schedules more block hours in the last two weeks of the month. This results…
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance Filed on PBS Award Processing Times
In recent meetings with APFA leadership, the Company announced plans to unilaterally change the number of hours between the close of bidding and the official publication of the PBS awards from 48 hours to as many as 120 hours when JCBA PBS is fully implemented. This is, yet another, blatant violation of JCBA language—one that…
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Section 16 (Deadheading) for LAA
Friday, November 10, 2017 Arriving in December: Changes to Deadheading Beginning with sequences originating December 2nd, the Company will implement additional components of Section 16 – Deadheading at LAA bases. Following the implementation timeline letter of agreement, there will be no changes for LUS bases until Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI). Quick summary of what’s…
Read More11.09.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Contract & Scheduling Chairs Announced
In a previous hotline, it was announced that National Scheduling Chair Daniel Koukes and National Contract Chair Chuck Ransdale would be stepping down from their respective positions for personal and professional reasons. These two gentlemen have served APFA and the membership well in a knowledgeable, professional, and respectful manner. Over the past 18 months, I have…
Read More11.08.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Delay in Processing AM/PM Reserve Requests for Tomorrow
The Company reported that due to an IT glitch earlier today, Crew Scheduling was temporarily unable to award AM/PM preferences to reserves for tomorrow. After pushing for a manual work-around, the APFA Scheduling Department recently learned that Crew Scheduling was finally able to process the awards; however, they are still unable to guarantee that the…
Read More11.06.17 – (LUS) – December 2017 PBS Bidding Information
Monday, November 6, 2017 December 2017 PBS Bidding Information – LUS December 2017 Pairing Percentages December 2017 Bidding Timelines Training Bid: • December 2017 Training Bid Opens: November 2 – 1200 EDT* / 0900 MST • December 2017 Training Bid Closes: November 8 – 1100 EST* / 0900 MST • December 2017 Training Bid Awarded: November 8 – 1400 EST/ 1200…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 60 Years Flying/FA Lori Costello Passes/LAX Catering/VA & N
Friday, November 3, 2017 AA’s Longest Serving FA Celebrates 60 Years of Flying LAA’s Most Senior Flight Attendant Passes Contingency Catering Plan at LAX Virginia and New Jersey Voters GET OUT the VOTE STL Pilot Base Closure Announcement Daylight Saving Time Ends this Weekend Uniform Reaction Report Update AA’s Longest Serving Flight Attendant Celebrates 60 Years…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA 2017 Fall BOD Meeting Documents and Minutes
Friday, November 3, 2016 APFA 2017 Fall BOD Meeting Documents and Minutes The APFA Board of Directors held its 2017 Fall BOD meeting in Dallas/Fort Worth on October 11-12, 2017. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the meeting are now available on the website at www.APFA.org. Tentative Agenda Roll Call 10.11.17 Roll…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Problems Logging in to Jetnet and/or Crewportal
Friday, November 3, 2107 Issues Logging In to Jetnet and/or Crewportal – LAA/LUS Some members have reported problems logging into Jetnet and/or Crewportal after recent maintenance performed on Jetnet. Sometimes site updates or maintenance requires users to clear their browser cache/history in order to take care of log-in issues. If you still experience problems after…
Read More11.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Full Page Ad by Partnership for Open & Fair Skies
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Today, the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies sent an open letter to President Trump showcasing the widespread support from 300 members of Congress for the U.S. government to address the massive Gulf carrier subsidies and protect American jobs. The letter ran as a full-page advertisement in today’s New York Times…
Read More11.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Listeria Discovered at LAX Catering Facility
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Read More10.27.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Flt 383/Benefits Enrollment/FAA Checks/EC Meeting/Retirement Seminar/WINGS/Uniform Report
One Year Anniversary of Flight 383 – LAA/LUS Final Hours for 2018 Benefits Enrollment – LAA/LUS FAA Cabin Safety Checks – LAA/LUS 3Q17 Executive Committee Meeting – LAA/LUS Upcoming Retirement Seminar – LAA/LUS WINGS Foundation October eNewsletter – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Report Count – LAA/LUS One Year Anniversary of Flight 383 – LAA/LUS Tomorrow…
Read More10.26.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 2018 Benefits Enrollment Deadline Fast Approaching
Thursday, October 26, 2017 The deadline for making changes to your benefits for 2018 is fast approaching. Benefits Enrollment ends on October 27th, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. Central Time. Online enrollment guides and information are available at www.my.aa.com. If you have problems completing your enrollment, contact the Benefits Service Center at 888-860-6178 Note: Even if…
Read More10.25.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Update – Uniform Advisory Team Members Needed
As reported in a previous hotline, APFA members will have input in the process of selecting a new uniform that best meets the needs of Flight Attendants. APFA’s number one priority is to select a new uniform that is modern, comfortable, reliable, and most importantly, safe for all Flight Attendants. Part of that process…
Read More10.23.17 – (LAA) – Staffing Changes on IPD Flights on the 787-9 and 777-200
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Monday, October 23, 2017 Staffing Changes on IPD Flights on the 787-9 and 777-200 – LAA 787-9 APFA recognizes the challenges many of you have…
Read More10.23.17 – (LAA) – Bids To Be Re-run for Some Bases
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Monday, October 23, 2017 Bids To Be Re-run for Some Bases – LAA APFA was notified by the Company this morning that due to Crew Planning…
Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Annual SK/VC Thresholds LAA/Application of VC Pay to OE Trips within FMLA/Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms/Uniform Reaction Update
Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA Application of Vacation Pay to OE Trips within an Approved FMLA – LAA Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA As we approach the end of the calendar year, please be aware that the 420-hour…
Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Update Your Contact Information
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Friday, October 20, 2017 The APFA Board of Directors has determined that the upcoming National Officer re-run election will be conducted by mail ballot. This rerun…
Read More10.18.17 – (LUS) – November 2017 PBS Bid Award Summary
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Wednesday, October 18, 2017 November 2017 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The November 2017 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the…
Read More10.18.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Clarification on 2018 Benefits Enrollment Hotline
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Clarification to the Most Recent Benefits Enrollment Hotline – LAA/LUS In all of the American Airlines Health Plans, Standard, Value and Core,…
Read More10.18.17 – (LAA) – Bidding Window Extended by 24 Hours
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Wednesday, October 18, 2017 The Company has announced that the November bidding issues have been rectified and the Online Bidding Tool is functioning correctly. If you…
Read More10.17.17 – (LAA) – Bid Sheet Debacle
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Bidsheet Debacle – LAA We have been hearing from many of you regarding the numerous discrepancies and issues associated with the November…
Read More10.15.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Tweet to Support Our Sisters & Brothers at Allegiant Air
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Sunday, October 15, 2017 Tweet to Support Our Sisters & Brothers at Allegiant Air – LAA/LUS As you may know, Allegiant Air Flight Attendants represented by…
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