Hotlines – 2018

12.31.18 – UHC is Changing to UMR

Monday, December 31, 2018 UHC is Changing to UMR Beginning January 1, 2019, American Airlines is partnering with UMR, a UnitedHealthcare company, to administer health care benefits for you…

12.30.18 – From the Office of the President

Sunday, December 30, 2018 Dear AA Flight Attendants, As we near the end of a tumultuous year wrought with unwelcome changes, failed systems, multiple glitches and indiscriminate abuse, it…

12.30.18 – Alert: 40 Hour Scheduling Limitation Glitch in Non-PBS Bases Resolved

Sunday, December 30, 2018 Alert: 40 Hour Scheduling Limitation Glitch Resolved for Non-PBS Flight Attendants APFA was made aware of an issue with flight attendants in non-PBS bases being…

12.29.18 – From the Office of the Vice President

Saturday, December 29, 2018 Pay for ROTA Processing Issues To Miami-Based Flight Attendants: I am happy to announce the resolution of two issues related to ROTA for MIA-Based Reserves.…

12.29.18 – UPDATE: Official Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting

Friday, December 28, 2018 EC Minutes Update This is a reissued hotline for the Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting minutes. The links in this hotline will allow you to…

12.28.18 – Training Bidding System (TBS)

Friday, December 28, 2018 Training Bidding System (TBS) Along with the transition to PBS in February the eight new PBS bases will also switch to the TBS system for…

12.28.18 – Official Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting

Friday, December 28, 2018 APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Minutes The APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held December 6-7, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…

12.26.18 – JSIC Update – Vacation Extension Days and Monthly Vacation Rebid

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 JSIC Update – Vacation Extension Days and Monthly Vacation Rebid For those with vacation in a PBS base, you can select your VEX (Vacation Extension…

12.26.18 – Willingness-to-Serve

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the positions of Base…

12.26.18 – The Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Season’s Greetings! The Communications Department wishes you a happy and joyous holiday season. In light of the holidays, this week’s Scoop will be an abbreviated…

12.24.18 – Happy Holidays from APFA

Monday, December 24, 2018 Happy Holidays from APFA On this Christmas Eve, American Airlines Flight Attendants are spending the evening across the globe. Some of you are home with…

12.20.18 – How to Survive an unHappy Holiday

Thursday, December 20, 2018 The APFA EAP Department would like to reach out and wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday. We also wanted to acknowledge that the holidays…

12.19.18 – The Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…

12.18.18 – January 2019 PBS Bid Summary

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary chart: Shadow Bid/Pay Purpose Only Bid…

12.17.18 – APFA Willingness-to-Serve, Base President and Vice President

Monday, December 17, 2018 APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the positions of Base…

12.13.18 – From the Office of the President: Reserve Numbers

Thursday, December 13, 2018 Dear APFA Members, Earlier this week the company announced staggering reserve numbers for January 2019 that sent shockwaves throughout the system. Our union leaders and…

12.12.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…

12.11.18 – JSIC Update – PBS Bases Bidding Info

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 With bidding opening up for the month of January please remember to review a few important items when beginning your bidding. Please review…

12.10.2018 – Willingness-To-Serve for Base Representatives Posted on APFA Website

Monday, December 10, 2018 Willingness-To-Serve for Base Representatives Posted on APFA Website APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the…

12.08.18 – January 2019 Allocations Call

Saturday, December 8, 2018 January 2019 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5627 Headcount for January. Increase of 277 year over year. 5293 Available Headcount at DFW. Increase of 171 year…

12.07.18 – 401(k) Match and Company Contribution

Friday, December 7, 2018 401(k) Match and Company Contribution Since April 12, 2012, Flight Attendants on the 2012 Legacy American Airlines System Seniority List have been receiving a contractually…

12.06.18 – New APFA Website, Facebook Page & Chat Upgrade

Thursday, December 6, 2018 We are excited to announce some big changes in the way we interact with you! APFA Website Tuesday marked the launch of our new APFA…

12.05.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…

12.03.18 – Willingness-to-Serve for Base President, Base Vice President and BCR’s at All Bases

Monday, December 3, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS), for Base President, Base Vice President and BCR’s, at…

11.28.18 – APFA The Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…

11.28.18 – APFA NBC Hotline – SLT Base President Election Results

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on November 28, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA SLT Base President Election. The following are the results:…

11.26.18 – APFA Initial Bargaining Survey

Monday, November 26, 2018 For the better part of two decades, our contracts have been gutted by bankruptcies and over-reaching restructuring. Presently, we are working under a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement which…

11.22.18 – December 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary

Thursday, November 22, 2018 December 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary…

11.22.18 – APFA Special Hotline – Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 22, 2018 On behalf of the APFA National Officers and the entire staff at APFA Headquarters, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you…

11.21.18 – The Weekly Scoop

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 *|TWITTER:TWEET Another Remember to November! A big “thank you” to the thousands of our Flight Attendants who were joined by our sisters and brothers from…

11.20.18 – Calling in Sick

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Calling in Sick What you need to know about Sick (JCBA Section 9): All sick calls will have a start and end date. Whenever you call…

11.19.18 – Lori Bassani, APFA National President – Letter of Appreciation

Monday, November 19, 2018 APFA Members, Thank you for your passionate support and commitment at our system-wide picketing event! (Click on the image below to watch the video)…

11.17.18 – It’s Your Right to Picket – November 18, 2018

Saturday, November 17, 2018 TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW “It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket…

11.16.18 – 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…

11.16.18 – 25th Anniversary Skyword Express

Friday, November 16, 2018 Introducing the commemorative issue of Skyword Express. Click the image below: -adobe Flash required

11.16.18 – 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…

11.16.18 – “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…

11.14.18 – 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…

11.13.18 – 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.…

11.12.18 – 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.…

11.12.18 – 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…

11.12.18 – 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…

11.11.18 – 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…

11.09.18 – 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…

11.09.18 – 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…

11.09.18 – 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…

11.09.18 – 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’…

11.07.18 – 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…

11.06.18 – 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…

11.05.18 – 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…

11.04.18 – 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…

11.03.18 – 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…

11.02.18 – 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…

11.02.18 – 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…

10.31.18 – 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…

10.26.18 – 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.…

10.26.18 – 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…

10.25.18 – 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…

10.25.18 – 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…

10.24.18 – 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…

10.24.18 – 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…

10.24.18 – 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…

10.23.18 – 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…

10.23.18 – 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…

10.22.18 – 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…

10.22.18 – 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,…

10.22.18 – 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…

10.22.18 – 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.…

10.21.18 – 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…

10.19.18 – 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…

10.19.18 – 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…

10.17.18 – 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…

10.15.18 – 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…

10.12.18 – 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…

10.12.18 – 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…

10.11.18 – 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…

10.10.18 – 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…

10.10.18 – 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…

10.05.18 – 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 …

10.05.18 – 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.…

10.03.18 – 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…

10.03.18 – 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…

10.03.18 – 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…

10.02.18 – (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…

10.01.18 – (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…

10.01.18 – 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…

9.28.18 – (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…

9.27.18 – (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…

9.26.18 – (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…

9.26.18 – (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…

9.25.18 – (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…

9.25.18 – (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…

9.25.18 – (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…

9.23.18 – (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…

9.22.18 – (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…

9.21.18 – (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…

9.21.18 – (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…

9.20.18 – (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…

9.20.18 – (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,…

9.20.18 – (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…

9.19.18 – (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…

9.19.18 – (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…

9.18.18 – (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…

9.18.18 – (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…

9.15.18 – (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…

9.15.18 – (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,…

9.14.18 – (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…

9.13.18 – (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…

9.12.18 – (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…

9.12.18 – (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…

9.11.18 – (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…

9.11.18 – (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…

9.10.18 – (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.…

9.10.18 – (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…

9.08.18 – (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…

9.03.18 – (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 …

9.03.18 – (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…

9.01.18 – (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…

9.01.18 – (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…

9.01.18 – (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…

8.31.18 – (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,…

8.30.18 – (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…

8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – American Airlines Flight Attendants Picket AA Headquarters

APFA Picketing Event Media Preview For Immediate Release …

8.29.18 – (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…

8.28.18 – (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…

8.28.18 – (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…

8.28.18 – (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…

8.24.18 – (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…

8.23.18 – (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…

8.22.18 – (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…

8.22.18 – (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…

8.21.18 – (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…

8.21.18 – (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…

8.19.18 – (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…

8.16.18 – (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…

8.16.18 – (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…

8.15.18 – (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…

8.15.18 – (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…

8.14.18 – (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…

8.13.18 – (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…

8.13.18 – (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…

8.13.18 – (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…

8.10.18 – (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…

8.09.18 – 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…

8.08.18 – (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,…

8.08.18 – (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)…

8.08.18 – (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…

8.05.18 – (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…

8.03.18 – (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…

8.03.18 – (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.

8.03.18 – (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…

8.03.18 – (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…

8.01.18 – (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:…

8.01.18 – (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 –…

8.01.18 – (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…

8.01.18 – (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…

7.27.18 – (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…

7.27.18 – (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…

7.26.18 – (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…

7.26.18 – (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…

7.25.18 – (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…

7.25.18 – (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…

7.25.18 – (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…

7.23.18 – (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…

7.21.18 – (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…

7.21.18 – (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…

7.21.18 – (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…

7.21.18 – (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…

7.21.18 – (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,…

7.20.18 – (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:…

7.20.18 – (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…

7.19.18 – (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…

7.18.18 (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…

7.18.18 – (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…

7.17.18 – (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…

7.17.18 – (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…

7.16.18 – (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…

7.13.18 – (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…

7.13.18 – (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…

7.13.18 – (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…

7.11.18 – (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…

7.10.18 – (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…

7.10.18 – 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…

7.10.18 – (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…

7.09.18 – (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,…

7.09.18 – (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…

7.06.18 – (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…

7.06.18 – (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…

7.05.18 – (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,…

7.05.18 – (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…

7.02.18 – (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,…

7.02.18 – (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…

6.29.18 – (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 –…

6.29.18 – (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…

6.29.18 – (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)…

6.27.18 – (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…

6.26.18 – (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…

6.26.18 – (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…

6.22.18 – (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…

6.22.18 – (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…

6.22.18 – (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…

6.20.18 – (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…

6.18.18 – (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…

6.16.18 – (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…

6.15.18 – (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)…

6.13.18 – (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…

6.13.18 – (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…

6.11.18 – (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…

6.10.18 – (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!…

6.08.18 – (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…

6.08.18 – (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…

6.08.18 – (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…

6.07.18 – (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…

6.06.18 – (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…

6.06.18 – (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…

6.04.18 – (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…

6.01.18 – (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…

6.01.18 – (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…

5.29.18 – (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…

5.28.18 – (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…

5.25.18 – (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 …

5.23.18 – (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,…

5.23.18 – (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…

5.22.18 – (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…

5.21.18 – (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…

5.18.18 – (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!…

5.18.18 – (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.…

5.18.17 – (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…

5.17.18 – (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…

5.17.18 – (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…

5.17.18 – (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…

5.16.18 – (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…

5.14.18 – (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…

5.11.18 – (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…

5.11.18 – (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.…

5.11.18 – (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 …

5.10.18 – (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…

5.08.18 – (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,…

5.05.18 – (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.…

5.04.18 – (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…

5.04.18 – (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…

5.04.18 – (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…

5.02.18 – (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…

5.01.18 – (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:…

4.30.18 – (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.…

4.27.18 – (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 …

4.27.18 – (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…

4.26.18 – (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…

4.24.18 – (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…

4.23.18- (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…

4.23.18 – (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…

4.21.18 – (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…

4.20.18 – (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…

4.20.18 – (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…

4.18.18 – (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…

4.18.17 – (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…

4.16.18 – (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…

4.16.18 – (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…

4.13.18 – (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…

4.13.18 – (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,…

4.13.18 – (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…

4.12.18 – (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 …

4.11.18 – (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…

4.10.18 – (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.…

4.09.18 – (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…

4.06.18 – (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…

4.06.18 – (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…

4.06.18 – (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…

4.05.198 – (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…

4.02.18 – (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…

3.20.18 – (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…

3.29.18 – (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…

3.28.18 – (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…

3.27.18 – (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”…

3.23.18 – (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…

3.22.18 – (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…

3.21.18 – (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,…

3.20.18 – (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…

3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Rescheduling and Pay Protection

Rescheduling and Pay Protection Recently, the Company announced the implementation of several provisions of the JCBA related to rescheduling and pay protection. While this implementation is long overdue for the…

3.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates’ Right To Have Campaign Literature Distributed

Candidates’ Right to Have Campaign Literature Distributed by the Union or a Union-Designated Mailing Service Federal law establishes certain campaign rights for candidates in union officer elections, including the…

3.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS

April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The April 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…

3.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Email Blast – 2018 National Officer Re-run Election

The National Officers re-run election is being conducted under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (DOL). Additional Information Regarding APFA 2018 National Officer Candidate…

3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Updates/Secondary Round Vacation Bidding – LAA/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Report

Government Affairs Updates Secondary Round of Vacation Bidding Open – LAA 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Count Government Affairs Updates Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Larsen on Airplane Evacuation…

3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from Interim APFA National Vice President Mark Littleton

This past week has been a surreal whirlwind of a ride. In the midst of a four-day trip, somewhere over ORD by my calculations, I became the Interim National Vice…

3.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Correction to National Officer Candidate Information Packet

ATTENTION ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS NATIONAL OFFICER ELECTION The National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor, has been made aware of several inaccuracies in the Candidate Information packet…

3.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the National Officer Re-run Election

ATTENTION ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: NATIONAL OFFICER BALLOTS MAILED The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for…

3.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS Posted for APFA Negotiating Committee – 2nd Notice

WILLINGNESS-TO-SERVE – APFA NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE *** Second Notice *** The APFA National Ballot Committee would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve notification is posted for the elected…

3.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special BOD Meeting to Appoint an Interim National Vice President

APFA Special BOD Meeting to Appoint an Interim National Vice President The APFA Board of Directors held a special meeting via teleconference on March 12, 2018 to appoint an…

3.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA BOD Appoints Interim APFA National Vice President

APFA BOD Appoints Interim APFA National Vice President In accordance with the Constitution, the APFA Board of Directors today appointed an interim National Vice President to fill the vacancy…

3.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount/Domicile Transfer Openings for May/April 2018 Transfer Awards/No VLOAs for May/April PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC

Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOAs Offered for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…

3.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Nena Martin

Management Grievance Filed Against APFA Regarding PBS Processing Time and JSIC In an unprecedented move by American Airlines, a Management Grievance has been filed against APFA alleging violation of Sections…

3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid

PBS Bases- Before You Bid Your Standing Bid Reserve Bidding- Senior, Cusp, and Junior Bidding strategy Training on your Schedule? Protect yourself with this information What is a Persistent Property?…

3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Interim VP/Washington DC Fly-in/Know Your Legalities/Upcoming Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reaction Report Count

• Why Hasn’t An Interim Vice President Been Appointed? • D.C. Fly-in to Lobby Capitol Hill • Know Your Legalities • Upcoming APFA Retirement Seminars • Uniform Reaction Report Count…

3.07.18 – (LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bidding Information

April 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…

3.07.18 – (LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bidding Information

April 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…

3.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Another Winter Storm with the Potential for IROPS

Another Winter Storm with the Potential for IROPS Once again, we find ourselves preparing for another winter storm impacting the Northeast. In the last storm, it is no secret that…

3.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Nena Martin

What a difference a day makes. No one could have predicted the sequence of events that transpired while at the APFA Annual Convention in CLT. I never envisioned…

3.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Critical Staffing Shortage at DFW and LAX

Critical Staffing Shortage at DFW and LAX The Company has notified APFA that they have invoked Article 9.L. of the contract in response to a critical staffing shortage at DFW and…

3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special EAP Hotline

We are incredibly saddened to hear of the sudden death of PHL based Flight Attendant, Diva Davis. The APFA EAP Department is here for our Flight Attendants. The tragedy of…

3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Annual Convention Concludes/Nor’easter IROPS/1Q18 EC Meeting Scheduled/Unfair Favoritism at ORD/Uniform Reaction Report

• APFA Annual Convention Concludes • March Nor’easter – IROPS Procedures Reminder • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled • AA Flight Attendants Cry Foul on Unfair Favoritism at O’Hare…

3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from the APFA Voting Board of Directors:

Message from the APFA Voting Board of Directors: The APFA Board of Directors respects the decision Bob Ross has made to resign his position as National President of APFA.…

3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Bob Ross

As you all know, I have made the decision not to run for re-election for APFA National President. In order for the transition to be as smooth as possible,…

2.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs

2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs APFA has been fielding calls from Flight Attendants with questions about how the 2018/19 annual vacation will work in conjunction with the present timeline for non-PBS…

2.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Posted for APFA Negotiating Committee

WILLINGNESS-TO-SERVE – APFA NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE The APFA National Ballot Committee would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve notification is being posted today for the elected representatives…

2.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – BOD Convention/Last 5 Days Pay Protect/Report Fume Events to FD/Retirement Seminars PHL & PHX/Uniform Report

• APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention • Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes RSV) – LAA • Reporting Smoke/Odor/Fume Events to the Flight Deck • Upcoming Retirement Seminars…

2.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Government Affairs PAC Drive 2018

Support Flight Attendants in Washington, D.C. through your APFA Government Affairs Program Join the APFA Political Action Committee TODAY and have OUR voice heard! Mission Statement: The APFA Government Affairs Program…

2.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Officer Elections Candidate Announcement

APFA National Officer Elections Candidate Announcement Earlier today, February 22, 2018, the National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-to-Serve Notifications for the APFA National President, National Vice President, National…

2.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline for Willingness-to-Serve for National Officer Re-run Election this Thursday

Just another friendly reminder, from the National Ballot Committee, that all Willingness-to-Serves for the National Officer re-run election must be in the designated PO Box by 10:00am CT…

2.18.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary

March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The March 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…

2.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Clarification on Pay Alignment

Clarification on Pay Alignment – LAA There has been much discussion recently on social media concerning the upcoming pay alignment the Company plans to implement this Summer when LAA Flight…

2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing/Vacation Bidding/Vacation -401k/Admin & Committee Positions/APFA HDQs Closed Monday/Uniform

• Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing • Annual Vacation Bidding 2018/19 • Vacation Deferral into 401(k) – LAA • Administrative and Committee Positions …

2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Certified Results for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections

The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on February 16, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA LGA Base President and Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: LGA…

2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on APFA Meeting with Company about Reserve Numbers

APFA leadership, along with members of the Joint Scheduling Committee (JSC) met with Crew Planning this week to review the data the Company claims is the driving force behind the…

2.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Deadline Approaching for National Officer Re-run Election

The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the deadline for submitting a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Department of Labor Supervised National Officer Re-run Election…

2.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Minutes in Review – 4Q17 EC Meeting Minutes

APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 4Q17 The APFA Executive Committee (EC) held its 4Q17 meeting at APFA Headquarters on January 25th, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official…

2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Corrected LAA Reserve Numbers for March

The Company recently released a communication on the corrected March reserve numbers for LAA bases after APFA identified an error in the original bid packets posted online. The following table…

2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reserve Numbers

Why Are Reserve Numbers so High?! APFA has been fielding this question from members and we, too have been demanding answers from the Company. At this point, the numbers should…

2.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Headcounts, Domicile Transfer Openings, Transfer Awards, PBS Bidding Timeline, FABRC Hours

• Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts • Domicile Transfer Openings for April 2018 – LUS • March 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS • March 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS • February FABRC Hours…

2.09.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases, Bidding, Stadning Bid, Monthly Bid, Vacation Low Priority, Red Eyes,High Time, FABRC

PBS Bases – Before You Bid – LUS As your new APFA PBS Specialist, I am taking an active role in evaluating the PBS bids and awards for each…

2.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Committee Response to AA Comm/ODAN Hotel Accommodations/Reps in D.C./Calling the Tape – LAA/Reserve Numbers/Duplicate Ballot Deadline/Uniform

APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication ODAN Hotel Accommodations APFA Representatives Travel to Washington D.C. Reserve Reminder – “Calling the Tape” – LAA Reserve Numbers…

2.07.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS Posted for National Officer Re-run Election – 3rd Notice

Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election ***3rd Notice*** The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve notification for the positions of National President, National Vice President,…

2.06.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bidding Information

March 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.…

2.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Correction to Recent NBC Hotline on LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections

CORRECTION: Yesterday’s NBC hotline indicated the wrong date for the deadline for duplicate ballot requests for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections. It should have read Sunday, February 11th:…

2.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for LGA Base President & Base Vice President Elections

Ballots for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President elections have been mailed to all LGA-based Flight Attendants. If you have not received your ballot, please contact the…

2.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 401K Class Action Reminder/NTSB Findings 383/Filler Days LUS/Yellow Fever Vaccine/MAR VLOAs LUS/JSIC DFW Base Visit/Uniform Count

401(k) Class Action Settlement Reminder – LAA NTSB Findings on AA Flight 383 Vacation Bidding & Filler Days – LUS In-Network Yellow Fever Vaccine Providers Voluntary Leave of Absences (VLOAs)…

2.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – In Memory of USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569

Twenty-seven years ago today, USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569 collided on the runway at Los Angeles International airport when the SkyWest turboprop was cleared to taxi into…

1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election – 2nd Notice

Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election ***2nd Notice*** The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve notification for the positions of National President, National Vice President,…

1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Website Scheduled for Maintenance Tomorrow

Due to scheduled maintenance, the APFA.org website may be down for approximately 3 hours beginning tomorrow morning at 3AM CST. We apologize for any inconvenience. Shane Staples APFA National…

1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Elevate 2018: One Connected Team Issues

Elevate 2018: One Connected Team Issues As the Company forges ahead with Elevate 2018 classroom training, we have heard from many of you that the rollout has…

1.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – U.S. Reaches Agreement with the Country of Qatar Regarding Subsidiz

U.S. Reaches Agreement with Country of Qatar on Subsidization of Qatar Airways Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced today that the U.S. has reached an agreement with the…

1.29.18 – (LAA) – Changes to Workers’ Compensation Managed Care

Changes to Workers’ Compensation Managed Care – LAA Effective February 1, 2018, the following changes will take place in regard to Compensation Managed Care for Flight Attendants…

1.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Last 5 Days Pay Protection-LAA/System Charters-LUS/LGA Elections/401k & Profit Sharing/Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reports

Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes Reserves) – LAA System Charters- LUS Ballots Mailed for LGA Base President & Base Vice President Elections 401(k) Special Election…

1.26.18 – (LUS) – APFA JCBA Udate – Rotating Reserve FAQs

Reserve Rotation FAQs – LUS Many LUS Flight Attendants have questions related to the implementation of reserve rotation at Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) in October 2018. We will provide…

1.24.18 – (LAA) – Programming Issues with Vacation Relief Lines at MIA & ORD

Programming Issues with Vacation Relief Lines at MIA & ORD – LAA A programming issue occurred with some Vacation Relief (RL) lines at MIA & ORD. The error…

1.24.18 – (LAA/LUS) – NTSB Meeting on AA Flight 383 Rescheduled

NTSB Meeting on AA Flight 383 Rescheduled Due to the recent government shutdown resulting in a lapse in appropriations, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has rescheduled the meeting…

1.24.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage and Updated Guidance

Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage and Updated Guidance What You need to know: Over the past few years there has been an uptick of Yellow Fever cases in Brazil during…

1.24.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS Posted for National Officers Re-run Election

The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve notification for the positions of National President, National Vice President, National Secretary and National Treasurer on the APFA website. The…

1.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Shutdown

At 12:01 am today, the United States Government officially ran out of money and all “nonessential” services started to shut down. Below is a USA Today article that gives a…

1.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Legacy Designators/Fume Events/Medical Treatment for Fume Events/VC Bidding LUS/Annual Convention/Uniforms

LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Smoke/Odor/Fume Events Medical Treatment for a Fume Event 2018-19 Vacation Bidding Information – LUS APFA Annual Convention in CLT Uniform Reaction Report Count LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Effective with this hotline…

1.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Correction to Typo in Yesterday’s NBC Hotline

Correction to APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) Hotline Yesterday’s NBC Hotline on Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the National Officers Re-run election contained a typo referencing the date when the WTS…

1.18.18 – (LUS) – February 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary

February 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The February 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…

1.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Jetnet Travel Planner Issues

The Company has been made aware of issues accessing the Travel Planner on Jetnet. It has no estimated time for a fix, but is currently in the process of troubleshooting…

1.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Alcohol Testing in the U.K.

Alcohol Testing in the UK For those flying in and out of LHR, please be aware that LHR security conducts random alcohol screening and testing. We advise you to…

1.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President

ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT LGA: Ballots for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President elections have been mailed to all LGA-based Flight Attendants. If you do not receive…

1.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS for National Officers Re-run Election

Willingness-to-Serve for National Officers Re-Run Election The National Officers re-run election is being conducted under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (DOL). The…

1.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ninth Anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson”

Nine years ago today, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River after bird strikes completely shut down both engines. Due the heroic actions of the…

1.14.18 – (LAA) – Clarification on PVDs and ERs – LAA

Clarification on PVDs and ERs – LAA With the announcement regarding additional PVDs and ERs for the last two weeks in January, we wanted to clarify the procedures for LAA…

1.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Planned Available FA Headcounts/LUS Domicile Transfer Openings MAR/LUS FAs

Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts – LAA/LUS Domicile Transfer Openings for March 2018 – LUS February 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS February 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS January FABRC Hours – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant…

1.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – NIOSH Issues Report Regarding Uniform Reactions at American Airlines

Government Agency Issues Report Regarding the Uniform Reactions at American Airlines Today, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (“NIOSH”) released a report regarding the uniform reactions at American…

1.12.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Connecting Rooms/ODANs/1K Payout/SK-VC Accrual/Human Trafficking Training/MLK Day/Uniform Reaction Reports

Connecting Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS ODAN Clarification – LAA Lump Sum Payout to Employees – LAA/LUS Confirm Your SK/VC Accrual – LAA Human Trafficking Awareness Training- LAA/LUS Martin Luther…

1.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA Voting Board of Directors – Revised Settlement Agreement Reached on FOI Presidential Grievance

The APFA voting Board of Directors (BOD) sent out a communication on December 11th. In that communication, we expressed our frustration with the FOI Presidential Grievance settlement that was signed on December 8th. After…

1.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Flight Attendant Uniforms will be Produced by Lands’ End

New Flight Attendant Uniforms will be Produced by Lands’ End Lands’ End Selected as New Uniform Vendor APFA is pleased to announce that Lands’ End has been selected to…

1.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Voluntary Leave of Absence Issues

Voluntary Leave of Absence Issues – LAA/LUS The Company has posted the partial leaves for January, and the numbers are disappointing to say the least. When we began working with…

1.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Article 9.L. Invoked at All LAA Bases

Critical FA Staffing Shortage – LAA The Company has notified APFA that they have once again invoked Article 9.L of the contract in response to a critical staffing shortage at all LAA bases: Article 9.L of…

1.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 1K Emp payout/Clarification on IOD Filing Procedures /Special BOD Meeting Minutes/Vac Buyback/EC Meeting/Retirement Seminars/Uniform Rpt

Company Announces $1,000 Pay-out to Employees – LAA/LUS Clarification on new IOD Filing Procedures – LAA/LUS Minutes in Review – APFA Special BOD Meeting – LAA/LUS Vacation Buyback…