Hotline Archives
9.29.21 – Update: FAA Tablet Audits
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Update: FAA Tablet Audits Recently, an APFA Safety & Security hotline went out alerting Flight Attendants to future FAA tablet compliance audits. The FAA has announced their decision to continue permitting…
Read More9.25.21 – Minutes from the 2Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Saturday, September 25, 2021 Minutes from the 2Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held Thursday, September 2nd. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official…
Read More9.25.21 – Forty-Three Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 182
Saturday, September 25, 2021 Remembering PSA Flight 182 On September 25, 1978, four Flight Attendants and three Pilots worked Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 from Los Angeles to San Diego,…
Read More9.24.21 – Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS
Friday, September 24, 2021 Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS One of the most common questions the APFA Contract & Scheduling Department hears is, “Why didn’t I receive the days off that…
Read More9.23.21 – APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress On Air Rage
Thursday, September 23, 2021 APFA Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews Testifies Before Congress on Air Rage This morning, one of our own, CLT-based Flight Attendant Teddy Andrews, testified before the House…
Read More9.21.21 – Chicago Federation of Labor: ORD Air Rage Town Hall
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Chicago Federation of Labor: ORD Air Rage Town Hall Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:00 pm CT Hilton Chicago O’Hare Ballroom RSVP: www.chicagolabor.org/airrage As many as 10…
Read More9.20.21 – Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary
Monday, September 20, 2021 Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary Today, the Company issued a revised PBS Bid Summary for the October award. A Flight Attendant noticed a discrepancy in…
Read More9.20.21 – Save the Date: Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage
Monday, September 20, 2021 Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation: Air Rage “Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines and Airports” Thursday, September…
Read More9.20.21 – 32 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 5050
Monday, September 20, 2021 32 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 5050 On September 20, 1989, USAir Flight 5050 from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C., experienced an aborted takeoff.…
Read More9.19.21 – mobileCCI & iOS 15/Quarterly Wed-Based Training
Sunday, September 19, 2021 mobileCCI & iOS 15 Tomorrow, Monday, September 20, 2021, Apple will release iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15. Once you update your device(s), you must…
Read More9.18.21 – October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, September 18, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording
Thursday, September 16, 2021 APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded Negotiations Virtual Town Hall, which took place earlier today. You may also…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team- Turning Frustration Into ACTION
Thursday, September 16, 2021 APFA Contract ACTION Team – Turning Frustration Into ACTION It’s time to turn our frustration into ACTION. Illegal assignments when we return at the end of…
Read More9.16.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall Starting Momentarily
Thursday, September 16, 2021 The Negotiations Town Hall will be starting momentarily. The Committee will be reviewing the current status of negotiations and providing an overview of Section 6 of the Railway…
Read More9.16.21 – Alert: FAA Tablet Audits
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Alert: FAA Tablet Audits For the past several months, the FAA has been conducting tablet audits throughout the system. Inspectors have reported an alarming number of…
Read More9.15.21 – Mid-month Direct Deposit Delay
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Mid-month Direct Deposit Delay We are aware of an issue that affected some direct deposits for today’s mid-month paycheck. We understand this affected deposits into accounts…
Read More9.15.21 – Chat With UNICEF Champions
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Chat with UNICEF Champions The UNICEF Change for Good program on American Airlines invites you to join Flight Attendant volunteers (aka Champions for Children) to hear…
Read More9.15.21 – Celebrating 2021 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 APFA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the culture, heritage, and many contributions Hispanic Americans have made…
Read More9.15.21 – 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2021 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 19-20, 2021, at the Marriott Dallas Las Colinas.…
Read More9.14.21 – Save the Date: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Save the Date APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Wednesday, October 13, at 11:00 (CT). Topics will include:…
Read More9.14.21 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall- Thursday, September 16, 2021
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 As noted in last week’s Contract ACTION hotline, the Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1:00 pm (CT).…
Read More9.14.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Saturday, September 18 at 1200 (CDT).…
Read More9.12.21 – Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination Guyana (GEO) has been added to the list of countries requiring proof of vaccination for entry. As…
Read More9.11.21 – Honoring our Colleagues on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th
Saturday, September 11, 2021 This week, APFA, along with members of APA, AFA-CWA, ALPA, TWU, IAM, and other Labor Unions, came together in Unity to honor our colleagues who perished…
Read More9.11.21 – APFA EAP 9/11 Tribute: From the Ashes, Angels Emerge
Saturday, September 11, 2021 From the Ashes, Angels Emerge As Flight Attendants, we have all internalized the grief of that fateful day in different ways. In the days after 9/11,…
Read More9.11.21 – 20 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001
Saturday, September 11, 2021 20 Years Ago Today: Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001 Twenty years ago today, Flight Attendants served as the first first responders and sounded the alarm…
Read More9.10.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 10, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Friday, September 10 at 1200 (CDT) for October 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). October 2021…
Read More9.10.21 – APFA DCA Base Brief: September 10th, 2021
Friday, September 10, 2021 What is TRAUMA? “Trauma can happen after you experience an event or events that hurt you physically or emotionally.” “Trauma can have lasting effect on your…
Read More9.09.21 – APFA Contract ACTION Team
Thursday, September 9, 2021 Contract ACTION Team ac·tion /ˈakSH(ə)n/ noun the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim. a thing done; an act. In the…
Read More9.08.21 – 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 9/11 Survivor Tree Seedling Planting Ceremony Thursday, October 21, 2021, 11:00 am CT APFA Headquarters, 1004 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, TX, 76040 Please wear your full uniform.…
Read More9.08.21 – 27 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 427
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 27 Years Later: Remembering USAir Flight 427 Today marks the 27th anniversary of the tragic crash of USAir Flight 427, a scheduled flight from Chicago O’Hare International…
Read More9.06.21 – October LRD Closes Tomorrow
Monday, September 6, 2021 October LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Tuesday, September 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining October Bidding Timelines APFA Contract…
Read More9.06.21 – Labor Day 2021
Monday, September 6, 2021 Labor Day 2021 On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square in New…
Read More9.05.21 – Scheduled Into a Flex Day or Golden Day?
Sunday, September 5, 2021 Scheduled Into a Flex Day? Crew Scheduling uses the FG code (Flex/Golden day) to indicate a Flex Day (FD) that a Flight Attendant has been assigned…
Read More9.05.21 – A Message From Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Leaders
Sunday, September 5, 2021 A Message From Your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Leaders We are the newly appointed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee Leaders, and we would like…
Read More9.03.21 – Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open The Training Bidding System (TBS) is currently open for bidding for October CQ classes. If you are a…
Read More9.03.21 – October LRD Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 October LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More9.03.21 – Grapevine, TX- 9/11 Events
Friday, September 3, 2021 Grapevine, TX- 9/11 Events The City of Grapevine has finalized the September 11, 2001 Remembrance Events. As previously communicated, the events will begin with a Uniformed Crew…
Read More9.03.21 – Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences
Friday, September 3, 2021 Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences With the recent onslaught of cancellations and reschedules, we have become increasingly aware of some issues with Pay Comp not…
Read More9.02.21 – APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Thursday, September 2, 2021 APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 Second Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee.…
Read More9.01.21 – Update: APFA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Update: APFA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Shortly after taking office, your APFA Leadership committed to ensuring that your Union would do everything possible to stand up to…
Read More9.01.21 – October 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 October 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the October Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More9.01.21 – Update: Improving Allocations/ Forced Double-Ups
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Improving Allocations/ Forced Double-Ups It is no secret that the parameters that the company is using to build sequences are severely lacking. This is evidenced by the…
Read More8.31.21 – APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at APFA…
Read More8.31.21 – 2021 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 2021 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program Conference This year’s Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) Conference was held August 17th-19th, in Linthicum Heights, MD.…
Read More8.29.21 – An Expression of Gratitude
Sunday, August 29, 2021 An Expression of Gratitude As you know, the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program is in full swing, evacuating thousands from Afghanistan daily. As with most CRAF…
Read More8.26.21 – Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity in Open Time We have been advised that some of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) trips…
Read More8.26.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month The Company will open Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of October per JCBA Section 8.F.2. Vacations that are completely in…
Read More8.25.21 – mobileCCI Acknowledge Button
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 mobileCCI Acknowledge Button The Company has updated mobileCCI to now show an “acknowledge” screen when you have a message regarding a Reserve assignment. For quite some…
Read More8.25.21 – Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return As a reminder, the company anticipates awarding a limited number of speaker and non-speaker vacancies in several bases throughout…
Read More8.25.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for September 2021 For the September bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More8.25.21 – September 11th Unity Remembrance Pin
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Dear Flight Attendants, Aviation security is personal to us. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings,…
Read More8.24.21 – 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination The deadline to submit your proof of full vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. Every employee…
Read More8.23.21 – Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Activated
Monday, August 23, 2021 Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Activated The U.S. Department of Defense notified American Airlines that they have activated Stage 1 of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF).…
Read More8.22.21 – Calling Out of Time While on Reserve
Sunday, August 22, 2021 Calling Out of Time While on Reserve Last month, many Reserve Flight Attendants were not given accurate information regarding calling out of time by Crew Scheduling.…
Read More8.20.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th
Friday, August 20, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18th The federal mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and in airports has been extended through January 18th. Passengers…
Read More8.20.21 – Uniformed Crew Walk to 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial
Friday, August 20, 2021 Uniformed Crew Walk to 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial Uniformed Crew Walk Route: A full day of events is planned at the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial in…
Read More8.19.21 – 9/11- 20th Anniversary “Always Remember” Dinner and Presentation
Thursday, August 19, 2021 9/11- 20th Anniversary “Always Remember” Dinner and Presentation September 10, 2021 Open to all Airline Personnel, Active or Retired Our flight crews were the very first…
Read More8.18.21 – September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process September PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More8.16.21 – Negotiations Update #4: Monday, August 16, 2021
The negotiations last week focused on finalizing sections of the contract, which were open when negotiations were paused at the start of the global pandemic. One of the major discussions was Section 6, Crew Accommodations, particularly the severe problems of the company failing to provide hotels promptly in the case of rescheduling or cancellation. Another area on which we had a lot of discussion was the commuter policy, found in JCBA Section 37.I. With the recent displacements and packed flights, we need improvement to the commuter policy….
Read More8.16.21 – September Monthly Vacation Buyback
Monday, August 16, 2021 September Monthly Vacation Buyback Monthly vacation buyback will be offered for the September contractual month. As a one-time exception, APFA and AA have signed a Letter…
Read More8.15.21 – Positive Space Commuting Available Through August 16th
Sunday, August 15, 2021 Positive Space Commuting Available Through August 16th American will be providing round-trip, positive space (A1D) travel between your commuter city and your base for trips or Reserve…
Read More8.14.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, August 14, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, August 18 at 1200 (CDT).…
Read More8.13.21 – Government Affairs Update – August 13, 2021
Friday, August 13, 2021 DFW Airport Infrastructure Meeting with DOT Secretary Buttigieg and Texas Leaders On Wednesday, APFA President Julie Hedrick joined Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on an…
Read More8.13.21 – APFA Retirement Virtual Town Hall Recording
Friday, August 13, 2021 APFA Retirement Virtual Town Hall Recording Yesterday, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Below, you will find…
Read More8.12.21 – Today’s APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Today’s APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily Today, APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement at 11:00 (CT).…
Read More8.12.21 – Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA The Company recently notified APFA of updated guidance received from TSA regarding Flight Attendants returning from Extended Voluntary Leave…
Read More8.11.21 – Important Checklist For VEOP Participants With A Retirement Date Of 10/1/2021
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Important Checklist for VEOP Participants with a Retirement Date of 10/1/2021 Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who took the 12-Month VEOP last October with a retirement…
Read More8.10.21 – ORD Retirement Seminar
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 ORD Retirement Seminar The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting a retirement seminar at ORD in September. We would love to see you there! Monday, September 13, 2021 1100-1400…
Read More8.10.21 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Thursday, August 12
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Thursday, August 12 at 11:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k) ●…
Read More8.10.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Tuesday, August 10 at 1200 (CDT) for September 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). September 2021 PBS…
Read More8.09.21 – Domestic Violence
Monday, August 9, 2021 Domestic Violence is Not Just Punching or Black Eyes Think about counting to the number nine and at that very moment a woman is being assaulted. …
Read More8.08.21 – 9/11 Memorial & Museum- National Aviation Week
Sunday, August 8, 2021 9/11 Memorial & Museum- National Aviation Week On the morning of September 11, 2001, flight crew members aboard Flights 11, 175, 77 and 93 went above…
Read More8.08.21 – New Methods to Access Your Inflight Manual
Sunday, August 8, 2021 New Methods to Access Your Inflight Manual With the latest manual revision came significant changes to missing, inoperative, or out-of-date tablet procedures at non-base stations. There…
Read More8.07.21 – Negotiations Update #3: Saturday, August 7, 2021
On Monday, we will first be discussing Seniority, Charters, and Crew Accommodations. Later in the week, we will also be discussing Moving Expenses, Uniforms, General, CRAF, and Probation. One of the hot issues to be discussed next week in the Crew Accommodations section will be the failure of management to provide hotels promptly. Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on the topic, concurrently with APA, to demand immediate solutions to the problem. This grievance demands immediate steps to resolve the issues, and discussions are ongoing with management to resolve the situation….
Read More8.07.21 – Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue
Saturday, August 7, 2021 Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation against the company, addressing their inability to contractually uphold Section 6 of…
Read More8.06.21 – EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ/TBS Deadline Extended
Friday, August 6, 2021 EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ One of the biggest challenges of recalling Flight Attendants from EVLOA has been the logistics of CQ…
Read More8.06.21 – August Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, August 6, 2021 August Monthly Vacation Buyback This summer has been extremely challenging for our Flight Attendants. We have experienced high Reserve numbers, unsustainable trip construction, long duty days, long…
Read More8.06.21 – Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October
Friday, August 6, 2021 Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October The company announced this week that they will offer the opportunity for those returning from EVLOA to come back…
Read More8.06.21 – September LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, August 6, 2021 September LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining September Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups
Thursday, August 5, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups We recently sent out a hotline about “tagging” or forced double-ups. This provision would apply to both Reserve Flight Attendants…
Read More8.06.21 – Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching
Friday, August 6, 2021 Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching The deadline to submit your proof of vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. If you are not…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website
Friday, August 6, 2021 Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website Due to the continued inability of the company to cover trips, we continue to see illegal reschedules occurring…
Read More8.05.21 – APFA Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Thursday, August 5, 2021 APFA Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Earlier today, APFA released the following press release regarding the unexpected death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:…
Read More8.05.21 – [PRESS RELEASE] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO
Thursday, August 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka (Euless, TX) – The…
Read More8.04.21 – Unprecedented Flight Attendant Reschedules – What Is Happening?
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 The facts are undeniable: Management is failing their employees and customers with their inability to staff the airline adequately. As a result, Flight Attendants and other…
Read More8.04.21 – ‘Paulie’s Push’: Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 ‘Paulie’s Push’: Boston Logan Airport to Ground Zero Former Boston-based United Airlines Flight Attendant Paul Veneto will be pushing a beverage cart from Boston Logan Airport…
Read More8.03.21 – EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s Today, the Company published the EVLOA Return Awards on the Flight Service page. 3,180 Flight Attendants will be returning to the…
Read More8.03.21 – September LRD Now Open
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 September LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More8.01.21 – September 2021 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, August 1, 2021 September 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the September Bidding Timelines: The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk is available at 817-540-0108, Monday through Friday from…
Read More7.31.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up?
Saturday, July 31, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up? Anyone who is flying this weekend knows that the operation is in shambles. We are…
Read More7.30.21 – COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
Friday, July 30, 2021 COVID-19 and the Delta Variant As positive COVID cases are on the rise across the globe, it is imperative to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), social…
Read More7.30.21 – Remembering the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 843
Friday, July 30, 2021 Remembering the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 843 On July 30, 1992, Trans World Airlines Flight 843, operating from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Read More7.29.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence Of The Month Pay And Credit
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit Crew Scheduling has been failing to notify Flight Attendants that the origination of their last sequence…
Read More7.28.21 – Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions?
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions? Staffing in most bases remains tight through the weekend, and we anticipate crew reschedules and unscheduled deadheads. Over the past…
Read More7.28.21 – EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29 As mentioned in a previous APFA Special Hotline, American Airlines has made the decision to recall all Flight Attendants currently…
Read More7.27.21 – Reserve Red Flag Opportunities
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Reserve Red Flag Opportunities You can call out of time and be released from your remaining available reserve days if you are within five (5) hours…
Read More7.27.21 – APFA EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Recording
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 APFA EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Recording Today, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding EVLOA Cancellations. Below, you will find the recorded…
Read More7.27.21 – Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Today, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance against American Airlines to address the never-ending violations to JCBA Section 6 (Crew Accommodations). American is using a third-party vendor, TA Connections,…
Read More7.27.21 – EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall Today at 1pm (CT)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Today, APFA will be hosting a special Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence Cancellation Town Hall to answer questions regarding your return to flying the line or…
Read More7.26.21 – Final Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Monday, July 26, 2021 Final Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request Deadline for submissions: Friday, July 30th, 2021 As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have…
Read More7.24.21 – Calling in Well Available in Select Bases
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Calling in Well Available in Select Bases The Company has notified APFA that Calling in Well will be available in select bases through Wednesday, July 28th. A…
Read More7.23.21 – Preventing Turbulence-Related Injuries
Friday, July 23, 2021 Preventing Turbulence-Related Injuries Turbulence is currently the second leading cause of injuries amongst Flight Attendants. While we cannot always anticipate turbulence, here are some ways we…
Read More7.23.21 – Keeping Good Records While on an IOD
Friday, July 23, 2021 Keeping Good Records While on an IOD It is extremely important to keep an accurate record of everything that happens when your injury occurs until your…
Read More7.22.21 – EVLOA Cancellation Town Hall
Thursday, July 22, 2021 APFA will be hosting a special Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence Cancellation Town Hall to answer questions regarding your return to flying the line or your…
Read More7.21.21 – Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return The company recently announced there would be both speaker and non-speaker vacancies in several bases throughout the system, with an…
Read More7.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for August 2021 For the August bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More7.18.21 – August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, July 18, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process August PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More7.17.21 – In Memoriam: The 25th Anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800
Saturday, July 17, 2021 In Memoriam: The 25th Anniversary of Trans World Airlines Flight 800 Twenty-five years ago today, TWA Flight 800, a Boeing 747-100, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off…
Read More7.16.21 – Negotiations Update #2: Friday, July 16, 2021
The Negotiating Committee has been meeting weekly since then to prepare for a return to the bargaining table. We have been working on sections of the Agreement that were under active negotiations last year. We have secured bargaining dates with the Company through the end of the year. Negotiations will commence in August. The Committee is looking at the remaining sections of the Agreement to identify key priorities for our bargaining. This includes many of the core sections of the Agreement, including Scheduling, Reserve, and Compensation….
Read More7.15.21 – All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December
Thursday, July 15, 2021 All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December Due to an anticipated increase in flying later this year, the Company has made the decision to recall all…
Read More7.15.21 – Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS Late last year, red flagged flying became available within the Trip Trade System (TTS). This also gives the…
Read More7.14.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, July 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More7.13.21 – EVLOA Recalls
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 EVLOA Recalls There have been reports about American cancelling all of the Extended Voluntary Leaves of Absence (EVLOA’s) and returning Flight Attendants during the months of…
Read More7.12.21 – Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist
Monday, July 12, 2021 Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist General Guidelines ▢ Have all “buddies” accepted? ▢ Check the final number of buddies in the group. ▢ The “initiator” is the first employee…
Read More7.12.21 – Make an ImPACt – Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC)
Monday, July 12, 2021 Make an ImPACt Join the APFA Political Action Committee (PAC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe47ycECUws The aviation industry is highly regulated, and what happens in the halls of Congress impacts…
Read More7.10.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Saturday, July 10, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Saturday, July 10 at 1200 (CDT) for August 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). August 2021 PBS…
Read More7.09.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist
Friday, July 9, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist American Airlines’ Crew Tracking department disrespects the JCBA and disrespects Flight Attendants by continuing to ignore the rescheduling language…
Read More7.06.21 – August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for August 2021 to DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA…
Read More7.05.21 – Passenger Misconduct Events
Monday, July 5, 2021 Passenger Misconduct Events As we are all aware, passenger misconduct events—and their severity—are at an all-time high. While there have been some positive strides towards holding…
Read More7.05.21 – Frontline Worker Human Trafficking Survey
Monday, July 5, 2021 What if you could help someone be free from human trafficking? APFA is partnering with United Against Slavery in a global effort to understand better the…
Read More7.04.21 – Recognizing Independence Day/APFA Headquarters Closed Tomorrow
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Recognizing Independence Day The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted…
Read More7.04.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base To ensure the JCBA rescheduling language contained in Section 10.J.7 is not violated, we would like to provide…
Read More7.03.21 – August LRD Now Open
Saturday, July 3, 2021 August LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More7.03.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight)
Saturday, July 3, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight) We continue to see reschedules throughout the system, and many of these reschedules are occurring mid-sequence…
Read More7.02.21 – COVID-19 Cancellation Update
Friday, July 2, 2021 COVID-19 Cancellation Update The operation has been experiencing an influx of cancellations in June and July. Many of these cancellations have been covered under the monthly…
Read More7.02.21 – Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues
Friday, July 2, 2021 Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues We are receiving reports from Flight Attendants serving reserve in June that were assigned sequences into July that conflicted with…
Read More7.02.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, But Prior To Sequence Origination
Friday, July 2, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, but Prior to Sequence Origination APFA Contract and Scheduling Representatives continue to receive reports of reschedules, and over the…
Read More7.02.21 – Phased Approach to Pay Protection Grievance- Submit Your Claims
Friday, July 2, 2021 Pay Protection/ Premium Claims for May 1- July 31, 2018 As a result of the 2018 Phased Approach Presidential Grievance and the subsequent arbitration award from March 2020, regarding the…
Read More7.02.21 – 27 Years Later: In Memory of USAir Flight 1016
Friday, July 2, 2021 27 Years Later: In Memory of USAir Flight 1016 Today marks the 27th Anniversary of the crash of USAir Flight 1016. On July 2, 1994, the…
Read More7.01.21 – August 2021 Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 1, 2021 August 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the August Bidding Timelines: In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National…
Read More6.30.21 – Memorial Service for Former APFA National Secretary Greg Hildreth
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Greg Hildreth, Former APFA National Secretary, passed unexpectedly on May 30, 2021, due to complications resulting from COVID-19. Greg was 57 and was still an active Flight Attendant with…
Read More6.29.21 – Our Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall Will Begin Momentarily
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Our APFA Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall will begin momentarily. Various topics that will be discussed during the Town Hall include Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs), Reserve…
Read More6.28.21 – Join Us Tomorrow, June 29 for Our Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall
Monday, June 28, 2021 APFA is hosting a special Reserve Survival Virtual Town Hall to help prepare Flight Attendants for future Reserve months. Various topics will be discussed during the…
Read More6.25.21 – Turbulence Injuries
Friday, June 25, 2021 Turbulence Injuries One of the most significant challenges experienced during the summer season is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Whenever encountering turbulence, always remain…
Read More6.23.21 – Reserve Survival Town Hall
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Nervous about being on Reserve? APFA is hosting a special Reserve Survival Town Hall to help prepare you for your upcoming Reserve month. Various topics will…
Read More6.22.21 – Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders As the upcoming delayed Trip Trade System (TTS) run for July approaches, here are a few reminders regarding balloting for trips in TTS:…
Read More6.21.21 – Reminder: 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Monday, June 21, 2021 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have begun preparations to honor and remember the victims…
Read More6.20.21 – Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning
Sunday, June 20, 2021 Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning The Company has advised APFA that there was a problem with the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL) process this morning, June…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed/June and July Pay Protections
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed June and July Pay Protections July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed When cancellations…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process July PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More6.18.21 – APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day
Friday, June 18, 2021 APFA Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to officially end slavery in the…
Read More6.18.21 – Negotiations to Resume
With the pause in bargaining, it is a natural time to reset the bargaining. When we return to the bargaining table, we are adopting a different, more transparent approach to negotiations. We will be providing you a lot more information about what is happening at the bargaining table, including more detail on what the Union and Company are proposing. We will also be calling upon the Membership to help us win our priorities at the bargaining table. An informed, active Membership is our greatest strength….
Read More6.17.21 – Minutes from the May 18, 2021 Special BOD Teleconference
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Minutes from the May 18, 2021 Special BOD Teleconference APFA held a Special Board of Directors Teleconference on May 18, 2021. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More6.17.21 – New! Less Than Minimum Callout for Aggressive Reserves
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Less Than Minimum Callout (LMCO) for Aggressive Reserves Reserve Flight Attendants have a minimum call out time of two hours (three hours in a co-terminal). The…
Read More6.16.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for July 2021 For the July bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for all…
Read More6.14.21 – Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends Tomorrow
Monday, June 14, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends Tomorrow! As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA has partnered…
Read More6.14.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, June 14, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, June 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More6.14.21 – June 14, 1985: Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847
Monday, June 14, 2021 Remembering the Heroes of TWA Flight 847 Thirty-six years ago, Trans World Airlines Flight 847 was hijacked after takeoff from Athens, Greece, with 139 passengers and eight…
Read More6.11.21 – Alcohol Testing in the European Union
Friday, June 11, 2021 Alcohol Testing in the European Union (EU) This is an important message from your EAP department. On the heels of the Germanwings incident, in 2018, the…
Read More6.10.21 – PBGC Expands “Double Dip” Pension Options
Thursday, June 10, 2021 POLICY UPDATE: Former Legacy US Airways Flight Attendants with a Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) retirement policy: PBGC Expands “Double Dip” Pension Options PBGC recently made a…
Read More6.10.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, June 10, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, June 10 at 1200 (CDT) for July 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your…
Read More6.10.21 – Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021 The Company informed APFA that there is an increase in flying of about 20,000 hours for July over June.…
Read More6.10.21 – DFW Retirement Seminar – On the Road Again
Thursday, June 10, 2021 DFW Retirement Seminar Retirement Seminar – On the Road Again The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting our first in-person seminar in more than a year at…
Read More6.09.21 – Rescheduling Reminders- June 9, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More6.09.21 – 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 9/11 20th Anniversary Media Request As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, APFA, AFA-CWA, APA, and ALPA have begun preparations to honor and remember the victims…
Read More6.08.21 – Special Long-Term CareBenefit Enrollment Period Ends in One Week
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends in One Week! As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA…
Read More6.06.21 – July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 6, 2021 July LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, June 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining July Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen…
Read More6.04.21 – Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645)
Friday, June 4, 2021 Government Affairs Update: Illinois Sick Leave Act (SB 645) The Illinois Sick Leave Act allows workers to utilize earned sick time to care for a family…
Read More6.04.21 – In Memoriam: Joann Donovan and Greg Hildreth
Friday, June 4, 2021 With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of two former APFA National Officers, Joann Donovan and Greg Hildreth. Former APFA National President Joann Donovan passed…
Read More6.03.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow As a reminder, the Company opened the Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of July per JCBA…
Read More6.03.21 – July LRD Now Open
Thursday, June 3, 2021 July LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More6.02.21 – Minutes from the 1Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Minutes from the 1Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA First Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held Wednesday, May 12th. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More6.02.21 – Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment- 13 Days Left to Enroll
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends in 13 Days! As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA has…
Read More6.02.21 – Flexible Spending Accounts
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Flexible Spending Accounts The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, was passed by both houses of Congress on December 21, 2020, and was signed into law on December…
Read More6.01.21 – Celebrating and Recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Celebrating and Recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month APFA, along with Labor Unions across the country, celebrate the diversity of their membership throughout the year. During June, we recognize the…
Read More6.01.21 – Remembering AA Flight 1420
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Remembering AA Flight 1420 Twenty-two years ago today, American Airlines Flight 1420 from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport overran the runway upon landing during a severe thunderstorm at Little…
Read More5.31.21 – Recognizing Essential Workers: International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day
Monday, May 31, 2021 Recognizing Essential Workers: International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day, a day to honor your dedication to our profession. We recognize and…
Read More5.30.21 – A Memorial Day Tribute/APFA Headquarters Closed Tomorrow
Sunday, May 30, 2021 A Memorial Day Tribute Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day was…
Read More5.29.21 – Return of Alcoholic Beverages Further Delayed
Saturday, May 29, 2021 Return of Alcoholic Beverages Further Delayed Since last year, we have been in discussions with American on safe strategies to return beverage and food services to all cabins.…
Read More5.29.21 – DFW TTS Failure
Saturday, May 29, 2021 June DFW TTS Failure Last Saturday, after processing for hours and completing 78% of the run, DFW TTS processing failed. As a result, TTS results for…
Read More5.28.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month
Friday, May 28, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month We anticipate this to be a busy summer of flying for our Flight Attendants. Demand for air travel…
Read More5.27.21 – Update: Early Boarding Presidential Grievance
Thursday, May 27, 2021 Update: Early Boarding Presidential Grievance Last week, in an attempt to resolve the outstanding Early Boarding Presidential Grievance, APFA and the Company met for mediation with…
Read More5.27.21 – ACTION ALERT! Include RLA Workers in the Illinois Sick Leave Act
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 ACTION ALERT! SB 645 Include RLA Workers in the Illinois Sick Leave Act Members of APFA, AFA-CWA, and TWU Local 556 are in Springfield, IL, this…
Read More5.25.21 – Remembering AA Flight 191
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Remembering AA Flight 191 May 25, 2021 marks the 42nd anniversary of the crash of American Airlines Flight 191, a McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 flight scheduled from Chicago/O’Hare…
Read More5.24.21 – Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Test Extended
Monday, May 24, 2021 Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Change Test Extended In May of 2020, APFA signed a Letter of Agreement to modify the language in JCBA 10.D.18.b.iv, which changes how…
Read More5.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for TLV & CLO – May-June 2021
Friday, May 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for TLV & CLO – May-June 2021 For the May and June bid months, APFA has secured a Letter of Agreement to…
Read More5.20.21 – Illinois Sick Leave Act
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Illinois Sick Leave Act The Illinois Sick Leave Act allows workers to utilize earned sick time to care for a family member or committed partner without…
Read More5.20.21 – June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed
Thursday, May 20, 2021 June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed For the June bid month, we have returned to our contractual timeline for PBS bidding. PBS bid…
Read More5.20.21 – APFA National Chair and Negotiator Appointments
Thursday, May 20, 2021 APFA National Chair and Negotiator Appointments Last week, at their regularly scheduled meeting, the APFA Executive Committee confirmed National President Julie Hedrick’s appointment of Jeffrey Petersen…
Read More5.18.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for June 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for June 2021 For the June bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More5.18.21 – Notification of Special BOD Teleconference – May 18, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 1615 (CDT). The Tentative Agenda for this…
Read More5.18.21 – June 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process June PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More5.14.21 – June 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, May 14, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, May 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, May 18 at…
Read More5.14.21 – Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs): What Are My Responsibilities?
Friday, May 14, 2021 Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs): What Are My Responsibilities? The JCBA has no requirement for Reserve Flight Attendants to live within a certain distance of your base…
Read More5.12.21 – Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends Next Month
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period Ends on June 15, 2021 As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care insurance. APFA…
Read More5.12.21 – APFA First Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 APFA First Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 First Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The…
Read More5.11.21 – Protect Quality Jobs – Build the Middle Class
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Protect Quality Jobs – Build the Middle Class Fair and Open Skies Act Today, House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio introduced a bipartisan bill called…
Read More5.10.21 – June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Monday, May 10, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, May 10 at 1200 (CDT) for June 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, May 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember…
Read More5.08.21 – APFA First Quarter Executive Committee Meeting
Saturday, May 8, 2021 APFA First Quarter Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter Executive Committee Meeting will be held on May 12, 2021, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with APFA…
Read More5.06.21 – June LRD Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, May 6, 2021 June LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, May 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining June Bidding Timelines In…
Read More5.06.21 – COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts
Thursday, May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts Flying Between the U.S. and the U.K. APFA, along with aviation Unions and stakeholders, sent a letter urging President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson to consider…
Read More5.06.21 – Reserve Numbers and ‘Moments That Matter’
Thursday, May 6, 2021 Hello Everyone, Flight Attendant work lives are more difficult than ever. We continue to deal with full flights and issues between crews and fellow passengers over…
Read More5.05.21 – APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing For quite a while, we have known that specific destinations, including AMS, FRA, MXP, and SYD require…
Read More5.03.21 – June LRD Now Open
Monday, May 3, 2021 June LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More5.01.21 – New Hours for the APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Start Tomorrow
Saturday, May 1, 2021 New Hours for the APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Start Tomorrow The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk hours are changing. Beginning May 2nd, Live Chat will…
Read More5.01.21 – Federal Mask Mandate in Transportation Extended
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate in Transportation Extended Yesterday, the federal requirement that face coverings are worn in public transportation, set to expire May 11th, 2021, was extended…
Read More5.01.21 – APFA Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Saturday, May 1, 2021 APFA Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Throughout the year, APFA and Unions across the country celebrate and commemorate the diversity of our membership. During May, we…
Read More4.30.21 – June 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 30, 2021 June 2021 Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recall of Flight Attendants, it was necessary to delay our bidding timelines. For the May bid month,…
Read More4.28.21 – Workers Memorial Day
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Workers Memorial Day Since 1989, Unions have been observing April 28th as Workers Memorial Day. It is a day of remembrance and action for workers killed,…
Read More4.28.21 – Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period: April 15 – June 15, 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Special Long-Term Care Benefit Enrollment Period: April 15 – June 15, 2021 As an APFA Member, you now have the opportunity to purchase individual long-term care…
Read More4.27.21 – Returning to Active Flying Status
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Returning to Active Flying Status For those Flight Attendants who are returning to active flying status from either STLOA, EVLOA or furlough, we welcome you back!…
Read More4.27.21 – Light Duty/Restricted Duty While on an IOD
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Light Duty/Restricted Duty While on an IOD While on an Injury on Duty (IOD) (JCBA Section 27), if your doctor removes you from work with restrictions…
Read More4.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for May 2021
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for May 2021 For the May bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list…
Read More4.21.21 – May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process May PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More4.21.21 – Continuing the Work to Improve Our Justice System
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Continuing the Work to Improve Our Justice System The verdict announced yesterday in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is a…
Read More4.19.21 – Return of Onboard Service
Monday, April 19, 2021 Return of Onboard Service Since October of 2020, American has approached APFA to discuss a return of onboard service in the domestic premium and economy cabins. Since…
Read More4.17.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, April 17, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, April 21 at 1200 (CDT). For the…
Read More4.17.21 – The Deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo
Saturday, April 17, 2021 APFA condemns the recent murders of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo and extends condolences to the victims’ families. These two young men join the alarming number…
Read More4.15.21 – Increased Staffing Needed for Summer Flying
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Hello Everyone, As a result of a continuing rebound in travel demand, American has informed APFA of the need to increase staffing for scheduled summer flying. We are…
Read More4.14.21 – PBS Bidding Alert ! Bidding Lineholder and Reserve
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 PBS Bidding Alert: Bidding Lineholder and Reserve If you are designated as a Reserve when PBS opens, it is important to also bid as a Lineholder. With…
Read More4.14.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, April 14 at 1200 (CDT) for May 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More4.13.21 – APFA Announces Long-Term Care Insurance Offering
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 APFA is pleased to announce a new voluntary benefit that may be important to you and your family: Long-term care (LTC) insurance. ACSIA Partners, a national…
Read More4.10.21 – 737 MAX Pay Protection
Saturday, April 10, 2021 737 MAX Pay Protection APFA has secured pay protection for partial and full sequence 737 MAX cancellations. These pay protections are similar to those used for…
Read More4.10.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, April 10, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the May unpaid VLOA will close tomorrow, Sunday, April 11 at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More4.09.21 – 737 MAX Update
Friday, April 9, 2021 737 MAX Update This morning, the Company announced the grounding of seventeen 737 MAX aircraft. This precautionary measure came in light of a directive from Boeing regarding a potential production…
Read More4.09.21 – May 2021 Unpaid VLOA and Unemployment Claims
Friday, April 9, 2021 May 2021 Unpaid VLOA and Unemployment Claims Bidding for the May unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) will close, Sunday, April 11 at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot…
Read More4.08.21 – Minutes from the 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Minutes from the 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention The 2021 Annual Board of Directors Convention was held March 8-9, 2021. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More4.08.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open
Thursday, April 8, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open Bidding for the May unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) is now open, and is subject to availability…
Read More4.05.21 – Injured in Turbulence – What Next?
Monday, April 5, 2021 Injured in Turbulence – What Next? If you sustain an injury due to turbulence, notify the Captain immediately and request the turbulence and injury event be…
Read More4.01.21 – A Video Update From Your National Officers
Thursday, April 1, 2021 A Video Update From Your National Officers One year ago, your APFA National Leadership took office amidst great uncertainty due to the worsening pandemic. While we have…
Read More3.31.21 – May 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 May 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the delayed May 2021 Bidding Timeline. The recall of our furloughed Flight Attendants concludes with…
Read More3.27.21 – 737 MAX Flying for BOS, DCA, & LGA
Saturday, March 27, 2021 BOS/DCA/LGA Base Brief: 737 MAX Flying Beginning with the April 2021 bid month, the 737 MAX will be reintroduced in BOS, DCA, & LGA. Some Flight Attendants…
Read More3.21.21 – April 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, March 21, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process April PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More3.20.21 – Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Tomorrow, Sunday, March 21 At 2359 (CDT)
Saturday, March 20, 2021 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Tomorrow, Sunday, March 21 at 2359 (CDT) As a reminder, the Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training (WBT) must be completed…
Read More3.19.21 – Atlanta Murders and Surging Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Friday, March 19, 2021 Atlanta Murders and Surging Anti-Asian Hate Crimes This week, the world witnessed the senseless murders of eight people in the Atlanta area, six of whom were…
Read More3.19.21 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, And VEX Day Timelines
Friday, March 19, 2021 Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines The Annual Vacation Bid Award for May 2021 – April 2022 is now final. To view…
Read More3.17.21 – SJO Incident
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Yesterday, a crew in SJO was robbed as they drove from the hotel to the airport. The crew was unharmed, albeit shaken up from the incident.…
Read More3.17.21 – Pandemic Leave Process For COVID-19 Exposure Or Positive Test Result
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Pandemic Leave Process for COVID-19 Exposure or Positive Test Result When a COVID-19 exposure or positive test happens at work or at home, it is extremely…
Read More3.17.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for April 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for April 2021 For the April bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More3.17.21 – April 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, March 18 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, March 21 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More3.16.21 – Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) In March, we observe Women’s History Month and the historical milestones and accomplishments women have achieved. Who would have imagined that over a hundred years after women…
Read More3.15.21 – Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, March 15, 2021 Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 16 The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16 at 1200 (CDT). The secondary round…
Read More3.14.21 – April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, March 14, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, March 14 at 1200 (CDT) for April 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, March 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check…
Read More3.13.21 – Important Checklists for VEOP Participants
Saturday, March 13, 2021 Important Checklists for VEOP Participants Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who elected the 4/1/2021 Lump Sum Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and those of you who…
Read More3.13.21 – Daylight Saving Time 2021: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Saturday, March 13, 2021 Daylight Saving Time 2021: It’s Time to Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 AM.…
Read More3.10.21 – Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan Aviation Jobs Protected Through September 30th, 2021 Today, working people across the country can celebrate – relief is…
Read More3.10.21 – PRESS RELEASE: Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Payroll Support Program Extended through American Rescue Plan Aviation Jobs Protected Through September 30th, 2021 (Euless, TX) –…
Read More3.10.21 – Board Of Directors Convention: Financial Reform Initiative
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 APFA Annual Convention: Financial Reform Initiative This week, we concluded the APFA Annual Convention in DFW. Due to the pandemic, attendance was limited to your National Officers…
Read More3.10.21 – April LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 April LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, March 11 at 1200 (CST). Remaining April Bidding Timelines…
Read More3.09.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew…
Read More3.08.21 – Update on the American Rescue Plan/ Payroll Support Program
Monday, March 8, 2021 Update on the American Rescue Plan / Payroll Support Program The Senate worked into the weekend to pass the $1.9T COVID-19 relief package known as the…
Read More3.08.21 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda
Monday, March 8, 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention…
Read More3.08.21 – April LRD Now Open
Monday, March 8, 2021 April LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More3.07.21 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda
Sunday, March 7, 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda The APFA Annual Convention will be held on March 8 – 10, 2021 at the Westin Las Colinas. In…
Read More3.07.21 – Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Sunday, March 21 At 2359 (CT)
Sunday, March 7, 2021 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Sunday, March 21 at 2359 (CT) As a reminder, the Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training (WBT) must be completed by…
Read More3.06.21 – 2021 Base Representative Election Update & Results
Saturday, March 6, 2021 2021 Base Representative Election Update & Results Yesterday afternoon, the National Ballot Committee (NBC) was made aware of an issue when the ballot company running our…
Read More3.06.21 – Update #3- 2021 Base Representative Election Results
Saturday, March 6, 2021 Update #3- 2021 Base Representative Election Results The National Ballot Committee (NBC) is currently working with TrueBallot to finalize the results of the election. The National…
Read More3.06.21 – April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7
Saturday, March 6, 2021 April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7 Bidding for the April unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) closes tomorrow, March 7 at 1200 (CST). You…
Read More3.06.21 – 35 Years Later: Remembering the TWA Flight Attendant Strike
Saturday, March 6, 2021 35 Years Later: Remembering the Beginning of the TWA Flight Attendant Strike At 11:59pm on March 6, 1986, almost 6,000 Flight Attendants at Trans World Airlines, then represented…
Read More3.05.21 – Update #2- 2021 Base Representative Election Results
Friday, March 5, 2021 Update #2- 2021 Base Representative Election Results Today, during the ballot count for the 2021 Base Officer Election, an issue was discovered that the National Ballot…
Read More3.05.21 – Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, March 5, 2021 **Updated** April 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines, including the Unpaid VLOA Ballot timeline. Please Note:…
Read More3.05.21 – Update on 2021 Base Representative Election Results
Friday, March 5, 2021 Update on 2021 Base Representative Election Results We are currently experiencing difficulties with the election results. Your APFA National Ballot Committee is working closely with TrueBallot…
Read More3.05.21 – Willingness-To-Serve Reminder: Ad Hoc To The Executive Committee Position #5
Friday, March 5, 2021 Willingness-to-Serve Reminder: Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee Position #5 The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS)…
Read More3.04.21 – Minutes from the 4Q2020 Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Minutes from the 4Q2020 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held February 10-11. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes…
Read More3.04.21 – Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering For COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering for COVID-19 Vaccine If you plan to register for the COVID-19 vaccine online, be sure to use your @aa.com…
Read More3.04.21 – Update: Unpaid VLOA Available for April
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Update: Unpaid VLOA Now Available for April Yesterday, we communicated that American suddenly changed the rules of the EVLOA-2 without APFA input. As predicted, this has…
Read More3.03.21 – April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 April 2021 Bidding Timelines The Company has informed APFA that the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline has been changed to Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2359 (CT), to align…
Read More3.03.21 – EVLOA-2 Updates
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 EVLOA-2 Updates Yesterday, American informed APFA that they would be extending the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline until March 12, 2021, at 2359 CT, to align the leave program with other…
Read More3.02.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3 As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close tomorrow, March 3 at 1200 (CST).…
Read More3.02.21 – Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.9T stimulus package which included a six-month continuation…
Read More3.01.21 – APFA Celebrates Women’s History Month
Monday, March 1, 2021 APFA Celebrates Women’s History Month Women’s History Month, celebrated throughout March, is a time to celebrate Women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. History is rich with Women who…
Read More3.01.21 – Final Reminder: Base Representative Election Ballots Due This Friday, March 5
Monday, March 1, 2021 Final Reminder: Base Representative Election Ballots Due This Friday, March 5 Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX if you have…
Read More2.26.21 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days
Friday, February 26, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close Wednesday, March 3rd at 1200 (CST).…
Read More2.25.21 – Deadlines Approaching To Request Duplicate Ballot And To Become Voter Eligible
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Deadlines Approaching to Request Duplicate Ballot and to Become Voter Eligible Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already…
Read More2.25.21 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th The VEOP election window will close tomorrow, February 26, 2021, at 2359 CT. You must be…
Read More2.24.21 – Unemployment Benefits Update
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Unemployment Benefits Update APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants seeking more information about unemployment benefits located here. You will find pertinent information on the unemployment benefits…
Read More2.23.21 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2 Today, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out…
Read More2.23.21 – Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Is This Friday, February 26th
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already received their ballots for…
Read More2.23.21 – APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall Today, February 23rd
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Today: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) As a reminder, APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants interested in…
Read More2.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021 For the March bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More2.21.20 – March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, February 21, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process March PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More2.19.21 – EVLOA-2 For Active Flight Attendants And Flight Attendants Currently On A 15- Or 18-Month EVLOA
Friday, February 19, 2021 Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) for Active Flight Attendants and Flight Attendants Currently on a 15- or 18-Month EVLOA As announced earlier this month, the Company is…
Read More2.19.21 – Airbus Seat Blocking
Friday, February 19, 2021 Airbus Seat Blocking As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, please remember that “C-blocking,” better known as “Seat Blocking” on the Airbus aircraft, is still…
Read More2.19.21 – Workers’ Compensation
Friday, February 19, 2021 Workers’ Compensation Sedgwick administers Injury on Duty (IOD) claims with applicable Workers’ Compensation laws for the state in which the injured worker is based. Rules vary…
Read More2.17.21 – March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, February 21st at 1200 (CST). Prior…
Read More2.17.21 – An Important Reminder from the APFA National Ballot Committee
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already received their ballots for…
Read More2.16.21 – RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall New Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) Due to the sporadic power outages and internet…
Read More2.16.21 – A Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Hello Everyone, 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges- we witnessed a precipitous drop-off in travel demand, the likes of which have never been seen before.…
Read More2.15.21 – Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri
Monday, February 15, 2021 Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri Due to extreme weather, the Company is in the process of moving some crews from long layover properties to…
Read More2.15.21 – Rescheduling Reminders
Monday, February 15, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More2.14.21 – 787 and AIFS Training Canceled for Monday
Sunday, February 14, 2021 787 and AIFS Training Canceled for Monday 787 and AIFS training scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2021, have been canceled due to inclement weather. Please do…
Read More2.14.21 – March PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, February 14, 2021 March PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, February 14th at 1200 (CST) for March 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to…
Read More2.11.21 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention
Thursday, February 11, 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention The APFA Annual Convention will be held on March 8 – 10, 2021 at the Westin Las Colinas. All members…
Read More2.11.21 – Minutes From The January 12th Special Board Of Directors Teleconference
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Minutes from the January 12th Special Board of Directors Teleconference The APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference was held January 12, 2021. In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More2.11.21 – APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants interested in the April 2021 Voluntary…
Read More2.11.21 – COVID-19 Quarantine Procedure For Code 13 (Exposure At Work) Removal
Thursday, February 11, 2021 COVID-19 Quarantine Procedure for ‘Code 13’ (Exposure at Work) Removal We want to clarify the procedures for potential COVID-19 exposure and the possibility of a required…
Read More2.10.21 – Vacation Bidding Basics
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Vacation Bidding Basics The APFA National Contract & Scheduling Departments have created the following guide to walk you through the basics of vacation bidding. As a…
Read More2.10.21 – March LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 March LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, February 11 at 1200 (CST). Remaining March Bidding…
Read More2.10.21 – VEOP & EVLOA-2 Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 VEOP & EVLOA-2 Frequently Asked Questions APFA has compiled a list of the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) Frequently…
Read More2.10.21 – APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2020 Fourth Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The…
Read More2.10.21 – 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already received their ballots for…
Read More2.08.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, February 8, 2021 March LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More2.05.21 – VEOP and EVLOA-2 Open for Balloting
Friday, February 5, 2021 VEOP and EVLOA-2 Open for Balloting Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) The VEOP election window opened today, Friday, February 5, 2021, at 1200 CT and will…
Read More2.05.21 – Super Bowl Human Trafficking Awareness
Friday, February 5, 2021 Super Bowl Human Trafficking Awareness The Super Bowl, which this year takes place in Tampa, FL, on Sunday, is a sporting event that is considered to…
Read More2.05.21 – APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, February 5, 2021 APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting ***corrected tentative agenda link*** The regularly scheduled APFA 4th Quarter Executive Committee Meeting will be held on February 10-11, 2020. In…
Read More2.04.21 – APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 4, 2021 APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA 4th Quarter Executive Committee Meeting will be held on February 10-11, 2020. In accordance with APFA Policy…
Read More2.04.21 – An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive
Thursday, February 4, 2021 An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in reducing the spread of the virus, the…
Read More2.03.21 – APFA Special Hotline – WARN Notification/Voluntary Early Out And Leave Options
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 American Airlines Sends Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Notifications February 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Extended Voluntary Leaves of Absence 2 (EVLOA-2) …
Read More2.03.21 – Ballots Mailed for 2021 Base Representative Election & Voter FAQs
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Ballots Mailed for 2021 Base Representative Election & Voter FAQs Ballots for the 2021 Base Representative Election were mailed to the membership today, February 3, 2021…
Read More2.02.21 – Black History Month: A Recognition of Historical Achievements
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Black History Month: A Recognition of Historical Achievements Throughout the year, APFA strives to honor and celebrate America’s diversity. February is a time to celebrate the…
Read More2.02.21 – Tell Congress to Continue the Payroll Support Program (PSP)
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Save Our Jobs Tell Congress to Continue the Payroll Support Program (PSP) In December, Congress passed an emergency relief package that restored 7,985 Flight Attendant jobs…
Read More2.01.21 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open
Vacation Bidding Guide 2021-2022 – 2.09.21 Monday, February 1, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, February 1 at 1200 (CST). The…
Read More2.01.21 – **Revised** March Bidding Timelines
Monday, February 1, 2021 **Revised** March Bidding Timelines The recall process continues for our furloughed Flight Attendants. The top 3,000 Flight Attendants on the seniority list are being prioritized for fingerprinting,…
Read More2.01.21 – Thirty Years Later: We Remember USAir Flight 1493
Monday, February 1, 2021 Thirty Years Later: We Remember USAir Flight 1493 On the evening of Friday, February 1, 1991, USAir Flight 1493, collided with SkyWest Flight 5569, upon landing…
Read More1.30.21 – CQ Information
Saturday, January 30, 2021 CQ Information Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company sought and received an FAA exemption for our annual training requirements. The FAA offered a…
Read More1.29.21 – Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues
Friday, January 29, 2021 Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues Hello Everyone, As we move into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to suppress travel demand. We are encouraged by…
Read More1.28.21 – 122 American Eagle Flights Canceled Due To PSA Regional Fleet Mandatory Inspection
Thursday, January 28, 2021 122 American Eagle Flights Canceled Due to PSA Regional Fleet Mandatory Inspection Earlier today, the regional carrier PSA Airlines, operating as American Eagle, grounded most of its…
Read More1.25.21 – Join Senator Chuck Schumer for a Q & A Session
Monday, January 25, 2021 Join Senator Chuck Schumer for a Q & A Session APFA is excited to co-host a Q&A session with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Friday, January…
Read More1.25.21 – Review 2021 Benefits Enrollment for Medical Coverage
Monday, January 25, 2021 Review 2021 Benefits Enrollment for Medical Coverage It is highly recommended that you take a few minutes to confirm that the medical coverage you selected for…
Read More1.24.21 – May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding
Sunday, January 24, 2021 May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding When bidding for the 2021-2022 vacation year, you may be bidding based on different categories of days that you…
Read More1.22.21 – Federal Mask Requirement on Airplanes
Friday, January 22, 2021 Federal Mask Requirement on Airplanes President Biden issued several executive orders in his first two days in office, including an order yesterday that requires that masks…
Read More1.22.21 – Restored DECS Access for Recalled Flight Attendants
Friday, January 22, 2021 Restored DECS Access for Recalled Flight Attendants Recalled Flight Attendants may now access FOS/DECS with the temporary password sent to your Company email. You will need…
Read More1.21.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for February 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for February 2021 For the February bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A…
Read More1.20.21 – PHL Base Vice President Election Update
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Dear PHL Flight Attendants, Due to a candidate withdrawing their Willingness-to-Serve, there will no longer be an election for PHL Base Vice President. Tracey Montanari has…
Read More1.19.21 – Health and Benefits Reminder for Recalled Flight Attendants
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Health and Benefits Reminder for Recalled Flight Attendants It is important for our recalled Flight Attendants to review your health coverage and make any changes to your…
Read More1.18.21 – February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, January 18, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your PBS Award PBS…
Read More1.18.21 – Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18, 2021 Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. lead the civil rights movement and confronted racial inequality through peaceful…
Read More1.17.21 – APFA Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Sunday, January 17, 2021 APFA Diversity and Inclusion Committee APFA has vocally supported equality and racial diversity both in our workplace and in the communities in which we reside. All…
Read More1.15.21 – Additional Safety Measures for Next Week
Friday, January 15, 2021 Hello Everyone, Last weeks violent riot at the U.S. Capitol was something we never thought we would witness in the United States of America. Many of…
Read More1.15.21 – An Update on the Flight Attendant Recall Process
Friday, January 15, 2021 An Update on the Flight Attendant Recall Process The recall process is well underway for our furloughed Flight Attendants. The top 3,000 Flight Attendants on the…
Read More1.15.21 – US Airways Flight 1549: The Miracle on the Hudson
Friday, January 15, 2021 US Airways Flight 1549: The Miracle on the Hudson “Twelve Years Later” We remember the day. We remember their actions. We remember the miracle. On January…
Read More1.14.21 – 2021 Base Election Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives
Thursday, January 14, 2021 2021 Base Election Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President and…
Read More1.14.21 – Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 14, 2021 Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 15, at 1200 (CST).…
Read More1.14.21 – February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 14, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, January 18th at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More1.13.21 – Recalled Flight Attendant Dues Obligations
Tuesday, January 13, 2021 Recalled Flight Attendant Dues Obligations Over the last few weeks, the APFA dues department has received calls and emails asking about the requirement to pay dues…
Read More1.13.21 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Today, January 13th – Recall from Furlough
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall today from 12:00 until 13:00 (CST) for Flight Attendants being recalled from furlough to answer your questions regarding: Training…
Read More1.13.21 – Final Reminder: Notification Of Willingness-To-Serve – Base Representative Elections
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Final Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve On December 15, 2020, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council…
Read More1.12.21 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow, January 13th – Recall from Furlough
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CST) APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants being recalled from furlough to…
Read More1.11.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, January 11, 2020 February 2021 PBS Bidding As a reminder, PBS bidding will close Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can be…
Read More1.11.21 – APFA Special Board Of Directors Teleconference & 4Q Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, January 11, 2021 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 1600 (CST). In accordance with the…
Read More1.11.21 – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Monday, January 11, 2021 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and throughout January, we observe National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Sex and labor…
Read More1.08.21 – Base Assignments for Recalled Flight Attendants
Friday, January 8, 2021 Base Assignments for Recalled Flight Attendants Earlier this evening, the Company posted the base assignments for our recently recalled Flight Attendants. It is important for Flight…
Read More1.08.21 – 2021 Base Elections: Candidate Frequently Asked Questions
Friday, January 8, 2021 2021 Base Elections: Candidate Frequently Asked Questions The 2021 Base Representative Elections are run by the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) in accordance with the APFA Constitution,…
Read More1.08.21 – Recalled Flight Attendants: Base Assignments Now Available
Friday, January 8, 2021 Recalled Flight Attendants: Base Assignments Now Available Welcome back, everyone! Base assignments for all recalled Flight Attendants are now available in mobileCCI, as well as on Jetnet > Flight…
Read More1.08.21 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Committed To The Protection And Safety
Friday, January 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Committed to the Protection and Safety of Our Flight Attendants on and…
Read More1.08.21 – An Update on the Violence in Washington, D.C.
Friday, January 8, 2021 Hello Everyone, In a hotline sent on Wednesday of this week, I spoke about politically motivated disturbances aboard various flights headed to Washington, D.C. Some of these incidents…
Read More1.07.21 – Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines
Thursday, January 7, 2021 Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback will open on Friday, January 8, at 1200 (CST), and…
Read More1.07.21 – Unemployment Benefits Update
Thursday, January 7, 2021 Unemployment Benefits Update APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants seeking more information about unemployment benefits located here. You will find pertinent information on the unemployment…
Read More1.06.21 – Violence in Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Hello Everyone, This morning, APFA Leadership was made aware of incidents on various flights headed to Washington, D.C. During these incidents, some of which broadcasted over…
Read More1.06.21 – February LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 February LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, January 7th at 1200 (CST). Remaining February…
Read More1.06.21 – Reminder: Notification Of Willingness-To-Serve – Base Representative Elections
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve On December 15, 2020, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representative…
Read More1.04.21 – Notification Of Willingness-To-Serve For Ad Hoc To The Executive Committee
Monday, January 4, 2021 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS)…
Read More1.03.21 – Final Recall Reminder for Furloughed Flight Attendants
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Final Recall Reminder for Furloughed Flight Attendants As a reminder, the deadline to accept recall or resign for furloughed Flight Attendants is tomorrow, January 4, 2021…
Read More1.03.21 – February LRD Now Open
Sunday, January 3, 2021 February LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More1.02.21 – Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part II
Saturday, January 2, 2021 Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part II Happy New Year! We are thrilled to welcome back all of our 7,985 furloughed Flight Attendants. The deadline…
Read More12.31.20 – February Bidding Timelines
Thursday, December 31, 2020 February Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the February Bidding Timelines per the JCBA. In Solidarity, Brian Walsh APFA National Contract Chair [email protected]…
Read More12.30.20 – APFA Virtual Town Hall – Recall from Furlough
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CST) APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants being recalled from furlough on…
Read More12.30.20 – Reminder: Notification Of Willingness-To-Serve – Base Representative Elections
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve On December 15, 2020, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representative…
Read More12.28.20 – Payroll Support Program Extension Becomes Law
Monday, December 28, 2020 Payroll Support Program Extension Becomes Law Yesterday, the Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation was signed into law. This was a Union-led effort, and this would not have…
Read More12.26.20 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Extended Through January 4th
Saturday, December 26, 2020 Monthly Vacation Buyback Extended Through January 4th Today, we were notified by American of possible staffing shortages throughout the holiday weekend. As a result, the Company…
Read More12.25.20 – Positive Space Commuting Available Now Through Sunday, January 3rd
Friday, December 25, 2020 Positive Space Commuting Available Now Through Sunday, Jan 3rd American will be providing round-trip, positive space travel from your commuter city to your base now through January…
Read More12.24.20 – A Holiday Message from APFA
Thursday, December 24, 2020 A Holiday Message from APFA 2020 has been a difficult year and has challenged us in many ways. We have faced many obstacles head-on, and witnessed…
Read More12.24.20 – Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part I
Thursday, December 24, 2020 Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part I By now, you have received the exciting news that Congress has passed Payroll Support Protection (PSP) legislation and…
Read More12.23.20 – Minutes From The December 3rd Special Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Minutes from the December 3rd Special Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting was held December 3, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More12.23.20 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for January 2021
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for January 2021 For the January bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A…
Read More12.23.20 – Reminder: Notification Of Willingness-To-Serve – Base Representative Elections
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve On December 15, 2020, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representative…
Read More12.22.20 – Minutes from the 3Q20 Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Minutes from the 3Q20 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held December 1, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More12.22.20 – 19 Years Later – The Shoe Bomb Attempt
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Nineteen Years Later – The Shoe Bomb Attempt The date was December 22, 2001. 185 passengers along with nine Flight Attendants and three pilots were en route from…
Read More12.21.20 – Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended In Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation
Monday, December 21, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended in Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation Secures Aviation Jobs (Euless, TX) – Late…
Read More12.21.20 – Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended
Monday, December 21, 2020 Payroll Support Program (PSP) Extended in Emergency Pandemic Relief Legislation Secures Aviation Jobs Moments ago, Congress passed an emergency relief package that will return the jobs of tens of…
Read More12.21.20 – Additional Examples of Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Monday, December 21, 2020 Additional Examples of Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS In order to receive the red flag pay premium, you may trade a non-red flagged sequence…
Read More12.21.20 – COVID-19 Process Checklist
Monday, December 21, 2020 COVID-19 Process Checklist If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 Call in Sick. Schedule an appointment with…
Read More12.20.20 – ACTION ALERT – Payroll Support Program Legislation
Sunday, December 20, 2020 ACTION ALERT – Payroll Support Program Legislation Congress will soon vote on a bipartisan, bicameral emergency pandemic relief package. Because of your tireless efforts, an extension…
Read More12.18.20 – Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Friday, December 18, 2020 Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS The Company now offers red flag flying within the Trip Trade System (TTS), giving you the ability to trade…
Read More12.18.20 – January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, December 18, 2020 January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process January PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More12.17.20 – Keep Up the Calls This Week!
Thursday, December 17, 2020 We Are Close – But We Are Not Finished Keep Up The Calls This Week! Congress continues to negotiate an emergency relief package, but an agreement…
Read More12.16.20 – Rescheduling Reminders
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More12.15.20 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This is excellent news, and we hope…
Read More12.15.20 – APFA Applauds Biden’s Nomination Of Pete Buttigieg As Transportation Secretary
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 APFA Applauds Biden’s Nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary APFA proudly supports President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Pete Buttigieg to lead the U.S. Department of…
Read More12.15.20 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Biden’s Nomination Of Pete Buttigieg
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Biden’s Nomination of Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary (Euless, TX) –…
Read More12.15.20 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve – Base Presidents, Base Vice Presidents & BCRs
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve Today, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representative (BCR) for BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA,…
Read More12.14.20 – January PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, December 14, 2020 January PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, December 18th at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More12.11.20 – Reserve PBS Bidding
Friday, December 11, 2020 Reserve PBS Bidding For bidding Reserve off days, you start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar. The large calendar on the left…
Read More12.11.20 – Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick
Friday, December 11, 2020 Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick Lineholder Sick Calls When calling out sick, you are calling out for the trip(s). Extending your absence will appear as a separate…
Read More12.10.20 – January PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, December 10, 2020 January PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today at 1200 (CST) for January 2021 bidding. Bidding will close Tuesday, December 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in…
Read More12.09.20 – An Important Video Message From APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Payroll Support Program Update Congress continues to move closer to a COVID-19 relief package. The volume of calls is what moves our elected representatives, and they…
Read More12.08.20 – Important Information Related to January PBS Bidding
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Important Information Related to January PBS Bidding During PBS processing for the January 2021 awards, the holiday logic will be utilized for both Lineholders and Reserves when…
Read More12.07.20 – Update on the Payroll Support Program – Let’s Push!
Monday, December 7, 2020 Update on the Payroll Support Program – Let’s Push! We are expecting an eventful two weeks in Washington as we approach the end of the year,…
Read More12.07.20 – Thirty-Three Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 1771
Monday, December 7, 2020 Thirty-Three Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 1771 On December 7, 1987, PSA Flight 1771, a British Aerospace 146 aircraft, was scheduled to operate from Los Angeles to San…
Read More12.06.20 – January LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, December 6, 2020 January LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, December 7th at 1200 (CST). Remaining January…
Read More12.03.20 – Displacement/Priority Return: JCBA Section 22.H.4.
Thursday, December 3, 2020 Displacement/Priority Return: JCBA Section 22.H.4. Today, the APFA Executive Committee convened a Special Executive Committee Teleconference to discuss and approve a Letter of Agreement (LOA), which modifies…
Read More12.03.20 – Reserve Rotation Exception for RDU and STL Base Closures
Thursday, December 3, 2020 Reserve Rotation Exception for RDU and STL Base Closures Due to the unique circumstances with RDU and STL transitioning to satellite bases, APFA signed a Letter of…
Read More12.03.20 – January LRD Now Open
Thursday, December 3, 2020 January LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More12.03.20 – Notification of Special EC Teleconference
Thursday, December 3, 2020 APFA Special Executive Committee Teleconference A Special Executive Committee Teleconference is scheduled for today, Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 1230 (CST). In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More12.02.20 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements (Euless, TX) – Today, the Association of…
Read More12.02.20 – APFA Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 APFA Applauds Service Animal Safety Enhancements Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) narrowed the definition of service animals allowed in the cabin of commercial aircraft. The new…
Read More12.01.20 – APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2020 Third Quarter meeting of the Executive Committee. The…
Read More12.01.20 – Upcoming Base Officer Elections
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Upcoming Base Officer Elections 2021 Base Office Election Timeline Candidate Town Hall Paperless Candidate Booklets Changing Bases on January 31, 2021? Update Your Address With APFA…
Read More11.30.20 – Minutes from the 2020 Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, November 30, 2020 Minutes from the 2020 Fall Board of Directors Meeting The 2020 Fall Board of Directors Meeting was held October 27-28, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More11.30.20 – #ExtendPSP Update
Monday, November 30, 2020 Hello Everyone, On October 1st of this year, 7,985 American Airlines Flight Attendants, 19,000 total American Airlines employees, and thousands more workers across the industry lost…
Read More11.30.20 – Extend PSP Action Week: Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy
Monday, November 30, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy! This week marks two months since 7,985 APFA members and thousands of other US aviation workers were unnecessarily furloughed.…
Read More11.28.20 – Rescheduling Obligations
Saturday, November 28, 2020 Rescheduling Obligations Recently, red flagged trips have been available almost every day. With the upcoming potential for winter weather events, rescheduling for Lineholders and Reserves could…
Read More11.27.20 – Extend PSP Action Week Starts Monday
Friday, November 27, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Support the Economy! Next week will mark two months since American Airlines furloughed 7,985 APFA members. In addition, thousands of US aviation workers were also…
Read More11.27.20 – Cabin Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Friday, November 27, 2020 Cabin Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) What is Cabin ASAP? The American Airlines Cabin Aviation Safety Action Program (Cabin ASAP) is designed for Flight Attendants to report…
Read More11.26.20 – A Holiday Message to Our Furloughed Colleagues
Thursday, November 26, 2020 A Holiday Message to Our Furloughed Colleagues As we celebrate another Thanksgiving, many of us will be celebrating alone or in small groups. Some will be…
Read More11.26.20 – A Holiday Message of Thanks
Thursday, November 26, 2020 A Holiday Message of Thanks 2020 has been a year of rapid-fire change for aviation workers. We have experienced changes in our work environment, changes to…
Read More11.25.20 – Positive Space Commuting Available Now Through Sunday
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Positive Space Commuting Available Now Through Sunday American will be providing round-trip, positive space travel from your commuter city to your base now through the holiday…
Read More11.25.20 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Offered
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Monthly Vacation Buyback Offered Today, we were notified by American that, due to a number of factors, there will be staffing shortages throughout the holiday weekend. As…
Read More11.25.20 – APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting will be held on December 1-2, 2020 at APFA Headquarters. In accordance…
Read More11.22.20 – A Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Sunday, November 22, 2020 Hello Everyone, We continue to live and work in trying times. By now, we expected to see the rate of COVID-19 cases dropping; instead, we see…
Read More11.22.20 – A Look Back at the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 427
Sunday, November 22, 2020 A Look Back at the Successful Evacuation of TWA Flight 427 On November 22, 1994, TWA Flight 427 was scheduled from St. Louis International Airport to…
Read More11.20.20 – 3-1-1 Liquid Rule
Friday, November 20, 2020 3-1-1 Liquid Rule Recently, a social media post went viral with some incorrect information regarding upcoming changes to the current 3-1-1 liquid rule for Flight Attendants working domestic trips. There…
Read More11.20.20 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for December 2020 For the December bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A…
Read More11.19.20 – Red Flagged Sequences Now Offered in TTS
Thursday, November 19, 2020 Red Flagged Sequences Now Offered in TTS The Company will now offer red flag flying within the Trip Trade System (TTS), giving you the ability to…
Read More11.18.20 – Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing If you test positive for COVID-19 and have flown a trip within 48 hours of symptoms or a positive test result, it…
Read More11.18.20 – December 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 December 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process December PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More11.18.20 – Twenty-Seven Years Later: Looking Back at the AA Flight Attendant Strike of 1993
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Twenty-Seven Years Later: Looking Back at the AA Flight Attendant Strike of 1993 Twenty-seven years ago, APFA Flight Attendants led one of the most successful airline…
Read More11.14.20 – December PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, November 14, 2020 December PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, November 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, November 18 at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More11.12.20 – We Remember American Airlines Flight 587
Thursday, November 12, 2020 We Remember American Airlines Flight 587 On November 12, 2001, seven Flight Attendants and two Pilots were working American Airlines Flight 587 from New York’s John…
Read More11.11.20 – A Veterans Day Message from APFA
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Paying Our Respects to Those Who Have Served Today, we pause to pay our respects to those who have selflessly answered the call to serve our nation. Throughout…
Read More11.10.20 – Last-Minute Changes to December Flying
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Last-Minute Changes to December Flying As you begin to bid in PBS for December, you will notice that some of the sequences that appear in the…
Read More11.10.20 – PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips Bidding for December may require a different bidding strategy than what is necessary during other times of the year. Due to the…
Read More11.09.20 – KCM Outage Canceled
Monday, November 9, 2020 KCM Outage Canceled Earlier this afternoon, we reported that there was to be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage tomorrow due to routine maintenance. Subsequently, we have…
Read More11.09.20 – Mixing of Wide-body and Narrow-body Flying
Monday, November 9, 2020 Mixing of Wide-body and Narrow-body Flying Last week, APFA leadership participated in the regularly scheduled monthly staffing call with the Crew Planning department. This call allows…
Read More11.09.20 – KCM Outages / International COVID-19 Prevention Measures Update
Monday, November 9, 2020 Known Crewmember Outages There will be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage on Tuesday November 10th from 2000 to 2300, due to routine maintenance. Please give yourself additional…
Read More11.08.20 – APFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
APFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month Throughout the year, APFA recognizes, celebrates, and pauses to honor the United States of America’s cultural diversity. For November, we celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of…
Read More11.07.20 – Presidential Election Update
Saturday, November 7, 2020 Presidential Election Update APFA would like to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as the 2020 Presidential election ushers in a new Administration.…
Read More11.06.20 – December LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, November 6, 2020 December LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th at 1200 (CST). For the December…
Read More11.05.20 – Election Demonstrations
Thursday, November 5, 2020 Election Demonstrations The Presidential election remains undecided. Demonstrations have been reported in Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia, and elsewhere. PDX: The National Guard…
Read More11.05.20 – Minutes from the October 27 Special Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2020 Minutes from the October 27 Special Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting was held October 27, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More11.05.20 – PHX Flight Attendant Displacements
Thursday, November 5, 2020 PHX Flight Attendant Displacements American Airlines continues to adapt to the new reality of operating a very different airline during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything…
Read More11.04.20 – Minutes from the October 13 Special Executive Committee Teleconference
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Minutes from the October 13 Special Executive Committee Teleconference The APFA Special Executive Committee Teleconference was held October 13, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More11.03.20 – December LRD Now Open
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not correct,…
Read More10.31.20 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning
Saturday, October 31, 2020 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning It’s time to “Fall Back” this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend when we revert to standard time at 2…
Read More10.30.20 – December Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 30, 2020 December Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary to make last-minute changes to our bidding timelines over past months. However, for the December…
Read More10.30.20 – 2021 Annual Enrollment Closes in 7 Days
Friday, October 30, 2020 2021 Annual Enrollment Closes in 7 Days 2021 Annual Enrollment runs now through November 6th. You will have until 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, November 6…
Read More10.30.20 – Update Your Address with APFA
Friday, October 30, 2020 Update Your Address with APFA In preparation for the base elections that will take place in 2021, the APFA National Ballot Committee is asking every member…
Read More10.28.20 – Temporary Philadelphia Hotel Relocation
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Temporary Philadelphia Hotel Relocation Effective immediately, the City of Philadelphia has instituted a citywide curfew beginning at 9 pm until 6 am. Out of an abundance…
Read More10.27.20 – APFA’s Executive Committee Unanimously Passes Resolution Endorsing Joe Biden
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 APFA’s Executive Committee Unanimously Passes Resolution Endorsing Joe Biden Today, APFA endorsed Joe Biden for President of the United States. The unanimous resolution by APFA’s Executive…
Read More10.27.20 – APFA 2020 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2020 Fall Board of Directors Meeting. The…
Read More10.26.20 – Notification of Special EC Teleconference
Monday, October 26, 2020 APFA Special Executive Committee Teleconference A Special Executive Committee Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 1300 (CDT) at the NYLO Las Colinas. In…
Read More10.26.20 – 8 Days Until Election 2020 – Have You Voted?
Monday, October 26, 2020 8 Days Until Election 2020 – Have You Voted? This election is the most important of our lifetimes. It is critical that you make your vote…
Read More10.24.20 – Alert: Training Cancellations
Saturday, October 24, 2020 This evening, APFA was informed that a few training instructors recently tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, American has elected to cancel…
Read More10.23.20 – APFA Fall Board Meeting Tentative Agenda
Friday, October 23, 2020 APFA Fall Board Meeting Tentative Agenda The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held October 26 – 28, 2020 at the NYLO Las Colinas. NYLO Las…
Read More10.23.20 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020 For the November bid month, pay protections for COVID-19-related cancellations will be pay protected for their original value, plus…
Read More10.22.20 – Reminder: APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Next Week
Thursday, October 22, 2020 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held October 26 – 28, 2020 at the NYLO Las Colinas. All…
Read More10.22.20 – Reminder: Virtual Involuntary Furlough Town Hall Tomorrow
Thursday, October 22, 2020 Date: Friday, October 23 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CDT (0900 PDT / 1200 EDT) Click this link to join the event APFA is hosting a Virtual Town Hall from 11:00…
Read More10.21.20 – November 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 November 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process November PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when…
Read More10.20.20 – Progress in Negotiations – We Need Relief Now
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Progress in Negotiations – We Need Relief Now Negotiations between Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin on coronavirus relief have been back and forth the past two days.…
Read More10.20.20 – Furloughed Flight Attendant Pay
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Furloughed Flight Attendant Pay The Company released an email yesterday to furloughed Flight Attendants that details a Furloughed Flight Attendant pay average. In accordance with JCBA…
Read More10.19.20 – A Call to Action: Deadline Set for Tuesday Night
Monday, October 19, 2020 A CALL TO ACTION Deadline Set for Tuesday Night #ReliefNow #ExtendPSP Thousands of aviation workers have now been furloughed for 19 days, including 8,000 of our…
Read More10.17.20 – Unemployment Updates
Saturday, October 17, 2020 Unemployment Information This week, APFA hosted a group of Virtual Town Halls at APFA Headquarters. For those that were unable to attend virtually, video recordings of each…
Read More10.17.20 – November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, October 17, 2020 November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, October 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, October 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to logging…
Read More10.16.20 – APFA Virtual Involuntary Furlough Town Hall – 10/23/2020 @ 1100 CT
Friday, October 16, 2020 Date: Friday, October 23 Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CDT (0900 PDT / 1200 EDT) Click this link to join the event APFA is hosting a Virtual Town Hall from 11:00…
Read More10.16.20 – Updating Your Personal Information While on Leave of Absence or Furlough
Friday, October 16, 2020 Updating Your Personal Information While on Leave of Absence or Furlough As a reminder, it is important to confirm your contact information is up to date…
Read More10.16.20 – 2021 Annual Enrollment Now Open Until November 6
Friday, October 16, 2020 2021 Annual Enrollment Now Open Until November 6 2021 Annual Enrollment runs now through November 6th. You will have until 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, November…
Read More10.15.20 – PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month
Thursday, October 15, 2020 PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month With the holidays rapidly approaching, bidding for the holiday season may require a different bidding strategy than what is necessary…
Read More10.14.20 – EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours Previously, the hours for the EVLOA and STLOA were put into the PROJ and PPROJ on your HI1 as well as Crew Portal…
Read More10.14.20 – National Scheduling Chair Appointment
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 National Scheduling Chair Appointment Yesterday, the Executive Committee held a special teleconference to confirm the appointment for the National Scheduling Chair. CLT-based Flight Attendant Marti McMillan…
Read More10.14.20 – November PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 November PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today at 1200 (CDT) for November 2020 bidding. Bidding will close Sunday, October 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your status prior…
Read More10.13.20 – Notification of Special EC Teleconference
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 APFA Special Executive Committee Teleconference A Special Executive Committee Teleconference is scheduled for today, Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 1500 (CDT). In accordance with the APFA Policy…
Read More10.12.20 – We Cannot – We Will Not – Give Up
Monday, October 12, 2020 We Cannot—We Will Not—Give Up It is unbelievable—and unacceptable—that aviation workers are still furloughed and still fighting for an extension of the Payroll Support Program. The…
Read More10.12.20 – APFA Virtual Unemployment Town Halls
Monday, October 12, 2020 Virtual Unemployment Town Halls APFA is hosting a group of Virtual Town Halls this week. For those unable to attend, these events will be recorded and posted…
Read More10.11.20 – September Schedule Paycheck Issue
Sunday, October 11, 2020 September Schedule Paycheck Issue Please note: This hotline only applies to approximately 500 former US Airways Flight Attendants, on furlough, based in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and…
Read More10.10.20 – November VLOA Bidding and November LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, October 10, 2020 November VLOA Bidding & November LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th at 1200 (CDT). Unpaid…
Read More10.09.20 – 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins in 6 Days
Friday, October 9, 2020 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins in 6 Days As a reminder, 2021 Annual Enrollment runs from October 15 to November 6, 2020. You will have until 11:59…
Read More10.09.20 – Sync Your Tablet Before Your Next Sequence
Friday, October 9, 2020 Sync Your Tablet Before Your Next Sequence Today, American experienced a software issue which affected Comply365 programming on the Flight Attendant tablet. While the issue was resolved relatively quickly,…
Read More10.08.20 – November VLOA Bidding Now Open
Thursday, October 8, 2020 November VLOA Bidding Now Open Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) opened today at 1200 (CDT). It is important to note that the Company is currently projecting…
Read More10.08.20 – November LRD Now Open
Thursday, October 8, 2020 November LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve opened today at 1200 (CDT). If you believe your status is…
Read More10.07.20 – Professional Standards: A Valuable Resource
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Professional Standards: A Valuable Resource APFA Professional Standards is a voluntary, confidential service offered to Flight Attendants. The goal of Professional Standards is to resolve conflicts…
Read More10.06.20 – President Trump Ends Negotiations for Coronavirus Relief Package
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 President Trump Ends Negotiations for Coronavirus Relief Package Today, out of nowhere, President Trump announced he would discontinue talks on a coronavirus relief package until after the…
Read More10.05.20 – Are You Registered to Vote?
Monday, October 5, 2020 Voter Registration Deadlines Less Than One Month – Ensure Your Ballot is Counted on Nov. 3rd Vote Early! Register to Vote As the pandemic continues to…
Read More10.04.20 – Payroll Support Extension Update – October 4, 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020 Update – Payroll Support Program Hello Everyone, First, I want to acknowledge the emotional toll this process is having on our most junior Flight Attendants. Our…
Read More10.03.20 – Unemployment Benefits Update
Saturday, October 3, 2020 Unemployment Benefits Update APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants seeking more information about unemployment benefits located here. You will find pertinent information on the unemployment…
Read More10.03.20 – APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting & 3rd Quarter EC Meeting
Saturday, October 3, 2020 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting & 3rd Quarter EC Meeting The APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 26 – 28, 2020…
Read More10.02.20 – November Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 2, 2020 November Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the November flying schedule. As a result, the November bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below…
Read More10.02.20 – Payroll Support Program Extension Act
Friday, October 2, 2020 Payroll Support Program Extension Act Today, Chairman Peter DeFazio and Chairman Rick Larsen attempted to pass H.R. 8504 (Payroll Support Program Extension Act) by unanimous consent…
Read More10.02.20 – Furlough Pay and Medical Benefits
Friday, October 2, 2020 Furlough Pay and Medical Benefits Flight Attendants subject to involuntary furlough contractually receive severance pay based on the average number of hours flown in the 12…
Read More10.01.20 – A Call to Action
Thursday, October 1, 2020 A CALL TO ACTION Urge Your Representatives to Co-Sponsor H.R.8345 and S.4634 Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Today, 8,000 APFA members and thousands of other aviation workers…
Read More9.30.20 – Payroll Support Program Extension Update
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Payroll Support Program Extension Update Hello Everyone, It is truly unbelievable that I am writing this tonight. The stress that the lack of a Payroll Support…
Read More9.30.20 – 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins October 15
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins October 15 Annual Enrollment runs from October 15 to November 6, 2020. You will have until 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, November…
Read More9.29.20 – Critical Week – Keep Contacting Your Representatives! Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Last night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a $2.2T stimulus proposal, signaling a desire to pass coronavirus relief legislation before the…
Read More9.27.20 – Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option/WINGS Now Included In The AA Retirement Catalogue
Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option Sunday, September 27, 2020 American Airlines will begin the process of migrating all Flight Attendants to a new payroll platform in October.…
Read More9.25.20 – Navigating Reserve And Scheduling System Misawards
Friday, September 25, 2020 Navigating Reserve and Scheduling System Misawards On APFA.org > Departments > JCBA, there are resources to assist you in navigating Reserve and Misawards in the Scheduling Systems…
Read More9.24.20 – Forty-Two Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 182
Friday, September 25, 2020 Forty-Two Years Later: We Remember PSA Flight 182 On September 25, 1978, four Flight Attendants and three Pilots worked Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 from Los…
Read More9.24.20 – Letter Of Agreement: Modified A321T Premium Pay For 3-Class Transcon Flights
Thursday, September 24, 2020 Letter of Agreement: Modified A321T Premium Pay for 3-Class Transcon Flights Hello Everyone, As you know, the Company announced staffing reductions on select aircraft beginning with…
Read More9.24.20 – 6 Days To #SealTheDeal – We Are #FacingFurlough – We Need #ReliefNow
Thursday, September 24, 2020 We Are #FacingFurlough – We Need #ReliefNow #ExtendPSP Thanks to your actions, Congress is under immense pressure to extend the Payroll Support Program. You have told…
Read More9.23.20 – Important Reminders for Furloughed Flight Attendants
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Important Reminders for Furloughed Flight Attendants As the month draws to a close, please review the following actions: Vacation Deferral/Payout The deadline to select to have…
Read More9.22.20 – October Pay Protections
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 October Pay Protections APFA is pleased to announce that we were successful in securing additional pay protections above the current JCBA protections through a Letter of Agreement (LOA)…
Read More9.21.20 – October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, September 21, 2020 October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when…
Read More9.21.20 – Week Of Action- Round 4! Let’s Seal The Deal! Extend The Payroll Support Program Now!
Monday, September 21, 2020 Save American Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program! Ours actions—calling, emailing, tweeting, handwriting letters, harnessing the media, rallying across the country—have made the Payroll Support…
Read More9.20.20 – September 20, 1989: USAir Flight 5050
Sunday, September 20, 2020 September 20, 1989: USAir Flight 5050 On September 20, 1989, Flight 5050 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte experienced an aborted takeoff due to a rudder trim…
Read More9.19.20 – Preparing for Your EVLOA or STLOA
Saturday, September 19, 2020 Preparing for Your EVLOA or STLOA Flight Attendants who enrolled in either the Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) or the Short Term Leave of Absence…
Read More9.17.20 – Vacation Option Election for Furloughed Flight Attendants
Thursday, September 17, 2020 Vacation Option Election for Furloughed Flight Attendants A furloughed Flight Attendant may elect to have her/his accrued/scheduled vacation paid out or carried forward for use upon…
Read More9.17.20 – October PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, September 17, 2020 October PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, September 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, September 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More9.16.20 – APFA EAP Hotline: Managing Change in a Time of Uncertainty
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Managing Change in a Time of Uncertainty Uncertainty, by its nature, is stressful. We are built to be cautious of change. The changes brought by COVID-19…
Read More9.15.20 – APFA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 APFA Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the culture, heritage, and many contributions Hispanic Americans have made…
Read More9.15.20 – Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option
Monday, September 15, 2020 Wings Foundation Payroll Deduction Option Currently, Flight Attendants on the ePays payroll system have the option to payroll deduct donations to the Wings Foundation. Effective tomorrow,…
Read More9.14.20 – Unemployment Benefits Information
Monday, September 14, 2020 Unemployment Benefits Information APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants who are looking for more information about unemployment benefits. The APFA Unemployment Benefits Resource Page provides…
Read More9.14.20 – Aircraft Staffing Changes
Monday, September 14, 2020 Aircraft Staffing Changes The Company has notified APFA of their intention to change the staffing levels on specific equipment and routes, beginning with the October bid…
Read More9.14.20 – Week of Action – Round 3! Let’s Go! Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW!
Monday, September 14, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! Congress and the White House overwhelming support an extension of the Payroll Support Program, but for…
Read More9.13.20 – October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Sunday, September 13, 2020 October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS bidding opens tomorrow, Monday, September 14th at 1200 (CDT) for October 2020 bidding. PBS will close Friday, September 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More9.12.20 – Injured in Turbulence – What Next?
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Injured in Turbulence – What Next? If you sustain an injury due to turbulence, notify the Captain immediately and request the turbulence and injury event be…
Read More9.12.20 – “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS/Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Saturday, September 12, 2020 “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS The Line Property “Waive Carry-over Credit” for Lineholders has been simplified in PBS. Since the “Waive Carry-over Credit” is…
Read More9.12.20 – Flight Attendants March on Washington and Tell Congress: SAVE OUR JOBS
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Flight Attendants March on Washington and Tell Congress: SAVE OUR JOBS! This week, APFA members gathered at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC with a…
Read More9.11.20 – Remembering Our Colleagues on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11
Friday, September 11, 2020 Today, we remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. While some of the normal remembrance ceremonies this year were either paused, abbreviated,…
Read More9.11.20 – Remembering the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
Friday, September 11, 2020 Remembering the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Today marks the nineteenth anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks that changed our lives and…
Read More9.10.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Tomorrow
Thursday, September 10, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You…
Read More9.10.20 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Extended Through September 16th
Thursday, September 10, 2020 Aflac® Open Enrollment Extended Through September 16th Due to high demand, Aflac® Open Enrollment has been extended through, Wednesday, September 16th for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering…
Read More9.09.20 – Standing Against Racial Injustice
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Standing Against Racial Injustice In our June 2, 2020 hotline, APFA Leadership committed to continuing the conversation on racial injustice. Long overdue conversations about centuries of…
Read More9.09.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Friday
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Friday Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may…
Read More9.08.20 – Remembering USAir Flight 427
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Remembering USAir Flight 427 Today marks the 26th anniversary of the tragic crash of USAir Flight 427. It was a scheduled flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport…
Read More9.08.20 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Aflac® Open Enrollment Closes Tomorrow As a reminder, Aflac® Open Enrollment closes tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our membership. Policy coverage will…
Read More9.08.20 – Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Launches Another Week of Action Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs Flight Attendants March on…
Read More9.07.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Open Tomorrow
Monday, September 7, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) opens tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th at 1200 (CDT). You may access…
Read More9.07.20 – We Continue Week Of Action: Save Our Jobs – Extend The Payroll Support Program NOW!
Monday, September 7, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! We are fighting for our jobs, and it will take all of us to get this…
Read More9.07.20 – Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Launches Another Week of Action Union Plans Week-long Actions to Save Jobs Flight Attendants March on…
Read More9.07.20 – Labor Day 2020
Monday, September 7, 2020 Labor Day 2020 On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square in New…
Read More9.03.20 – Save Our Jobs! APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Save Our Jobs! APFA Rally in Washington, D.C. – September 9th The APFA Government Affairs Department is proud of your enthusiasm to come to Washington to…
Read More9.03.20 – #ReliefNow Events in Dallas and Philadelphia
Thursday, September 3, 2020 #ReliefNow Events in Dallas and Philadelphia Yesterday, APFA Flight Attendants, AFA-CWA Flight Attendants, and members of the TWU, IAM, and Tarrant County Central Labor Council held…
Read More9.03.20 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Ends Next Week
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Aflac® Open Enrollment Ends Next Week As a reminder, Aflac® Open Enrollment is now open until Wednesday, September 9th for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our…
Read More9.03.20 – Keep Your Contact Information Up-To-Date
Thursday, September 3, 2020 Keep Your Contact Information Up-To-Date It is extremely important to keep your contact information up-to-date, especially for those Flight Attendants who are on a leave of…
Read More9.02.20 – Understanding Furlough Pay
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Understanding Furlough Pay An involuntarily furloughed Flight Attendant, who has completed one year of service, will receive furlough pay based on the average number of hours…
Read More9.01.20 – Minutes from the 2Q20 Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Minutes from the 2Q20 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held August 11, 2020. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More9.01.20 – October Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 October Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the October flying schedule. As a result, the October bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below provides…
Read More9.01.20 – Aflac® Open Enrollment
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Aflac® Open Enrollment As a reminder, Aflac® Open Enrollment is now open until Wednesday, September 9th for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our membership. Policy coverage will…
Read More9.01.20 – APFA Week Of Action: A Week Of Action To Save Jobs, Targets White House And Congress
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] APFA Week of Action A Week of Action to Save Jobs, Targets White House and Congress (Euless,…
Read More8.31.20 – Week of Action: Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW
Monday, August 31, 2020 Save Our Jobs – Extend the Payroll Support Program NOW! The fight continues, and we will not let up until the Payroll Support Program is extended.…
Read More8.29.20 – Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II
Saturday, August 29, 2020 Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II On Tuesday, the Company announced the potential for involuntary furloughs beginning with the October 2020 bid month. We continue to…
Read More8.27.20 – APFA Involuntary Furlough Virtual Town Hall Recordings
Thursday, August 27, 2020 APFA Involuntary Furlough Virtual Town Hall Recordings Today, APFA hosted two Involuntary Furlough Virtual Town Halls to answer your questions regarding the recent announcement by the…
Read More8.27.20 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Today: Involuntary Furlough (West Coast & Central)
Thursday, August 27, 2020 West Coast & Central Bases DFW, LAX, ORD, PHX, SFO, STL Date: Today Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (CT)/13:00 – 14:00 (PT) Click this link to join the event…
Read More8.27.20 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Today: Involuntary Furlough (East Coast)
Thursday, August 27, 2020 East Coast BOS, CLT, DCA, LGA, MIA, PHL, RDU Date: Today Time: 12:00 – 13:00 ET Click this link to join the event APFA is hosting a Virtual Town…
Read More8.26.20 – An Important Video Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 APFA National President Julie Hedrick: Involuntary Furloughs Tuesday, August 25, American Airlines announced an involuntary furlough of 8,099 Flight Attendants. Today, we need everyone to continue…
Read More8.26.20 – Involuntary Furlough Information
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Involuntary Furlough Information Today, the Company announced the potential for involuntary furloughs beginning with the October 2020 bid month. We have compiled a list of the…
Read More8.25.20 – APFA Virtual Town Hall: Involuntary Furlough (West Coast & Central)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 West Coast & Central Bases DFW, LAX, ORD, PHX, SFO, STL Date: Thursday, August 27 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 CT (13:00 – 14:00 PT) Click this link to…
Read More8.25.20 – APFA Virtual Town Hall: Involuntary Furlough (East Coast)
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 East Coast BOS, CLT, DCA, LGA, MIA, PHL, RDU Date: Thursday, August 27 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 ET Click this link to join the event APFA is hosting a…
Read More8.25.20 – A Message from Your APFA Leadership
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 A Message from Your APFA Leadership Today, American announced an involuntary furlough of 8,099 Flight Attendants across the system. This overage is much higher than originally…
Read More8.25.20 – APFA EAP Hotline: Together We Will Get Through This
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Together We Will Get Through This It is a pivotal time in the airline industry. For many of us with many decades of flying with American,…
Read More8.21.20 – Adjusted TTS And ETB Timelines For September / VEOP, EVLOA, And STLOAs / October Transfers & Mutuals
Friday, August 21, 2020 Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for September VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA Awards to be Posted Next Week The Company has informed APFA that the Voluntary Early…
Read More8.21.20 – September 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, August 21, 2020 September 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process September PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when processing PBS…
Read More8.21.20 – Voter Registration / Early Voting / Census 2020
Friday, August 21, 2020 Election 2020 – Under 75 Days Away – Register Now First Step – Register to Vote In many states, you must ensure that you are registered…
Read More8.18.20 – A Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Hello Everyone, Since the beginning of this year, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the airline industry. Customer demand has plummeted 75% year-over-year. Industry projections indicate that…
Read More8.17.20 – VEOP, EVLOA, STLOA, And October Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding Close Tonight
Monday, August 17, 2020 VEOP/EVLOA/STLOA Bidding The deadline to apply for a Voluntary Early Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), or Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) is tonight…
Read More8.17.20 – September PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, August 17, 2020 September PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, August 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to logging out…
Read More8.16.20 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow
Sunday, August 16, 2020 Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow Beginning tomorrow, Aflac® will begin its annual open enrollment for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our membership. There is much…
Read More8.14.20 – VEOP, EVLOA, & STLOA Eligibility/Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding/Additional VLOAs Awarded
Friday, August 14, 2020 VEOP/EVLOA/STLOA Eligibility Earlier today, the Company updated the eligibility date to accommodate those who may have returned to work since the original eligibility date of July…
Read More8.14.20 – House, Senate, White House: Negotiate a Relief Bill ASAP
Friday, August 14, 2020 House, Senate, White House: Negotiate a Relief Bill ASAP APFA has called on our leaders in Washington to resume negotiations on COVID-19 relief legislation immediately. We…
Read More8.13.20 – September Pay Protections
Thursday, August 13, 2020 September Pay Protections Once again, APFA is pleased to announce that we were successful in securing additional pay protections above the current JCBA protections through a Letter of…
Read More8.13.20 – September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Thursday, August 13, 2020 September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Friday, August 14th at 1200 (CDT) for September 2020 bidding. PBS will close Tuesday, August 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your status…
Read More8.12.20 – Washington Leaders: Negotiate a Deal. Time is Running Out.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Washington Leaders: Negotiate a Deal. Time is Running Out. (Euless, TX) – Time is running out. Hundreds of…
Read More8.12.20 – “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS / Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS The Line Property “Waive Carry-over Credit” for Lineholders will be simplified starting with the September PBS bid. Since…
Read More8.11.20 – VEOP / EVLOA / STLOA Deadline Extended
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 VEOP / EVLOA / STLOA Deadline Extended The deadline to apply for a Voluntary Early Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), or Short-Term Leave…
Read More8.11.20 – Unemployment Benefits Information
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Unemployment Benefits Information APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants who are looking for more information about unemployment benefits. The APFA.org unemployment benefits resource page may…
Read More8.11.20 – APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2020 Second Quarter meeting of the Executive…
Read More8.10.20 – Face Covering Policy / Face Shields / COVID-19 Folder In Comply365 / Training Support Via Comply365
Monday, August 10, 2020 Face Coverings Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 All American Airlines employees are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while at work.…
Read More8.10.20 – Congress: Negotiate A Deal For All Americans
Monday, August 10, 2020 Congress: Negotiate a Deal for All Americans Over the past two weeks, leaders from the House, Senate, and White House have participated in ongoing negotiations for…
Read More8.10.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding And September LRD Close Tomorrow
Monday, August 10, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More8.08.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Now Open
Saturday, August 8, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Now Open Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA is now open. You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service > 70-hour…
Read More8.07.20 – Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (RHRA) Premium And Health Care Eligible Expenses
Friday, August 7, 2020 Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (RHRA) Premium and Health Care Eligible Expenses We have received many questions as to how the RHRA money attached to the VEOP…
Read More8.07.20 – Our Fight Continues – Extend the PSP Now
Friday, August 7, 2020 Our Fight Continues – Extend the PSP Now We have sent thousands of messages and made thousands of calls—and the progress shows. The House, the Senate,…
Read More8.07.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Open Tomorrow
Friday, August 7, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 8th, at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More8.06.20 – APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2020 APFA Second Quarter Executive Committee Meeting The regularly scheduled APFA Q2 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on August 11-12, 2020 at APFA Headquarters. In accordance…
Read More8.06.20 – Every Call Matters – Keep It Up
Thursday, August 6, 2020 Every Call Matters – Keep It Up Your calls and messages have elevated the importance of protecting aviation jobs by extending the Payroll Support Program for…
Read More8.05.20 – July 2020 VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA FAQs – Part VII
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), and Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) FAQs – Part VII *Vacation Bidding While…
Read More8.04.20 – Fight for Our Jobs – Extend the PSP – Now or Never
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 Fight for Our Jobs – Extend the PSP – Now or Never This week is critical for aviation workers. We need Congress to negotiate and pass…
Read More8.03.20 – July 2020 VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA FAQs – Part VI
Monday, August 3, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), and Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) FAQs – Part VI *Base Displacement/Priority Return…
Read More7.31.20 – Healthy Flights Act
Friday, July 31, 2020 Healthy Flights Act Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Healthy Flights Act of 2020 this week. The Healthy Flights Act of…
Read More7.31.20 – APFA Telephone & Virtual Town Hall Recordings
Friday, July 31, 2020 APFA Telephone & Virtual Town Hall Recordings Last week, APFA hosted a series of Telephone and base-specific Virtual Town Halls to answer your questions regarding the…
Read More7.30.20 – Updated September Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 30, 2020 Updated September Bidding Timelines The deadline for balloting for the Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), Voluntary Early Out Programs (VEOP), and the new Short-Term Leave of Absence…
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1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-Th: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Live Chat Messaging
Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...