Hotline Archives
6.18.19 – Predesignation of Personal Physician CA Based Flight Attendants Only
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 For California Based Flight Attendants Only PREDESIGNATION OF PERSONAL PHYSICIAN In the event you sustain an injury or illness related to your employment, you may…
Read More6.18.19 – Aflac – Piedmont Pay Services
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 APFA Aflac Enrollees We have been informed that some of our members may have received email correspondence from Aflac’s service provider, Piedmont Pay Services that…
Read More6.16.19 – APFA Exposes Unfair and Outrageous Attendance Program in Arbitration – Legal Fight Goes On
Sunday, June 16, 2019 APFA EXPOSES UNFAIR AND OUTRAGEOUS ATTENDANCE PROGRAM IN ARBITRATION — LEGAL FIGHT GOES ON On Friday, June 14, 2019, APFA and the Company completed the…
Read More6.14.19 – PBS: Bidding Checklist
Friday, June 14, 2019 PBS: Bidding Checklist PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have submitted your monthly bids…
Read More6.13.19 – PBS: Buddy Bidding
Thursday, June 13, 2019 PBS: Buddy Bidding Disclaimer: The APFA JSIC has made repeated requests for the company to communicate the buddy bidding logic and how it is processed.…
Read More6.12.19 – Incorrect Hotel Information on Bidsheet
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Incorrect Hotel Information on Bidsheet We have received numerous calls and emails regarding the incorrect hotel information and the absence of the transportation in the July…
Read More6.12.19 – PBS: Reviewing Your Layer Tab and View Pairing Set
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 PBS: Reviewing Your Layer Tab and View Pairing Set Reviewing your Layer Tab When bidding in PBS an important tool to use is the Layer…
Read More6.12.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Join us at the Attendance Arbitration at the DFW Hyatt! Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration – June 12-14 Today, Wednesday, June 12th, we’ll begin the Attendance…
Read More6.11.19 – Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections Ballots for the PHL and PHX Base Vice President elections were mailed on May 22, 2019,…
Read More6.11.19 – Press Release
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Airlines Shareholders Need To Ask Tough Questions, Not Just Rubberstamp Lavish Executive Pay Package DALLAS, TX. —With American Airlines facing continued…
Read More6.11.19 – PBS: Reserve Bidding
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 PBS: Reserve Bidding For bidding reserve off days, you start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar. The large calendar on the…
Read More6.10.19 – Resumes for Regional Representative – Position #8
Monday, June 10, 2019 Resumes for Regional Representative – Position #8 Per Article IX Section 4.B. of the APFA Constitution, there shall be no less than one (1) Regional…
Read More6.10.19 – Reserve Survey Extended
Monday, June 10, 2019 Reserve Survey Extended Until June 24th 1700 CST Some members have reported technical difficulties when completing the survey online. These issues are being investigated to find…
Read More6.10.19 – PBS: Opening / Check Your Status
Monday, June 10, 2019 PBS: Opening / Check Your Status PBS Opens on the 10th. Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can…
Read More6.07.19 – Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration June 12-14
Friday, June 7, 2019 Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration June 12th, 13th, & 14th On Wednesday, June 12th, we are scheduled to begin the Attendance & Performance Policy Grievance…
Read More6.07.19 – Reserve Survey Reminder
Friday, June 7, 2019 Reserve Survey Reminder On May 24, the Negotiating Committee released the Reserve Survey. To date, we have received 5660 responses or 27% of eligible Flight Attendants.…
Read More6.07.19 – APFA Celebrates Pride Month
Friday, June 7, 2019 APFA Celebrates Pride Month The month of June was chosen as LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Pride Month to honor the Stonewall riots,…
Read More6.06.19 – Lineholder Reserve Designator (LRD) Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, June 6, 2019 Lineholder Reserve Designator Tool (LRD) On the seventh of every month at 1200 (DFW time) the LRD will close. When you log into Crew Portal…
Read More6.05.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 Complete the Survey The Reserve Survey is available via the APFA website, and will remain available until Friday, June 14th, 2019. Thank you for taking…
Read More6.05.19 – Update on 10-hour Minimum Rest
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Update on 10-hour Minimum Rest We would like to update you again on the latest on what has become a frustrating process to implement the 2018…
Read More6.04.19 – Reminder: Telephone Town Hall – June 5 at 12:00 CDT
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Date: Wednesday, June 5 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 CST Phone Number: 1-855-840-6970 Website Registration: Click Here APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee…
Read More6.02.19 – Remembering AA Flight 1420: Twenty Years Later
Sunday, June 2, 2019 Remembering AA Flight 1420: Twenty Years Later This weekend commemorates the twentieth anniversary of American Airlines Flight 1420 from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport which overran the runway upon…
Read More5.31.19 – International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day
Friday, May 31st, 2019 Dear APFA Member, Happy International Flight Attendant Day! You make the difference. We are the first responders in the air and we’re proud of the…
Read More5.31.19 – APFA Activist Program
Friday, May 31st, 2019 Dear Activist, APFA thanks you for your participation in the Activist Program! As we continue our efforts through this round of negotiations and beyond, we’re…
Read More5.30.19 – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q19
Thursday, May 30, 2019 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q19 The APFA Executive Committee held the 1Q19 meeting at APFA Headquarters on May 7-8, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More5.29.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 Reserve Survey Now Available! The Reserve Survey is now open via the APFA website, and will remain available until Friday, June 14th, 2019. Thank you…
Read More5.29.19 – Phone outage and after hours support
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 APFA Headquarters Phone Lines and Voicemails Scheduled Outage Today at 1700 central time, APFA phone line systems will be down while we switch to the…
Read More5.29.19 – Telephone Town Hall – June 5 at 12:00 CST
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Date: Wednesday, June 5 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 CST Phone Number: 1-855-840-6970 Website Registration Click Here APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), the…
Read More5.27.19 – A Memorial Day Tribute
Monday, May 27, 2019 A Memorial Day Tribute On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to honor the brave women and men who served to protect our every…
Read More5.25.19 – Forty Years Later: Remembering AA Flight 191
Saturday, May 25, 2019 Forty Years Later: Remembering AA Flight 191 On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 departed Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for Los Angeles International Airport.…
Read More5.24.19 – Reserve Survey Now On APFA Website
Friday, May 24, 2019 Reserve Survey A new survey is now available on the APFA website. To access this survey you must log in with your APFA login, and you…
Read More5.24.19 – APFA Statement
Friday, May 24, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joint Statement from APFA National President and TWU International President Instead of investing in its workers, American Airlines has chosen to enrich…
Read More5.23.19 – Planned Phone Outage
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Planned Phone Outage at Headquarters Beginning Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 1700 Central time, APFA Headquarters will be transitioning to a new cloud-based phone service and carrier.…
Read More5.23.19 – Protecting PBGC Pension Holders
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Protecting PBGC Pension Holders Several pieces of legislation were recently introduced to address two issues that affect Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) pension holders. The PBGC is…
Read More5.22.19 – Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections
May 22, 2019 Ballots Mailed for PHL & PHX Vice President Elections Ballots for the PHL and PHX Base Vice President elections have been mailed, today, May 22, 2019,…
Read More5.22.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Road Show Today in DFW May 22—DFW (2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Yandry Center—DFW Airport Terminal C (across from Gate C2) DFW Airport, TX Your…
Read More5.22.19 – Press Release TWU / IAM Support
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants National President Lori Bassani The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President…
Read More5.20.19 – June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary/PBS Mis-Award Process
Monday, May 20, 2019 June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary PBS Mis-Award Process June 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Here are a few definitions for some of the key…
Read More5.19.19 – Modified RAPs Q&A
Sunday, May 19, 2019 Modified RAPs and the recent Company Communication On Friday, May 17 the Company sent out a communication regarding the process for modified RAPs that contained…
Read More5.17.19 – Off the Rack Reimbursement
Friday, May 17, 2019 Off the Rack Reimbursement Program There has recently been some misinformation circulating on Facebook and AA Flight Service Official Facebook page about Off the Rack…
Read More5.16.19 – BCBS and Texas Health Update
Thursday, May 16, 2019 BCBS TX and Texas Health Update As was recently announced on JetNet, the current contract between BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) and Texas Medicine Resources (TMR), a…
Read More5.15.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the procedure for settling disputes without litigation, such as arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. ADR allows…
Read More5.14.19 – PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have…
Read More5.14.19 – Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Attendance & Performance Policy Arbitration Next month, we are scheduled to hear the Attendance & Performance Policy Presidential Grievance, which involves the Company’s egregious changes…
Read More5.13.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Co-Terminal Mix & Position Bidding
Monday, May 13, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Co-Terminal Mix & Position Bidding Allow Co-Terminal Mix in a Work Block This property allows pairings that originate in different airports within…
Read More5.12.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Persistent & Single Use Line Properties
Sunday, May 12, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Persistent & Single Use Line Properties Persistent Line Properties When a persistent property is used in a layer, it will remain active…
Read More5.11.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: Reserve
Saturday, May 11, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: Reserve Bidding Reserve in PBS For bidding reserve off days, you start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar.…
Read More5.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tip: 7 & 7
Friday, May 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tip: 7 & 7 PBS Guide There is an updated version of the PBS guide on the APFA website and JetNet. APFA PBS…
Read More5.10.19 – APFA National President Update: Negotiations Roadshow
Friday, March 10, 2019 Good Afternoon,This is APFA President Lori Bassani with an update on negotiations road shows and other important issues for our membership. As you know, our…
Read More5.09.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Thursday, May 9, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More5.09.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Thursday, May 9, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More5.08.19 – APFA Sends Letter to FAA Regarding Carry-on Baggage During Evacuations
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Carry-on Baggage and Passenger Evacuation Safety Euless, TX – Today, Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) National President Lori Bassani sent a letter to FAA…
Read More5.08.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Roadshow Update The Negotiating Committee has completed the first negotiations roadshows in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. We received a lot of great feedback,…
Read More5.07.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More5.07.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More5.06.19 – Closing of June Training Bidding System (TBS) on the 6th and LRD on the 7th
Monday, May 6, 2019 Closing of June Training Bidding System (TBS) on the 6th and LRD on the 7th TBSBidding for June CQ training classes has closed today at…
Read More5.06.19 – Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding
Monday, May 6, 2019 Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding Generic UBL is Now Available The option to bid for generic sequences is now available in…
Read More5.03.19 – CEO Doug Parker received a nearly $12 million compensation package last year
Friday, May 3, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from APFA President Regarding CEO Compensation Euless, TX (May 3, 2019) – The following is a statement from Lori Bassani, National President of the…
Read More5.03.19 – A3 Deadhead Arbitration Update
Friday, May 3, 2019 APFA FINISHES DAY 1 OF A3 DEADHEADING ARBITRATION On May 2, 2019, APFA and the Company completed the first day of the A3 Deadhead Arbitration. …
Read More5.02.19 – PHL and PHX Willingness-To-Serve
Thursday, May 5, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms yesterday for the position of PHL and PHX Base Vice President. There will be an election…
Read More5.01.19 – Measles Vaccinations
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Measles Update & MMR Vaccine 2019 has seen the highest rates of measles cases in 25 years. The CDC recommends the vaccine for every American…
Read More5.01.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Road Shows Kicked Off April 29th & 30th in LAX & SFO National President Lori Bassani, Negotiations Committee Chairperson, met with SFO Flight Attendants for informal discussions…
Read More4.30.19 – Negotiations Roadshows
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Negotiations Roadshows May 1—PHX (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Airport North 3838 E. Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85008 Phone #: 602-306-2323 *Complimentary…
Read More4.30.19 – A3 Deadhead Arbitration – Thursday, May 2nd
Monday, April 30, 2019 A3 Deadhead Arbitration – May 2nd & 3rd This week, we are scheduled to hear the A3 Deadhead Grievance, which involves the Company’s failure to…
Read More4.27.19 – Remembering the Crew of AA Flight 625
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Read More4.26.19 – APFA Press Release
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Euless, TX (April 26th) – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read More4.26.19 – APFA National President’s Letter to FAA Acting Administrator Elwell
Friday, April 26, 2019 APFA Sends Letter to FAA Calling to Implement Key Components of FAA Reauthorization Bill Yesterday, APFA National President Lori Bassani sent a letter to FAA…
Read More4.24.19 – KCM Outage Tonight
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Known Crewmember (KCM) System Maintenance & Outage American Airlines will be performing system maintenance on the databases that support badging and badge photos. This will…
Read More4.24.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Mobilize to Maximize Calling ALL Activists! Our Union Needs YOU! Sign up to be a Union Activist. Help distribute information and materials for important issues…
Read More4.23.19 – Resolution Attached Negotiations Committee Vote
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Resolution to Appoint Negotiator View Resolution here In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new…
Read More4.23.19 – Negotiations Committee is Now Complete
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Newly Appointed Negotiator In a special teleconference of the Board of Directors convened earlier today, the Base Presidents have appointed a new Negotiator, Paul Hartshorn,…
Read More4.23.19 – American Airlines agrees to stop management performance of Flight Attendant duties while in talks
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 RECOGNITION & SCOPE ARBITRATION RESET WHILE PARTIES ENTER AN EXPEDITED RESOLUTION PROCESS American Airlines agrees to stop management performance of Flight Attendant duties while in talks.…
Read More4.22.19 – MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay
Monday, April 22, 2019 MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay APFA has been notified that the 4-21-19 TTS run had a delay and is still processing. The Company…
Read More4.22.19 – Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run
Monday, April 22, 2019 Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run The TTS run finally completed today at 1430 MIA time and ETB processed quickly after that. ROTA was not…
Read More4.22.19 – Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for PHL and PHX Vice President
Moinday, April 22, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX This is a reminder from the National Ballot Committee (NBC), that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of…
Read More4.20.19 – Cabin Cleaning Duties
Saturday, April 20, 2019 Cabin Cleaning Duties The Company has informed APFA that they will not be implementing the cabin cleaning duties outlined in JCBA Section 37.F. This provision was intended…
Read More4.20.19 – May 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase
Saturday, April 20, 2019 MAY 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase In April, the Company is following a timeline to process the cancellations and repairs for APR and MAY sequences affected…
Read More4.19.19 – PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, April 19, 2019 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary…
Read More4.18.19 – Understanding Your PBS Award
Thursday, April 18, 2019 Understanding your PBS Award How to Read Your Award To view your PBS award, log into PBS and click the Award tab, your awarded schedule…
Read More4.17.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 What Am I Flying Next Month? PBS awards can be viewed tomorrow, the 18th at 1200 DFW time in PBS. Your schedule will be available on…
Read More4.17.19 – Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation The Company has unilaterally made the decision to violate numerous sections of the JCBA to cover an inordinate amount of…
Read More4.15.19 – AA Reports No Concerns With CDG Crew
Monday, April 15, 2019 No Concerns With CDG Crew We have been in communication with the company who has reported that there have been no concerns with our crews…
Read More4.15.19 – APFA Phone Lines Up and Running
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Up and Running APFA phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience.
Read More4.15.19 – APFA Phone Lines Down
Monday, April 15, 2019 APFA Phone Lines Down APFA phones are currently down. As soon as our systems are back up and running, we will notify you immediately. Thank…
Read More4.15.19 – Non-Purser Qualified Speaker in the Purser Position
Monday, April 15, 2019 What to do when there is a Non-Purser qualified speaker in the Purser position. Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the correct process when…
Read More4.14.19 – 737 MAX Cancellations Extended to Aug 19
Sunday, April 14, 2019 Today the company announced their decision to extend the cancellation for the Boeing 737 MAX through August 19, 2019. With this announcement, Crew Allocations will…
Read More4.14.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS
Sunday, April 14, 2019 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow/Buddy Bidding in PBS PBS bidding will close at Noon DFW Time on the 15th of every month. Please make sure you have…
Read More4.13.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit
Saturday, April 13, 2019 PBS Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with…
Read More4.12.19 – Willingness-to-Serve Reminder for PHL and PHX Vice President
Friday, April 12, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX This is a reminder from the National Ballot Committee (NBC), that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of…
Read More4.11.19 – APFA JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Reminders
Thursday, April 11, 2019 PBS Bidding Reminders The latest version of the JCBA PBS Guide can be found on the APFA website and Jetnet.Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC): Call…
Read More4.11.19 – Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 APFA Supports Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) today gave its enthusiastic support to the introduction of the…
Read More4.11.19 – APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes for March 21, 2019 The APFA Executive Committee held a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2019. In accordance…
Read More4.11.19 – Jury Duty Pay
Thursday, April 11, 2019 How is Jury Duty paid? In accordance with JCBA Section 3.G., Jury Duty is paid at a daily rate of 4:15 pay and credit. The…
Read More4.11.19 – Vacation for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Vacation Pay for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS APFA has received questions from Flight Attendants who have vacation at the end of April, beginning…
Read More4.10.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 It’s Time! “I was honored to speak at the IAM Annual Transportation Convention and to support the coalition of our Unions to achieve the contracts…
Read More4.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tips: Line Properties
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips: Line Properties The line tab contains properties which allow you to preference how pairings will be placed on your line. These properties…
Read More4.10.19 – PBS Bidding Opens Today for May 2019
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Opens Today for May 2019 Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can be found on the…
Read More4.9.19 – Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases
Tuesday, April 9. 2019 Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases Last week, the Company informed APFA of a shortage of speakers in specific languages and…
Read More4.8.19 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention – Minutes in Review
Monday, April 8, 2019 Minutes In Review – APFA Annual Convention The APFA Annual Convention was held in Boston, Massachusetts, March 3-7, 2019. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…
Read More4.5.19 – AA’s Misleading Comments
Friday, April 5, 2019 AA’s Misleading Comments Regarding “Disrupting Everyday Bias” Training As was mentioned in the April 4, 2019 Safety & Security Hotline, APFA’s position remains that “Disrupting…
Read More4.5.19 – 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement
Friday, April 5, 2019 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement The Settlement Agreement dated January 9, 2018 included a provision which increases the TTS Monthly Max to…
Read More4.4.19 – Disrupting Everyday Bias does NOT belong in CQ
Thursday, April 4, 2019 Disrupting Everyday Bias does NOT belong in CQ! As many of you are aware, the company has chosen to move ahead with a 90 minute…
Read More4.3.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 4, 2019 Update Your Standing Bid As a reminder, your mock standing PBS bid does NOT transfer over to your live PBS bid. You will need to…
Read More4.3.19 – NMB Rule Change Would Weaken Unions
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 The National Mediation Board (NMB) has proposed a rule change that would make it easier to decertify and destabilize unions. The NMB is the agency that oversees…
Read More4.2.19 – Willingness-to-Serve for PHL & PHX Vice President
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT PHL AND PHX The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for…
Read More4.1.19 – Training Bidding System (TBS) Opens Today
Monday, April 1, 2019 Training Bidding System (TBS) The Training Bidding System (TBS) has been implemented alongside PBS. Flight attendants will bid and be awarded CQ training in seniority order.…
Read More4.1.19 – Political Action Committee
Monday, April 1, 2019 APFA would like to recognize Robert Norvell as our inaugural PAC Member of the Month for April. Robert is a LGA-based Flight Attendant who has…
Read More3.29.19 – Negotiating Committee Update
Friday, March 29, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update Bargaining SessionsThe APFA Negotiating Committee was scheduled to meet with the Company this week in Dallas for our second bargaining session. In…
Read More3.28.19 – AA Venezuelan Operation Suspended Indefinitely
Thursday, March 28, 2019 AA Venezuelan Operations Suspended Indefinitely The Company has informed us that all flights operating to/from Venezuela (Caracas – CCS and Maracaibo-MAR) will continue to…
Read More3.28.19 – DCA-AA and DCA-US Base President Appointments & Elections
Thursday, March 28, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AT DCA-AA AND DCA-US: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise the Flight Attendants at both DCA bases, that for…
Read More3.28.19 – Negotiations Roadshow
Thursday, March 28, 2019 Negotiations Roadshow The Negotiating Committee is pleased to announce our first round of roadshows since we began negotiations with the Company. Below are the current…
Read More3.28.19 – APFA Continues to Fight the Attendance Policy on All Fronts
Thursday, March 28, 2019 APFA Continues to Fight the Attendance and Performance Program on all Fronts It has been brought to our attention that there are questions surrounding how…
Read More3.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 New Member Indoctrination Today National Treasurer, Chairs, and Headquarters Reps met with the first group of class 19-01 to talk about APFA and union…
Read More3.26.19 – Q and A’s for Recent Pay Protections LOA
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 APFA Information and Q&A’s for JCBA Pay Protections and the Letters of Agreement For Venezuela (CCS, MAR), Boeing 737 Oasis and the Boeing 737 MAX Recently…
Read More3.25.19 – APFA Executive Meeting – Special Meeting Minutes March 5, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019 CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION APFA Executive Committee Special Meeting Minutes March 5, 2019 The APFA Executive Committee held a Special Meeting, March 5, 2019. In accordance…
Read More3.25.19 – 737 Oasis Pay Protection
Monday, March 25, 2019 Pay Protection for the 737-800 Oasis Aircraft Cancellations Dear APFA Members, Today, we secured an agreement with the company regarding Pay Protection for the 737-800…
Read More3.25.19 – March is Women’s History Month
Monday, March 25, 2019
Read More3.24.19 – 737 Max 8 Grounded until April 24, 2019
Sunday, March 24, 2019 737 Max 8 Grounded until April 24, 2019 Talks on the 737-800/Oasis Continue The company has informed APFA of the continued grounding of the…
Read More3.23.19 – Venezuela Pay Protection LOA
Saturday, March 23, 2019 APFA Secures Pay Protections for Flight Attendants during Suspended Venezuela Service APFA has secured pay protections for Flight Attendants impacted by the Caracas (CCS) and…
Read More3.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Mis-Award? If you have questions about your PBS award, or believe you have a mis-award, please contact the FABRC no later than March 24th by noon…
Read More3.20.19 – PBS Award Challenge Response
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 PBS Mis-Award Process Once the Flight Attendant receives their award and they have questions concerning the award or believe there has been a mis-award the…
Read More3.18.19 – Sequence Construction Survey Extended – March 22
Monday, March 18, 2019 Due to an overwhelming response over the past few days, we have decided to extend the surveying period to Friday, March 22. Since our last…
Read More3.16.19 – AA Suspends Operations into Venezuela
Saturday, March 16, 2019 APFA Members: In response to APA’s notice to pilots to refuse flying into Venezuela and APFA’s 100% support of APA, American has suspended its operation into Caracas…
Read More3.15.19 – Pay Protection for 737-Max
Friday, March 15, 2019 Letter of Agreement – Pay Protection for 737-Max Cancellations As was stated in the March 14th, 2019, APFA Special Hotline, we have secured an agreement…
Read More3.14.19 – Reminder: Sequence Construction Survey
Thursday, March 14, 2019 On February 26, we released the Sequence Construction Survey. As of today, we have received 1825 responses or 7% of the entire Flight…
Read More3.14.19 – President Bassani Responds to APA’s Statement on Venezuela
Thursday, March 14, 2019 I just received a call from APA President Dan Carey. APFA supports the APA’s decision 100% in that the safety of our crews must…
Read More3.14.19 – 737 Max Pay Protections Letter of Agreement
Thursday, March 14, 2019 737 Max 8 Pay Protections Letter of Agreement Yesterday, the Federal Government announced the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft until further notice. APFA has…
Read More3.14.19 – Upcoming Retirement Seminars – MIA, DFW and PHX
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Upcoming Retirement Seminars- MIA, DFW & now PHX! The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting seminars at the MIA and DFW crew bases in March.…
Read More3.13.19 – 737 Grounded – APFA Press Release
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement from The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Grounding of 737 Max 8 & 9 Aircraft “We are relieved the U.S. Government issued…
Read More3.13.19 – APFA Receives Accolades from Colorado State Representative
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 APFA Receives Accolades from Colorado State Representative for Grounding of 737 Max 8 & 9 Shortly after the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max…
Read More3.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Boeing 737 MAX 8 & 9 Grounded!!! Grounding immediately follows President Bassani’s Swift Call to Action March 14th Tomorrow, March 14th we will be…
Read More3.12.19 – APFA Press Release – Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737 Max 8 Pending Investigation Dallas, TX (March 12, 2019) — The Association of…
Read More3.12.19 – Telephone Town Hall – March, 14 at 10:30 CST
March 12, 2019 Date: Thursday, March 14 Time: 10:30 – 11:30 CST Phone Number: 1-855-840-6970 Website Registration: Click Here APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), the…
Read More3.11.19 – Press Release – Ethiopian Airlines
Monday, March 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants Dallas, TX (March 11)— “The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) has been…
Read More3.11.19 – UPDATE on Ethiopian Airlines Accident
Monday, March 11th, 2019 Update on Ethiopian Airlines Accident APFA has been monitoring the accident investigation in Ethiopia closely since the tragedy occurred. We are in touch with the…
Read More3.11.19 – 737 MAX Flying
Monday, March 11th, 2019 APFA Members: Upon hearing the news yesterday regarding the crash of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, I immediately contacted Doug Parker and Jill Surdek to request…
Read More3.11.19 – Secondary Vacation Bidding Closes March 13th
Monday, March 11, 2019 Secondary Vacation Bidding The secondary and final round of annual vacation bidding will be closing on March 13th at 1200 DFW time. If you have…
Read More3.10.19 – Ethiopian Airlines Crash
March 10th, 2019 Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 Our condolences go out to the families of crew and passengers who perished in today’s Ethiopian Airlines crash. This event has raised…
Read More3.10.19 – PBS Bidding Tips
March 10th, 2019 Please remember to check your status prior to bidding. Your information can be found on the PBS Dashboard on the 10th of every month at 1200…
Read More3.09.19 – KCM Planned Maintenance
March 9th, 2019 KCM Planned Maintenance: March 11th & 13th Please be aware that American will be performing system maintenance at data centers on March 11th and 13Th from 2300…
Read More3.08.19 – APFA Executive Committee Members Elected
Friday, March 8, 2019 APFA Executive Committee Members Elected The APFA Board of Directors elects the Ad Hoc Members of the Executive Committee, during the regular course of business…
Read More3.07.19 – AA Temporarily Removes Fourteen Aircraft from Service for Evaluation
Thursday, March 7, 2019 AA Temporarily Removes Fourteen Aircraft from Service for Evaluation American Airlines has notified APFA that fourteen (14) of the Boeing 737-800 series aircraft have been…
Read More3.06.19 – Honoring Lenny Aurigemma – Recipient of the Martha W. Griffiths Award
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 On Monday night, APFA held an awards ceremony at the Annual Board of Directors Convention in Boston. One of the three awards presented was the…
Read More3.06.19 – APFA Weekly Scoop – Aflac Benefits Enrollment/Spring Forward This Weekend – Primary Vacation Bid Award
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention APFA Leaders are in Boston this week for the 2019 APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention. Members in good…
Read More3.01.19 – Positive Contact Presidential Grievance
Friday, March 1, 2019 Presidential Grievance Filed Improper Implementation and Programming of Contractual Language This week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance on the Company’s Improper Implementation and Programming of Contractual Language…
Read More3.01.19 – Training Bidding System Info
Friday, March 1st, 2019 Training Bidding System (TBS) for PBS bases The Training Bidding System (TBS) was implemented alongside PBS. Flight Attendants will bid and be awarded CQ training…
Read More2.28.19 – A Reflection on Black History Month
Thursday, February 28, 2019 Black Wings website: https://airandspace.si.edu/explore-and-learn/topics/blackwings/
Read More2.27.19 – Base Election Results
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) certified the results of the APFA Base Representative Elections today. The elected candidates will take office on April 1, 2019. …
Read More2.27.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 First Presidential Grievance of 2019 A Presidential Grievance regarding the company’s improper implementation and programming of contractual language was filed February 26, 2019. The Presidential…
Read More2.27.19 – Option to Rescind Transfer to PHX / STL
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Letter of Agreement – Exception for Rescinding Transfers to PHX/SLT March 4th DEADLINE Due to the fact that Flight Attendants may have requested a transfer…
Read More2.26.19 – Sequence Construction Survey
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 A new survey is now available on the APFA website. To access this survey you must log in with your APFA login. You will only…
Read More2.26.19 – Customs Searching Bags
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Customs & Border Patrol Bag Search/Questioning: We have received several reports from Flight Attendants arriving into the United States from foreign ports, stating they are…
Read More2.26.19 – Base Elections – APFA NBC
February 26, 2019 This is a reminder, that all ballots, for the Base Elections for CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO, STL, must be received in…
Read More2.25.19 – DFW Picketing Event TODAY
Monday, February 25, 2019 Calling All Activists JOIN US TODAY! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 IT’S TIME we take our airline back! APFA will be picketing the American Airlines Leadership…
Read More2.22.19 – APFA Files EEOC Charge Against Company’s Attendance Policy
Friday, February 22, 2019 Union Alleges American Airlines is Discriminating Against Female Flight Attendants APFA Files EEOC Charge Claiming Company’s Attendance Policy Has Disproportionate Impact on Women [Los Angeles,…
Read More2.22.19 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union to Picket AA Leadership Conference
Friday, February 22, 2019 MEDIA ADVISORYAmerican Airlines Flight Attendant Union to Picket AA Leadership Conference “UnfAAir in the AIR” (Dallas, TX- Feb. 21)—The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read More2.21.19 – DFW Picketing Event Information
Tuesday, February 21, 2019 Calling All Activists IT’S TIME we take our airline back! APFA will be picketing the American Airlines Leadership Conference on Monday, February 25, 2019 at…
Read More2.20.19 – Activist Event- UnfAAir in the Air
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Calling All Activists and APFA Members Join us to picket American Airlines management on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in…
Read More2.20.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Farewell to the Stairwell Last Night At The Lodge Where: TCC Lodge Lobby When: Friday. February 22, 2019 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM…
Read More2.20.19 – In Memoriam – APFA regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Bettye Myers
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 In Memoriam APFA regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Bettye Myers Dr. Myers served as APFA Parliamentarian from 2005-2008. She volunteered her time while…
Read More2.19.19 – Negotiating Committee Update
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update The APFA Negotiating Committee met with the Company yesterday and today to discuss and exchange proposals on sections of the new Collective…
Read More2.18.19 – March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary/Understanding Your PBS Award/PBS Mis-Award Process
Monday, February 18, 2019 March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Understanding Your PBS Award PBS Mis-Award Process March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary The March 2019 PBS Bid Award…
Read More2.17.19 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Demands Investigation Into Company’s Involvement in Demeaning Sex Object Video
Sunday, February 17, 2019 American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Demands Investigation Into Company’s Involvement in Demeaning Sex Object Video Dallas, TX — (Feb. 17) A video that went viral…
Read More2.17.19 – APFA Base Elections – Ballots
Sunday, February 17, 2019 APFA Base Elections – Ballots The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX,…
Read More2.15.19 – MIA and DFW Bid Closing Date Extended Due to ‘Glitch’
Friday, February 15, 2019 Sabre HIB ‘Glitch’ Extends Bid Closing Bidding for DFW and MIA for March will be extended until 0800 DFW (CT) time February 16th. The line bidding…
Read More2.14.19 – American’s Attempt at Union Busting
Thursday, February 14, 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day! Where’s the Love, Doug? Union’s Response to Company’s Rhetoric Union Busting 101 is in full swing. While our members try to comprehend…
Read More2.13.19 – Company’s Decision to Resize Bases
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 COMPANY DECIDES TO RESIZE BASES Minutes prior to the company’s communication “Positioning Our Bases For the Future,” APFA was notified by the company that they…
Read More2.13.19 – APFA National President – Lori Bassani Addresses the Membership
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, As we enter this critical round of negotiations, the Union busting tactics have already begun and you will continue to notice…
Read More2.13.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Annual Convention in Boston, MA The Board of Directors Annual Convention will be held March 4-7, 2019. Members in good standing are welcome to attend…
Read More2.13.19 – JSIC Update – Buddy Bidding
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Current Buddy Bid Award Process Disclaimer: The APFA JSIC has made repeated requests for the company to communicate the buddy bidding logic and how it…
Read More2.12.19 – SBA Update – Vacancy Transfer Arbitration
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 SBA UPDATE Vacancy Transfer Arbitration Today, a Quarterly System Board Arbitration was held at APFA Headquarters to hear the Vacancy Transfer base grievances filed by…
Read More2.12.19 – Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with a…
Read More2.12.2019 – APFA Base Elections – Ballots
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots…
Read More2.11.2019 – Unscheduled Pairing Update to PBS Production and Mock
Monday, February 11, 2019 IMPORTANT BIDDING UPDATE Unscheduled Pairing Update to PBS Production and Mock This afternoon, APFA was informed that there was an aircraft data code issue involving…
Read More2.10.2019 – JSIC Update – PBS Bidding Tips: Position Bidding/Check Your Status
Sunday, February 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips: Position Bidding/Check Your Status Position Bidding The system will allow you to use this property more than once in the same…
Read More2.08.2019 – Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108
Friday, February 8, 2019 Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108: “We Need to Make Sure Every FAA Employee Remains on the Job With Pay” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb.…
Read More2.08.2019 – 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing
Friday, February 8, 2019 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing With a profit sharing pay-out coming on or around March 8th 2019, it’s important to understand the Special Election…
Read More2.07.19 – APFA Leaders Call on President Trump to Avoid Another Government Shutdown
Thursday, February 7, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of Professional Flight Attendant Leaders call on President Trump to Avoid another Government Shutdown Euless, TX (Feb. 7)—-The Association of Professional…
Read More2.06.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important issues and…
Read More2.06.19 – Celebrating Black History Month
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Celebrating Black History Month, by Brian Clark, PHX-based Flight Attendant To celebrate Black History Month, APFA recognizes Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American Flight…
Read More2.4.19 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool
Monday, February 4, 2019 Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool Each month, all Flight Attendants will have access to the Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool. You will use the LRD tool to preference…
Read More2.2.19 – APFA Special Hotline – In Memory of USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569
Saturday, February 2, 2019 On the evening of Friday, February 1, 1991, USAir Flight 1493, collided with SkyWest Flight 5569, upon landing at Los Angeles International airport. Due…
Read More2.3.19 – Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement
Sunday, February 3, 2019 Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement APFA regrets that Board-Appointed Negotiator Monica Wilfong must resign her position of Negotiator. Monica has been a valuable member of the Committee,…
Read More2.1.19 – APFA Base Elections
Friday, February 1, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots…
Read More1.30.19 – APFA – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Walk the Line, Unite, Support Yesterday at DFW Airport APFA stood with our fellow union brothers and sisters of UNITE HERE which represents the airline…
Read More1.28.19 – AA VP of Flight Service Violates Contract by Riding Jumpseat
Monday, January 28, 2019 JILL SURDEK, VP FLIGHT SERVICE, VIOLATES OUR CONTRACT BY RIDING OUR JUMPSEAT In a blatant violation of our of Recognition & Scope language, Jill Surdek, VP…
Read More1.28.19 – Base Elections
Monday, January 28, 2019 ATTENTION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: BASE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT BALLOTS MAILED The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform Flight Attendants at CLT, DCA(combined), DFW, LAX,…
Read More1.27.19 – FAA Reauthorization Bill – Flight Attendant Minimum Rest
Sunday, January 27, 2019 The FAA Reauthorization Bill that passed in October 2018 included an important rest improvement for Flight Attendants an increase in minimum rest from 8 to…
Read More1.26.19 – Problems With Your Paycheck? Should You File a Claim of Wage Theft?
Saturday, January 26, 2019 Problems with your Paycheck? Should You File a Claim of Wage Theft? The last few months of systems glitches, programming issues, and Crew Scheduling errors…
Read More1.25.19 – U.S. Government Reopens
Friday, January 25, 2019 Government to Reopen for 3 Weeks – Keep our Skies Safe! President Trump announced today that he would agree to end the government shutdown and…
Read More1.25.19 – APFA Press Release Regarding LGA Flight Disruptions
Friday, January 25, 2019 APFA President’s Statement Regarding Today’s Flight Disruptions Euless, TX (Jan. 25, 2019)—“Today’s flight disruptions which started at LGA will only get…
Read More1.25.19 – JSIC Update – Annual Vacation Bidding
Friday, January 25, 2019 Annual Vacation Bidding Annual vacation bidding opens on Monday, January 28th at Noon (DFW Time). For LAA Flight Attendants this is an entirely new process, format and…
Read More1.24.19 – Government Shutdown Continues
Thursday, January 24, 2019 With the Government Shutdown – Are the Skies Safe? “Is it safe to fly with the TSA, FAA and NATCA employees working without pay?” It…
Read More1.24.19 – WBT Module Due January 31, 2019
Thursday, January 24, 2019 WBT Module Due January 31 – The Exploring Unconscious Bias: Making Culture a Competitive Advantage required Web-Based Training (WBT) module must be completed by January…
Read More1.23.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 APFA Supports our Caterers UNITE HERE! DFW Airport Jan. 29th 12:00 – 2:00 pm UNITE HERE! Local 23 – LSG Sky Chefs supported us in our…
Read More1.23.19 – SBA Update – Meeting Dates Corrected
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 SBA UPDATE CORRECTION – Meeting Dates have been Corrected In the last SBA update, my department was in the process of scheduling and hearing…
Read More1.23.19 – Vacancy and Mutual Transfer Dates Realigned and Backfilling
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Vacancy and Mutual Transfer Dates Realigned and Backfilling The Company has decided to align the report/effective date of vacancy and mutual transfers. This would be…
Read More1.22.19 – SBA Update
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 SBA Update: In the last SBA update, my department was in the process of scheduling and hearing Pre-Arbitration Conferences for our outstanding grievances, appointing Arbitrators…
Read More1.22.19 – Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with a…
Read More1.21.19 – Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 21, 2019 Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. is known for leading the civil rights movement and defeating…
Read More1.19.19 – PBS Mis-Award Process
Saturday, January 19, 2019 PBS Mis-Award Process Once a Flight Attendant receives their PBS award and has questions concerning the award, or believes she/he has been mis-awarded, the Flight Attendant should do…
Read More1.18.19 – February 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary/Understanding your PBS Award
Friday, January 18, 2019 February 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Understanding Your PBS Award February 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary The February 2019 PBS Bid Award is now available…
Read More1.17.19 – Changes to Sick and Vacation Threshold
Thursday, January 17, 2019 Changes to Sick and Vacation Threshold PBS Bases: If you are available for less than 15 days and still reach 40 paid hours, contact your…
Read More1.16.19 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Miracle on the Hudson – 10 Years Later Yesterday, APFA National Officers had the honor to join the flight crew, along with the passengers in…
Read More1.15.19 – APFA President Honors the Crew of Flight 1549
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 APFA President Honors the Crew of Flight 1549 Dallas, TX – Earlier today Lori Bassani, National President of The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), made…
Read More1.14.19 – Negotiations Day One: National President Bassani’s Address to AA Management
Monday, January 14, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, Today marks the beginning of Section 6 bargaining negotiations. My team of dedicated Negotiators and I met with the Company this…
Read More1.14.19 – PBS Bidding Tips
Monday, January 14, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips Facts about Target Credit Range (TCR) TCR is cumulative, not layer specific. PBS takes the pairings you bid and tries to accomplish…
Read More1.13.19 – Minimum Days Off and Vacation Settlement
Sunday, January 13, 2019 Minimum Days Off and Vacation Settlement This serves as a reminder of a grievance settlement from 2016. Please review as this may impact your PBS…
Read More1.12.19 – PBS Bidding Reminders
Saturday, January 12, 2019 PBS Bidding Reminders PBS Guide The updated version of the PBS Guide is on the APFA website. Click image below for PBS GUIDE Who should…
Read More1.11.19 – MIA Base President Announcement
Friday, January 11, 2019 The NBC has just received notice, that candidate for MIA Base President, Julie Moyer, has asked to withdraw from the election. Randy Trautman is duly…
Read More1.10.19 – MIA Base President Election and BCR Announcement
Thursday, January 10, 2019 The NBC was informed today, that Julie Moyer, a nominated candidate for MIA Base President, has accepted the nomination. There will be a MIA Base…
Read More1.10.19 – PBS Bidding Reminders
Thursday, January 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Reminders With the opening of PBS in 8 new bases we wanted to provide you with some helpful reminders when bidding in PBS.…
Read More1.10.19 – Update on BCBS 2019 Medical Benefit ID Cards
Thursday, January 10, 2019 You may have received a new ID card from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas with an effective date prior to Jan. 1, 2019.…
Read More1.10.19 – A Special Message from APFA & AFA Regarding Government Shutdown
Thursday, January 10, 2019 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, Madam Speaker, and…
Read More1.9.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Honoring the Crew of the “Miracle on the Hudson” On January 15th the Carolinas Aviation Museum will host a luncheon for US Airways Flight 1549…
Read More1.9.19 – LGA Base Vice President Election
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 LGA Flight Attendants, Per Article VI, Section 8 of the APFA Constitution, Leslie Dupilka has been duly elected by the Base Council Representatives as LGA Base…
Read More1.9.19 – Willingness-to-Serve
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Due to eligibility requirements, candidate Deanna Jones, who submitted her Willingness-to-Serve for BOS Base President, has been deemed ineligible. Amy Milenkovic is duly elected as…
Read More1.8.19 – Last Live Leg Deadhead Swap vs. Live Leg Swap
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Are you requesting a last leg deadhead swap or last live leg swap? What’s the difference? Last Leg Deadhead Swap (16.H.5): A Flight Attendant scheduled…
Read More1.8.19 – Cindy Horan, APFA National Ballot Committee Chair – Willingness to Serve
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 The APFA National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves today for Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Representatives. Below are the results for Base…
Read More1.7.19 – NEW Long LAX Layover Hotel
Monday, January 7, 2019 APFA Members: I have received many negative comments regarding the new LAX long layover hotel. I hear you and certainly AGREE! In September 2018, APFA,…
Read More1.7.19 – JCBA Changes to Reserve Rotation
Monday, January 7, 2019 JCBA Changes to Reserve Rotation As 8 new bases transition to PBS in February there are new rules that govern reserve rotation. There are effectively 3…
Read More1.4.19 – Vacation for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS
Friday, January 4, 2019 Vacation Pay for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS APFA has received questions from Flight Attendants who have Vacation at the end of January, beginning…
Read More1.4.19 – Election for Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Reps
Friday, January 4, 2019 The Base elections for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representatives will be conducted under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Labor…
Read More1.4.19 – Annual Vacation Buyback
Friday, January 4, 2019 Annual Vacation BuybackThe JCBA provides for Flight Attendants to sell back their accrued vacation to the company on both a monthly and annual basis. On…
Read More1.3.19 – BCBS TX – Sutter Health and IOD Clarification
Thursday, January 3, 2019 BCBS TX and Sutter Health On December 26, 2018, APFA Health was noticed that BCBS TX was in contract negotiations with Sutter Health System, a large…
Read More1.2.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 It’s a New Year – Resolve to Mobilize! Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you…
Read More1.2.19 – Accolade
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Accolade – Your New Health Benefits Gateway Beginning Jan. 2, 2019, active team members and covered family members enrolled in the Core, Standard, Value, PPO…
Read More1.2.19 – AFLAC Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Dear APFA Members & APFA Retirees, APFA is excited to announce that we have recently negotiated a direct relationship with AFLAC for voluntary supplemental benefits…
Read More1.2.19 – Lineholder Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Lineholder Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool With 8 new bases moving to PBS this will be your first opportunity to use the Lineholder Reserve Designator (LRD)…
Read More1.2.19 – Willingness-to-Serve – 2019 Base Officer Election
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 APFA Flight Attendants: This is a final reminder that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the positions of Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council…
Read More1.1.19 – Ad Hoc Willingness-to-Serve
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 *|TWITTER:TWEET| The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS), posted on the APFA website, for the position of…
Read More12.31.18 – UHC is Changing to UMR
Monday, December 31, 2018 UHC is Changing to UMR Beginning January 1, 2019, American Airlines is partnering with UMR, a UnitedHealthcare company, to administer health care benefits for you…
Read More12.30.18 – From the Office of the President
Sunday, December 30, 2018 Dear AA Flight Attendants, As we near the end of a tumultuous year wrought with unwelcome changes, failed systems, multiple glitches and indiscriminate abuse, it…
Read More12.30.18 – Alert: 40 Hour Scheduling Limitation Glitch in Non-PBS Bases Resolved
Sunday, December 30, 2018 Alert: 40 Hour Scheduling Limitation Glitch Resolved for Non-PBS Flight Attendants APFA was made aware of an issue with flight attendants in non-PBS bases being…
Read More12.29.18 – From the Office of the Vice President
Saturday, December 29, 2018 Pay for ROTA Processing Issues To Miami-Based Flight Attendants: I am happy to announce the resolution of two issues related to ROTA for MIA-Based Reserves.…
Read More12.29.18 – UPDATE: Official Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, December 28, 2018 EC Minutes Update This is a reissued hotline for the Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting minutes. The links in this hotline will allow you to…
Read More12.28.18 – Training Bidding System (TBS)
Friday, December 28, 2018 Training Bidding System (TBS) Along with the transition to PBS in February the eight new PBS bases will also switch to the TBS system for…
Read More12.28.18 – Official Minutes from the Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, December 28, 2018 APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting Minutes The APFA Third Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held December 6-7, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the…
Read More12.26.18 – JSIC Update – Vacation Extension Days and Monthly Vacation Rebid
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 JSIC Update – Vacation Extension Days and Monthly Vacation Rebid For those with vacation in a PBS base, you can select your VEX (Vacation Extension…
Read More12.26.18 – Willingness-to-Serve
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the positions of Base…
Read More12.26.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Season’s Greetings! The Communications Department wishes you a happy and joyous holiday season. In light of the holidays, this week’s Scoop will be an abbreviated…
Read More12.24.18 – Happy Holidays from APFA
Monday, December 24, 2018 Happy Holidays from APFA On this Christmas Eve, American Airlines Flight Attendants are spending the evening across the globe. Some of you are home with…
Read More12.20.18 – How to Survive an unHappy Holiday
Thursday, December 20, 2018 The APFA EAP Department would like to reach out and wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday. We also wanted to acknowledge that the holidays…
Read More12.19.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…
Read More12.18.18 – January 2019 PBS Bid Summary
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary chart: Shadow Bid/Pay Purpose Only Bid…
Read More12.17.18 – APFA Willingness-to-Serve, Base President and Vice President
Monday, December 17, 2018 APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the positions of Base…
Read More12.13.18 – From the Office of the President: Reserve Numbers
Thursday, December 13, 2018 Dear APFA Members, Earlier this week the company announced staggering reserve numbers for January 2019 that sent shockwaves throughout the system. Our union leaders and…
Read More12.12.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for…
Read More12.11.18 – JSIC Update – PBS Bases Bidding Info
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 With bidding opening up for the month of January please remember to review a few important items when beginning your bidding. Please review…
Read More12.10.2018 – Willingness-To-Serve for Base Representatives Posted on APFA Website
Monday, December 10, 2018 Willingness-To-Serve for Base Representatives Posted on APFA Website APFA Flight Attendants: The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) notification for the…
Read More12.08.18 – January 2019 Allocations Call
Saturday, December 8, 2018 January 2019 Allocations Call Manning Information: 5627 Headcount for January. Increase of 277 year over year. 5293 Available Headcount at DFW. Increase of 171 year…
Read More12.07.18 – 401(k) Match and Company Contribution
Friday, December 7, 2018 401(k) Match and Company Contribution Since April 12, 2012, Flight Attendants on the 2012 Legacy American Airlines System Seniority List have been receiving a contractually…
Read More12.06.18 – New APFA Website, Facebook Page & Chat Upgrade
Thursday, December 6, 2018 We are excited to announce some big changes in the way we interact with you! APFA Website Tuesday marked the launch of our new APFA…
Read More12.05.18 – APFA Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…
Read More12.03.18 – Willingness-to-Serve for Base President, Base Vice President and BCR’s at All Bases
Monday, December 3, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS), for Base President, Base Vice President and BCR’s, at…
Read More11.28.18 – APFA The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Calling ALL Activists! We Need YOU!Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important…
Read More11.28.18 – APFA NBC Hotline – SLT Base President Election Results
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on November 28, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA SLT Base President Election. The following are the results:…
Read More11.26.18 – APFA Initial Bargaining Survey
Monday, November 26, 2018 For the better part of two decades, our contracts have been gutted by bankruptcies and over-reaching restructuring. Presently, we are working under a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement which…
Read More11.22.18 – December 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
Thursday, November 22, 2018 December 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary Here are a few definitions for some of the key terms to help you better understand the award summary…
Read More11.22.18 – APFA Special Hotline – Happy Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 22, 2018 On behalf of the APFA National Officers and the entire staff at APFA Headquarters, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you…
Read More11.21.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 *|TWITTER:TWEET Another Remember to November! A big “thank you” to the thousands of our Flight Attendants who were joined by our sisters and brothers from…
Read More11.20.18 – Calling in Sick
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Calling in Sick What you need to know about Sick (JCBA Section 9): All sick calls will have a start and end date. Whenever you call…
Read More11.19.18 – Lori Bassani, APFA National President – Letter of Appreciation
Monday, November 19, 2018 APFA Members, Thank you for your passionate support and commitment at our system-wide picketing event! (Click on the image below to watch the video)…
Read More11.17.18 – It’s Your Right to Picket – November 18, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018 TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW “It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket…
Read More11.16.18 – APA Letter of Support
Today we received a letter from Dan Carey, president of the Allied Pilots Association. We welcome the support of APA as we enter negotiations, and we stand in strong…
Read More11.16.18 – 25th Anniversary Skyword Express
Friday, November 16, 2018 Introducing the commemorative issue of Skyword Express. Click the image below: -adobe Flash required
Read More11.16.18 – IAM Letter of Support
We received a letter from Sito Pantoja, General Vice President of the IAM. APFA welcomes the support of our brothers and sisters at IAM as we enter negotiations, and we stand…
Read More11.16.18 – “It’s Your Right to Picket”
“It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket on November 18. Federal law protects Flight Attendants’ “right to organize and bargain…
Read More11.14.18 – The Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA Communications Chair, [email protected] JCBA Contract Training November 5th and 6th the Contract and Scheduling Depts hosted a JCBA Contract Class to familiarize APFA…
Read More11.13.18 – AA Flight Attendants Nationwide Informational Picket- November 18th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS ADVISORY AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COMMEMORATE 25TH STRIKE ANNIVERSARY WITH A NATIONWIDE INFORMATIONAL PICKETING EVENT It’s time to: wAAke up American! Dallas, TX (Nov.…
Read More11.12.18 – PBS Holiday Bidding
PBS Holiday Bidding December bidding is upon us. There are many changes to the distribution of flying throughout the system, so you may need to alter your bidding strategy.…
Read More11.12.18 – Standing With Our TWU Brothers and Sisters
Over the weekend we received a letter from John Samuelson, president of the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU). APFA welcomes the support of our brothers and sisters at TWU…
Read More11.12.18 – In Our Hearts and Minds Forever – Remembering Flight 587
Monday, November 12, 2018 On this date, 17 years ago, we learned the tragic fate of AA Flight 587 that crashed in Queens, New York, killing everyone onboard the…
Read More11.11.18 – APFA Salutes Our Veterans
Sunday, November 11, 2018 APFA salutes America’s servicemen and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to APFA members, past and present, who have…
Read More11.09.18 – FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive – 737 MAX
Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent out an Emergency Airworthiness Directive in reference to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft. We have reviewed the…
Read More11.09.18 – APFA Town Hall Meeting – November 13, 2018
Friday, November 9, 2018 Click on the link below to register: https://tthm.wufoo.com/forms/apfa-membership-telephone-town-hall/ APFA Telephone Town Hall APFA National Officers, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC) and the National…
Read More11.09.18 – Intent to Commence Bargaining
Friday, November 9, 2018 Dear APFA Members, Today we noticed the Company of our intent to commence bargaining, triggering the provision in our contract (Section 40) for early openers…
Read More11.09.18 – It’s Your Right to Picket
Friday, November 9, 2018 “It’s Your Right to Picket” Some of our members are concerned about showing up to picket on November 18. Federal law protects Flight Attendants’…
Read More11.07.18 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Mark your calendar to call in for the “Scoop” with the National Officers, Contract, Scheduling and PBS Reps <<Join our official wAAke Up American Facebook…
Read More11.06.18 – JSIC Update – PBS Facts
PBS Facts Proration of Days off for Lineholders and Reserves with 7 or More Days of Vacation Remember, when you have 7 or more days of vacation and bidding in…
Read More11.05.18 – VOTE!
Fellow APFA Members, Tomorrow is election day and across our country millions of citizens will exercise their right to cast their vote for the candidates that they think are best…
Read More11.04.18 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool for December in PBS Bases
Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool for December in PBS Bases The LRD Tool is now open for selecting your status preference prior to December PBS bidding. The LRD Tool will…
Read More11.03.18 – Company Glitch Alert Update
Company Glitch Alert Update Earlier today, APFA was alerted of a major glitch. October and November preplanned absences (ie: Vacations) had disappeared from schedules/crew portal. We relayed this information…
Read More11.02.18 – CLT Base Vice President Election Results
The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on November 2, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA CLT Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: CLT Base Vice…
Read More11.02.18 – Elections Matter
APFA Members, Who do you want representing you in Washington? Do you stand with working men and women? Your member of Congress gets elected on Tuesday and your…
Read More10.31.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Mark your calendar to call in for the “Scoop” with the National Officers, Contract, Scheduling and PBS Reps Join our official wAAke Up American Facebook page! https://m.facebook.com/groups/713377829061172…
Read More10.26.18 – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, to be held on Saturday October 27th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Read More10.26.18 – Open Enrollment CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT!!
Open Enrollment CLOSES AT 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT!! Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you experience a…
Read More10.25.18 – SBA Department Update
SBA Department Update I would like to update you on some current issues that have impacted our members. These issues have been resolved or are pending resolution prior to APFA…
Read More10.25.18 – You Have 1 Day to Enroll
You Have 1 Day to Enroll Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you experience a qualified life…
Read More10.24.18 – You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.24.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Yesterday APFA had the privilege of joining our brother and sister Unions, TWU, IAM, APA, and CWA at a Rally at DFW Airport. Our mission was to support the hundreds…
Read More10.24.18 – You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION You Have 2 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your…
Read More10.23.18 – Breaking News – Official Statement from APFA President
Fellow APFA Members, Following a news article by the Chicago Business Journal today reporting a possible union merger with APFA and AFA, I received a call from AFA President…
Read More10.23.18 – You Have 4 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 4 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.22.18 – Health Care FSA – Corrected Contribution Limits
Health Care FSA – Corrected Contribution Limits A Health Care FSA allows you to contribute part of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible health care expenses…
Read More10.22.18 – APFA CLT Base Vice President Election
As a reminder, ballots for the CLT Base Vice President election have been mailed to all CLT-based Flight Attendants. Ballots must be received by 10:00am CT, November 2,…
Read More10.22.18 – You Have 5 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 5 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.22.18 – Health Care FSA
Health Care FSA A Health Care FSA allows you to contribute part of your paycheck on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible health care expenses throughout the year.…
Read More10.21.18 – You Have 6 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment
You Have 6 DAYS Left for Open Enrollment Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.19.18 – November 2018 Bid Summary
November 2018 Bid Summary Mock Bid Participation – November First round Second round Mock bidding opens Oct. 19th and closes Oct. 24th In Unity, APFA JSIC [email protected] Alin Boswell…
Read More10.19.18 – Call to Action – TWU Picket
Call to Action! Our TWU and IAM Brothers and Sisters have been in contract negotiations with American for nearly 3 years. TWU and IAM have shown their strong support for…
Read More10.17.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Call to Action October 23rd! Let’s Support TWU & IAM Our TWU Brothers and Sisters have been in contract negotiations with American for nearly 3 years. TWU has shown…
Read More10.15.18 – 2019 Annual Enrollment is Now Open
2019 Annual Enrollment is Now Open Annual Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2019 is now open. (October 15 – 26, 2018) This is your once-a-year opportunity (unless you…
Read More10.12.18 – BOD Training and Meeting Recap
The Annual APFA BOD training and meeting was held in Dallas, Texas on October 8-10, 2018. Training included APFA’s history with former National President and retired American Flight…
Read More10.12.18 – CLT Base Vice President Election Update
CLT Base Vice President Election Update The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been informed that Connie Speas, a candidate running for CLT Vice President, has withdrawn from the…
Read More10.11.18 – DFW Base Vice President Election Results
The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on October 11, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA DFW Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: DFW BASE…
Read More10.10.18 – The Weekly Scoop
Susannah Bender Named APFA In-House Counsel APFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Susannah Bender as our In-House Counsel. Susannah graduated 9th in her class, magna cum…
Read More10.10.18 – SLT Willingness-to-Serve Results
SLT Willingness-To-Serve Results The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms yesterday for the position of SLT Base President and Vice President. There will be an…
Read More10.05.18 – APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants APFA National President Bassani Praises the Signing of Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill by President Trump …
Read More10.05.18 – APFA DFW Base Vice President Election
As a reminder, ballots for the DFW Base Vice President election have been mailed to all DFW-based Flight Attendants. Ballots must be received by 10:00am CT, October 11, 2018.…
Read More10.03.18 – APFA CLT Base Vice President Election
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all CLT based Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed today, October 3, 2018, for Base Vice President. If you do not…
Read More10.03.18 – The Weekly Scoop
FAA Reauthorization Bill Today the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018. APFA was proud to support this important piece of legislation. The Bill now heads to…
Read More10.03.18 – APFA DFW Base Vice President
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that tomorrow, Thursday October 4, 2018 is the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA…
Read More10.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA and APA Professional Standards – Union First!
Have a Workplace Issue? Call Your Union First! The members of our two unions have experienced many of the same merger-related challenges during the past few years, including the…
Read More10.01.18 – (LUS) – LUS Alignment at FOI – Caregiver Family Medical Leave Act
LUS Alignment at FOI – Caregiver Family Medical Leave Act Today, October 1, 2018, LUS Flight Attendants will be aligned with all other employees under the current AA policy when…
Read More10.01.18 – Special FOI Message from the APFA National President, Lori Bassani
Today marks what should be a positive milestone for us as American touts “full operational integration” (FOI) of 28,000 Flight Attendants. While many of our members will enjoy the opportunities…
Read More9.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2
Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2 FOI is quickly approaching and with it comes full implementation of the JCBA for LUS bases. Going forward…
Read More9.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 1
Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 1 Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) is quickly approaching, and with it comes full implementation of the JCBA for…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Department – As The Season Comes to an End
As The Season Comes to an End As our seasonal flying ends, there will be many flights that will require travel on another airline (OA), necessitating a layover in…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Negotiations Training Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee are attending initial bargaining training this week in Dallas. Training is being conducted by Cornell University Instructors. (L to R: Timothy…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Forty Years Later: Remembering PSA Flight 182
Forty Years Later: Remembering PSA Flight 182 On September 25, 1978, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 departed Sacramento for San Diego via Los Angeles. The flight from Sacramento to Los…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – DFW Base Vice President Ballot
ATTENTION ALL DFW BASED FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: Flight Attendants based at DFW, should have already received their ballot in the mail for DFW Base Vice President. All ballots must be…
Read More9.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Call to Action – FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018
Call to Action The House is expected to vote on the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018, late Wednesday or Thursday, with the Senate expected to vote the…
Read More9.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Target Credit Range Errors for the October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award
Target Credit Range Errors for the October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award With the first run of the new PBS, there have been issues with the Target Credit Range (TCR) in…
Read More9.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – ORD Reserve Shortage – Priority of Assignment (POTA)
ORD Reserve Shortage – Priority of Assignment (POTA) Currently, ORD is running with little to no Reserve coverage. APFA has been notified that Crew Schedule is following the Priority of Trip Assignment…
Read More9.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Action Alert: The FAA Reauthorization Bill is on the Move!
Action Alert: The FAA Reauthorization Bill is on the Move! The FAA Reauthorization bill is on the move. The current bill is set to expire on September 30, 2018. We…
Read More9.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases
Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases TTS is a new system that replaces ISAP to pick up, drop, and trade sequences post PBS awards. While some of the “behind the…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Opens Tomorrow
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Opens Tomorrow PBS and Non-PBS Bases As a reminder, the APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will be open: 0900-2400 (CT) Friday, September 21st…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Recognizing the Heroes of USAir Flight 5050
Recognizing the Heroes of USAir Flight 5050 Today we honor and recognize the Flight Attendants of USAir Flight 5050. On September 20, 1989, Flight 5050 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte,…
Read More9.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – ROTA Error in LAX
ROTA Error in LAX At 1941 CDT, September 19, 2018, the company notified APFA that ROTA did not process open sequences for LAX, and only awarded and assigned Standby…
Read More9.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop – HIGH ALERT – Nation-Wide Picketing Event, Negotiating Committee, Remember November, Hurricane Florence, CIRT, Aviation Safety InfoShare, Vote, Mock Bidding
High Alert #2: Save the Date! November 18 is the day to “Remember.” Dust off your walking shoes for a Nation-Wide event. Calling all activists. Hello from the Negotiating…
Read More9.19.18 – (LUS) – October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award Summary
October 2018 JCBA PBS Bid Award Summary Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for November 2018 PBS Bases • Opens – September 19 @ 00:01 MST • Closes – September…
Read More9.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS – Default Bid
PBS – Default Bid For bidding in both mock and live production of PBS, a default bid is built into the system for those Flight Attendants who do not submit…
Read More9.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reason Report Descriptions
Reason Report Descriptions When researching your award, it is important to check the Reasons Report to understand why a pairing, preference or day off you bid for was…
Read More9.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Tropical Storm Florence Update
Tropical Storm Florence Update Wings Foundation Disaster Relief Tropical Storm Florence is located about 45 miles south-southwest of Florence, North Carolina, as of Saturday evening. It will…
Read More9.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Tropical Storm Florence
Tropical Storm Florence Destination/Expected operational impact: CLT -9/14: 19 mainline flights canceled, 68 regional departures canceled -9/15: 62 regional departures canceled -9/16: 5 regional departures canceled GSO, RIC, GSP,…
Read More9.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Bidding Reserve in PBS
Bidding Reserve in PBS For bidding reserve days off, start by clicking on the Reserve Tab on the navigation bar. The large calendar on the left side will…
Read More9.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election
Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election The National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms today for the position of CLT Base Vice President. There…
Read More9.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
(Brian Parker, Strategic Action Committee Coordinator, TWU, Robin Charbonneau, APFA and Mark York, Secretary/Treasurer Dallas AFL-CIO , Central Labor Council) Proud to Walk “I was proud to be at DFW…
Read More9.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hurricane Florence
American is closely monitoring Hurricane Florence, which is impacting several communities they serve this week, including Charlotte. Our thoughts are with those who are in the path of this potentially…
Read More9.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Pay Protection Procedures for Hurricane Florence
PAY PROTECTION PROCEDURES For normal operations and especially in major storms and disruptions, it is always beneficial for Flight Attendants to know their contractual language for pay protections. With a…
Read More9.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – We Will Never Forget – A Letter from the National President, Lori Bassani
Dear APFA Members, Today, I had the privilege to join our LGA VP, along with Union leaders of AFA, APA and ALPA. We paid our respects at…
Read More9.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 11th – We Will Never Forget
Tomorrow marks the seventeenth anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks that changed our lives and history forever. Twenty-five Flight Attendants and eight Pilots were killed on that dark day.…
Read More9.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for SLT Base President and Vice President
Willingness-to-Serve for SLT Base President and Vice President The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base President and Vice President for SLT on…
Read More9.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 9/11 Memorial Events
9/11 Memorial Events September 11, 2018 marks the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Here are just a few of the many 9/11 memorial events happening across the…
Read More9.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – TBS & LRD Tool Open/Acronyms Defined/PBS Standing Bid/New PBS Bidding Timelines
TBS Open for October Bid Month – LUS LRD Tool Open for October Bid Month – LUS Acronyms Defined PBS Standing Bid – LUS New PBS Bidding Timelines …
Read More9.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Labor Day Message
On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march in a parade from City Hall to Union Square in New York City as a tribute to American…
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA) – JSIC Update – Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here
Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here – LAA Starting in September, all non-PBS bases will begin mock bidding (except DFW and MIA, which will…
Read More9.01.18 – (LUS) – JSIC Update – TBS, LRD, & JCBA PBS
JSIC Update – TBS, LRD, & JCBA PBS – LUSWith Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) around the corner, LUS Flight Attendants will begin a new chapter in monthly…
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Beto O’Rourke of Texas for Senate
Saturday, September 1, 2018 For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Allie Malis – [email protected] Peter Goelz – [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Endorses Claire McCaskill of Missouri and…
Read More8.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents
A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents A few weeks have passed since the Company presented their new attendance/performance policy with a planned implementation date of October 1,…
Read More8.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reserve Open Time Assignment Logic
Reserve Open Time Assignment LogicWith the implementation of Reserve Open Time Assignment (ROTA) this month for non-PBS bases and in October for PBS bases, there have been many questions surrounding the…
Read More8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – American Airlines Flight Attendants Picket AA Headquarters
APFA Picketing Event Media Preview For Immediate Release …
Read More8.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
DFW Picketing Event at American Airlines HDQ1 Thursday, August 30th from 07:30am until 09:30am Full Details – Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, [email protected] LRD Tool – PBS…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions.
APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions. Media Advisory For Immediate Release Please join us for the first in a series…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions.
APFA Member Call to Action! DFW Area Event. The First in a Series of Member Actions. Hello Fellow APFA Members, In my hotline message to you last week, I…
Read More8.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2Q18
APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 2Q18 The APFA Executive Committee held the 2Q18 meeting at APFA Headquarters on August 6-7, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of…
Read More8.24.18 – (LAA) – RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time, Formerly Known as “Maxing Out”
RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time, Formerly Known as “Maxing Out” – LAA There is a new item on the HI1 that is…
Read More8.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA and Airline Ambassadors Fight Human Trafficking
APFA and Airline Ambassadors Fight Human Trafficking APFA is a longtime supporter of Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), a nonprofit organization that has been on the forefront of human…
Read More8.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Weekly Scoop
– Robin Charbonneau, APFA National Communications Chair, [email protected] The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will have extended hours on Thursday, August 30 & Friday, August 31 from…
Read More8.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – RAPs – Frequently Asked Questions
RAPs – Frequently Asked Questions Your APFA Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee along with APFA Contract and Scheduling Departments have received many questions from Flight Attendants regarding Reserve Availability Periods (RAPs) with the implementation…
Read More8.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievances Addressing the Implementation of ROTA/ROTD, ETB, TTS & UBL
Fellow Flight Attendants, We have now been in office for less than two months and the company has been piling it on. We couldn’t be more proud of…
Read More8.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates Announced for DFW Base Vice President Election/PHL Base Vice President Duly
The APFA National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-To-Serve (WTS) forms today for DFW and PHL Base Vice President positions. There will be an election for the DFW Base Vice…
Read More8.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary/PBS Mock Bidding/VEX Requests
September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for October 2018 – LUS September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The September 2018 PBS Bid Award is available…
Read More8.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance Filed – New Attendance and Performance Program
Dear APFA Members, Today the company announced a new attendance and performance program that will begin October 1, 2018. While we understand the need to have all Flight…
Read More8.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes The APFA Special Board of Director’s Meeting was held July 16-17, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes…
Read More8.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election
Willingness-to-Serve for CLT Base Vice President Election The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for CLT on the APFA…
Read More8.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Reserve Committee Formed A resolution was passed during the special Board of Director’s meeting last month to form an APFA Reserve Committee. Please welcome new committee members: Sara Corrigan, Kelly…
Read More8.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections
Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base Vice President…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Lori Bassani, APFA National President – Update on Scheduling System Issues
I wanted to give you a short update on our plan to address the system issues. With the implementation of the new systems for LAA Flight Attendants, multiple violations continue…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters
Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters APFA Headquarters is experiencing a temporary telephone system outage. We will update you as soon as it’s resolved. Your National Officers are currently in a…
Read More8.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – UBL & ROTA
JSIC Update – UBL & ROTA What is the difference between UBL clean up, auto and manual runs? These terms refer to the role of Crew Scheduling in regards to contacting…
Read More8.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – How are Pursers Positions Covered?
How are Pursers Positions Covered? We have been receiving many questions on Purser position coverage. Below are some examples of various ways the position will be covered: TTS/UBL You…
Read More8.09.18 – PBS Bases- Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Red Book PBS Sunset Training on Your Schedule? Read this! LODO Vacation Low Priority FK Pairings Bidding High Time (91-110 hours) Disputing…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National President, Lori Bassani
Hi, this is APFA National President Lori Bassani with an important update. With the implementation of the Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA for LAA Flight Attendants,…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Position Trades How do we trade positions in non-PBS bases on the day of departure? Up to 2 hours prior to departure: Line holders may utilize the Unsuccessful Bidders List (UBL)…
Read More8.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Scheduling System Issues Report Form
With the implementation of the Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA/ROTD for LAA Flight Attendants, multiple system issues are creating havoc on the lives of our members. Soon LUS…
Read More8.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA Issues
With the implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA there have been significant challenges for the LAA Flight Attendants. What have proven the greatest challenge have been the implementation…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National President Addresses the Membership
APFA National President Addresses the Membership Hi Everybody, this is Lori Bassani, the APFA National President. I wanted to speak to you, the members, directly because what’s…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE SERVICE RESTORED
HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE SERVICE RESTORED APFA Headquarters extends their appreciation to the membership for their patience during the telephone outage.
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 Bidding Timelines
September 2018 Bidding Timelines – LUS Training Bid: • September 2018 Training Bid Opened: August 2 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid Closes: August 8 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Headquarters Telephone Outage
Phone Outage at APFA Headquarters APFA Headquarters is experiencing a temporary telephone system outage. We will update you as soon as it’s resolved. You are still able to e-mail…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – We’re Here For You – – Extended Hours for Live Phone Bank Support Center
“WE’RE HERE FOR YOU ROUND-THE-CLOCK” The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center will be open 5:00PM-11:59PM (CST), August 2nd. APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center: (682)292-0244 *** PLEASE NOTE:…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APFA Flight Attendant Union Opposes Elimination of Small Airport Screening “It’s Not About Size – It’s about Safety and Security” Euless, TX –…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Meet Your Health & IOD Reps Your APFA National IOD and Health Chairs would like to introduce the membership to our knowledgeable, professional, and cross-trained representatives who answer…
Read More8.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Right-to-Work Law Allows Corporations to Exploit Workforce
“Right-to-Work” = Dismantling Unions In 2017, the Missouri state legislature passed a bill that the Governor of Missouri signed into law that would make Missouri a Right-to-work state. On…
Read More7.27.18 – (LAA) – ETB and TTS Helpful Hints
ETB and TBS Helpful Hints – LAA Multiple Sequences in a Single ETB Drop Post In ETB, a Flight Attendant can add multiple sequences in a single post. When you…
Read More7.27.18 – (LAA) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center – LAA Reserve Open Time Assignment (ROTA) is now open. The first run for ROTA will be on July 31 (for August 1) at…
Read More7.26.18 – (LAA) – Pre-bankruptcy LAA Retirees to Keep Medical Insurance Benefits
Pre-bankruptcy LAA Retirees to Keep Medical Insurance Benefits – LAA APFA is pleased to announce that the 1114 Committee has reached a settlement with the Company that will…
Read More7.26.18 – (LUS) – Mandatory Web-Based Training Due October 1st
Mandatory Web-Based Training Due October 1st – LUS Three new web-based training (WBT) activities have been added to Learning Hub. As a reminder, ALL LUS WBTs are due October 1st. Crew Portal is…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Email Blast Company Releases Candidate Email Blast in Error
Email Blast Company Releases Candidate Email Blast in Error The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been made aware of email blasts being sent to Flight Attendants in error…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Weekly Scoop
Now that both LAA and LUS Flight Attendant pay schedules are aligned, we have created the calendar below for our pay dates for the remainder of 2018. For…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA) – August Changes for Sick
August Changes for Sick – LAA Effective with the August bid month, a Flight Attendant calling in sick will now have the opportunity to close (clear) their absence…
Read More7.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections
Willingness-to-Serve for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Elections The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice President for DFW and…
Read More7.21.18 – (LUS) – Update: Voluntary Leave of Absence Openings for September 2018
Update: Voluntary Leave of Absence Openings for September 2018 – LUS After further review, Crew Planning will be offering Voluntary Leaves of Absences (VLOAs) for the September 2018 bid month…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA) – TTS Launch
Major Changes for AA Flight Attendants Yesterday marked a significant change for the LAA Flight Attendants. With Crew Portal going live earlier in the month, the new Trip Trade System…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA) – Carryover Trips from a Line Month to a Reserve Month
Carryover Trips from a Line Month to a Reserve Month – LAA In our previous JSIC Update from July 13th 2018, we shared the Company’s intended procedures on…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National Vice President Liz Geiss
Earlier this week, the APFA Officers met with your Base Presidents at a Special Board of Directors meeting in DFW. While the primary reason for calling the meeting…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Hotline – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As a reminder, The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center is now open through 1700 (CT) on Sunday,…
Read More7.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FAQs – Purser Position Coverage
FAQs – Purser Position Coverage – LAA Q: How will a purser position be covered through TTS/UBL? A: The following steps are used to cover open purser positions in TTS/UBL:…
Read More7.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Positions
Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for DFW and PHL Base Vice President Positions The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to advise all DFW and PHL based Flight Attendants that a…
Read More7.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As we continue to support our membership, APFA Headquarters will staff a round-the-clock Live Phone Bank Support…
Read More7.18.18 (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Training Duty Day Max LUS: JCBA 29.H.1 states that a duty period for travel to/from training as well as training time will not exceed 16 hours. This…
Read More7.18.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The August 2018 PBS Bid Award…
Read More7.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Special BOD Meeting Recap
The Special APFA Board of Directors meeting concluded today in Hurst, TX. Yesterday’s topics included, but were not limited to: Negotiating Committee Appointments & Nominations Uniform Reactions Reserve Numbers…
Read More7.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Gone But Not Forgotten, Anniversary of TWA Flight 800
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of TWA Flight 800 that crashed off Long Island in 1996, killing all 230 passengers and crew on board the 747. Our hearts and minds…
Read More7.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Appointed Members of the Negotiating Committee
Appointed Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee I am very pleased to announce our new negotiations team, live to you from the floor of the Special Board of…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA) – Continued Violations by the Company
Continued Violations by the Company – LAAWith the implementation of JCBA Section 12 (Reserve) in August, we have had many questions regarding the transition from a line month to a reserve…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – London Protests/Demonstrations
London Protests/Demonstrations APFA has been made aware of protest/demonstration alerts this weekend in Central London. While the protests/demonstrations are not located near our layover hotels, please expect larger…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FA Headcount/No Transfer Openings Sep- LUS/Aug Transfer Awards-LUS/No VLOAs for Sep-LUS/Aug 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline-LUS/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for September – LUS August 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…
Read More7.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Transition is well underway, and I have had the pleasure of working with former chairs, Shane Staples and Brian Clark. This week, we would like to introduce…
Read More7.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: 817.540.0108 x8308 Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court Euless, TX…
Read More7.10.18 – Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS
Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS JCBA PBS Mock bidding is currently underway at the LUS bases. Many have been asking why they…
Read More7.10.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Changes to the Chaser Position (FK) and Changes to A320 Family Aircraft Staffing Accumulation of Target Credit Range Training on Your…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Maternity/Pregnancy Policy
Maternity/Pregnancy Policy Last Friday, the APFA Health Department received information that the Company planned to implement a change to the maternity/pregnancy policy for our Flight Attendants as of July 15,…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Official Meeting Announcement – Special BOD Meeting and 2Q18 EC Meeting
APFA Special BOD Meeting APFA National President Lori Bassani has called for a Special Board of Directors Meeting to be held next week in Dallas/Fort Worth. Where: Holiday Inn Express…
Read More7.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon for LAA/Extended FABRC Hours/Crew Portal/Unity Pays Podcasts
New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA Extended FABRC Hours Crew Portal Accessible for Non-PBS Based FAs – LAA JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA…
Read More7.06.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bidding Information
August 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS In an effort to streamline communication as we move closer to FOI, this will be the final LUS PBS Bidding Information hotline. For…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National Vice President Liz Geiss
This is Liz Geiss, APFA National Vice President. In this hotline, I would like to list some of my responsibilities as the National Vice President, explain our Union’s grievance process,…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Incoming National Chairs
APFA National Chair Appointments On behalf of your APFA leadership, we would like to thank our outgoing Department Chairs for their dedication and commitment to our Union and the…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – New National Leadership Begins work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New National Leadership Begins Work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) EULESS, TX (July 2, 2018)— For the 27,000 flight attendants of American Airlines,…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild
Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild Good morning! This is Lori Bassani, your new APFA National President, with a special message for all 27,000 of our members. Your administration is proud to…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k) $uper $aver Lawsuit Update –…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants After the announcement of the agreement reached this week for displaced SLT Flight Attendants, APFA received an overwhelming amount of…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
Friday, June 29, 2018 New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k)…
Read More6.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against State & Public Sector Unions in Janus Case
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Peter Goelz (202) 929-3360 | [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Says JANUS Ruling is a…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Agreement Reached for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Agreement Reached for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants 2012 was an extraordinary and unprecedented time for our Union. Ten days after ratification of the Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) on August…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved
Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved! In a major victory for APFA, the Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection has been resolved in APFA’s favor. With the arbitration less than…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PG Filed on Crew Accommodations/Trending FAQs/Duty & Rest for Training – LUS/Uniform Reaction Report
Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations Trending FAQs – TTS Practice Runs – LAA Duty and Rest for Training- LUS Uniform Reaction Report Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers?
Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers? A buffer is the additional required amount of time added to your home base rest* between two…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA) – LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period
LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period – LAA APFA and the Company have reached an agreement to modify the LAA calendar bidding period in conjunction…
Read More6.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Applauds AA’s Position on Newly Implemented Immigration Policy
APFA applauds American Airlines and others who have made it abundantly clear that the newly implemented immigration policy resulting in the forced separation of families is contrary to the…
Read More6.18.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The July 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More6.16.18 – (LAA) – International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format
International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format – LAA The July bidsheets are now online. You may have noticed that the sequence detail…
Read More6.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit/JSIC TTH Recording/Government Affairs Reps Meet in D.C./2Q18 EC Meeting/Uniforms
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording APFA Government Affairs Reps Attend AeroClub Meeting 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC)…
Read More6.13.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments
JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments – LAA Beginning in August, JCBA Section 14.D.2. will be implemented for LAA…
Read More6.13.18 – (LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfer Openings for AUG – LUS/July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS/NO VLOAs for AUG- LUS/July PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding…
Read More6.11.18 – (LUS) – PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants
PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants – LUS It’s time to participate in the JCBA PBS mock bid which opened yesterday at 1200 CT. Please note: If you…
Read More6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only!…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Town Hall/JSIC Base Visits/JCBA Hot Topic Resources/Becoming a Speaker at FOI – LUS/APFA Supports Union Friendly Legislation/Unfrm
APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall APFA JSIC Base Visits JCBA Hot Topic Resources Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI? – LUS APFA Supports our Mechanics by Endorsing Union…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA) – More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants Position Swap App & Red Flagged Sequences
More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants Position Swap App & Red Flagged Sequences Position Swap App Effective with the August bid month, LAA Flight Attendants…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill
Tell Your Senators to Support Cabin Safety Issues in the Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill In April, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an FAA Reauthorization Bill which included many provisions…
Read More6.07.18 – (LAA) – More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants – Double Ups & Last Live Leg
More Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants – Double ups & Last Live Leg Effective for the August bid month, JCBA Sections 2.L. (Double ups) and 10.P (Last…
Read More6.06.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bidding Information
July 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS July 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA…
Read More6.06.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants
Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants The August bid month will bring many changes for LAA Flight Attendants as more provisions of the JCBA are implemented along with…
Read More6.04.18 – (LAA) – TTS Daily Practice Runs for All LAA Flight Attendants
TTS Daily Practice Runs for All LAA Flight Attendants Beginning today, daily TTS practice runs will be available to LAA Flight Attendants. This is a great opportunity…
Read More6.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Telephone Town Hall Scheduled/Scheduling Dept Update/LHR Baggage Procedure Change/Uniform Reaction Reports
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Scheduled National Scheduling Department Update LHR Crew Checked Baggage Procedure Change Uniform Reaction Reports Trending FAQs…
Read More6.01.18 – (LUS) – Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI?
Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI? – LUS Please be aware that current LOD/O and LIP qualified Flight Attendants only have until June 18, 2018 to decide to keep their…
Read More5.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 48 Hours PBS Processing Arbitration Award
48 Hours PBS Processing Arbitration Award The arbitrator’s decision in the 48-Hour Presidential Grievance is in and it is disappointing. In short, the arbitrator accepted the Company’s argument that…
Read More5.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Memorial Day Tribute
APFA pays tribute to the brave men and women throughout history who have died in service to our country. Wherever you find yourself today, take a moment to reflect on…
Read More5.25.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA/Welcome New Hire Class 18-14/ APFA HDQs Closed for Memorial Day/Uniform Reaction Report
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class 18-14! APFA HDQs Closed Next Monday for Memorial Day Uniform Reaction Report …
Read More5.23.18 – (LAA) – Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post?
Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post? – LAA I was able to sit in on the bid run again this month,…
Read More5.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election Results
APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election Results Today, May 23, 2018, the National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor, certified the results of the APFA National Treasurer run-off…
Read More5.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JCBA Hot Topics – Rescheduling & Pay Protections, Illegal Through No Fault, & Reserve Rotation
Still have questions about Rescheduling & Pay Protections, Illegal Through No Fault, and/or Reserve Rotation? Check out the JCBA Hot Topics section under the JCBA tab on the APFA website for…
Read More5.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA JSIC BASE VISITS
APFA JSIC BASE VISITS As a reminder, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee will be holding base visits at the following bases. MIA May 22nd 1000 – 1400 The large conference room by…
Read More5.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Update/Scheduling Dept Update – LAA/Cabin Heat Events/JSIC TTH/Trending FAQs/New Hire Class 18-13/Uniform Reaction Rpt
Government Affairs Update National Scheduling Department Update – LAA Cabin Heat Events APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Welcome New Hire Class 18-13!…
Read More5.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Getting to Know Your APFA EAP Department
Getting to Know Your APFA EAP Department The APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was created to support Flight Attendants who are experiencing difficulties of a personal or work-related nature.…
Read More5.18.17 – (LUS) – June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline to Request a Duplicate Ballot for the APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election *Final Notice*
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all members that tomorrow, Friday May 18, 2018 is the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA National…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Press Release – Flight Attendants’ Union Says Tougher Approach by Feds to Sexual Harassment in the Skies is Long Overdue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Flight Attendants’ Union Says Tougher Approach by Feds to Sexual Harassment in the Skies is Long Overdue APFA Supports New Reporting Requirements, Stronger Penalties, and…
Read More5.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Agreement Reached with UAE to End Subsidies to Its State Owned Airlines
Agreement Reached with UAE to End Subsidies to Its State Owned Airlines Earlier this week, the State Department reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to end…
Read More5.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Negotiator Election Results
Today, May 16, 2018, the APFA National Ballot Committee certified the results of the Elected Negotiator election: The 2 Elected APFA Negotiators are: Timothy Legeros & Kelly J. Hagan Congratulations to the…
Read More5.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall/Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election /Clarification on Sequence Quality Considerations
• APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall • Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election • Clarification on Sequence Quality Considerations APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall As a reminder, members…
Read More5.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Base Visits/Seq Quality Considerations/APFA Hotel Committee Reps Speak for Me/Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final/Pay Alignment/NHClass 18-12/Uniform
Upcoming JSIC Base Visits Sequence Quality Considerations My APFA Hotel Transportation Committee Reps Speak for Me Hotel Changes After Bids Are Final Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class…
Read More5.11.18 – (LAA) – Illegal Through No Fault
Illegal Through No Fault – LAA Part of the new pay protection rules that recently went into effect for LAA is the Illegal Through No Fault section of the JCBA.…
Read More5.11.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Head Counts/Domicile Transfer Openings July – LUS/Jun Transfer Awards -LUS/June PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for July 2018 – LUS June 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS June 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS FABRC – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More5.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only! LODO Vacation Low Priority Core Pairings…
Read More5.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching to Request a Duplicate Ballot for APFA Negotiators Election
Deadline Approaching to Request a Duplicate Ballot Just a friendly reminder that the last day to request a duplicate ballot for the APFA Negotiators Election is tomorrow, May 9,…
Read More5.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – June 2018 Pairing Percentages
June 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August.…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Telephone Town Hall/Why is APFA Allowing All These Changes/FOI Transfer Quals/Pay Alignment Reminder/NH Class 18-11/Uniform Update
Registration for APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Why is APFA Allowing All These Changes? FOI Transfer Qualifications Upcoming Pay Alignment – LAA Welcome New Hire Class 18-11! Uniform Reaction Update…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Basic Principles of Rescheduling
Basic Principles of Rescheduling – LAA New pay protections and rescheduling rules went into effect for Legacy American Airlines Flight Attendants on Wednesday. These provisions apply to both Lineholders…
Read More5.04.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election
Ballots Mailed for the National Treasurer Run-off Election *2nd Notice* Ballots were mailed on April 23, 2018 for the APFA National Treasurer run-off election. If you have not received your ballot, please…
Read More5.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Ballots Mailed for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee **2nd Notice** Ballots for the elected members of the APFA Negotiating Committee were mailed on April 16, 2018. The…
Read More5.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits
Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits Starting this month and continuing through June, The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits throughout the system to discuss the following topics:…
Read More4.30.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Telephone Town Hall Next Month to Discuss Upcoming Changes & Scheduling Tools
APFA Telephone Town Hall APFA will be hosting a “Town Hall Meeting” next month to discuss a range of topics related to some of the upcoming changes and scheduling tools.…
Read More4.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House/Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals/NH Class 18-10/Uniform Update
APFA Cabin Safety Lobby Day – FAA Reauthorization Bill Passes the House APFA Supports Legislation Regulating Emotional Support Animals Welcome New Hire Class 18-10! Uniform Reaction Report Update …
Read More4.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Response to Company Communication on Responsible Use of Scheduling Tools
Yesterday, the Company sent a communication to all LUS Flight Attendants titled “Responsible Use of Scheduling Tools.” APFA recognizes that it is incumbent on each of us to utilize the…
Read More4.26.18 – (LUS) – PBS Classroom Training
PBS Classroom Training- LUS As a reminder, optional PBS classroom training is scheduled for Legacy US Airways Flight Attendants for the months of May and June. While this class is…
Read More4.24.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q18
APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 1Q18 The APFA Executive Committee held the 1Q18 meeting at APFA Headquarters on April 5th, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes of the…
Read More4.23.18- (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the APFA National Treasurer Run-off Election
Ballots were mailed today, April 23, 2018 for the APFA National Treasurer runoff election. If you do not receive your ballot by April 30, 2018, please contact the NBC…
Read More4.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contact Your Representatives TODAY to Support House FAA Reauthorization Bill
Contact your Representative TODAY to Support the House FAA Reauthorization Bill What it is and why it is important: Each federal agency must periodically be reauthorized to…
Read More4.21.18 – (LAA) – Company Announces Strict Adherence to Current FMLA Policy
Company Announces Strict Adherence to Current FMLA Policy – LAA Late yesterday, the Company sent out a communication outlining AA’s Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy which mirrors the…
Read More4.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 48-Hr Arbitration Concludes/Jetblue FAs Vote to Unionize/2Q18 EC Meeting/NH Class 18-09 /Uniform Report Update
48-Hour Presidential Grievance Concludes JetBlue Flight Attendants Vote to Unionize 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC) Meeting Scheduled Welcome New Hire Class 18-09! Uniform Reaction Report Update 48-Hour Presidential Grievance…
Read More4.20.18 – (LAA) – Clarification on DFP Requests for Open Replacement Lines
Clarification on DFP Requests for Open Replacement Lines – LAA Crew Planning has just advised us that programming will not consider duty free (DF) period requests for open replacement lines…
Read More4.18.18 – (LUS) – May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about his/her…
Read More4.18.17 – (LAA) – Clarification on May Bid Award Process
Clarification on May Bid Award Process – LAA As stated in a previous communication, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance challenging the Company’s phased approach of implementing incomplete…
Read More4.16.18 – (LAA) – Upcoming Pay Alignment on July 16, 2018
Upcoming Pay Alignment on July 16, 2018 – LAA In a previous hotline dated February 17, 2018, we clarified some points by offering several examples regarding the upcoming pay alignment…
Read More4.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Ballots were mailed today, April 16, 2018, for the elected members of the APFA National Negotiating Committee. The ballot was sent to the address on file with APFA. If…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA) – Bidding Tips for May
Bidding Tips for May – LAA As reported in the most recent JSIC update, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance as well as a Cease & Desist against the Company’s…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Officer Election Results
APFA National Officer Election Results This is Cindy Horan, Chairperson of the APFA National Ballot Committee. Today, April 13, 2018, the National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor,…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballot Count/Retirement Seminars/Elevate at Smaller Bases
Ballot Count for the National Officer Re-run Election Upcoming Retirement Seminars – DCA and NY JUN Investment & Estate Planning Seminar in MIA – SAVE THE DATE! Elevate 2018 Training…
Read More4.12.18 – (LUS) – 4.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount by Base/MAY Transfer Awards LUS/MAY PBS Bidding Timeline LUS/FABRC Hours LUS
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts May 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS May 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More4.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits
Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits during the months of May and June. Topics of discussion will include many items that…
Read More4.10.18 – (LAA) – Deadheading Clarification
Deadheading Clarification – LAA On March 14, 2018, the Company sent out a communication to LAA Flight Attendants that explains the contractual options for changing your travel plans when deadheading.…
Read More4.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! LOD/O Vacation Low Priority Bidding Core Pairings in the same layer as FK or FM…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Objects to Phased Approach to Pay Protections
APFA Objects to Phased Approach to Pay Protections – LAA Everyone knows the year ahead is full of changes for all American Airlines Flight Attendants. The Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Supports Organizing Efforts of JetBlue FAs/EC Confirms Dept Chairs & RRs/Turbulence/NH Class 18-07/Uniform Reaction Report Count
APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue FAs’ Efforts to Unionize EC Confirms National Chairs and Regional Reps Turbulence – Protect Yourself! Welcome New Hire Class 18-07! Uniform Reaction Update APFA Proudly Supports JetBlue…
Read More4.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching to Request Duplicate Ballot for National Officer Re-run Election
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind all Flight Attendants that ballots are due by 10:00am CT, April 13, 2018, for the National Officers re-run election. Ballots were mailed…
Read More4.05.198 – (LUS) – May 2018 Pairing Percentages
May 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in…
Read More4.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline Approaching for Duplicate Ballots in the National Officer Re-run Election
Monday, April 2, 2018 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for the National Officer Re-Run…
Read More3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FAA Issues SAFO on Smoke, Odor, Fumes In-Flight
This week, the FAA released a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) on Smoke/Odor/Fume (SOF) events in flight. This is a step in the right direction and we are thankful the…
Read More3.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Retirement Webinars Now Online/Minutes in Review/Welcome NH Class 18-06/1Q18 EC Meeting/HDQs Closed Good Friday/Uniform Reaction Report
Where Is the Next Retirement Seminar? In Your Living Room! Minutes In Review – APFA Annual Convention Welcome New Hire Class 18-06! 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting APFA HDQs Closed Friday…
Read More3.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Uniform Update
APFA has been at the forefront in addressing the potential safety and health issues concerning the current uniforms since they were first introduced in 2016, and we have been successful…
Read More3.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates Announced for Elected Members of the APFA Negotiating Committee
Earlier today, March 27, 2018, the National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-to-Serve notifications for the elected members of the APFA Negotiating Committee. Candidates for APFA Negotiator: Ricky Alvarenga Tyler “Tyco”…
Read More3.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits/New Hire Classes Hosted at APFA HDQs/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Reaction Report Count
• New HR System May Affect Salary-Based Benefits for Some Members • APFA Begins Hosting New Hire Classes at APFA HDQs • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting • Uniform Reaction Report…
Read More3.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – National Officer Re-run Election Ballots
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for the National Officer Re-Run Election. Ballots were mailed…
Read More3.21.18 – (LAA) – Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow
Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow – LAA For those who may not have seen the communication sent out by the Company earlier today: Bidding will be extended until tomorrow,…
Read More3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Minutes in Review – APFA Special EC Meeting
A Special Executive Committee Meeting was held in Charlotte, NC on February 28, 2018. In accordance with the APFA policy manual, the minutes of the meeting are now available on the…
Read More3.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Rescheduling and Pay Protection
Rescheduling and Pay Protection Recently, the Company announced the implementation of several provisions of the JCBA related to rescheduling and pay protection. While this implementation is long overdue for the…
Read More3.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Candidates’ Right To Have Campaign Literature Distributed
Candidates’ Right to Have Campaign Literature Distributed by the Union or a Union-Designated Mailing Service Federal law establishes certain campaign rights for candidates in union officer elections, including the…
Read More3.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS
April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The April 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More3.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Email Blast – 2018 National Officer Re-run Election
The National Officers re-run election is being conducted under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (DOL). Additional Information Regarding APFA 2018 National Officer Candidate…
Read More3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Updates/Secondary Round Vacation Bidding – LAA/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Report
Government Affairs Updates Secondary Round of Vacation Bidding Open – LAA 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Count Government Affairs Updates Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Larsen on Airplane Evacuation…
Read More3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from Interim APFA National Vice President Mark Littleton
This past week has been a surreal whirlwind of a ride. In the midst of a four-day trip, somewhere over ORD by my calculations, I became the Interim National Vice…
Read More3.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Correction to National Officer Candidate Information Packet
ATTENTION ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS NATIONAL OFFICER ELECTION The National Ballot Committee, along with the Department of Labor, has been made aware of several inaccuracies in the Candidate Information packet…
Read More3.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for the National Officer Re-run Election
ATTENTION ALL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS: NATIONAL OFFICER BALLOTS MAILED The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to inform all Flight Attendants that ballots were mailed today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 for…
Read More3.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS Posted for APFA Negotiating Committee – 2nd Notice
WILLINGNESS-TO-SERVE – APFA NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE *** Second Notice *** The APFA National Ballot Committee would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve notification is posted for the elected…
Read More3.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special BOD Meeting to Appoint an Interim National Vice President
APFA Special BOD Meeting to Appoint an Interim National Vice President The APFA Board of Directors held a special meeting via teleconference on March 12, 2018 to appoint an…
Read More3.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA BOD Appoints Interim APFA National Vice President
APFA BOD Appoints Interim APFA National Vice President In accordance with the Constitution, the APFA Board of Directors today appointed an interim National Vice President to fill the vacancy…
Read More3.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount/Domicile Transfer Openings for May/April 2018 Transfer Awards/No VLOAs for May/April PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOAs Offered for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…
Read More3.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Nena Martin
Management Grievance Filed Against APFA Regarding PBS Processing Time and JSIC In an unprecedented move by American Airlines, a Management Grievance has been filed against APFA alleging violation of Sections…
Read More3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Your Standing Bid Reserve Bidding- Senior, Cusp, and Junior Bidding strategy Training on your Schedule? Protect yourself with this information What is a Persistent Property?…
Read More3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Interim VP/Washington DC Fly-in/Know Your Legalities/Upcoming Retirement Seminars/Uniform Reaction Report Count
• Why Hasn’t An Interim Vice President Been Appointed? • D.C. Fly-in to Lobby Capitol Hill • Know Your Legalities • Upcoming APFA Retirement Seminars • Uniform Reaction Report Count…
Read More3.07.18 – (LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bidding Information
April 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in…
Read More3.07.18 – (LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bidding Information
April 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company…
Read More3.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Another Winter Storm with the Potential for IROPS
Another Winter Storm with the Potential for IROPS Once again, we find ourselves preparing for another winter storm impacting the Northeast. In the last storm, it is no secret that…
Read More3.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Nena Martin
What a difference a day makes. No one could have predicted the sequence of events that transpired while at the APFA Annual Convention in CLT. I never envisioned…
Read More3.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Critical Staffing Shortage at DFW and LAX
Critical Staffing Shortage at DFW and LAX The Company has notified APFA that they have invoked Article 9.L. of the contract in response to a critical staffing shortage at DFW and…
Read More3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special EAP Hotline
We are incredibly saddened to hear of the sudden death of PHL based Flight Attendant, Diva Davis. The APFA EAP Department is here for our Flight Attendants. The tragedy of…
Read More3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Annual Convention Concludes/Nor’easter IROPS/1Q18 EC Meeting Scheduled/Unfair Favoritism at ORD/Uniform Reaction Report
• APFA Annual Convention Concludes • March Nor’easter – IROPS Procedures Reminder • 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled • AA Flight Attendants Cry Foul on Unfair Favoritism at O’Hare…
Read More3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from the APFA Voting Board of Directors:
Message from the APFA Voting Board of Directors: The APFA Board of Directors respects the decision Bob Ross has made to resign his position as National President of APFA.…
Read More3.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Bob Ross
As you all know, I have made the decision not to run for re-election for APFA National President. In order for the transition to be as smooth as possible,…
Read More2.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs
2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs APFA has been fielding calls from Flight Attendants with questions about how the 2018/19 annual vacation will work in conjunction with the present timeline for non-PBS…
Read More2.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Posted for APFA Negotiating Committee
WILLINGNESS-TO-SERVE – APFA NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE The APFA National Ballot Committee would like to advise all Flight Attendants that a Willingness-to-Serve notification is being posted today for the elected representatives…
Read More2.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – BOD Convention/Last 5 Days Pay Protect/Report Fume Events to FD/Retirement Seminars PHL & PHX/Uniform Report
• APFA Board of Directors Annual Convention • Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes RSV) – LAA • Reporting Smoke/Odor/Fume Events to the Flight Deck • Upcoming Retirement Seminars…
Read More2.23.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Government Affairs PAC Drive 2018
Support Flight Attendants in Washington, D.C. through your APFA Government Affairs Program Join the APFA Political Action Committee TODAY and have OUR voice heard! Mission Statement: The APFA Government Affairs Program…
Read More2.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Officer Elections Candidate Announcement
APFA National Officer Elections Candidate Announcement Earlier today, February 22, 2018, the National Ballot Committee retrieved the Willingness-to-Serve Notifications for the APFA National President, National Vice President, National…
Read More2.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Deadline for Willingness-to-Serve for National Officer Re-run Election this Thursday
Just another friendly reminder, from the National Ballot Committee, that all Willingness-to-Serves for the National Officer re-run election must be in the designated PO Box by 10:00am CT…
Read More2.18.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The March 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More2.17.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Clarification on Pay Alignment
Clarification on Pay Alignment – LAA There has been much discussion recently on social media concerning the upcoming pay alignment the Company plans to implement this Summer when LAA Flight…
Read More2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing/Vacation Bidding/Vacation -401k/Admin & Committee Positions/APFA HDQs Closed Monday/Uniform
• Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing • Annual Vacation Bidding 2018/19 • Vacation Deferral into 401(k) – LAA • Administrative and Committee Positions …
Read More2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Certified Results for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections
The National Ballot Committee (NBC), on February 16, 2018, has certified the results for the APFA LGA Base President and Base Vice President Election. The following are the results: LGA…
Read More2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on APFA Meeting with Company about Reserve Numbers
APFA leadership, along with members of the Joint Scheduling Committee (JSC) met with Crew Planning this week to review the data the Company claims is the driving force behind the…
Read More2.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Deadline Approaching for National Officer Re-run Election
The National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind all Flight Attendants that the deadline for submitting a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Department of Labor Supervised National Officer Re-run Election…
Read More2.14.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Minutes in Review – 4Q17 EC Meeting Minutes
APFA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes 4Q17 The APFA Executive Committee (EC) held its 4Q17 meeting at APFA Headquarters on January 25th, 2018. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official…
Read More2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Corrected LAA Reserve Numbers for March
The Company recently released a communication on the corrected March reserve numbers for LAA bases after APFA identified an error in the original bid packets posted online. The following table…
Read More2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reserve Numbers
Why Are Reserve Numbers so High?! APFA has been fielding this question from members and we, too have been demanding answers from the Company. At this point, the numbers should…
Read More2.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Headcounts, Domicile Transfer Openings, Transfer Awards, PBS Bidding Timeline, FABRC Hours
• Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts • Domicile Transfer Openings for April 2018 – LUS • March 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS • March 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS • February FABRC Hours…
Read More2.09.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases, Bidding, Stadning Bid, Monthly Bid, Vacation Low Priority, Red Eyes,High Time, FABRC
PBS Bases – Before You Bid – LUS As your new APFA PBS Specialist, I am taking an active role in evaluating the PBS bids and awards for each…
Read More2.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Committee Response to AA Comm/ODAN Hotel Accommodations/Reps in D.C./Calling the Tape – LAA/Reserve Numbers/Duplicate Ballot Deadline/Uniform
APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication ODAN Hotel Accommodations APFA Representatives Travel to Washington D.C. Reserve Reminder – “Calling the Tape” – LAA Reserve Numbers…
Read More2.07.18 – (LAA/LUS) – WTS Posted for National Officer Re-run Election – 3rd Notice
Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election ***3rd Notice*** The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve notification for the positions of National President, National Vice President,…
Read More2.06.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bidding Information
March 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August.…
Read More2.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Correction to Recent NBC Hotline on LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections
CORRECTION: Yesterday’s NBC hotline indicated the wrong date for the deadline for duplicate ballot requests for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President Elections. It should have read Sunday, February 11th:…
Read More2.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Ballots Mailed for LGA Base President & Base Vice President Elections
Ballots for the LGA Base President and Base Vice President elections have been mailed to all LGA-based Flight Attendants. If you have not received your ballot, please contact the…
Read More2.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 401K Class Action Reminder/NTSB Findings 383/Filler Days LUS/Yellow Fever Vaccine/MAR VLOAs LUS/JSIC DFW Base Visit/Uniform Count
401(k) Class Action Settlement Reminder – LAA NTSB Findings on AA Flight 383 Vacation Bidding & Filler Days – LUS In-Network Yellow Fever Vaccine Providers Voluntary Leave of Absences (VLOAs)…
Read More2.01.18 – (LAA/LUS) – In Memory of USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569
Twenty-seven years ago today, USAir Flight 1493 and SkyWest Flight 5569 collided on the runway at Los Angeles International airport when the SkyWest turboprop was cleared to taxi into…
Read More1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election – 2nd Notice
Willingness-to-Serve Posted for National Officers Re-run Election ***2nd Notice*** The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve notification for the positions of National President, National Vice President,…
Read More1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Website Scheduled for Maintenance Tomorrow
Due to scheduled maintenance, the APFA.org website may be down for approximately 3 hours beginning tomorrow morning at 3AM CST. We apologize for any inconvenience. Shane Staples APFA National…
Read More1.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Elevate 2018: One Connected Team Issues
Elevate 2018: One Connected Team Issues As the Company forges ahead with Elevate 2018 classroom training, we have heard from many of you that the rollout has…
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