LAX Base Briefs

Saturday, May 23, 2026 As summer takes off, so does one of the busiest seasons for all of us. June is a reminder that even through long days, full flights,…

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Last month, we met with Flight Attendant Staffing to make it clear: LAX needs growth, the return of our displaced Flight Attendants, and real movement on…

State Disability Made Easy Packet Revision 103 Monday, April 20, 2026 Hey All, Revision 103 of my California State Disability Packet is now available! 🚨 Important Update: 🔴 Revision 103…

Monday, March 23, 2026 Hey All, Following reports of difficulties experienced by LAX flight attendants going on California State Disability, I began working with the company on the AA HDQ…

Friday, March 20, 2026 I’ve created a LAX QRG (Quick Reference Guide). I pulled information from APFA.org, Crew Portal and the EFB. If printed, it can be folded in half…

Bring Back the Red. Stand United. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Dear APFA LAX Flight Attendants, On February 9, 2026, the APFA Board of Directors unanimously issued a Vote of No Confidence…

Friday, February 20, 2026 Informational Classes: Each month I have been hosting reserve daily bidding classes, and I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to join or watch a…

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Our AA email inboxes can feel overloaded with company-wide informational emails (Jetwire, Teams emails, Advantage Cash), and important messages can easily buried. In this short video,…

Thursday, January 22, 2026 Hey All, This Update Will Cover 9 Topics: 1. California Sick for 2026 2. Determining How Much California Sick You Have Remaining 3. FMLA 4. Domestic…

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 A new year is a reminder of what we do best: show up, support one another, and keep pushing forward together. As we step into 2026,…

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 The holiday season is in full swing and your LAX APFA Leadership Team could not be more proud of the hard work and dedication of this…

Request for Reports on Premium Economy Service Monday, October 27, 2025 Hey All, I have been compiling evidence and arguments to support my Base Grievance challenging the Company’s designation of…

Sunday, October 26, 2025 LAX Base President John Nikides and I attended the APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting in DFW the week of October 20. I offered my support…

Unpaid VLOAs for LAX Only for November 2025 Friday, October 10, 2025 In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the November…

November 2025 LAX Staffing and Allocations Monday, October 6, 2025 No Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered at any base for November 2025. Reserve percentages range from a high…

Sunday, September 28, 2025 While offering leadership visibility and support on 9/11 in operations, I was able to meet with Keith McCarty Director, Operations DFW, LAX & PHX Inflight. We…

We Will Never Forget Friday, September 12, 2025 They say time heals all wounds. Yet, for many of us, the passage of time since September 11, 2001, has not proven…

Monday, August 25, 2025 I have been gathering data to present to Base Manager Andrew Masiello regarding the reliablity of the Nonrev Shuttle. If you have been delayed or the…

Thursday, July 24, 2025 How To Guide – I’ve created a simple, step-by-step resource to help Flight Attendants navigate apfa.org. I visit APFA.org daily to stay informed and educated about…

787-9P Minimum Crew – Take ACTION Today! Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Last week, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a letter to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and Vice President of Safety…

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 How To Guide – I’ve created a simple, step-by-step resource to help Flight Attendants navigate apfa.org. I visit apfa.org daily to stay informed and educated about…

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 What I Am Working On How To Guide – I’ve created a simple, step-by-step resource to help Flight Attendants navigate apfa.org. I visit apfa.org daily to…

June 2025 LAX Staffing and Allocations Thursday, May 8, 2025 No Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered at any base for June 2025. LAX needs increased headcount without increased…

Saturday, April 26, 2025 What I Am Working On Crew Portal “How-To” Guide – I’ve created a simple, step-by-step resource to help flight attendants navigate the Crew Portal. Reserve Refresher…

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 May 2025 PBS Bidding Summary Line Average Projected line average: 79:43 Actual line average: 77:54 Line Minimum/Maximum Constraints Minimum: 70 hours beginning at system seniority 16636…

May 2025 LAX Staffing and Allocations Friday, April 4, 2025 No Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered at any base for May 2025. LAX needs increased headcount without increased…

Thursday, April 3, 2025 A Message From Your Vice President As your newly elected Vice President of LAX, I want to express my gratitude for your trust and support. I’m…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 April 2025 PBS Bid Summary Contractual PBS Mis-Award Process  LAX Jet Bridge Access Flight 5342 Lapel Pins Diversion vs. Return to Gate  LAX Base VP Election…

System block hours have only increased 1.6% between March 2025 and April 2025. The airline remains constrained due to a widebody aircraft shortage attributable to a series of questionable decisions by upper management.

Sunday, February 2, 2025 As we struggle to cope with the loss of American Eagle flight 5342, just a short message to ask that you be good to yourself.  This…

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 As the most destructive wildfires in LA history continue to rage, we support our coworkers affected by this calamity. The Palisades Fire has currently overtaken approximately…

Sunday, November 3, 2024 Hey all… This update will cover 10 topics: DECEMBER 2024 STAFFING  DECEMBER 2024 ALLOCATIONS  RETRO PAY  IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE  IMPLEMENTATION QUESTIONS  LAX-SPECIFIC PURSER PROFFER LAX NON-REV EMPLOYEE SHUTTLE …

Friday, October 25, 2024 Hey all… This update will cover 7 topics: 1. Meeting with David Seymour 2. LAX-Specific Purser Proffer 3. Retro Pay 4. Commuter Policy Changes 5. Calling…

November 2024 LAX Staffing and Allocations Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Julie Hedrick, Lisa Bales, and I will meet with American Airlines Chief Operating Officer David Seymour and Anne Moroni, VP of…

Thursday, August 15, 2024 2024 Tentative Agreement: LAX Base Visit Tomorrow, Friday, August 16th 10:30 AM until 2:30 PM Click here to RSVP for the LAX base visit. Hilton Los Angeles…

Friday, July 19, 2024 Special Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Hey All, The APFA Negotiating Team has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines. I do not have any details on…

Friday, July 12, 2024 Breaking LAX News Update American Airlines management announced today at 1400 CT further IPD reductions following the earlier reductions announced for DFW, ORD, JFK, and MIA.…

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 As we are all aware, LAX Reserve seniority is driven, in part, by the Company’s refusal to return our displaced Flight Attendants. Concerning the current situation,…

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Tomorrow, May 9th from 11 am – 1 pm Los Angeles International Airport Between T4 & Tom Bradley Terminal, Departures Level Click here for details… Call Your U.S.…

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 LAX is middle-of-the-pack systemwide by Reserve percentage. LAX and PHX continue to experience the highest seniority of Reserves in the system. In LAX, this is due…

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Our LAX reserve percentage remains in the bottom three systemwide, continuing the trend that started in October 2023. However, our base seniority distribution in the absence…

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 2024 National Officer Runoff Elections Ballots for the 2024 National Officer Elections were mailed to the membership on Monday, February 5, 2024. If you have yet…

Monday, February 12, 2024 Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action Tomorrow Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. More than two-thirds of the…

March 2024 LAX Staffing and Allocations Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Notable is the continuing trend showing that the bases with the highest percentage of new hires (BOS, LGA) also have…

Monday, November 13, 2023 Hi, all… This update will cover 3 topics: November 16th Picketing Negotiations Timeline Pattern Sick November 16th Picketing Come join us on Thursday, November 16th in…

Final Chance to Have Your Voice Heard! Tuesday, August 29, 2023 We are coming down to the final hours of the Strike Authorization Vote. A RESOUNDING YES vote tells the…

Strike Authorization Vote Thursday, August 10, 2023 Contract negotiations continue to drag on. Now more than ever, we must send a strong message to the Company that our members are…

July 2023 LAX Staffing and Allocations Tuesday, June 6, 2023 In This Base Brief: July 2023 Staffing July 2023 Allocations EFB Compliance LC/SC Points BUR Flying Strike Vote Contract ACTION…

June 2023 LAX Staffing and Allocations Sunday, May 7, 2023 This update will cover these topics: June 2023 Staffing June 2023 Allocations EFB Issues New LAX Base Manager June 2023 Bidding Timelines June 2023…

Friday, January 20, 2023 Hello Los Angeles, As you are aware, Tim McMahan, Director, American Airlines Flight Service, recently sent a message concerning the state of the LAX Flight Attendant Crew…

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 February 2023 Staffing and Allocations 2023 is here and we face old and new challenges as we bring in the New Year. Once again, this management…

Sunday, December 4, 2022 ACTION ITEM: Send a letter to Kipp Stoneman, Managing Director of Crew Workforce & Schedule Planning; Chip Mayer, Director of Crew Schedule Planning; and Anne Moroni, Vice President of…

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – Part 2 Topics: TTS Floating Limits  Reserve  CA Pandemic  Pandemic Leave Sick Time Restoration Hotels and Limos Flight Service AFSMs and Attendance Issues  LAX/West Coast…

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – Part 1 LAX Staffing and Allocations Information for May 2022 May 2022 Staffing Report LAX Reserve Numbers May 2022: 401 April 2022: 394 March 2022:…

Sunday, February 6, 2022 LAX Staffing and Allocations Information for March 2022 Hey All, The March 2022 Staffing and Allocations calls have concluded. This update will be somewhat limited, as…

Monday, January 10, 2022 LAX Staffing and Allocations Information for February 2022 and Miscellaneous Updates Hey All, This update will cover the following 20 topics: February 2022 Staffing February 2022 Allocations…

Monday, December 20, 2021 APFA LAX Base Brief Hey All, This update will cover 3 topics: PBS Bid Award Summary for January 2022 Latest LAX Bus Schedule Contract ACTION Team…

Friday, December 3, 2021 APFA LAX Base Brief Hey All, This update will cover 3 topics: January 2022 Staffing Report January 2022 Allocations Report Other Updates The January 2022 Staffing…

Monday, August 23, 2021 APFA LAX Base Brief Hey All, This update will cover 8 topics: September 2021 Bid Award Summary Massive IPD Cuts Systemwide EVLOA Recalls Aircraft Staffing Pay…

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Final Paycheck and Furlough Pay for LAX-Based Flight Attendants Flight Attendants based at either LAX or SFO are required by California state law to receive their…