Safety/Security
Standardization of TSA Pat Downs
Standardization of TSA Pat Downs Summary: TSA is standardizing types of various pat downs across the system by consolidating all existing types of pat down procedures. Purpose of creating a…
Read MoreA330 Re-Certification
Hi it’s Noelle here with a check in from Euless, Texas. I just completed my second week as National Safety and Security Chair and already I have traveled from coast to…
Read MoreAbout the Safety & Security Department
About the National Safety & Security Department Noelle Weiler – National Safety & Security Chair The National Safety & Security Chair is appointed by the National President, with Executive Committee approval,…
Read MoreClarification to TSA Policy Regarding Liquids, Aerosols and Gels for Crewmembers
Clarification to TSA Policy Regarding Liquids, Aerosols and Gels for Crewmembers – LAA/LUS Recently, TSA informed us they had changed their policy on Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) for crewmembers. The…
Read MoreReport Safety/Security Breach
Report Safety/Security Breach Use this form to report Security Breaches and/or Safety Issues. This form will be electronically submitted to the APFA Safety Department for review. In order to effect…
Read MoreKCM
Crew Members are not required to declare if they are working or commuting when accessing the KCM portal. Crew Members should always be prepared for a random security search and…
Read MoreNTSB ISSUES URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION TO ADDRESS ENGINE THRUST ROLLBACK EVENTS ON B-777 AIRCRAFT
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2009 SB-09-11 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATION TO ADDRESS ENGINE THRUST ROLLBACK…
Read More10.16.08 – NTSB ISSUES URGENT RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRATT & WHITNEY 2037 ENGINES INSPECTIONS
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2008 SB-08-44 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES URGENT RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PRATT & WHITNEY 2037 ENGINES…
Read More9.4.08 – NTSB Chairman Emphasizes International Cooperation in British Boeing 777 Recommendations
************************************************************ NTSB PRESS RELEASE ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2008 SB-08-37 ************************************************************ NTSB CHAIRMAN EMPHASIZES INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN BRITISH BOEING 777 RECOMMENDATIONS…
Read MoreTampering or Altering Equipment – June 6, 2008
Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) advised us recently they discovered 3 777 a/c where carpet tape, gum and other items were found covering the smoke detector, lights and vents in the…
Read MoreLHR Crew Security Screening Compliance – May 28, 2008
The BAA (British Airport Authority) in LHR has asked us to remind crew members they must continue to strictly comply with the liquid restriction policy in place. While the policy…
Read MoreFAA response to blanket stowage questions – May 12, 2008
There have been many emails circulating through various groups regarding blankets being randomly placed through out the cabin (in between the headrest) by F/As prior to pax boarding. Emails have…
Read More4.22.08 – Update on Investigation of 757 In-Flight Wing Panel Separation
************************************************************ NTSB ADVISORY ************************************************************ National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 April 22, 2008 ************************************************************ NTSB ISSUES UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION OF 757 IN-FLIGHT WING PANEL SEPARATION ************************************************************ In its continuing…
Read MoreBRITISH ISSUE UPDATE ON B-777 ACCIDENT AT LONDON HEATHROW
NTSB ADVISORY National Transportation Safety Board Washington, DC 20594 January 24, 2008 BRITISH ISSUE UPDATE ON B-777 ACCIDENT AT LONDON HEATHROW The United Kingdom’s Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB), which…
Read MoreUpdate on Investigation of Airliner Wing Tank Explosion in India
NTSB ADVISORY National Transportation Safety BoardWashington, DC 20594 July 12 2006 UPDATE ON INVESTIGATION OF AIRLINER WING TANK EXPLOSION IN INDIA The investigation into a wing fuel tank explosion on…
Read More5.24.06 – NTSB Investigates Airliner Wing Fuel Tank Explosion
NTSB Sends Team to India to Assist Investigation of Airliner Wing Fuel Tank Explosion The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team of investigators to Bangalore, India, to assist…
Read MoreTSA
TSA Announces Lifting Ban on Some Weapons TSA (Transportation Security Adm) TSA Permitted & Prohibited Items TSA ‘No Fly List’
Read MoreFlight Attendant Certification Notice – 04.02
NOTICE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION N 8400.64 4/2/04 Cancellation Date: 4/2/05 SUBJ: FLIGHT ATTENDANT CERTIFICATION 1. PURPOSE. This notice provides guidance for principal operations inspectors (POI), aviation…
Read MoreFlight Attendant Certification Legislation 03.10
H.R.2115Vision 100–Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act SEC. 814. FLIGHT ATTENDANT CERTIFICATION. (a) IN GENERAL- Chapter 447 is further amended by adding at the end thefollowing: `Sec. 44728. Flight attendant…
Read MoreFlight Attendant Certification Information – 03.10
FLIGHT ATTENDANT CERTIFICATION. Flight attendant unions have been pursuing certification for over 30 years. In the mid ’80’s, the unions came together as the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions and…
Read MoreHOUSE & SENATE BILLS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIEWING HOUSE & SENATE BILLS ONLINE. Senate Bill (S. 1447) please CLICK HERE and enter S. 1447 in the top left corner where it reads "by bill number."…
Read MoreRAPID RESPONSE TEAM
RAPID RESPONSE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS FOR AMERICAN AIRLINE EMPLOYEES ON JANUARY 10, 2003 @ 10:00AM & 2:00PM JANUARY 11, 2003 @ 10:00AM & 2:00PM JANUARY 17, 2003 @ 12:00PM To be…
Read MoreJOINT LETTER TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Hon. Dennis HastertSpeakerU.S. House of Representatives Hon. Richard GephardtMinority LeaderHouse of Representatives Senator Thomas DaschleMajority LeaderU.S. Senate Senator Trent LottMinority LeaderU.S. Senate RE: Aviation Security Legislation Dear Congressional Leaders: On…
Read MoreJOHN WARD ADDRESSES MEMBERS OF CONGRESS – 11.12.01
November 12, 2001 Re: Conference on Aviation Security Dear Representative: On behalf of the 23,000 flight attendants at American Airlines, I cannot overstate the urgency in passing legislation on aviation…
Read MoreAVIATION SECURITY ACT (FINAL LANGUAGE)
–S.1447– S.1447 One Hundred Seventh Congress of the United States of America AT THE FIRST SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of…
Read MoreAPFA PRESS RELEASE: AVIATION SECURITY BILL
Association of Professional Flight Attendants Press Release Please Contact George Price APFA Communications Coordinator 817.540.0108. Ext 8308 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bush Signs Aviation Security Bill American Airlines Flight Attendants…
Read MoreAPFA Press Release – 12.01.05
December 1, 2005FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lori Bassani Tel: 817.540.0108 ext. 8107Cell: 206.853.9196 American Airlines Flight Attendant UnionAppalled by TSA Announcement to Allow Potential Weapons on Aircraft Euless, TX (Dec.…
Read MoreTHB Letter to Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA)
December 6, 2005 The Honorable Edward J. MarkeyU.S. House of Representatives RE: TSA to Allow Weapons Into the Aircraft Cabin Dear Representative Markey: The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…
Read MoreContact Your Congressperson About Weapons In The Cabin
H.R. 4452 and S. 2083, Leave All Blades Behind Act Dear Member of Congress: I am a flight attendant for American Airlines who is shocked by the Transportation Security Agency’s…
Read MoreAPFAs Letter to Senator Ted Stevens
Association of Professional Flight Attendants Representing the Flight Attendants of American Airlines December 9, 2005 The Honorable Ted Stevens Chairman Commerce, Science and Transportation United States Senate RE: Comments…
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M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-Th: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Live Chat Messaging
Fridays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...