Government Affairs

The APFA Government Affairs Department is your advocate on Capitol Hill. Our top priorities are always the issues that are most important to Flight Attendants, such as job security and workplace safety.

The aviation industry is highly regulated, so what happens in the halls of Congress directly impacts our work environment on a daily basis. This is why our Union must stay involved in federal, state, and even local level issues.

The relationships that APFA cultivates with members of Congress and other government officials allow our Union to promote our profession and raise our concerns. The APFA Government Affairs Department meets face-to-face with lawmakers and their staff. With so many voices in Washington, it is important that lawmakers hear directly from us as Flight Attendants.

If you are interested in learning more about the APFA Government Affairs Department and what we are fighting for, send an email to [email protected] or Contact Government Affairs.

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Allie Malis
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Lori Glattly
APFA Government Affairs Representative

Government Affairs Hotlines

5.20.26 – Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Scrutinize FAA Minimum Crew Standards

APFA Immediately Challenges 787-9P Minimum Crew Staffing Changes; How Does This FAA Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Competitors?; Was the Boeing 787 ever certified with a live, full-scale evacuation?; How Does the Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Profession?

3.27.26 – Pay TSA Now! Keep Aviation Secure

Click Here to contact your elected officials in Washington today. Demand that they do their job and keep us safe! End the standoff and fund the TSA immediately. To Congress and the White House: Pay TSA Now!

3.14.26 – TSA Workers Remain Unpaid

The partial government shutdown continues as Congress remains divided on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers are considered essential workers and are required to work without pay.

3.07.26 – Daylight Saving Time 2026: It’s Time to Spring Forward

Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 AM local time. As of early 2026, efforts to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change in the United States remain unresolved in Congress.

2.28.26 – Preventing Midair Collisions – The ROTOR Act Should Have Passed

In response to the tragic yet preventable midair collision at DCA on January 29, 2025, APFA has been highly supportive of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) safety recommendations, which includes mandating collision-avoidance technology

2.26.26 – Your Vote Matters in the 2026 Primaries!

Primary elections are underway! When and how are YOU voting? Voting in your state’s Democratic or Republican Primary election sets the stage for November’s General Election by determining which candidates will appear on the ballot.

2.05.26 – FMLA: 33 Years of Access to Worker Health Protections

Today, we commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the passage of FMLA. This landmark law has protected Workers’ rights to take time off for family and medical reasons without risking their jobs or health insurance.

1.14.26 – ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Survivor Denise Lockie Joins APFA to Stand Against FAA-Authorized Minimum Flight Attendant Crew Cuts

Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight that became known as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ and a dedicated aviation safety advocate, is joining with the APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit

5.20.26 – Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Scrutinize FAA Minimum Crew Standards

3.27.26 – Pay TSA Now! Keep Aviation Secure

3.14.26 – TSA Workers Remain Unpaid

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Representatives and Senators must be kept informed if they are to get involved at any point. By attending campaign fundraising events, APFA has an opportunity to speak directly to members of Congress, not just to their staff, in order to explain APFA's position on important issues.

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Legislation

Unruly Passengers
Flight Attendants should not have to fear for their safety just by coming to work. A federal "No-Fly" list would keep abusive passengers off our airplanes. Learn More
Cabin Air Quality
When toxic fumes enter the cabin air supply, Flight Attendants and passengers are put at risk. Yet little has been done to regulate this issue. We need onboard sensors, standardized reporting, and comprehensive training to prevent these incidents from happening. Learn More
Emergency Evacuation Standards
Congress must require that the FAA conduct a legitimate airplane evacuation study to update its standards using an actual aircraft (and different aircraft bodies), include all types of participants, factor in the current aircraft seat dimensions, carry-on baggage, emotional support animals, and passenger behaviors to reach an accurate conclusion about its evacuation standards. Learn More
Cabin Temperature Standards
We need temperature standards on the airplane! It’s too hot, it’s too cold, it’s UNSAFE. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) state that onboard temperatures should be between 65-80 degrees on the ground. Learn More
Radiation
Flight Attendants are exposed to high level of radiation due to the amount of time we fly. Research and education must be done to mitigate this workplace risk and require airlines to educate Flight Attendants about the risks of radiation. In addition, we would like the FAA to conduct a study on the risks of cosmic radiation to Flight Attendants’ health and potential solutions. Learn More
Flags of Convenience
We must protect U.S. aviation jobs from being outsourced. “Flag of convenience” business models use the weakest legal, regulatory, labor, and safety practices from other countries. Let’s prevent a race to the bottom. Learn More

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Workplace Safety

If you are currently experiencing a SOF event, please follow the SOF Checklist.

For all smoke/odor/fume events (SOF), please file (1) CERS Report, (2) APFA SOF Event Form, and (3) IOD. Flight Attendants are also encouraged to report their specific safety concern regarding an SOF event to the Cabin ASAP program. (4) Cabin ASAP reports are reviewed by the Event Review Committee (ERC) consisting of individuals from APFA, APA, FAA, and the Company.

If you experienced extreme cabin temperatures, hot or cold, that you believe posed a risk to passenger and Flight Attendant health/safety, please report these conditions by filling out (1) Cabin ASAP Report, (2) CERS Report, and (3) APFA Hot Cabin Report Form. Data drives everything at the company and the FAA. Please make sure these health/safety events are captured so we can prevent them from occurring in the future.