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About APFA
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants is the certified collective bargaining representative for the American Airlines Flight Attendants.
It is through the APFA that we are able to negotiate fair contracts, promote our interests in Washington, D.C., guarantee our rights, and settle disputes with the Company judiciously.
Membership in the Union enables each American Airlines Flight Attendant to multiply the power that he or she would have alone. Our strength is in our numbers, our organization, and our unity. So, please wear your Union pin with pride and participate in your organization — the Association of Professional Flight Attendants!
Left to Right: Erik Harris (Nat’l Treasurer), Julie Hedrick (Nat’l President), Larry Salas (Nat’l Vice President), Josh Black (Nat’l Secretary)
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7.11.26 – Earlier Descent Procedures Are About One Thing: Safety
One month has passed since the implementation of the revised descent procedures, and we wanted to take a moment to revisit why these changes were made and why they remain so important. These procedures were not created simply to change the way we work.
7.10.26 – CMAP Expands to DFW and ORD on July 12th
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program will continue its phased rollout beginning the week of July 12th, with DFW and ORD joining the growing list of participating airports.
6.23.26 – CMAP Opt-In Now Available
The Transportation Security Administration’s new Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program continues its phased rollout as the eventual replacement for the Known Crewmember (KCM) program. Flight Attendants who wish to participate may now voluntarily opt in
6.12.26 – TSA’s New Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) Program Coming Soon
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing to launch the next evolution of the Known Crewmember (KCM) program through a new platform called the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP).
6.10.26 – 2025-2026 CQ Module Length Presidential Grievance
APFA has continued to push the Company for a remedy regarding the CQ Module Presidential Grievance. As part of the contractual process, we conducted our pre-arbitration conference with the Company.
6.01.26 – APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program
Monday, June 1, 2026 APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program American Airlines Inflight management has imposed changes to the 2026-2027 Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program. These changes…
5.29.26 – Earlier Descent Procedures Beginning June 3rd
This week, Inflight management announced that it will implement revised descent procedures intended to reduce turbulence-related injuries and improve communication between the flight deck and cabin crew.
One month has passed since the implementation of the revised descent procedures, and we wanted to take a moment to revisit why these changes were made and why they remain so important. These procedures were not created simply to change the way we work.
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program will continue its phased rollout beginning the week of July 12th, with DFW and ORD joining the growing list of participating airports.
The Transportation Security Administration’s new Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program continues its phased rollout as the eventual replacement for the Known Crewmember (KCM) program. Flight Attendants who wish to participate may now voluntarily opt in
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