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Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day — a time to recognize and honor the role Flight Attendants play as first responders in the skies.
5.30.25 – CJ Denial for Mainline Weight-Restricted Flights When Priority List Processed Out of Order
We have received reports that Flight Attendants are being denied access to the jumpseat (CJ) on weight-restricted Mainline flights because the standby list is not being cleared in the correct priority order.
Update: 2025-2026 CQ Module Length – Earlier this year, Flight Attendants began reporting that the 2025-2026 CQ web-based training (WBT) modules exceed the contractual limit for distance learning.
A company communication on May 21st stated that position 10 on extended long-range flights on the 777-200, 787-8, and 787-9 would move from main cabin to business class effective June 2nd.
The First Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many Americans commemorate this day by visiting cemeteries, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades.
Beginning May 22, 2025, you may now use the ECS (Electronic Communication System) to contact Crew Scheduling and Crew Tracking to no-show your scheduled deadhead. This function is enabled in version 2.1
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting at APFA Headquarters. The assembly approved the Final Agenda.
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
This week, management announced a return to pre-COVID-19 service procedures despite testifying under oath that the post-pandemic changes were permanent. This reversal calls into question the integrity of American’s management
New Properties to Bid Speaker Pairings – When bidding for June, you will now have the ability to bid using the property Prefer Language (CBA 10.D.13.d.#15). This new property will allow you to bid for pairings requiring a specific language.
While the company continues development on the tool to allow Flight Attendants to track their boarding pay, an interim solution has been developed. On or around May 13th, you will receive a breakdown to your AA email of your boarding events in April.
It is that time of year again! June is officially Pride month and is celebrated throughout the country with parades in various cities. This year, the APFA Human Rights Coalition will be participating in parades in five bases.
On January 15th, the APFA Board of Directors advised you they had ordered an independent review of all Section 5.H related housing. That review, conducted by outside counsel George Buckley Jr, Esq., has been completed.
Today, the 2025 First Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
For the May contractual month, CBA Section 12.K.1.g has been implemented early (targeted for DOS + 12 months). CBA 12.K.1.g details the order of award/assignment in Daily (ROTD) processing for a sequence legal for multiple RAPs.
The 2025-2026 vacation year begins tomorrow, May 2nd. In accordance with CBA Section 8.B.1., there is a change in how vacation hours are paid: Flight Attendants with a block of seven (7) or more consecutive vacation days will be paid and credited at four (4) hours
June bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more
Storms are affecting the DFW area, with ramp closures and diversions possible throughout the day. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website
The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter 2025 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1), the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available
On May 1, 2025, the Company will exercise the option in CBA Section 11.M. to extend all domestic boarding times by five (5) minutes. This includes the contiguous forty-eight states, Canada, and Alaska.
The 2025Â Annual Board of Directors Convention was held March 26-27, 2025. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes and resolutions of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
As evidenced by today’s dismal first quarter 2025 financial results, American Airlines lags significantly behind its competitors. This disparity raises concerns about our airline’s long-term competitiveness and the current management decision-making.
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
APFA has received a determination from the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) with changes to the organization status of APFA and the National Officer election cycle.
Join us for a virtual retirement seminar today, from 11 AM until 1 PM (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
We are holding a virtual retirement seminar on Wednesday, April 16th,  from 11 AM until 1 PM (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
It’s time to register for ECS (Electronic Communication System). This is a new two-way communication system between flight attendants and Crew Scheduling, Crew Tracking and Hotel/Limo Desk. Later this year, this will be the system implementing CBA Section 10.W.
Flight Attendants who have started their 2025-2026 CQ web-based training modules are reporting that the time required to complete the training exceeds the contractual limit.
APFA is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Service technicians are working diligently to restore service as quickly as possible. In the meantime, you can Contact an APFAÂ Representative or complete an APFA Form for assistance.
Minutes From the March 11, 2025 Special BOD Videoconference Thursday, April 10, 2025 A Special Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting via Videoconference was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. In accordance…
You now have the option to change your scheduled deadhead to an alternate deadhead on the first or last leg of your sequence using the Self-Book deadhead feature in Crew Portal.
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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.
APFA’s National Contract and Scheduling Departments will conduct a Reserve training session for all Flight Attendants on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 1 pm – 2 pm CT. This training will be a hybrid in-person and virtual event. There will be a limited number of slots to attend in-person
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.
We continue to receive reports of reserve acknowledgement issues. In some cases, Reserve Flight Attendants are properly acknowledging assignments in Crew Portal, but are later assessed a missed trip because the acknowledgement was not successfully recorded.
A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) confirms what APFA Flight Attendants have long known: radiation exposure is an occupational hazard that deserves stronger oversight and protection.
Who checks in on the people who spend their days checking in on everyone else? As Flight Attendants, we dedicate our days to helping passengers feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.
America250 commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence by honoring our nation’s history, celebrating the ideals of freedom and opportunity, and recognizing the generations whose service and sacrifice have shaped the United States.
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the August 2026 bid month. Bidding for August 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Friday, July 3, at 1200 (CT).
The LM-2 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, was filed with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on June 30, 2026, and is now available in the Members-Only section of APFA.org. The LM-2 is the annual financial report every labor union of our size files with the DOL
View the August bidding timeline including CQ, PBS Bidding, TTS, ETB, Vacation, and more
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
As we honor Father’s Day, APFA EAP recognizes the many ways fatherhood is reflected throughout our membership and the lasting impact fathers and father figures have on the lives of others.
Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced freedom to enslaved African Americans—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863.
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.
In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
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