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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 2025 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 APFA 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.
Last month, the Administration issued an executive order canceling the collective bargaining agreement of 47,000 Transportation Security Officers (TSOs). APFA stands with our Union Siblings at AFGE in the fight to protect our contracts and the dignity of the work we do.
Bidding timeline for May 2025 including Vacation, CQ, PBS, ETB, and more
National Officer’s Update, Defending Workers’ Rights: Unions Stand Strong Against Executive Overreach, Annual Board Training, 29th Annual Awards and Recognition Event, Election for Executive Committee Ad Hocs #3 and #4, Recognizing the Women That Make Our Union Run
You will 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. Click on ‘DH’ to begin the self-book process
CBA Section 16.L will be implemented on April 1st, 2025, and is a new provision allowing the Company to reschedule a deadheading Flight Attendant (after sequence report and prior to release of the last working leg of the sequence) to work their scheduled deadhead
Yesterday, the APFA Executive Committee (EC) held a Special EC Meeting to confirm a new Regional Representative for position #4- MIA. This position was previously held by Mark Gentile, who passed unexpectedly in February.
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2025 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.
On April 1st, 2025, Sit Rig (CBA section 11.D.6) will be implemented. Sit Rig provides one (1) minute of flight pay for every two (2) minutes of sit time beyond the first two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes of sit time.
The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 26-27, 2025, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. All members in good standing are invited to attend the open portions of the meeting
The deadline to submit claims for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) expenses incurred during the 2024 plan year (from January 1 to December 31) is March 31.
One of our most requested contractual items is finally here—an achievement that wouldn’t have been possible without 28,000 Flight Attendants standing together in solidarity!
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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
APFA is committed to giving you a clear and honest view of how your dues are put to work. As your National Treasurer, I want to share some of what we have been building toward that goal, and what you can expect to see in the weeks ahead.
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of men. This month serves as an important reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health.
The Company recently announced the creation of a dedicated Maternity Leave Coordinator to assist expecting Flight Attendants throughout the maternity leave process, from initial planning through return to work.
This week, APFA hosted a retirement town hall. If you were unable to join the virtual meeting, please click here for a recording
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).
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.
APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon! Wednesday, June 10, 2026 APFA’s Virtual Retirement Seminar will be held today, from 11am to 1pm CT. Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan…
Join us for a Virtual Retirement Seminar on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00a CT. Click here to submit your questions in advance. Join the Virtual Town Hall via Cell Phone or Tablet
Turbulence Safety Reminders Wednesday, June 3, 2026 As we enter the busy summer travel season, Flight Attendants can expect an increase in thunderstorms, convective weather, and turbulence. While delivering excellent…
July bidding timeline including Vacation, CQ, ETB/TTS, Reserve Golden Day/Flex Day, and more
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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...