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The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 27 at 12:00 PM (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT).
Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for the positions of Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Representatives. The NBC would like to thank all individuals who submitted a WTS for this term!
Thank you for the overwhelming response to the Willingness-to-Serve submissions for the 2025 Base Representative Elections. The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) is fully committed to diligently verifying each submission and candidate
This is a final reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Base Representative positions of Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Rep (BCR) for BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, and PHX
Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick signed two Letters of Agreement (LOA). The first LOA addresses LAX-based Flight Attendants and those commuters from the area affected by the devastating wildfires.
When you suffer an injury while on duty, it is important to file your report correctly to ensure your case is handled appropriately. Follow these steps for a proper filing process
The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) posted on the APFA website for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee, Place #3 and #4.
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
In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2024 (carryover days are excluded).
Yesterday, we provided you with the preliminary results of the 2024 Dues Restructure Vote. This hotline includes all final voting information from our vendor, YesElections, and a breakdown of voting tallies by base.
The Members have spoken, and we hear you. The three ballot measures included in the 2024 Dues Restructure did not pass ratification.
The 2024 Dues Restructure voting has concluded. The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) is validating the results of this balloting. Once complete, the NBC will send the final results along with the base breakdowns.
Dues vs Wage Interactive Comparison Calculators, Including Instructional Videos, Now Available; All APFA Members in good standing may participate in the Dues Restructure vote. Your vote is completely confidential.
The APFA Board of Directors is dedicated to prioritizing the interests of the Association and its members. We recognize the concerns and differing opinions within our membership.
Starting tomorrow, January 15, 2025, the Company is returning to its pre-pandemic attendance. This update affects the process for requesting Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves.
With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Phoenix-based Flight Attendant Celinda Levno while on layover in Denver. Celinda began her career with America West in 1989.
The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13, at 12:00 PM (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Friday January 17 at 12:00 PM (CT).
The Third Quarter 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Base Representative positions of Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Rep (BCR)
The wildfires spreading across Southern California are the most destructive the region has ever experienced. As of this writing, the Palisades fire, west of Los Angeles, has burned 18 square miles
A major winter storm is expected to blanket parts of the South with snow and ice in the coming days. This weather event may lead to increased commuting and travel difficulties from Texas to the Carolinas and Virginia, impacting cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, among others.
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Monday, January 13 at 12:00 PM (CT). In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days
Thirteen states are under a winter storm watch/warning as Winter Storm Blair moves across the country, producing multiple days of heavy snow, ice and potentially record-setting low temperatures in the midwest, south, and east.
January bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Early this morning, a suspect drove a pickup truck around barricades and through a crowd of holiday revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. As of this writing, 10 people were killed and dozens more injured.
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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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