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The APFA Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) held an informative session for APFA leadership, demonstrating how to place a mock bid using the upcoming PBS feature, Double-Up by Range.
The next PBS bidding property is almost ready for implementation! Allow Double-Up by Range (CBA 10.D.13.d.38) tells PBS to allow a double-up on a range of dates. This property is in addition to the already existing property allowing a double-up on a specific date.
Today marks the 17th anniversary of US Airways flight 1549, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson’. Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight, is joining with APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit
Seventeen years ago today, US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the icy waters of the Hudson River after losing thrust in both engines due to a bird strike shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
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
The Annual Vacation Buyback process will close tomorrow, Monday, January 12 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 accrued during 2025 (carryover days are excluded).
APFA is accepting resumes for the following positions: National Balloting Committee (minimum of 4); Regional Representatives (8); National Department Chairs (Communications, Contract, Health, Hotel, Injury on Duty (IOD), Safety/Security, Scheduling), etc.
APFA is seeking engaged, thoughtful members to serve on the National Budget Committee, a vital group that works under the direction of the National Treasurer to review, advise, and support the Union’s financial planning and oversight.
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Monday, January 12 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 accrued during 2025 (carryover days are excluded)
Caribbean Cancellations Update Saturday, January 3, 2026 As was communicated earlier today, APFA is fully engaged with the company on the developing situation in the Caribbean as a result of airspace restrictions…
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the February 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for February 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Saturday, January 3, at 1200 (CT).
Reports of explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, have prompted the FAA to issue temporary airspace restrictions affecting several Caribbean flight routes. American Airlines had already implemented restrictions for the affected area
February bidding timeline including Vacation, ETB, CQ, TTS, and more
ROTA assignments were published earlier today for the first contractual day of January. We want to reiterate when Reserves are contractually required to acknowledge on Crew Portal.
The APFA Health and IOD Text Support line is back up and running. The support line is available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9 AM to 5 PM (CT).
Rescheduling Reminders Friday, December 26, 2025 A winter storm is expected to hit the Northeastern US later this evening. Heavy snowfall and icy conditions are expected through tomorrow morning. As a reminder,…
The APFA Health and IOD Text Support line is currently experiencing an outage. We kindly ask you to contact APFA directly at 817-540-0108 during this time. Please follow the prompts to reach the appropriate department.
Last year, the APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Departments introduced the Health and IOD Text Support Line. This valuable resource allows Flight Attendants to contact our departments directly for general inquiries.
In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
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.
On Tuesday, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation in his first appearance before Congress. The hearing, titled The State of American Aviation, allowed members of the subcommittee to question the Administrator
This holiday season, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate the diversity of traditions, cultures, and beliefs across our Union. For those observing Hanukkah, we honor a celebration of resilience and light, a reminder of perseverance and the power of community.
For those with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), please note the following: The total annual amount you elected for 2025 for your FSA will be available through December 31. Up to $660 of any remaining funds will roll over to 2026.
Hurricane Melissa has left communities across Jamaica facing unimaginable loss, and the need for immediate, direct relief has never been greater. Through a special 30-day campaign hosted on the Airline Ambassadors International website…
You may now use the Electronic Communication System (ECS) to report sick for a sequence any time before your originating flight actually departs. Up until today, you could not use ECS to report sick within 3 hours (or 4 hours for co-terminal bases) prior to origination.
Save the Date: PSA Systemwide DAY OF ACTION: Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 11:00 am local time. Flight Attendants at PSA, represented by AFA CWA, have been fighting for a fair contract since February 2023.
In accordance with CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves
The Third Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the January 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Wednesday, December 3, at 1200 (CT).
APFA has secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) related to the reserve acknowledgment issues. The issues occurred from October 1st through November 18th, 2025, and were resolved by November 19th, 2025.
APFA continues to engage with lawmakers to emphasize the serious safety risks associated with FAA-approved minimum crew levels that do not require a Flight Attendant at every widebody emergency exit door.
ROTA assignments were published earlier today for the first contractual day of December. We want to reiterate when Reserves are contractually required to acknowledge on Crew Portal.
Recent Additions to Monthly Bidding Timelines: Ballots Open for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 20th of the Month at 1200 (CT); First Run of Ballots for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 24th of the Month at 2300 (HBT)
We were just notified that a required software update for the Airbus 319/320/321 fleet will begin today. The update is expected to take about two hours for most aircraft; however, some aircraft may need to be removed from service to complete the fix.
On this Thanksgiving Day, all of us at DFW thank you for the enormous sacrifices you make—especially today. While so many of our customers are traveling home to be with their families, you are the ones who make that possible.
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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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