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The regularly scheduled APFA Second Quarter 2025 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1), the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available.
A Special APFA Board Meeting was held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 via videoconference. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
The Electronic Communication System (ECS) was updated to version 2.4 on the evening of July 22, 2025. This update introduces a new feature that allows you to contact Hotel/Limo directly through ECS for accommodation and transportation needs.
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.
August 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Friday, July 18, 2025 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award…
We are aware that some members recently received an unexpected message about setting or resetting a password. We want to reassure you that there’s no cause for concern.
Since the ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) continues to work in prioritizing implementation items. Here is an overview to all of the items that have been implemented since October 1, 2024
Over the last few days, American Airlines has experienced significant irregular operations that have left many Flight Attendants stranded with no contact from the company. Some were stranded overnight without hotel accommodations
As of July 15th, 2025, ROTA and ROTD have been enhanced to allow specific bidding for Standby. This will allow greater visibility and success when bidding for Standby. When accessing Crew Portal > Reserves > ROTA/D Bidding, you may now use the Bid Item Specific Standby.
Join us today from 11 AM until 1 PM for a virtual retirement seminar. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Yesterday, the operation experienced significant irregular operations. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website which allows us to collect data regarding any IROPS situation
Join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Tuesday, July 15th, 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
APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting via videoconference on Saturday, July 12, 2025. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, both the Tentative Agenda and Final Agenda for this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
One of the hard-fought provisions we secured in our new contract is sit rig pay. As stated in this May 13th CIC hotline, Management is disputing how this pay is calculated for reserve Flight Attendants on a reserve day who don’t reach the 75-hour monthly reserve guarantee.
We’ve officially posted the LM-2 report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, in the Members-only section of the APFA website. This required filing with the U.S. Department of Labor provides a detailed accounting of how your dues were received, allocated, and disbursed.
As your APFA Hotel Department continues advocating for CBA-compliant accommodations and transportation, we want to share an important update: More than 150 of the Company’s hotel and transportation contracts expire at the end of 2025
ECS Messaging Cutover – As the rollout of the Electronic Communication System (ECS) continues, all ONE courtesy messages except ETB have transitioned to ECS. As of June 10th, 2025, TTS/UBL transactions and operational notifications transitioned to ECS.
Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a formal letter to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Compliance Cedric Wilson, expressing APFA’s serious concerns
August bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more
The 787-9P reduced staffing certification, finalized last week, follows similar approvals at our competitors, and results in a first-time ever single American Airlines Flight Attendant at the 4L/4R doors now being responsible for hundreds of passengers
Earlier this month, APFA exposed management’s plan to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the new 787-9P with a minimum crew of just seven (7) Flight Attendants. Despite the outpouring of concern from Flight Attendants
The Flight Attendant Premium Pay (FAPP) has been updated to include Boarding Events. By accessing Crew Portal > Links > FA Premium Pay, on the lefthand side there is an option for Boarding Events.
The Team Member Services section on Jetnet is your one-stop shop for anything job-related. You’ll find info on Health and Benefits, Money and Attendance, and Leave and Returns. Did you know there’s a Team Member Service Center helpline?
We are living in a time of heightened uncertainty and unrest—a world that can change instantly. As First Responders, we stand on the front lines of safety, but we are not immune to the dangers that exist on the ground and in the skies.
The dues increase survey on APFA.org will close tomorrow, June 25th, at 12 PM (CT). Click here for more dues information, including how APFA Representatives are paid, how your dues dollars are allocated, individual base representation costs, and more.
A Special APFA Board Meeting was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
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
The dues increase survey is now live on apfa.org, and we want to hear from you. Your input directly impacts how we move forward and build APFA’s long-term sustainability. Please take a moment to participate in the dues increase survey here
The 2025 Dues Survey is now open and may be accessed here. Through in-person conversations, emails, and feedback received via the 2024 Dues Restructure Call Center, your Base and National Leadership have gathered valuable input
The dues increase survey is now live on apfa.org, and we want to hear from you. This dues increase is crucial to maintaining services and modernizing current programs which directly benefit all Members.
We are holding a virtual retirement seminar on Tuesday, July 15th, 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
American Airlines’ new vision for Inflight Base Operations begins today. As this transition rolls out, some details remain unclear. If you have questions or need support, please contact your managers first, preferably in an email for documentation.
In December of 2024, APFA exposed management’s intention to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the new 787-9P in alignment with other carriers’ 787 (or similar aircraft) minimum staffing
July 2025 Bidding Timelines Sunday, June 1, 2025 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]
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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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