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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
Monday, June 1, 2026 APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program American Airlines Inflight management has imposed changes to the 2026-2027 Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program. These changes…
Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day, and today is all about you. Every time you report for duty, you bring professionalism, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
This week, Inflight management announced that it will implement revised descent procedures intended to reduce turbulence-related injuries and improve communication between the flight deck and cabin crew.
The APFA Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) is seeking Members in good standing interested in participating in a voluntary virtual focus group regarding Out of Base UBL flying implementation and related discussions.
APFA Health, Injury on Duty (IOD) and Safety & Security representatives will be visiting the DFW terminals on Thursday, May 28 from 12 PM until 2 PM. During the terminal walk, representatives will be available to connect directly with Flight Attendants
Memorial Day is a solemn American observance dedicated to honoring members of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. Observed each year on the last Monday of May, it is a day of remembrance
APFA Immediately Challenges 787-9P Minimum Crew Staffing Changes; How Does This FAA Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Competitors?; Was the Boeing 787 ever certified with a live, full-scale evacuation?; How Does the Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Profession?
Severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are expected across portions of the country from Dallas to Chicago through Friday, May 22. The ‘On the Job‘ tab on the landing page of APFA.org contains links to help answer time-sensitive questions when you’re out flying
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
The First Quarter 2026 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held virtually on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day—wherever you are in the world, and however you are spending your time today. Whether in the air, on a layover, or at home, your care, effort, and presence matter.
It’s that time of year again — June is officially Pride Month, celebrated across the country with parades and events in cities nationwide. This year, the APFA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee will participate in Pride parades across five bases.
The PBS Prefer Positions Order Per Aircraft bid property introduced during the May PBS bidding process has been temporarily removed. The new property will not appear during June PBS bidding and will be removed from standing bids
Upcoming Virtual Retirement Seminar on June 10, 2026 from 1100CT-1300CT. Click here to submit your questions in advance. A recording will be posted on the APFA Town Hall page a few days following the virtual seminars.
Rescheduling notifications are now live in ECS for: When a Flight Attendant experiences a disruption after report but prior to origination (CBA 10.J.3.d), Crew Scheduling has either four (4) hours after report time or three (3) hours after the disruption
As news of Spirit Airlines’ shutdown brings tremendous uncertainty, we recognize the years of sacrifice, commitment, and pride Spirit Flight Attendants and all employees have poured into building their airline.
Starting Wednesday, May 6, 2026, if you are disrupted, you will receive an ECS notification (instead of a phone call) for the following disruptions: disruptions that occur after report but prior to origination (CBA 10.J.3.d), and disruptions that occur after origination (CBA 10.J.4.c).
June 2026 bidding timeline including CQ, vacation, ETB, TTS, and more
Being a Flight Attendant comes with unique demands—irregular schedules, long duty days, time zone changes, and constant transitions. Over time, these challenges can impact both physical and emotional well-being—even for the most experienced crew members.
Effective Friday, May 1, 2026, reductions to certain APFA National Department operating hours and staffing will be implemented. Under the Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027 budget approved by your Base Presidents, most reductions were absorbed at Headquarters
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Critical Changes to the 2026-2027 CQ Program Starting April 1, 2026, changes imposed by American Airlines Inflight management to the Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program…
The first Rescheduling items coming to ECS for notification are expected in May. There are no changes to Rescheduling other than how you are notified of your Reschedule. Rescheduling requirements and timelines are not changing
This week, American Airlines reported a quarterly loss, while our premium competitors reported profits. This marks another quarter where American has failed to compete financially at the level our employees and customers deserve.
Today, the 2026 First Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
At the 2026 Convention, the Board of Directors passed several policies to reduce Union operating expenses and streamline processes at APFA. These changes were the result of a year-long project in which the Constitution Review Committee reviewed a limited number of items in the Policy Manual
The 2026 Annual Board of Directors Convention was held March 2 – 5, 2026. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes and resolutions of this meeting are now available on APFA.org.
One of the best Reserve improvements in the CBA has been the implementation of 11.G. – Standby Reserve Duty Limitations. The new language in 11.G requires that standby reserve duty limitations are calculated based on the report time of the standby shift
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
We are hearing reports about reserve acknowledgement issues. Some Reserve Flight Attendants are acknowledging assignments in Crew Portal but are given missed trips when the acknowledgement is not accurately recorded.
The regularly scheduled APFA First Quarter 2026 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1), the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available
Your APFA National Officers and Base Presidents recently met with AA management, including Jose Freig, VP, International and Inflight Dining Operations; Darlyn Meador, Managing Director, Inflight Operations; and Cindi Simone, Managing Director, Labor Relations
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October bidding timelines including vacation, CQ, TTS, UBL, ETB, etc.
Union organizing is gaining momentum across the United States. Since 2021, petitions for Union elections filed with the NLRB have more than doubled. At the same time, public support for Unions has climbed to 70%—the highest level in nearly six decades.
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 and how it was handled by the company.
On Monday, September 1st, we will continue the movement we helped lead on May 1st — the largest International Workers’ Day demonstration in US history — to honor American Labor and demand equitable treatment for Workers.
We are writing to inform you that leadership representatives from the unions representing American Airlines employees — APA, APFA, the CWA-IBT Association, PAFCA, and the TWU/IAM Association —convened this week to discuss concerns regarding the company
As of the evening of August 25, 2025, the Electronic Communication System (ECS) now includes the option for Flight Attendants to report sick (CBA 9.B.1). This change rolled out earlier than expected — the original target date was October 2025.
Did you know that out of nearly 28,000 Flight Attendants, only 2,100 – less than 8% – support Wings Foundation through Workplace Giving?
A Notice of Dispute (NOD) is defined as a dispute between a Flight Attendant(s) and the Company involving any action of the Company affecting the Flight Attendant. The NOD can refer to contract violations, company policy, etc.
The August 2025 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Period, sponsored by APFA, will close on Monday, August 25! This is your opportunity to review and make changes to your APFA-sponsored benefits plan or to enroll for the first time.
If you are injured at work, it is essential to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. You have the legal right to report your injury to American Airlines without fear of retaliation. Experiencing an Injury on Duty (IOD) can be a challenging time
CBA 12.Q.1 through 7 has been implemented as of the evening of August 20th, 2025. This new report is called the Running Reserve Report and is a live report that pulls real-time data.
APFA strongly supports the Safe Air on Airplanes Act, reintroduced this week by Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), which would phase out the bleed air systems that currently exist on almost all commercial aircraft types.
The Second Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, July 30, 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.
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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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...
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...