Posts Tagged ‘Bidding’
4.01.26 – May 2026 Bidding Timelines
May bidding timeline including vacation, QC, ETB, TTS, and more
Read More3.03.26 – Unpaid VLOAs for April 2026
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the April 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for April 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Tuesday, March 3, at 1200 (CT).
Read More3.01.26 – April 2026 Bidding Timelines
April 2026 bidding timeline including CQ, vacation, ETB, TTS, and more
Read More2.01.26 – March 2026 Bidding Timelines
March bidding timeline including ETB, TTS, vacation, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More1.15.26 – Contract Implementation Update #48: Allow 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.
Read More1.01.26 – February 2026 Bidding Timelines
February bidding timeline including Vacation, ETB, CQ, TTS, and more
Read More12.01.25 – January 2026 Bidding Timelines
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)
Read More11.01.25 – December 2025 Bidding Timelines
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)
Read More7.01.25 – August 2025 Bidding Timelines
August bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more
Read More6.01.25 – July 2025 Bidding Timelines
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]
Read More4.01.25 – May 2025 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline for May 2025 including Vacation, CQ, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More3.14.25 – Contract Implementation Update #17: Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL
Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL will be implemented early, beginning on March 18th, 2025. In addition to current Red Flag generic bidding already in effect, you will now have the option to bid for Red Flag Only on specific sequences in TTS and UBL (CBA 10.H.8).
Read More3.01.25 – April 2025 Bidding Timelines
April 2025 Bidding Timelines including LRD, CQ, ETB, OBS, Vacation, etc
Read More2.18.25 – March 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More2.01.25 – March 2025 Bidding Timelines
March 2025 Bidding Timelines Saturday, February 1, 2025 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]
Read More1.01.25 – February 2025 Bidding Timelines
January bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More10.10.24 – Contract Implementation Update #8: Bidding Changes
RAP D Changes, RAP Start Times included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Standby Information Included in Bid Packet Cover Sheet, Cancelled Sequence in PBS, Flex Month/ Vacation Monthly Buyback, Offline Air Transportation
Read More10.01.24 – November 2024 Bidding Timelines
November bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More9.18.24 – October 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More9.01.24 – October 2024 Bidding Timelines
October 2024 Bidding Timelines Sunday, September 1, 2024 In Solidarity,Jeff PetersenAPFA National Contract [email protected] McMillanAPFA National Scheduling [email protected]
Read More8.18.24 – September 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More8.01.24 – September 2024 Bidding Timelines
September 2024 Bidding Timelines
Read More7.10.24 – Reserve Bidding Update for August 2024
Each month, a team of APFA Contract and Scheduling Reps review the PBS Misaward Challenges that are submitted to the Union. We escalate many of those to the Company for further review and discussion.
Read More6.01.24 – July 2024 Bidding Timelines
July 2024 Bidding Timelines Saturday, June 1, 2024 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]
Read More5.18.24 – June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Saturday, May 18, 2024 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award…
Read More5.01.24 – June 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More4.01.24 – May 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More3.05.24 – Primary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.
Read More3.01.24 – April 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More2.01.24 – March 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More1.01.24 – February 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More12.03.23 – Unpaid VLOA Bidding Open for January 2024
In accordance with JCBA Section 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the January 2024 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2024 full month, unpaid VLOAs will close Thursday, December 7 at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines
January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More10.01.23 – November 2023 Bidding Timelines
November 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More9.01.23 – October 2023 Bidding Timelines
October 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More8.01.23 – September 2023 Bidding Timelines
September 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More7.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – August 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day
Read More7.18.23 – August 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More7.01.23 – August 2023 Bidding Timelines
August 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More6.01.23 – July 2023 Bidding Timelines
July 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More5.18.23 – June 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More5.01.23 – June 2023 Bidding Timelines
June 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More4.03.23 – May 2023 Bidding Timelines
May 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More3.18.23 – April 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, How to Read the Bid Award Summary, How to Read Your PBS Award, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, and View the PBS Award Files
Read More3.01.23 – April 2023 Bidding Timelines
View the April 2023 Bidding Timelines
Read More1.18.23 – February 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
The February 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Thursday, January 19.
Read More12.09.22 – January 2023 Bidding Information
During PBS processing for the January 2023 awards, the holiday logic will be utilized for both Lineholders and Reserves when covering January 1st. If January 1st becomes a Coverage Needed (CN) day at your seniority, it will be weighted as more important than other CN days.
Read More11.01.22 – December 2022 Bidding Timelines
View the bidding timeline for December including CQ, vacation, LRD, TTS and more
Read More9.21.22 – San Francisco Transfer Information
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Bidding for a Transfer Out of San Francisco Flight Attendants facing displacement from SFO due to the base closure announced last week understandably have many questions.…
Read More8.01.22 – September 2022 Bidding Timelines
Monday, August 1, 2022 September 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More7.01.22 – August 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, July 1, 2022 August 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900 –…
Read More6.18.22 – July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, June 18, 2022 July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your…
Read More6.10.22 – Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid
Friday, June 10, 2022 Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid When PBS opened today the line averages were, at most bases, slightly higher than originally discussed…
Read More5.10.22 – Lineholder Bidding Tips and Tricks- Part I
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Lineholder Bidding Tips and Tricks- Part I Viewing Your Pairing Set Each month, when we review PBS bid results, we invariably receive inquiries from Flight Attendants…
Read More5.01.22 – June 2022 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, May 1, 2022 June 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More4.01.22 – May 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 1, 2022 May 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More3.1.22 – April 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 April 2022 Bidding Timelines We have received feedback from many of our members that you would like APFA to streamline the number of communications you receive. Effective immediately,…
Read More2.14.22 – March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, February 14, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, February 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, February 18 at 1200 (CT). Prior…
Read More2.10.22 – March 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, February 10, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, February 10 at 1200 (CT) for March 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, February 15 at 1200 (CT). March 2022 PBS Awards…
Read More2.01.22 – March 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 March 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the March Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900…
Read More11.13.21 – PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month
Saturday, November 13, 2021 PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month With the holidays upon us, bidding for the holiday season may require a different bidding strategy than what is…
Read More11.10.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, November 10 at 1200 (CST) for December 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). December 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More11.01.21 – December 2021 Bidding Timelines
Monday, November 1, 2021 December 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the December Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More10.06.21 – November LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 November LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, October 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining November Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More10.01.21 – November 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 1, 2021 November 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the November Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700…
Read More9.03.21 – Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 Returning From EVLOA? October CQ Bidding Now Open The Training Bidding System (TBS) is currently open for bidding for October CQ classes. If you are a…
Read More9.01.21 – October 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 October 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the October Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More8.10.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Tuesday, August 10 at 1200 (CDT) for September 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). September 2021 PBS…
Read More8.06.21 – September LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, August 6, 2021 September LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining September Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA…
Read More8.01.21 – September 2021 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, August 1, 2021 September 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the September Bidding Timelines: The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk is available at 817-540-0108, Monday through Friday from…
Read More7.10.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Saturday, July 10, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Saturday, July 10 at 1200 (CDT) for August 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). August 2021 PBS…
Read More7.06.21 – August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for August 2021 to DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA…
Read More7.01.21 – August 2021 Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 1, 2021 August 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the August Bidding Timelines: In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National…
Read More6.10.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, June 10, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, June 10 at 1200 (CDT) for July 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your…
Read More6.10.21 – Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021 The Company informed APFA that there is an increase in flying of about 20,000 hours for July over June.…
Read More6.06.21 – July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 6, 2021 July LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, June 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining July Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen…
Read More5.20.21 – June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed
Thursday, May 20, 2021 June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed For the June bid month, we have returned to our contractual timeline for PBS bidding. PBS bid…
Read More5.10.21 – June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Monday, May 10, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, May 10 at 1200 (CDT) for June 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, May 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember…
Read More5.06.21 – June LRD Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, May 6, 2021 June LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, May 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining June Bidding Timelines In…
Read More5.03.21 – June LRD Now Open
Monday, May 3, 2021 June LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More4.30.21 – June 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 30, 2021 June 2021 Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recall of Flight Attendants, it was necessary to delay our bidding timelines. For the May bid month,…
Read More4.21.21 – May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process May PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More4.17.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, April 17, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, April 21 at 1200 (CDT). For the…
Read More4.14.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, April 14 at 1200 (CDT) for May 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More4.10.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, April 10, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the May unpaid VLOA will close tomorrow, Sunday, April 11 at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More4.08.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open
Thursday, April 8, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open Bidding for the May unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) is now open, and is subject to availability…
Read More3.21.21 – April 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, March 21, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process April PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More3.14.21 – April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, March 14, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, March 14 at 1200 (CDT) for April 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, March 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check…
Read More3.10.21 – April LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 April LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, March 11 at 1200 (CST). Remaining April Bidding Timelines…
Read More3.06.21 – April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7
Saturday, March 6, 2021 April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7 Bidding for the April unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) closes tomorrow, March 7 at 1200 (CST). You…
Read More3.05.21 – Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, March 5, 2021 **Updated** April 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines, including the Unpaid VLOA Ballot timeline. Please Note:…
Read More3.03.21 – April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 April 2021 Bidding Timelines The Company has informed APFA that the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline has been changed to Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2359 (CT), to align…
Read More3.02.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3 As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close tomorrow, March 3 at 1200 (CST).…
Read More2.17.21 – March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, February 21st at 1200 (CST). Prior…
Read More2.10.21 – March LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 March LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, February 11 at 1200 (CST). Remaining March Bidding…
Read More2.08.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, February 8, 2021 March LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More2.01.21 – **Revised** March Bidding Timelines
Monday, February 1, 2021 **Revised** March Bidding Timelines The recall process continues for our furloughed Flight Attendants. The top 3,000 Flight Attendants on the seniority list are being prioritized for fingerprinting,…
Read More1.24.21 – May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding
Sunday, January 24, 2021 May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding When bidding for the 2021-2022 vacation year, you may be bidding based on different categories of days that you…
Read More1.11.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, January 11, 2020 February 2021 PBS Bidding As a reminder, PBS bidding will close Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can be…
Read More1.08.21 – Recalled Flight Attendants: Base Assignments Now Available
Friday, January 8, 2021 Recalled Flight Attendants: Base Assignments Now Available Welcome back, everyone! Base assignments for all recalled Flight Attendants are now available in mobileCCI, as well as on Jetnet > Flight…
Read More1.06.21 – February LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 February LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, January 7th at 1200 (CST). Remaining February…
Read More12.31.20 – February Bidding Timelines
Thursday, December 31, 2020 February Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the February Bidding Timelines per the JCBA. In Solidarity, Brian Walsh APFA National Contract Chair [email protected]…
Read More12.18.20 – January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, December 18, 2020 January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process January PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More12.06.20 – January LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, December 6, 2020 January LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, December 7th at 1200 (CST). Remaining January…
Read More11.10.20 – PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips Bidding for December may require a different bidding strategy than what is necessary during other times of the year. Due to the…
Read More11.09.20 – Mixing of Wide-body and Narrow-body Flying
Monday, November 9, 2020 Mixing of Wide-body and Narrow-body Flying Last week, APFA leadership participated in the regularly scheduled monthly staffing call with the Crew Planning department. This call allows…
Read More11.03.20 – December LRD Now Open
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not correct,…
Read More10.10.20 – November VLOA Bidding and November LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, October 10, 2020 November VLOA Bidding & November LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th at 1200 (CDT). Unpaid…
Read More10.08.20 – November VLOA Bidding Now Open
Thursday, October 8, 2020 November VLOA Bidding Now Open Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) opened today at 1200 (CDT). It is important to note that the Company is currently projecting…
Read More10.02.20 – November Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 2, 2020 November Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the November flying schedule. As a result, the November bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below…
Read More9.10.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Tomorrow
Thursday, September 10, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You…
Read More9.09.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Friday
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Friday Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may…
Read More9.07.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Open Tomorrow
Monday, September 7, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) opens tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th at 1200 (CDT). You may access…
Read More9.01.20 – October Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 October Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the October flying schedule. As a result, the October bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below provides…
Read More8.17.20 – VEOP, EVLOA, STLOA, And October Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding Close Tonight
Monday, August 17, 2020 VEOP/EVLOA/STLOA Bidding The deadline to apply for a Voluntary Early Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), or Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) is tonight…
Read More8.13.20 – September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Thursday, August 13, 2020 September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Friday, August 14th at 1200 (CDT) for September 2020 bidding. PBS will close Tuesday, August 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your status…
Read More8.10.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding And September LRD Close Tomorrow
Monday, August 10, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More8.08.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Now Open
Saturday, August 8, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Now Open Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA is now open. You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service > 70-hour…
Read More8.07.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Open Tomorrow
Friday, August 7, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 8th, at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More7.10.20 – 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Friday, July 10, 2020 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Saturday, July 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service…
Read More7.08.20 – Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes Beginning with the August bid month, there will be a change on how a block of Reserve days at the end of…
Read More7.07.20 – 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Open Tomorrow
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will open tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8th, at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight…
Read More6.28.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 28, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding for the August bid month will close tomorrow, Monday, June 29th, at 08:00am (CDT).…
Read More6.24.20 – August Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 August Bidding Timelines Network Planning is still working on the August flying schedule. This will cause the need to adjust the August bidding timelines. Please review the…
Read More6.24.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Extended
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Extended The Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding window for the August bid month has been extended. The bidding…
Read More6.23.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding for the August bid month will close tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th, at Noon (CDT).…
Read More6.17.20 – (CORRECTION) Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 CORRECTION: Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020 The Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) ballot for the August bid month is now open. The PVLOA…
Read More6.14.20 – July PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 14, 2020 July PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow July PBS bidding will close tomorrow, Monday, June 15th at Noon (CDT). July bid awards will be posted in PBS on Thursday,…
Read More6.06.20 – 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, June 6, 2020 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Closes Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Sunday, June 7th at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet >…
Read More6.02.20 – 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Opens Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Opens Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd, at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot…
Read More5.30.20 – July Bidding Timelines
Saturday, May 30, 2020 July Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary to make last-minute changes to our bidding timelines over the past few months. For the July…
Read More5.10.20 – 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, May 10, 2020 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Closes Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may access the…
Read More5.08.20 – 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Now Open
Friday, May 8, 2020 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Now Open Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA is now open and will close on Monday, May 11th at 1200…
Read More3.12.20 – Deadline Extended for VOLO Bidding
Thursday, March 12, 2020 Deadline Extended for VOLO Bidding The Company is extending the timeline for submitting or retracting ballots for the Voluntary Open Line Option (VOLO) to 1200 CST today. To…
Read More11.12.18 – PBS Holiday Bidding
PBS Holiday Bidding December bidding is upon us. There are many changes to the distribution of flying throughout the system, so you may need to alter your bidding strategy.…
Read More9.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – TBS & LRD Tool Open/Acronyms Defined/PBS Standing Bid/New PBS Bidding Timelines
TBS Open for October Bid Month – LUS LRD Tool Open for October Bid Month – LUS Acronyms Defined PBS Standing Bid – LUS New PBS Bidding Timelines …
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA) – JSIC Update – Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here
Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here – LAA Starting in September, all non-PBS bases will begin mock bidding (except DFW and MIA, which will…
Read More8.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary/PBS Mock Bidding/VEX Requests
September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for October 2018 – LUS September 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The September 2018 PBS Bid Award is available…
Read More8.03.18 – (LAA/LUS) – September 2018 Bidding Timelines
September 2018 Bidding Timelines – LUS Training Bid: • September 2018 Training Bid Opened: August 2 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid Closes: August 8 – 1200 EDT / 0900 MST • September 2018 Training Bid…
Read More7.18.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS PBS Mock Bidding Timeline – LUS Vacation Extension (VEX) Requests for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The August 2018 PBS Bid Award…
Read More7.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – FA Headcount/No Transfer Openings Sep- LUS/Aug Transfer Awards-LUS/No VLOAs for Sep-LUS/Aug 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline-LUS/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for September – LUS August 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for September 2018 – LUS August 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…
Read More7.10.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Changes to the Chaser Position (FK) and Changes to A320 Family Aircraft Staffing Accumulation of Target Credit Range Training on Your…
Read More7.06.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bidding Information
August 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS In an effort to streamline communication as we move closer to FOI, this will be the final LUS PBS Bidding Information hotline. For…
Read More6.13.18 – (LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfer Openings for AUG – LUS/July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS/NO VLOAs for AUG- LUS/July PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding…
Read More6.11.18 – (LUS) – PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants
PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants – LUS It’s time to participate in the JCBA PBS mock bid which opened yesterday at 1200 CT. Please note: If you…
Read More6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only!…
Read More6.06.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bidding Information
July 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS July 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA…
Read More6.06.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants
Coming Changes in August for LAA Flight Attendants The August bid month will bring many changes for LAA Flight Attendants as more provisions of the JCBA are implemented along with…
Read More5.23.18 – (LAA) – Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post?
Why Does It Take So Long for Bid Results to Post? – LAA I was able to sit in on the bid run again this month,…
Read More5.18.17 – (LUS) – June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
June 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More5.11.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Head Counts/Domicile Transfer Openings July – LUS/Jun Transfer Awards -LUS/June PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for July 2018 – LUS June 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS June 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS FABRC – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More5.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only! LODO Vacation Low Priority Core Pairings…
Read More5.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – June 2018 Pairing Percentages
June 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August.…
Read More4.18.18 – (LUS) – May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
May 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The May 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about his/her…
Read More4.18.17 – (LAA) – Clarification on May Bid Award Process
Clarification on May Bid Award Process – LAA As stated in a previous communication, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance challenging the Company’s phased approach of implementing incomplete…
Read More4.13.18 – (LAA) – Bidding Tips for May
Bidding Tips for May – LAA As reported in the most recent JSIC update, APFA has filed a Presidential Grievance as well as a Cease & Desist against the Company’s…
Read More4.12.18 – (LUS) – 4.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount by Base/MAY Transfer Awards LUS/MAY PBS Bidding Timeline LUS/FABRC Hours LUS
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts May 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS May 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts …
Read More4.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! LOD/O Vacation Low Priority Bidding Core Pairings in the same layer as FK or FM…
Read More3.21.18 – (LAA) – Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow
Bidding for April Extended Until Tomorrow – LAA For those who may not have seen the communication sent out by the Company earlier today: Bidding will be extended until tomorrow,…
Read More3.18.18 – (LAA/LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS
April 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The April 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More3.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned FA Headcount/Domicile Transfer Openings for May/April 2018 Transfer Awards/No VLOAs for May/April PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts Domicile Transfer Openings for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOAs Offered for May 2018 – LUS April 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight…
Read More3.07.18 – (LUS) – April 2018 PBS Bidding Information
April 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in…
Read More2.18.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
March 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The March 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More2.12.18 – (LUS) – Planned Available FA Headcounts, Domicile Transfer Openings, Transfer Awards, PBS Bidding Timeline, FABRC Hours
• Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts • Domicile Transfer Openings for April 2018 – LUS • March 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS • March 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS • February FABRC Hours…
Read More2.06.18 – (LUS) – March 2018 PBS Bidding Information
March 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August.…
Read More1.18.18 – (LUS) – February 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
February 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The February 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More1.12.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Planned Available FA Headcounts/LUS Domicile Transfer Openings MAR/LUS FAs
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts – LAA/LUS Domicile Transfer Openings for March 2018 – LUS February 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS February 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS January FABRC Hours – LUS Planned Available Flight Attendant…
Read More1.05.18 – (LUS) – February 2018 PBS & Vacation Bidding Information
February 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings – LUS Vacation Buyback Window – LUS February 2018 Bidding Timelines – LUS FABRC Hours – LUS February 2018 Pairing Percentages…
Read More12.18.17 – (LUS) – January 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
January 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The January 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question…
Read More12.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Available FA Headcount/Domicile Transfer Openings for FEB 2018/JAN 2018 Transfer Awards/JAN 2018 PBS
Planned Available Flight Attendant Head Counts – LAA/LUS Domicile Transfer Openings for February 2018 – LUS January 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS January 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS December…
Read More12.06.17 – (LUS) – January 2018 PBS Bidding Information
January 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings – LUS January 2018 Bidding Timelines – LUS FABRC Hours – LUS January 2018 Pairing Percentages *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings*…
Read More11.29.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Pilot Schedule Bidding System Failure
As you may have heard, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) recently notified its members as well as APFA that thousands (up to 15,500 in the 2nd half of December) of…
Read More11.18.17 – (LUS) – December 2017 PBS Bid Award Summary
December 2017 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The December 2017 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question…
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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...