Posts Tagged ‘CBA’
4.10.26 – Contract Implementation Update #57: Informational Session Begins Shortly
The APFA CIC will be hosting an informational session today at 12:30 PM (CT). Join us as we review using the new Prefer Positions Order per Aircraft property in PBS. We are available to answer any questions you may have!
Read More4.10.26 – Contract Implementation Update #56: Prefer Positions Order per Aircraft | Informational Session Today
Building on last week’s hotline, this update provides additional examples and further clarification on the PBS property Prefer Positions Order per Aircraft. This property will be available for May bidding when PBS opens today at 12 PM (CT).
Read More4.03.26 – Contract Implementation Update #55: Prefer Positions Order per Aircraft
After our successful mock bid, the Prefer Positions Order per Aircraft is ready for implementation just in time for Summer flying! This new property will be available for May bidding on April 10, 2026. Important: This property does not filter your sequences to only show the selected aircraft.Â
Read More3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54: Reserves in TTS and UBL
One of the biggest enhancements for Reserves has arrived. Beginning March 20, 2026, Reserves will be able to submit TTS ballots for April sequences on scheduled days off! What is TTS? APFA.org has resources available when you have questions
Read More3.17.26 – Contract Implementation Update #53: Prefer Positions Order Per Aircraft
The most requested PBS property is now ready for testing! Prefer Positions Order Per Aircraft is a new PBS property negotiated in the 2024 CBA that allows you to specify a position order preference on different types of aircraft.
Read More2.12.26 – Contract Implementation Update #52: Allow Double-Up by Range
The next PBS bidding property is ready for implementation! Available in PBS now for March bidding, 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 propert
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 More10.01.25 – Our Fight, Our Win: Pay Raises, Reserve Improvements and Transparency
Today marks a major milestone in our Contract implementation, with several important improvements taking effect today. From wage raises, per diem, sit rig and hotel penalty pay, to new protections and scheduling enhancements, these gains were not automatic
Read More9.15.25 – Contract Implementation Update #39: October Implementation Update
October will mark one year since our 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) went into effect. Following this, October 2025 will be a significant milestone for implementing additional items.
Read More9.12.25 – One Year Strong: Reflecting on Our Contract Victory
One year ago today, with an impressive 94.43% participation rate, 88.64% of American Airlines Flight Attendants voted YES to ratify the 2024 Tentative Agreement. Since then, significant improvements have been implemented.
Read More9.12.25 – Contract Implementation Update #38: Minimum Block of Reserve Days Off
A new bidding property for Reserves is almost ready for implementation! Block of Reserve Days Off (CBA 10.D.13.d.46) Â allows a Reserve Flight Attendant to bid for a block of days off, regardless of where this block would fall in the month.
Read More8.30.25 – Rescheduling Reminders
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.
Read More8.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #35: Reporting Sick Now Available in ECS
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.
Read More7.28.25 – Contract Implementation Update #33: CIC Virtual Information Session: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
The Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) will host a virtual information session to review and answer questions about all the provisions that have been implemented since our contract was ratified last year.
Read More6.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #29: FAPP Update / TTS / UBL Red Flag / Default Satellite Filtering in ETB
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.
Read More4.04.25 – Contract Implementation Update #21.1: “Self-Book” Deadhead – Video and FAQs
You now have the option to change your scheduled deadhead to an alternate deadhead on the first or last leg of your sequence using the Self-Book deadhead feature in Crew Portal.
Read More3.31.25 – Contract Implementation Update #21: “Self-Book” Deadhead Implemented April 1, 2025
You will now have the option to change your scheduled deadhead to an alternate deadhead on the first or last leg of your sequence using the Self-Book deadhead feature in Crew Portal. Click on ‘DH’ to begin the self-book process
Read More3.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #19: New Sit Rig Implemented April 1st, 2025
On April 1st, 2025, Sit Rig (CBA section 11.D.6) will be implemented. Sit Rig provides one (1) minute of flight pay for every two (2) minutes of sit time beyond the first two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes of sit time.
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 – Contract Implementation Update #16: Aggressive Reserve Hours and COT (12.K.4.b)
We are pleased to announce early implementation of CBA 12.K.4.b on March 2nd, 2025 for the March contractual month. This provision had a targeted implementation of DOS +18 months.
Read More2.05.25 – Contract Implementation Update #13: February 5, 2025
Starting with Reserve sequences that carryover from the January contractual month into the February month, clicks will now apply to the month in which a Reserve flies.
Read More12.30.24 – Contract Implementation Update #12: Implementation Timeline Updates
Following Date of Signing (October 1st, 2024) the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) has been meeting every week with the company. When the Implementation Timeline Letter of Agreement was signed, six items were identified as having significant complexity
Read More12.30.24 – Contract Implementation Update #11: 401(k) Changes, CBA Distribution
Beginning January 1st, 2025, the Company match and company contribution to Flight Attendant 401(k) are increasing. The Company contribution is increasing from 3% to 5%.
Read More12.09.24 – Contract Implementation Update #10: November 2024 Recap
After many items were implemented on Date of Signing (October 1st, 2024), the Contract Implementation Committee (CIC) was fully seated and active beginning November 1st to begin the task planning and implementation of our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Read More10.22.24 – Contract Implementation Update #9: One-Time Ratification Bonus/ Retro Pay Explained
Retro Pay Important Dates and Deadlines, When will I receive my Retro Pay?, Am I eligible for Retro Pay?, What are 401(k) eligible earnings?, Retro Pay and your 401(k), Changing Your Special Election 401(k) Contribution, When is the last day to change my Direct Deposit
Read More10.09.24 – Holiday Pay
In accordance with 2024 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
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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...