Posts Tagged ‘Contract Department’
8.01.21 – 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 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 More5.28.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month
Friday, May 28, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month We anticipate this to be a busy summer of flying for our Flight Attendants. Demand for air travel…
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 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 More3.08.21 – April LRD Now Open
Monday, March 8, 2021 April 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 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 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 More2.01.21 – **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 More1.30.21 – CQ Information
Saturday, January 30, 2021 CQ Information Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company sought and received an FAA exemption for our annual training requirements. The FAA offered a…
Read More1.22.21 – Restored DECS Access for Recalled Flight Attendants
Friday, January 22, 2021 Restored DECS Access for Recalled Flight Attendants Recalled Flight Attendants may now access FOS/DECS with the temporary password sent to your Company email. You will need…
Read More1.18.21 – February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, January 18, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your PBS Award PBS…
Read More1.15.21 – An Update on the Flight Attendant Recall Process
Friday, January 15, 2021 An Update on the Flight Attendant Recall Process The recall process is well underway for our furloughed Flight Attendants. The top 3,000 Flight Attendants on the…
Read More1.14.21 – Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 14, 2021 Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 15, at 1200 (CST).…
Read More1.14.21 – February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 14, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, January 18th at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More1.08.21 – Base Assignments for Recalled Flight Attendants
Friday, January 8, 2021 Base Assignments for Recalled Flight Attendants Earlier this evening, the Company posted the base assignments for our recently recalled Flight Attendants. It is important for Flight…
Read More1.07.21 – Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines
Thursday, January 7, 2021 Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback will open on Friday, January 8, at 1200 (CST), and…
Read More1.03.21 – Final Recall Reminder for Furloughed Flight Attendants
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Final Recall Reminder for Furloughed Flight Attendants As a reminder, the deadline to accept recall or resign for furloughed Flight Attendants is tomorrow, January 4, 2021…
Read More1.03.21 – February LRD Now Open
Sunday, January 3, 2021 February 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 More1.02.21 – Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part II
Saturday, January 2, 2021 Furloughed Flight Attendant Recall Information: Q&A – Part II Happy New Year! We are thrilled to welcome back all of our 7,985 furloughed Flight Attendants. The deadline…
Read More12.11.20 – Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick
Friday, December 11, 2020 Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick Lineholder Sick Calls When calling out sick, you are calling out for the trip(s). Extending your absence will appear as a separate…
Read More12.10.20 – January PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, December 10, 2020 January PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today at 1200 (CST) for January 2021 bidding. Bidding will close Tuesday, December 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in…
Read More10.23.20 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020 For the November bid month, pay protections for COVID-19-related cancellations will be pay protected for their original value, plus…
Read More10.17.20 – November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, October 17, 2020 November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, October 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, October 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to logging…
Read More10.16.20 – Updating Your Personal Information While on Leave of Absence or Furlough
Friday, October 16, 2020 Updating Your Personal Information While on Leave of Absence or Furlough As a reminder, it is important to confirm your contact information is up to date…
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 More9.21.20 – October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, September 21, 2020 October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when…
Read More9.19.20 – Preparing for Your EVLOA or STLOA
Saturday, September 19, 2020 Preparing for Your EVLOA or STLOA Flight Attendants who enrolled in either the Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) or the Short Term Leave of Absence…
Read More9.14.20 – Aircraft Staffing Changes
Monday, September 14, 2020 Aircraft Staffing Changes The Company has notified APFA of their intention to change the staffing levels on specific equipment and routes, beginning with the October bid…
Read More9.13.20 – October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Sunday, September 13, 2020 October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS bidding opens tomorrow, Monday, September 14th at 1200 (CDT) for October 2020 bidding. PBS will close Friday, September 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More9.12.20 – “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS/Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Saturday, September 12, 2020 “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS The Line Property “Waive Carry-over Credit” for Lineholders has been simplified in PBS. Since the “Waive Carry-over Credit” is…
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 More8.08.20 – 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 More7.28.20 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part V
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part V *Special CQT/Training Edition* The deadline for balloting for the…
Read More7.22.20 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part IV
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part IV APFA continues to compile VEOP and EVLOA questions.…
Read More7.20.20 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part III
Monday, July 20, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part III APFA continues to compile VEOP and EVLOA questions.…
Read More7.18.20 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) FAQs – Part II
Saturday, July 18, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) FAQs- Part II There are three (3) VEOP options available: Option A: Ten (10) Years or More of Occupational…
Read More7.18.20 – Quick Reference Chart: July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP)
Saturday, July 18, 2020 Quick Reference Chart: July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) APFA has received many questions about the VEOP options, as well as requests to produce a…
Read More7.13.20 – August PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Monday, July 13, 2020 August PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14th at 1200 (CDT) for August 2020 bidding. PBS will close Saturday, July 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
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 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 More6.18.20 – July 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, June 18, 2020 July 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process July Bid Summary VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when processing PBS awards. This is for administrative purposes…
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 More6.11.20 – Monthly Vacation Filler Day Bid
Thursday, June 11, 2020 Monthly Vacation Filler Day Bid During the annual vacation bid, you may designate up to 20% of your vacation accrual as Filler Days with a maximum…
Read More6.09.20 – July PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 July PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10th at Noon (CDT) for July 2020 bidding. PBS will close Monday, June 15th at Noon (CDT).…
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 More6.01.20 – Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB)
Monday, June 1, 2020 Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB) The Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB) is a monthly process which allows you to change your scheduled vacation days by bidding for days…
Read More6.01.20 – CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) Now Open
Monday, June 1, 2020 CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) Now Open The CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) is now open for July CQ dates. Flight Attendants will bid and be awarded…
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 More5.17.20 – PBS: Reviewing Layer Tab and View Pairing Set / Bidding Checklist
Sunday, May 17, 2020 PBS: Reviewing Layer Tab and View Pairing Set/Bidding Checklist Bidding Closes Tomorrow at 1200 (CDT) Please make sure you have submitted your monthly bids or have…
Read More5.16.20 – PBS: Pairing Shuffle
Saturday, May 16, 2020 PBS: Pairing Shuffle Why did my pairings shuffle? Each month we receive a number of questions as to why PBS shuffled out a trip a Flight…
Read More5.15.20 – PBS: Generic vs. Specific/Prefer vs. Avoid Aircraft
Friday, May 15, 2020 Generic vs. Specific Bidding We frequently receive the question on whether to combine specific and generic properties in the same layer or not. As a general…
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 More5.01.20 – Contract & Scheduling Departments Update
Friday, May 1, 2020 June Bidding Timelines With all the timeline changes that we have experienced over the last few months, it is important to stay up-to-date. Here is a…
Read More4.26.20 – Deadheading Flexibility Scenarios & Important Deadheading Reminders
Sunday, April 26, 2020 Deadheading Flexibility Scenarios & Important Deadheading Reminders Deadheading Flexibility Scenarios With the changes to the flight schedule, there is a considerable increase in sequences that contain deadhead…
Read More4.09.20 – The Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool (LRD)
Thursday, April 9, 2020 The Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool (LRD) When the Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool (LRD) opened yesterday, many of you were surprised by the numbers. The LRD is working as…
Read More3.12.20 – Secondary Vacation Bidding
Thursday, March 12, 2020 Secondary Vacation Bidding The primary round of annual vacation bidding has been awarded. Be sure to check the AVBA to view your award. The secondary and…
Read More2.07.20 – DFW & LAX: Special Voluntary Open Line Option for March
Friday, February 7, 2020 DFW & LAX: Special Voluntary Open Line Option for March With the recent and ongoing cancellations of flights to Mainland China and Hong Kong, the company…
Read More1.31.20 – Semi-Annual Seniority List Purge Complete!
Friday, January 31, 2020 Semi-Annual Seniority List Purge Complete! The company has completed the semi-annual purge in FOS. The list as of January 28, 2020, posted on January 29, 2020, may be…
Read More1.06.20 – All You Need to Know About PLOAs & Personal Days
Monday, January 6, 2020 What You Need to Know About PLOAs & Personal Days Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Personal Leaves…
Read More12.30.19 – What You Need to Know About Bereavement
Monday, December 30, 2019 What You Need to Know About Bereavement Navigating This Hotline (Open this hotline in your browser by clicking here if the navigation links below are not working)…
Read More12.23.19 – What You Need to Know About Intermittent FMLA
Monday, December 23, 2019 What You Need to Know About Intermittent FMLA Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Duration &…
Read More12.16.19 – What You Need to Know About Sick
Monday, December 16, 2019 What You Need to Know About Sick Navigating This Hotline You may download this guide to your personal device by following this link. Calling Out Sick…
Read More12.16.19 – Introducing: What You Need to Know About Our Contract
Monday, December 16, 2019 Introducing: What You Need to Know About Our Contract Beginning today, we are launching a “Know Your Contract” series in which we provide you in-depth information about…
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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...