Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’
5.10.22 – COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar The Company recently informed APFA there will be a COVID vaccination requirement to fly the upcoming JFK – Doha, Qatar (DOH) route. The mandate for Qatar goes a step further than what has been required to enter other destinations with vaccination requirements. Depending on…
Read More1.05.22 – COVID-19 Vaccine Verification
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification If you have submitted your COVID-19 vaccine to the company, your training record will be updated with SPL 21 code on your HI*9 in FOS. We encourage all Flight Attendants who have submitted proof of vaccination to verify the code has been entered. You can access your training…
Read More12.31.21 – COVID-19 Pandemic Policy
Friday, December 31, 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic Policy On Monday, December 27th, 2021, the CDC issued a press release reducing the quarantine time from ten days to five days. American’s pandemic policy remains in effect until they receive the FAA SAFO (Safety Alert for Operators) guidance for Flight Crew. We expect the update in early January.…
Read More12.19.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process
Sunday, December 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process The COVID-19 vaccine is now required to fly to several destinations. As of today, the list includes all destinations in Canada, Colombia, Suriname, and Guyana, as well as Rio de Janeiro and Lima. Munich requires either vaccination or a negative COVID test prior to departure. This list…
Read More10.27.21 – Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions APFA continues to receive emails and phone calls regarding the requirements and the medical and religious exemption process. We have provided links below to help answer your questions and assist with the process of filing an exemption request. Click Here for the question-and-answer document regarding the vaccine requirements and the…
Read More10.18.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2
Monday, October 18, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2 APFA Flight Attendants, On October 1, 2021, American Airlines announced that it was subject to Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors). Management made it clear that all employees need to be vaccinated to remain employed with American Airlines. On October 6, 2021,…
Read More8.24.21 – 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination The deadline to submit your proof of full vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. Every employee that submits their COVID-19 vaccination form will earn one additional vacation day for the 2022-23 vacation cycle, and 5000 Nonstop Thanks points (value = $50). To be considered…
Read More8.06.21 – Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching
Friday, August 6, 2021 Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching The deadline to submit your proof of vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. If you are not yet vaccinated, you will need to start the process within the next few days to have a two-shot vaccine completed by the deadline. Every employee…
Read More7.30.21 – COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
Friday, July 30, 2021 COVID-19 and the Delta Variant As positive COVID cases are on the rise across the globe, it is imperative to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), social distancing, testing, and vaccinations (if you choose and are able) to help stop the spread of the virus. The Pandemic policy provides for up to…
Read More7.02.21 – COVID-19 Cancellation Update
Friday, July 2, 2021 COVID-19 Cancellation Update The operation has been experiencing an influx of cancellations in June and July. Many of these cancellations have been covered under the monthly COVID-related pay protection Letter of Agreement signed by APFA and AA. The cancellation package for sequences originating in July through the 26th of the month…
Read More5.06.21 – COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts
Thursday, May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts Flying Between the U.S. and the U.K. APFA, along with aviation Unions and stakeholders, sent a letter urging President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson to consider easing travel restrictions between the US and the UK. With COVID-19 vaccines widely distributed in both countries, restarting the travel/tourism is crucial to our economic…
Read More5.05.21 – APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing For quite a while, we have known that specific destinations, including AMS, FRA, MXP, and SYD require a negative COVID-19 test before crew members and passengers enter the country. We have been pressing the Company for a process and how they were…
Read More3.17.21 – Pandemic Leave Process For COVID-19 Exposure Or Positive Test Result
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Pandemic Leave Process for COVID-19 Exposure or Positive Test Result When a COVID-19 exposure or positive test happens at work or at home, it is extremely important to take immediate steps to file for a pandemic leave request. The Company has added and continually updates valuable documents on the Flight Service…
Read More3.04.21 – Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering For COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering for COVID-19 Vaccine If you plan to register for the COVID-19 vaccine online, be sure to use your @aa.com email address when you sign up. Some local health departments prioritize airline employees as critical infrastructure workers and require these employees to use their work…
Read More2.04.21 – An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive
Thursday, February 4, 2021 An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in reducing the spread of the virus, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has moved forward with a Security Directive effective February 2, 2021. The Presidential Executive Order requires a face mask to be…
Read More12.21.20 – COVID-19 Process Checklist
Monday, December 21, 2020 COVID-19 Process Checklist If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 Call in Sick. Schedule an appointment with a doctor, urgent care, or do a virtual visit with Doctor on Demand and schedule a test. When you receive your test results, file for…
Read More12.15.20 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This is excellent news, and we hope this will lead to an increase in demand for air travel. We know this authorization raises many questions. While we do not yet have the…
Read More11.18.20 – Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing If you test positive for COVID-19 and have flown a trip within 48 hours of symptoms or a positive test result, it is crucial to speak with the Premise Doctor so that your fellow crew members may be notified, removed from their trips, and quarantined. Your crew members must…
Read More6.25.20 – New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Impose Quarantines for Travelers
Thursday, June 25, 2020 New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut Impose Quarantines for Travelers To stem infection rates that have spiked in other states, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that a travel advisory would go into effect Thursday, June 25, 2020. Visitors traveling…
Read More6.16.20 – Aircraft Sanitization Update: Full Turnaround Cleaning and Fogging Demonstration
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Aircraft Sanitization Update: Full Turnaround Cleaning and Fogging Demonstration Since the outbreak of COVID-19, APFA has made aircraft cleaning a top priority. On Friday, June 12, 2020, APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Representatives attended a full turnaround cleaning demonstration and a fogging demonstration on a 737 aircraft. Full Turnaround…
Read More6.15.20 – Minimum Crew Violations – Warm Weather – Outermost Garment – Face Covering
Monday, June 15, 2020 Preventing Minimum Crew Violations Minimum crew violations continue to rise, and these violations usually result in punitive action taken against Flight Attendants. Fines may also be levied against American. If you are involved in a minimum crew violation, always remember to file an ASAP report immediately and contact your base representative.…
Read More5.20.20 – MedExpress Now Providing No Cost COVID-19 Testing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 MedExpress Now Providing No Cost COVID-19 Testing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area Priority testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) is now available at MedExpress in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. MedExpress provides testing, even if you are not showing symptoms of COVID-19. This priority testing is available to you and your covered dependents, regardless…
Read More5.07.20 – Passenger Count Restrictions / Face Covering Requirements / WBT / Snack Bags / Double Jumpseat Procedures
Thursday, May 7, 2020 Passenger Counts Restricted to Comply with Onboard Social Distancing American will be capping the number of passengers on each flight now through May 31st, including non-revenue passengers. Fifty percent of middle seats, as well as seats located near Flight Attendant jumpseats, will not be assigned to comply with social distancing guidelines. On…
Read More4.19.20 – Jumpseat Social Distancing/Safety Demo Exemption/PPE Drawer
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Jumpseat Social Distancing Safety Demo Exemption Now Approved New Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drawer Hands-Only CPR Passenger Seats Blocked May CQT Schedule Jumpseat Social Distancing The FAA approved our request to temporarily allow social distancing for Flight Attendants assigned to a double jumpseat on the Boeing 737 and A321NX only.…
Read More4.14.20 – FAA Exemption of Oxygen Mask and Life Vest Demo & Double Jumpseat Social Distancing
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 FAA Exemption of Oxygen Mask and Life Vest Demo & Double Jumpseat Social Distancing As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the FAA was petitioned and expedited relief under 14 CFR § 11.61(b). They have granted the exemption from certain regulations codified in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)…
Read More4.06.20 – COVID-19 Update from APFA Safety & Security, Health and IOD Departments
Monday, April 6, 2020 COVID-19 Update from APFA Safety & Security, Health and IOD Departments For those of you who were on the property before 9-11, we again find ourselves in a very unpredictable and unprecedented time. For our newer colleagues, this is undoubtedly and very scary and anxious time. We will get through the…
Read More3.26.20 – COVID-19 Safety & Security, Health, and IOD Update
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Update from Health, IOD, and Safety and Security Shelter-In-Place Orders Thirteen states have mandated “stay at home,” “shelter-in-place,” and/or “lockdown” directives. If you find yourself in one of these locations while working, please remember the following: These orders have been put in place to mitigate the risk of community spread. APFA…
Read More3.25.20 – LOA Update from National President on Pay Protections
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, The changes keep coming and I have something new to announce regarding pay protections that go up and above our JCBA (contract) for both March and April 2020. We have worked very hard the last few days to negotiate a Pay Protection Letter of Agreement (LOA) that has the unanimous…
Read More3.24.20 – President Update
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Fellow Flight Attendants, We all know that our lives as we knew them even a couple of weeks ago have changed unimaginably. By now, most of us know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or sadly, may have succumbed to the virus. We know that trips are disappearing by the…
Read More3.21.20 – March Cheat Sheet
Saturday, March 21, 2020 March Cheat Sheet We want to do all we can to keep you informed during this rapidly changing environment. Over the last week, we have sent out numerous communications to the membership on the many different issues affecting us today. Yes, it’s a lot of information that is easily forgotten as…
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