Posts Tagged ‘December 2025’
12.31.25 – Forward Together: A New Year Message from APFA
As we close out another busy year at APFA, let’s reflect on the progress we made together in 2025. None of these accomplishments would have been possible without your solidarity and engagement.
Read More12.29.25 – APFA Health and IOD Text Support Line Back Up and Running
The APFA Health and IOD Text Support line is back up and running. The support line is available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 9 AM to 5 PM (CT).
Read More12.26.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Northeast Winter Storm
Rescheduling Reminders Friday, December 26, 2025 A winter storm is expected to hit the Northeastern US later this evening. Heavy snowfall and icy conditions are expected through tomorrow morning. As a reminder,…
Read More12.23.25 – APFA Health and IOD Text Support Line Outage
The APFA Health and IOD Text Support line is currently experiencing an outage. We kindly ask you to contact APFA directly at 817-540-0108 during this time. Please follow the prompts to reach the appropriate department.
Read More12.22.25 – APFA Health and IOD Text Support Line
Last year, the APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Departments introduced the Health and IOD Text Support Line. This valuable resource allows Flight Attendants to contact our departments directly for general inquiries.
Read More12.18.25 – January 2026 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary; APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base; PBS Award Files; PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More12.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 2026
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.
Read More12.17.25 – U.S. House Representative Chuy GarcÃa (D-IL-4) Addresses FAA Minimum Crew Reduction
On Tuesday, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testified before the House Subcommittee on Aviation in his first appearance before Congress. The hearing, titled The State of American Aviation, allowed members of the subcommittee to question the Administrator
Read More12.14.25 – Celebrating the Season: Holiday Wishes from Your APFA Leadership
This holiday season, we take a moment to reflect and celebrate the diversity of traditions, cultures, and beliefs across our Union. For those observing Hanukkah, we honor a celebration of resilience and light, a reminder of perseverance and the power of community.
Read More12.12.25 – Flexible Spending Account Carryover
For those with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), please note the following: The total annual amount you elected for 2025 for your FSA will be available through December 31. Up to $660 of any remaining funds will roll over to 2026.
Read More12.11.25. – Hurricane Melissa Relief for Jamaica Donations Close Tomorrow, December 12, 2025
Hurricane Melissa has left communities across Jamaica facing unimaginable loss, and the need for immediate, direct relief has never been greater. Through a special 30-day campaign hosted on the Airline Ambassadors International website…
Read More12.11.25 – Contract Implementation Update #47: ECS Sick Update
You may now use the Electronic Communication System (ECS) to report sick for a sequence any time before your originating flight actually departs. Up until today, you could not use ECS to report sick within 3 hours (or 4 hours for co-terminal bases) prior to origination.
Read More12.10.25 – Save the Date: AFA PSA DAY OF ACTION: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Save the Date: PSA Systemwide DAY OF ACTION: Thursday, December 18, 2025 – 11:00 am local time. Flight Attendants at PSA, represented by AFA CWA, have been fighting for a fair contract since February 2023.
Read More12.09.25 – Holiday Pay Reminders / Q & A
In accordance with 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, both Lineholders and Reserves
Read More12.05.25 – Minutes From the 3Q25 Executive Committee Meeting
The Third Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Read More12.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for January 2026
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the January 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Wednesday, December 3, at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.03.25 – Reserve Acknowledgement Issues: LOA to Remove TMs for Impacted Reserves
APFA has secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) related to the reserve acknowledgment issues. The issues occurred from October 1st through November 18th, 2025, and were resolved by November 19th, 2025.
Read More12.02.25 – APFA Continues Efforts to Correct FAA Minimum Crew Reduction on Widebody Aircraft
APFA continues to engage with lawmakers to emphasize the serious safety risks associated with FAA-approved minimum crew levels that do not require a Flight Attendant at every widebody emergency exit door.
Read More12.01.25 – Reserve Reminders: ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgements
ROTA assignments were published earlier today for the first contractual day of December. We want to reiterate when Reserves are contractually required to acknowledge on Crew Portal.
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)
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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...