Posts Tagged ‘EVLOA’
1.27.22 – EVLOA Returns Only – 3Q2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Reminder
Thursday, January 27, 2022 **EVLOA Returns Only** 3Q2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Reminder EVLOA Flight Attendants that returned in November and December were provided an extension to complete the 3Q2021 combined Flight Service and Corporate Web-Based Training (WBT) program in Learning Hub. As a final reminder, this WBT must be completed by Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 2359 (CT).…
Read More10.01.21 – APFA LGA Base Brief – Returning from EVLOA
Friday, October 1, 2021 Returning from EVLOA As you all know, the Company canceled all EVLOA’s and sent out cancellation notices to those Flight Attendants who were not scheduled to return prior to November 1st, 2021. In that letter, the Company stated conditions required to be met prior to return from EVLOA. These conditions included…
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 December EVLOA recall and are QI and subject to being assigned training in October, you have the opportunity to bid for a CQ class in…
Read More8.12.21 – Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA The Company recently notified APFA of updated guidance received from TSA regarding Flight Attendants returning from Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) and the need to be fingerprinted. If you are returning from EVLOA and have not worked a trip or attended CQ in…
Read More8.06.21 – EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ/TBS Deadline Extended
Friday, August 6, 2021 EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ One of the biggest challenges of recalling Flight Attendants from EVLOA has been the logistics of CQ training. The majority of those on EVLOA are QI and must attend CQ prior to their return to work. This week APFA and the Company…
Read More8.06.21 – Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October
Friday, August 6, 2021 Opportunity to Return From EVLOA in October The company announced this week that they will offer the opportunity for those returning from EVLOA to come back to work in October. This is a voluntary option, and no one will be forced to return in October. If you are interested in this…
Read More8.03.21 – EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s Today, the Company published the EVLOA Return Awards on the Flight Service page. 3,180 Flight Attendants will be returning to the line in November and December. Many Flight Attendants returning from an EVLOA have questions regarding their vacation days. It is important to note that while on EVLOA…
Read More7.28.21 – EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29 As mentioned in a previous APFA Special Hotline, American Airlines has made the decision to recall all Flight Attendants currently on an Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA). Recalled Flight Attendants will return to flying beginning in the November 2021 or December 2021 bid month. As a final…
Read More7.15.21 – All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December
Thursday, July 15, 2021 All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December Due to an anticipated increase in flying later this year, the Company has made the decision to recall all Flight Attendants currently on an Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA). Recalled Flight Attendants will return to flying beginning in the November 2021 or December 2021 bid month.…
Read More7.13.21 – EVLOA Recalls
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 EVLOA Recalls There have been reports about American cancelling all of the Extended Voluntary Leaves of Absence (EVLOA’s) and returning Flight Attendants during the months of November, December and January. The Company informed APFA that they have plans to cancel leaves, but have provided limited details on how many, and have…
Read More4.27.21 – Returning to Active Flying Status
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Returning to Active Flying Status For those Flight Attendants who are returning to active flying status from either STLOA, EVLOA or furlough, we welcome you back! Here are a few reminders to help you navigate your return to work: If you are QI (Qualifications Insufficient) and need to attend CQ (Continuing…
Read More4.15.21 – Increased Staffing Needed for Summer Flying
Thursday, April 15, 2021 Hello Everyone, As a result of a continuing rebound in travel demand, American has informed APFA of the need to increase staffing for scheduled summer flying. We are thankful that the final group of involuntarily furloughed Flight Attendants will be returning to flying for the May bid month. Still, American anticipates a need for…
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 the leave program with other workgroups. Any awarded EVLOA-2’s are now projected to begin in May. This has caused the need to make last-minute changes and adjust the…
Read More3.03.21 – EVLOA-2 Updates
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 EVLOA-2 Updates Yesterday, American informed APFA that they would be extending the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline until March 12, 2021, at 2359 CT, to align the leave program with other workgroups. Awarded EVLOA-2’s will now begin in May of 2021. APFA was informed about this decision after the fact; Union input was not solicited. Because of this delay, American…
Read More2.25.21 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th
Thursday, February 25, 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th The VEOP election window will close tomorrow, February 26, 2021, at 2359 CT. You must be in flying status as of Friday, February 5, 2021, to be eligible to take the VEOP. The effective date of the VEOP is April 1,…
Read More2.23.21 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2 Today, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2). Below, you will find the recorded Virtual Town Hall from earlier today. You may also find the…
Read More2.19.21 – EVLOA-2 For Active Flight Attendants And Flight Attendants Currently On A 15- Or 18-Month EVLOA
Friday, February 19, 2021 Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) for Active Flight Attendants and Flight Attendants Currently on a 15- or 18-Month EVLOA As announced earlier this month, the Company is offering active Flight Attendants the opportunity to apply for a 3-, 12-, or 18-month Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) with a start date of…
Read More2.16.21 – RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall New Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) Due to the sporadic power outages and internet connectivity issues in the DFW area, APFA will be rescheduling the special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants interested in the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out…
Read More2.11.21 – APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants interested in the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) or Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2). For those unable to attend, this event will be recorded and posted on the…
Read More2.10.21 – VEOP & EVLOA-2 Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 VEOP & EVLOA-2 Frequently Asked Questions APFA has compiled a list of the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) and Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Should you have further questions regarding the VEOP or EVLOA-2, please contact an APFA Contract and Scheduling Representative by clicking here. VEOP Balloting Deadline: February 26, 2021 at…
Read More2.03.21 – APFA Special Hotline – WARN Notification/Voluntary Early Out And Leave Options
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 American Airlines Sends Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Notifications February 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Extended Voluntary Leaves of Absence 2 (EVLOA-2) American Airlines Sends Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) Notifications The Company has notified APFA of an anticipated overstaffing situation in the Flight Service department…
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 have available. Accrued days are based on the 2020 calendar year, your seniority, and your activity for that year. If you were active for 15…
Read More10.14.20 – EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours Previously, the hours for the EVLOA and STLOA were put into the PROJ and PPROJ on your HI1 as well as Crew Portal after closeout for the prior month. As of October, the hours are no longer being shown on your HI1 or Crew Portal. When looking at the…
Read More9.30.20 – 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins October 15
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 2021 Annual Enrollment Begins October 15 Annual Enrollment runs from October 15 to November 6, 2020. You will have until 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, November 6 to elect your 2021 benefits. Yesterday, the 2021 Annual Enrollment Guide was mailed to your home address on file with the Company. For those Flight Attendants…
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 (STLOA) recently received communications from the Company outlining required actions. If you have been on a leave and not checking mobileCCI messages, we wanted to…
Read More8.29.20 – Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II
Saturday, August 29, 2020 Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II On Tuesday, the Company announced the potential for involuntary furloughs beginning with the October 2020 bid month. We continue to compile a list of the most frequently asked questions to guide you through the process. Additional questions may be submitted to an APFA Representative by clicking…
Read More8.21.20 – Adjusted TTS And ETB Timelines For September / VEOP, EVLOA, And STLOAs / October Transfers & Mutuals
Friday, August 21, 2020 Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for September VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA Awards to be Posted Next Week The Company has informed APFA that the Voluntary Early Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), and Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) awards will be posted early next week. The Company is expecting…
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 at 2359 (CDT). Click Here to apply. Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding Deadlines October Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding October Transfers Close Tonight at 2359 (CDT)…
Read More8.14.20 – VEOP, EVLOA, & STLOA Eligibility/Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding/Additional VLOAs Awarded
Friday, August 14, 2020 VEOP/EVLOA/STLOA Eligibility Earlier today, the Company updated the eligibility date to accommodate those who may have returned to work since the original eligibility date of July 15, 2020. The new date of eligibility is August 11th. This means that anyone who has become active between July 15th and August 11th is now…
Read More8.11.20 – VEOP / EVLOA / STLOA Deadline Extended
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 VEOP / EVLOA / STLOA Deadline Extended The deadline to apply for a Voluntary Early Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), or Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) has been extended until Monday, August 17th, at 2359 CDT. We understand that the past few months have been incredibly difficult for…
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