Posts Tagged ‘FAA Crew Reduction’
5.20.26 – Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Scrutinize FAA Minimum Crew Standards
APFA Immediately Challenges 787-9P Minimum Crew Staffing Changes; How Does This FAA Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Competitors?; Was the Boeing 787 ever certified with a live, full-scale evacuation?; How Does the Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Profession?
Read More1.15.26 – 17 Years Ago Today: US Airways Flight 1549, ‘Miracle on the Hudson’
Today marks the 17th anniversary of US Airways flight 1549, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson’. Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight, is joining with APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit
Read More1.15.26 – Denise Lockie, ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Survivor, Joins APFA to Oppose FAA Minimum Crew Reductions
Seventeen years ago today, US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency water landing in the icy waters of the Hudson River after losing thrust in both engines due to a bird strike shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Read More1.14.26 – ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Survivor Denise Lockie Joins APFA to Stand Against FAA-Authorized Minimum Flight Attendant Crew Cuts
Denise Lockie, a passenger and survivor of the flight that became known as the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ and a dedicated aviation safety advocate, is joining with the APFA in calling for airlines to staff a well-trained Flight Attendant at every dual-aisle widebody aircraft exit
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 More12.02.25 – 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 More10.13.25 – APFA Leads the Push for Stronger Minimum Crew Standards on Capitol Hill
APFA Representatives were on Capitol Hill last week meeting with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including those on the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, the Aviation Subcommittee, and the Aviation Safety Caucus.
Read More8.06.25 – Lawmakers Press FAA on Updated Standards after Evacuation of AA3023 – Take Action Today
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, American Airlines Flight 3023 experienced a landing gear fire during takeoff from Denver International Airport, prompting an aborted takeoff and emergency evacuation on the runway.
Read More7.28.25 – Safety First – One Flight Attendant Per Widebody Door
APFA continues to sound the alarm regarding the recently recertified 787-9P, which is now operated with a minimum crew of just seven (7) Flight Attendants. For the safety of passengers in an emergency evacuation, a Flight Attendant must be present
Read More7.01.25 – APFA Calls on CEO Isom to Prioritize 787-9P Safety Over Operational Convenience
Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick sent a formal letter to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Compliance Cedric Wilson, expressing APFA’s serious concerns
Read More6.30.25 – A 787-9P Staffing Message from Your National President: Take Action Now!
The 787-9P reduced staffing certification, finalized last week, follows similar approvals at our competitors, and results in a first-time ever single American Airlines Flight Attendant at the 4L/4R doors now being responsible for hundreds of passengers
Read More6.26.25 – Call to Action! AA Certifies 787-9P with Seven Flight Attendants
Earlier this month, APFA exposed management’s plan to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the new 787-9P with a minimum crew of just seven (7) Flight Attendants. Despite the outpouring of concern from Flight Attendants
Read More6.05.25 – A Call to Action: 787-9P Minimum Staffing
In December of 2024, APFA exposed management’s intention to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the new 787-9P in alignment with other carriers’ 787 (or similar aircraft) minimum staffing
Read More12.05.24 – AA Plans Certification of the 787-9P With Lower Minimum Staffing
This week, American management made clear their intention to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify the new 787-9P aircraft with a minimum of seven (7) 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
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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...