Posts Tagged ‘Hotel’
4.06.22 – Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue Last weekend, American experienced another irregular operation, as large, slow-moving storms affected operations throughout Florida and the southeast. American Airlines and our competitors canceled and delayed thousands of flights in the region, which had ripple effects throughout the entire operation. During large irregular operations, crew tracking,…
Read More12.02.21 – LHR Hotel Survey
Thursday, December 2, 2021 LHR Hotel Survey Survey Closes: December 29, 2021, at 1200CT The APFA National Hotel Department will accompany the AA Hotel Contracts Department on the LHR long layover hotel site review and inspection. The LHR layover market and its crew accommodations are being analyzed due to incumbent hotel contract expiration and APFA…
Read More8.07.21 – Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue
Saturday, August 7, 2021 Hotel and Transportation Issues Continue Last week, APFA filed a Presidential Grievance: Crew Accommodations and Transportation against the company, addressing their inability to contractually uphold Section 6 of the JCBA. The unprecedented challenges faced by our membership over the past eighteen months are inexcusable. Several years ago, American Airlines decided to outsource their…
Read More2.15.21 – Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri
Monday, February 15, 2021 Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri Due to extreme weather, the Company is in the process of moving some crews from long layover properties to airport hotels. Additional layover markets could be added, and length of relocations modified, as the severity of the storm progresses. Impacted Flight Attendants will be…
Read More7.14.20 – National Hotel Committee Representative Appointments
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 National Hotel Committee Representative Appointments Thank you to everyone who submitted resumés for the National Hotel Committee Representative position. There was a lot of interest from qualified and experienced applicants. Your willingness to serve is much appreciated. The newly formed hotel committee embodies a diverse group of individuals with an extensive…
Read More6.03.20 – APFA Accepting Resumés for Hotel Committee Representatives
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 APFA Accepting Resumés for Hotel Committee Representatives The APFA National Hotel Department is accepting resumés for Hotel Committee Representatives. In addition to resumés, cover letters are suggested, but optional. Please click here to submit applications. Theapplication deadline is Monday, June 15th. Hotel Committee Representatives duties and expectations: Address Flight Attendant concerns regarding layover…
Read More5.31.20 – UPDATE: Hotel Relocations
Sunday, May 31, 2020 UPDATE: Hotel Relocations The Hotel and Limo desk continues to relocate crews from downtown/long properties to hotels near the airport in certain cities. Here is the latest update for cities that have received adjustments to layover properties: Atlanta, GA (ATL) Austin, TX (AUS) Chicago, IL (ORD) Cincinnati, OH (CVG) Cleveland, OH…
Read More5.30.20 – Hotel Relocations
Saturday, May 30, 2020 Hotel Relocations The Hotel and Limo desk is working to relocate crews from downtown/long properties to hotels near the airport in certain cities. For now, these relocations are for 5/30 and 5/31, unless otherwise noted. Effective immediately, the following cities will receive adjustments to layover properties: Atlanta, GA (ATL) Austin, TX…
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…
Read More3.20.20 – Hotel & Transportation Update
Friday, March 20, 2020 HOTEL/TRANSPORTATION UPDATE During this unprecedented crisis, our layover accommodations and transportation assignments are fluctuating and ever-changing. Please be assured that the APFA National Hotel department has been in constant communication with the Hotel Contract department in order to ensure you have a safe, comfortable, and secure layover. Your apprehension is understandable,…
Read More2.26.20 – The Scoop
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Ready for Lands’ End Uniform? If flying a trip that crosses the hard cut-over date, bring your new Lands’ End uniform to begin wearing on March 2nd and beyond. You should wear the current uniform through March 1st. If you have an item that’s on backorder that will prevent you from being…
Read More2.20.20 – The Scoop
Thursday, February 20, 2020 Ballots Must be Received by 10:00 am CT, March 9, 2020 In order to have your vote count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by 5:00 pm CT, March 4, 2020. Questions about your dues status? Contact the Dues Department at dues1@apfa.org or at 817-540-0108,…
Read More10.02.19 – Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Join the ConversationAPFA National Officers, the Negotiating Committee, the Joint Scheduling Implementation Committee (JSIC), and the National Department Chairs & Specialists will host a Telephone Town Hall Thursday, October 10th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm CDT. Click the image above or click here to register for the event. Letters of Agreement for Hurricane Dorian This…
Read More8.16.19 – Planned PDX Protests / Demonstrations
Friday, August 16, 2019 Planned PDX Protests / Demonstrations APFA is aware of planned protests and/or demonstrations in the Downtown Portland area for tomorrow, August 17th, 2019. As a precautionary measure, all arriving crews scheduled to layover downtown for today and tomorrow’s operation have been relocated to airport area hotels. Crewmembers are encouraged not to travel to…
Read More6.12.19 – Incorrect Hotel Information on Bidsheet
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Incorrect Hotel Information on Bidsheet We have received numerous calls and emails regarding the incorrect hotel information and the absence of the transportation in the July bidsheet. Article 10.C.3.m. requires the company to publish transportation and hotel information “on each sequence” in the monthly bid packets. We are aware the company…
Read More4.24.19 – The Weekly Scoop
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Mobilize to Maximize Calling ALL Activists! Our Union Needs YOU! Sign up to be a Union Activist. Help distribute information and materials for important issues and events during this round of bargaining. You’ll be one of the firsts to get accurate and factual information to share on the line. Click here to…
Read More1.7.19 – NEW Long LAX Layover Hotel
Monday, January 7, 2019 APFA Members: I have received many negative comments regarding the new LAX long layover hotel. I hear you and certainly AGREE! In September 2018, APFA, APA and the company reviewed six hotels for the LAX long layover. Of the six, APFA recommended two of the incumbent hotels as the other four did…
Read More9.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Department – As The Season Comes to an End
As The Season Comes to an End As our seasonal flying ends, there will be many flights that will require travel on another airline (OA), necessitating a layover in LHR. Below is a link that will provide your layover information:https://www.www.apfa.org/departments/104-hotel https://www.www.apfa.org/images/hotel/LHR-Season-Ending-OA-Flights-and-Layovers.pdf The APFA Hotel “Layovers with Amenities” page has been updated. We have removed outdated…
Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Annual SK/VC Thresholds LAA/Application of VC Pay to OE Trips within FMLA/Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms/Uniform Reaction Update
Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA Application of Vacation Pay to OE Trips within an Approved FMLA – LAA Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA As we approach the end of the calendar year, please be aware that the 420-hour…
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