January 2022

1.31.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open

Monday, January 31, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 31st at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding…

1.29.22 – Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters

Saturday, January 29, 2022 Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters The Company has notified APFA they will offer positive space confirmed travel for BOS, LGA,…

1.28.22 – Winter Storm Kenan

Friday, January 28, 2022 Winter Storm Kenan As we communicated in yesterday’s hotline, a powerful winter storm is forecast to hit the Northeast this weekend. The storm is expected to…

1.28.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Next Week

Friday, January 28, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Next Week APFA is hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, February 2 at Noon (CT). During this session, APFA Department Leaders…

1.27.22 – KCM Violations on the Rise

Thursday, January 27, 2022 KCM Violations on the Rise The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that we can be trusted to comply with all KCM requirements. We…

1.27.22 – APFA Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board

Thursday, January 27, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Welcomes Deirdre Hamilton to the National Mediation Board (Euless, TX) –…

1.27.22 – Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures

Thursday, January 27, 2022 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures There has been some confusion about what to expect when preparing for a random drug test. Please keep this information…

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…

1.27.22 – Nor’easter To Impact Parts Of East Coast With Snow And High Winds

Thursday, January 27, 2022 Nor’easter to Impact Parts of East Coast with Snow and High Winds This weekend, a powerful winter storm plans to bring travel nightmares to many along…

1.26.22 – Negotiations Update #8: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

We focused on Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 16- Deadhead, and APFA passed a proposal on Section 15- Speaker for the first time. In Section 25- Leave of Absence, we are down to a few issues. This section will be tabled until later in negotiations. In deadhead, APFA is proposing deadheading Flight Attendants receive the highest class seat available rather than coach seats…

1.22.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar and Reserve PBS Training Recordings

Saturday, January 22, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Recording On Tuesday, January 18th, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Topics included:…

1.21.22 – APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording

Friday, January 21, 2022 APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded PHX Virtual Town Hall, which took place on Thursday, January 20th. You…

1.21.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022

Friday, January 21, 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…

1.21.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training

Friday, January 21, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training The first quarter Flight Service web-based training (WBT) program has been loaded into Learning Hub. It is required for all active Flight Attendants…

1.20.22 – March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Thursday, January 20, 2022 March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the March bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…

1.20.22 – Important Checklist For VEOP Participants With A Retirement Date Of 4/1/2022

Thursday, January 20, 2022 Important Checklist for VEOP Participants with a Retirement Date of 4/1/2022 Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who took the 12-Month VEOP last April with a retirement…

1.19.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2022-2023 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal >…

1.19.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update #2

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update #2 Last night, the FAA disclosed that 5G C-band towers would not be activated within a 3-mile radius of 80+ airports. A…

1.19.22 – Temporary Reduction in Service Levels

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Temporary Reduction In Service Levels With the continued spread of the Omicron variant, APFA has proposed a temporary reduction to onboard service levels and customer touchpoints.…

1.18.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update By now, most of you have probably heard about the impending launch of 5G by two major telecommunications companies, and the potential…

1.18.22 – February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…

1.18.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly The first APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall of 2022 will begin today at 10:30am CT. Topics will include: 401(k)…

1.17.22 – Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 17, 2022 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we remember the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and we honor his life and legacy as a…

1.15.22 – Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update

Saturday, January 15, 2022 Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Izzy is bringing ice, snow and strong winds to millions this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. This…

1.15.22 – Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549

Saturday, January 15, 2022 Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549 Thirteen years ago today, US Airways flight 1549, carrying 150 passengers and a crew of five, departed New York’s LaGuardia…

1.14.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow

Friday, January 14, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, January 18 at…

1.14.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert

Friday, January 14, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert New Opioids called Nitazenes May be 20 times stronger than Fentanyl For more information on Nitazenes, click here.…

1.14.22 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022

Friday, January 14, 2022 Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday, January…

1.13.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly

Thursday, January 13, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall will begin at 1300 (CT). During the event, you will also…

1.13.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow

Thursday, January 13, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow The Annual Vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight…

1.12.22 – Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools Flight Attendants continue to voice concerns regarding illicit trip trades and drops. With the elimination of many premium trips throughout the…

1.11.22 – Aflac® Enrollment Ends January 15th, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Annual Open Enrollment Ends on January 15, 2022 Critical Illness Benefits payable for: Cancer Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Major Organ Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem…

1.11.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training On Thursday, January 13, 2022, APFA will be hosting a Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall from 1300- 1400 (CT). During the event, you…

1.11.22 – An Update on Negotiations- January 11, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Hello Everyone, Our June 18, 2021, Negotiations Update communicated a new approach to bargaining. Using a strategic approach, discussions will target key areas where Flight Attendants need contractual…

1.11.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday,…

1.10.22 – January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Monday, January 10, 2022 January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day Wear Blue to Raise Awareness Are you ready for #WearBlueDay? On Tuesday, January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, join…

1.10.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open

< Monday, January 10, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, January 10 at 1200 (CT) for February 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). February 2022 PBS…

1.10.22 – APFA PHL PBS Reserve Training Recording

Monday, January 10, 2022 PHL PBS Reserve Training Recordings On December 13, 2021, APFA hosted a Virtual PBS Training for PHL-based Flight Attendants focusing on Reserve Bidding. You will find the link for…

1.07.22 – Minutes from the 3Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting

Friday, January 7, 2022 Minutes from the 3Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Third Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held on December 14, 2021. In accordance with the APFA…

1.07.22 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee

Friday, January 7, 2022 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS)…

1.07.22 – APFA Accepting Resumes For Administrative & National Department Chair Positions

Friday, January 7, 2022 APFA Accepting Resumes for Administrative & National Department Chair Positions APFA is accepting resumes for the following positions: National Balloting Committee (minimum of 4) National Budget…

1.07.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open

Friday, January 7, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open The Annual Vacation buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA…

1.07.22 – Government Affairs Update: 10-Hour Minimum Rest

Friday, January 7, 2022 Flight Attendant Unions File Joint Submission on the 10-Hour Minimum Rest Regulation This week, APFA, along with other Flight Attendant Unions, jointly submitted official comments on the…

1.06.22 – February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow

Thursday, January 6, 2022 February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, January 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining February Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…

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