January 2025

1.31.25 – A Message of Support for Our AFA PSA Family

We continue to offer support to those affected by the crash of PSA/ American Eagle Flight 5342. Words of support from the aviation community are most appreciated during this difficult time.

1.30.25 – Supporting PSA/ American Eagle Flight Attendants

Our hearts remain with the families of the crew and passengers of American Eagle Flight 5342, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders at the crash site.

1.29.25 – American Eagle Flight 5342 Collides with Helicopter at DCA

At approximately 9:00pm ET, American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines, was reportedly involved in a collision with a helicopter while landing at Washington National Airport. The flight originated from Wichita, Kansas.

1.28.25 – Q4 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda

The regularly scheduled APFA Fourth Quarter 2024 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at APFA Headquarters.

1.27.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Now Open

The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 27 at 12:00 PM (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT).

1.25.25 – 2025 Base Representative Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives

Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for the positions of Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Representatives. The NBC would like to thank all individuals who submitted a WTS for this term!

1.25.25 – 2025 Base Representative Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives to be Announced Later Today

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the Willingness-to-Serve submissions for the 2025 Base Representative Elections. The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) is fully committed to diligently verifying each submission and candidate

1.24.25 – Final Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for 2025 Base Representative Elections

This is a final reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Base Representative positions of Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Rep (BCR) for BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, and PHX

1.24.25 – Letters of Agreement: California Wildfires and DFW Weather Event

Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick signed two Letters of Agreement (LOA). The first LOA addresses LAX-based Flight Attendants and those commuters from the area affected by the devastating wildfires.

1.21.25 – Filing an Injury on Duty (IOD) Report

When you suffer an injury while on duty, it is important to file your report correctly to ensure your case is handled appropriately. Follow these steps for a proper filing process

1.21.25 – 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) posted on the APFA website for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee, Place #3 and #4.

1.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2025

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.

1.18.25 – February 2025 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

1.17.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded

In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2024 (carryover days are excluded).

1.17.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure – Final Vote Results

Yesterday, we provided you with the preliminary results of the 2024 Dues Restructure Vote. This hotline includes all final voting information from our vendor, YesElections, and a breakdown of voting tallies by base.

1.16.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Results

The Members have spoken, and we hear you. The three ballot measures included in the 2024 Dues Restructure did not pass ratification.

1.16.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Voting Results

The 2024 Dues Restructure voting has concluded. The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) is validating the results of this balloting. Once complete, the NBC will send the final results along with the base breakdowns.

1.15.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Voting Closes Tomorrow

Dues vs Wage Interactive Comparison Calculators, Including Instructional Videos, Now Available; All APFA Members in good standing may participate in the Dues Restructure vote. Your vote is completely confidential.

1.15.25 – A Message From Your APFA Board of Directors

The APFA Board of Directors is dedicated to prioritizing the interests of the Association and its members. We recognize the concerns and differing opinions within our membership.

1.14.25 – COVID-19 Attendance and Leave Policies Update

Starting tomorrow, January 15, 2025, the Company is returning to its pre-pandemic attendance. This update affects the process for requesting Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves.

1.12.25 – Remembering PHX Flight Attendant Celinda Levno

With great sadness, we inform you of the passing of Phoenix-based Flight Attendant Celinda Levno while on layover in Denver. Celinda began her career with America West in 1989.

1.12.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow

The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13, at 12:00 PM (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Friday January 17 at 12:00 PM (CT).

1.10.25 – Minutes From the 3Q24 Executive Committee Meeting

The Third Quarter 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.

1.09.25 – 2025 Base Representative Elections Notification of Willingness-to-Serve Reminder

This is a reminder that the National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the Base Representative positions of Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Rep (BCR)

1.08.25 – Southern California Wildfires

The wildfires spreading across Southern California are the most destructive the region has ever experienced. As of this writing, the Palisades fire, west of Los Angeles, has burned 18 square miles

1.08.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Cora | Training Cancelled Jan. 8 – 10

A major winter storm is expected to blanket parts of the South with snow and ice in the coming days. This weather event may lead to increased commuting and travel difficulties from Texas to the Carolinas and Virginia, impacting cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, among others.

Posts Tagged ‘January 2025’

1.31.25 – A Message of Support for Our AFA PSA Family

1.30.25 – Supporting PSA/ American Eagle Flight Attendants

1.29.25 – American Eagle Flight 5342 Collides with Helicopter at DCA

1.28.25 – Q4 2024 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda

1.27.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Now Open

1.25.25 – 2025 Base Representative Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives

1.25.25 – 2025 Base Representative Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives to be Announced Later Today

1.24.25 – Final Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for 2025 Base Representative Elections

1.24.25 – Letters of Agreement: California Wildfires and DFW Weather Event

1.21.25 – Filing an Injury on Duty (IOD) Report

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

1.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2025

1.18.25 – February 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

1.17.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded

1.17.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure – Final Vote Results

1.16.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Results

1.16.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Voting Results

1.15.25 – 2024 Dues Restructure Voting Closes Tomorrow

1.15.25 – A Message From Your APFA Board of Directors

1.14.25 – COVID-19 Attendance and Leave Policies Update

1.12.25 – Remembering PHX Flight Attendant Celinda Levno

1.12.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow

1.10.25 – Minutes From the 3Q24 Executive Committee Meeting

1.09.25 – 2025 Base Representative Elections Notification of Willingness-to-Serve Reminder

1.08.25 – Southern California Wildfires

1.08.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Cora | Training Cancelled Jan. 8 – 10

1.06.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open

1.05.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Blair

1.01.25 – February 2025 Bidding Timelines

1.01.25 – Terror Attack in New Orleans

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