March 2025 – APFA

3.31.25 – Contract Implementation Update #21: “Self-Book” Deadhead Implemented April 1, 2025

You will now have the option to change your scheduled deadhead to an alternate deadhead on the first or last leg of your sequence using the Self-Book deadhead feature in Crew Portal. Click on ‘DH’ to begin the self-book process

3.30.25 – Contract Implementation Update #20: “Stand Up” Deadhead Implemented April 1, 2025

CBA Section 16.L will be implemented on April 1st, 2025, and is a new provision allowing the Company to reschedule a deadheading Flight Attendant (after sequence report and prior to release of the last working leg of the sequence) to work their scheduled deadhead

3.26.25 – Special APFA Executive Committee Meeting: March 25, 2025

Yesterday, the APFA Executive Committee (EC) held a Special EC Meeting to confirm a new Regional Representative for position #4- MIA. This position was previously held by Mark Gentile, who passed unexpectedly in February.

3.26.25 – 2025 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda

This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2025 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.

3.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #19: New Sit Rig Implemented April 1st, 2025

On April 1st, 2025, Sit Rig (CBA section 11.D.6) will be implemented. Sit Rig provides one (1) minute of flight pay for every two (2) minutes of sit time beyond the first two (2) hours and thirty (30) minutes of sit time.

3.23.25 – Julie Su Joins APFA at Annual Board of Directors Convention

The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 26-27, 2025, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. All members in good standing are invited to attend the open portions of the meeting

3.21.25 – Deadline to Submit 2024 FSA Claims Is March 31

The deadline to submit claims for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) expenses incurred during the 2024 plan year (from January 1 to December 31) is March 31.

3.21.25 – Contract Implementation Update #18: Boarding Pay Begins April 1, 2025

One of our most requested contractual items is finally here—an achievement that wouldn’t have been possible without 28,000 Flight Attendants standing together in solidarity!

3.19.25 – Reminder: Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee

The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to remind 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.

3.19.25 – 3/19/25 APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Starting Soon!

The APFA virtual retirement seminar will begin today at 11 am CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, RHRA, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

3.18.25 – 2025 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda

The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 26-27, 2025, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.

3.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 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.

3.18.25 – April 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process

3.14.25 – 2025 Base Representative Elections Results

Today, March 14, 2025, the APFA National Ballot Committee, along with our partners at YesElections, certified the results of the 2025 APFA Base Representative Elections.

3.14.25 – Contract Implementation Update #17: Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL

Specific Red Flag Bidding in TTS and UBL will be implemented early, beginning on March 18th, 2025. In addition to current Red Flag generic bidding already in effect, you will now have the option to bid for Red Flag Only on specific sequences in TTS and UBL (CBA 10.H.8).

3.13.25 – Vacation MRB, Filler Day Bid, VEX Day, and Vacation ETB Timelines for May Bid Month

The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Bid Award is now final. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary > Show Detail. Your awarded vacation days are also viewable in FOS/DECS under HI10.

3.10.25 – Voter Eligibility Deadline Is Today!

For your vote to count, you must be a member in good standing (no more than 60 days in dues arrears) by today, Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CT). You may check your dues status and manage payments by logging into the APFA.org website

3.09.25 – Secondary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow

The Secondary Round of vacation bidding closes tomorrow, Monday, March 10 at 12 PM (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.

3.08.25 – AFGE-TSA Collective Bargaining Rights Under Attack

AFGE-TSA Collective Bargaining Rights Under Attack Saturday, March 8, 2025 APFA, standing alongside our Union Siblings at AFGE, is outraged by the reckless decision to terminate the labor agreement and violate the…

3.08.25 – Daylight Saving Time 2025: It’s Time to Spring Forward

Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 AM local time. U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (S.29) in January.

3.08.25 – Special APFA EC Meeting/Annual BOD Convention/Q1 2025 EC Meeting

A Special APFA Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. All members in good standing are welcome to attend the open portions

3.07.25 – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Tentative and Final Agendas for Tuesday, March 11

APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting via videoconference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, both the Tentative Agenda and Final Agenda for this meeting are now available on APFA.org.

3.07.25 – APFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Extended Until March 14th

Exciting announcement! Due to high demand, we’re extending the APFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment to give you additional time to enroll in or review your options to ensure you have made the best decisions for you and your family.

3.06.25 – 2025 Base Representative Elections Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline is Tomorrow!

Ballot packages for the 2025 Base Representative Elections being held in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHL, and PHX were mailed out on February 12, 2025. The last day to request a duplicate ballot package is Friday, March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CT).

3.05.25 – APFA Accepting Resumes for Regional Representative #4

As previously mentioned in an APFA hotline, with the passing of Mark Gentile, Regional Representative #4 – MIA, APFA is accepting résumés for the Regional Representative position #4 – MIA for the remainder of the term ending April 30, 2026.

3.05.25 – Last Chance to Enroll This Week for Your APFA Supplemental Benefits

We are in the final week of the APFA Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment! If you haven’t had a chance to review your benefits or make any updates, now is the time to do so.

3.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for April 2025

In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the April 2025 bid month at all bases. Bidding for April 2025 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Monday, March 3 at 1200 (CT).

3.03.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Open

The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.

3.03.25 – APFA Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Ends Friday

The Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment Period for 2025, sponsored by APFA ends soon! This is your final chance to review and make changes to your APFA-sponsored benefits plan for the upcoming year.

3.01.25 – Contract Implementation Update #16: Aggressive Reserve Hours and COT (12.K.4.b)

We are pleased to announce early implementation of CBA 12.K.4.b on March 2nd, 2025 for the March contractual month. This provision had a targeted implementation of DOS +18 months.

3.01.25 – April 2025 Bidding Timelines

April 2025 Bidding Timelines including LRD, CQ, ETB, OBS, Vacation, etc

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