Posts Tagged ‘March 2026’
3.31.26 – Crew Accommodations Update
Since the March 4 Hotline, ‘AA Leadership Failures Now Target Crew Hotels’, APFA has continued enforcing CBA Section 6.A.2.c and advocating for safe and contractually compliant crew accommodations and transportation.
Read More3.28.26 – DFW-Based Flight Attendant in Colombia: A Heartbreaking Loss
DFW-based Flight Attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina, who went missing during a layover in MedellÃn, Colombia, has been tragically discovered. In a deeply heartbreaking update, authorities have confirmed that Eric’s body was located between the municipalities of Jericó and Puente Iglesias
Read More3.27.26 – Pay TSA Now! Keep Aviation Secure
Click Here to contact your elected officials in Washington today. Demand that they do their job and keep us safe! End the standoff and fund the TSA immediately. To Congress and the White House: Pay TSA Now!
Read More3.24.26 – Interacting With ICE and Government Officials
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Interacting With ICE and Government Officials Onboard our aircraft and in the airports, Flight Attendants are reporting encounters involving law enforcement and government officials, including Immigration and Customs…
Read More3.22.26 – U.S. Flight Attendants Demand Pay for TSA to Keep Airports Secure, Not Create Havoc with ICE
As U.S. airports suffer long security delays, Flight Attendant Union leaders representing more than 100,000 of aviation’s first responders released the following joint statement: “Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers must be paid now.”
Read More3.20.26 – Treasurer’s Update: 3Q Financial Status and the FY27 Budget
In this hotline: FAQ’s Before We Begin: How is the APFA yearly budget created and approved?; Third Quarter Financial Update; 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget; How the Budget Was Built; What This Means; Budget Committee – Thank You!; Bottom Line
Read More3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54: Reserves in TTS and UBL
One of the biggest enhancements for Reserves has arrived. Beginning March 20, 2026, Reserves will be able to submit TTS ballots for April sequences on scheduled days off! What is TTS? APFA.org has resources available when you have questions
Read More3.19.26 – Contract Implementation Update #54.1: Reserves in TTS and UBL ***Correction***
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Contract Implementation Update #54.1: Reserves in TTS and UBL ***Correction*** One of the biggest enhancements for Reserves has arrived. Beginning March 20, 2026, Reserves will be…
Read More3.18.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 2026
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.
Read More3.18.26 – April 2026 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
Read More3.17.26 – Contract Implementation Update #53: Prefer Positions Order Per Aircraft
The most requested PBS property is now ready for testing! Prefer Positions Order Per Aircraft is a new PBS property negotiated in the 2024 CBA that allows you to specify a position order preference on different types of aircraft.
Read More3.17.26 – FMLA Recertification
Beginning February 1st, 2025, the company changed their Intermittent FMLA recertification process to require updated medical support every six months. With this change, we’ve seen a recurrence of Flight Attendants missing requests for updated medical support
Read More3.14.26 – TSA Workers Remain Unpaid
The partial government shutdown continues as Congress remains divided on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officers are considered essential workers and are required to work without pay.
Read More3.13.26 – Vacation MRB, Filler Day Bid, VEX Day, and Vacation ETB Timelines for May 2026 Bid Month
The 2026-27 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.
Read More3.11.26 – 2026 Annual BOD Convention Recap
The 2026 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention took place last week at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The final agenda may be found here.
Read More3.10.26 – Stand Together for the Future of Our Airline!
Last month, your APFA Board of Directors issued a Vote of No Confidence in CEO Robert Isom because the evidence is undeniable. Under Isom’s leadership, American Airlines has fallen far behind its premium competitors, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
Read More3.07.26 – Daylight Saving Time 2026: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 AMÂ local time. As of early 2026, efforts to eliminate the twice-yearly clock change in the United States remain unresolved in Congress.
Read More3.05.26 – Minutes From the Q4 2025 Executive Committee Meeting
The Fourth Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Read More3.04.26 – AA Leadership Failures Now Target Crew Hotels
American Airlines, led by CEO Robert Isom, continues to lag its premium competitors and seeks cost cuts to close its earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Those cost-cutting efforts are now targeting our strong, contractually compliant hotel portfolio.
Read More3.04.26 – Doha Crew Arrives Home
We are deeply grateful to welcome home our ten Flight Attendants and four Pilots who were stranded in Doha amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical situation. On February 27th, the Crew departed Philadelphia for what was expected to be a routine trip.
Read More3.03.26 – Unpaid VLOAs for April 2026
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the April 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for April 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Tuesday, March 3, at 1200 (CT).
Read More3.02.26 – 2026 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda
This morning, APFA President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2026 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.
Read More3.02.26 – Primary Round of 2026-27 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.
Read More3.01.26 – April 2026 Bidding Timelines
April 2026 bidding timeline including CQ, vacation, ETB, TTS, and more
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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...
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...