Posts Tagged ‘May 2025’
5.31.25 – International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day 2025
Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day — a time to recognize and honor the role Flight Attendants play as first responders in the skies.
Read More5.30.25 – CJ Denial for Mainline Weight-Restricted Flights When Priority List Processed Out of Order
We have received reports that Flight Attendants are being denied access to the jumpseat (CJ) on weight-restricted Mainline flights because the standby list is not being cleared in the correct priority order.
Read More5.30.25 – Update: CQ Module Length/ Q2 2025 WBT 787-9P Suite Clarification
Update: 2025-2026 CQ Module Length – Earlier this year, Flight Attendants began reporting that the 2025-2026 CQ web-based training (WBT) modules exceed the contractual limit for distance learning.
Read More5.29.25 – FA Position 10 on Extended Long Range Flights
A company communication on May 21st stated that position 10 on extended long-range flights on the 777-200, 787-8, and 787-9 would move from main cabin to business class effective June 2nd.
Read More5.29.25 – Minutes From the 1Q25 Executive Committee Meeting
The First Quarter 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at APFA Headquarters in Euless, Texas. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Read More5.26.25 – Memorial Day 2025: Remember and Honor
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many Americans commemorate this day by visiting cemeteries, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades.
Read More5.22.25 – Contract Implementation Update #28: Deadhead ‘No-Show’ Now Available in ECS
Beginning May 22, 2025, you may now use the ECS (Electronic Communication System) to contact Crew Scheduling and Crew Tracking to no-show your scheduled deadhead. This function is enabled in version 2.1
Read More5.21.25 – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Final Agenda for Today
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting at APFA Headquarters. The assembly approved the Final Agenda.
Read More5.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 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.
Read More5.18.25 – June 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
Read More5.15.25 – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda for May 21, 2025
APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.
Read More5.14.25 – AA Returns to Pre-Covid Onboard Services Without Adequate Staffing or Catering Supplies
This week, management announced a return to pre-COVID-19 service procedures despite testifying under oath that the post-pandemic changes were permanent. This reversal calls into question the integrity of American’s management
Read More5.14.25 – Contract Implementation Update #27: PBS Updates/ DH Self-Booking/ CBA Copies Available
New Properties to Bid Speaker Pairings – When bidding for June, you will now have the ability to bid using the property Prefer Language (CBA 10.D.13.d.#15). This new property will allow you to bid for pairings requiring a specific language.
Read More5.13.25 – Contract Implementation Update #26: Tracking Boarding Pay/ Sit Rig Pay Updates
While the company continues development on the tool to allow Flight Attendants to track their boarding pay, an interim solution has been developed. On or around May 13th, you will receive a breakdown to your AA email of your boarding events in April.
Read More5.09.25 – Save the Dates: June 2025 Pride Month Celebrations
It is that time of year again! June is officially Pride month and is celebrated throughout the country with parades in various cities. This year, the APFA Human Rights Coalition will be participating in parades in five bases.
Read More5.06.25 – A Message From Your APFA Board of Directors- Tuesday, May 6, 2025
On January 15th, the APFA Board of Directors advised you they had ordered an independent review of all Section 5.H related housing. That review, conducted by outside counsel George Buckley Jr, Esq., has been completed.
Read More5.06.25 – Q1 2025 APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Today, the 2025 First Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More5.05.25 – Contract Implementation Update #25: Update to Reserve RAP Processing
For the May contractual month, CBA Section 12.K.1.g has been implemented early (targeted for DOS + 12 months). CBA 12.K.1.g details the order of award/assignment in Daily (ROTD) processing for a sequence legal for multiple RAPs.
Read More5.01.25 – Contract Implementation Update #24: Vacation Pay and Credit/ April Reserve Updates
The 2025-2026 vacation year begins tomorrow, May 2nd. In accordance with CBA Section 8.B.1., there is a change in how vacation hours are paid: Flight Attendants with a block of seven (7) or more consecutive vacation days will be paid and credited at four (4) hours
Read More5.01.25 – June 2025 Bidding Timelines
June bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, 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...