Posts Tagged ‘PVLOA’
1.24.21 – May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding
Sunday, January 24, 2021 May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding When bidding for the 2021-2022 vacation year, you may be bidding based on different categories of days that you have available. Accrued days are based on the 2020 calendar year, your seniority, and your activity for that year. If you were active for 15…
Read More1.07.21 – Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines
Thursday, January 7, 2021 Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback will open on Friday, January 8, at 1200 (CST), and will close on Friday, January 15, at 1200 (CST). The awards will be posted by Wednesday, January 20, at 1200 (CST). You have the option…
Read More8.29.20 – Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II
Saturday, August 29, 2020 Involuntary Furlough Information – Part II On Tuesday, the Company announced the potential for involuntary furloughs beginning with the October 2020 bid month. We continue to compile a list of the most frequently asked questions to guide you through the process. Additional questions may be submitted to an APFA Representative by clicking…
Read More7.30.20 – Updated September Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 30, 2020 Updated September Bidding Timelines The deadline for balloting for the Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), Voluntary Early Out Programs (VEOP), and the new Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) has been extended to Wednesday, August 12th at 2359 (CDT). In addition, Network Planning is still working on the September flying schedule. This will cause the…
Read More6.28.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 28, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding for the August bid month will close tomorrow, Monday, June 29th, at 08:00am (CDT). The PVLOA offering is for a 1-month leave (August 1 – August 30). You have the choice of a 19-hour paid leave, or an unpaid leave. CLICK HERE…
Read More6.24.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Extended
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Extended The Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding window for the August bid month has been extended. The bidding window will now close Monday, June 29th, at 8:00am (CDT). The PVLOA offering is for a 1-month leave (August 1 – August 30). You have…
Read More6.23.20 – PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 PVLOA Bidding for the August Bid Month Closes Tomorrow Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) bidding for the August bid month will close tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th, at Noon (CDT). The PVLOA offering is for a 1-month leave (August 1 – August 30). You have the choice of a 19-hour paid leave, or an unpaid leave. CLICK HERE…
Read More6.17.20 – (CORRECTION) Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 CORRECTION: Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020 The Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) ballot for the August bid month is now open. The PVLOA bidding window will close on Wednesday, June 24th, at Noon (CDT). The PVLOA offering is for a 1-month (August 1 – August 30) leave. You have the choice…
Read More6.17.20 – Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for August 2020 The Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) ballot for the August bid month is now open. The PVLOA bidding window will close on Wednesday, July 24th, at Noon (CDT). The PVLOA offering is for a 1-month (August 1 – August 30) leave. You have the choice…
Read More5.28.20 – Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for July 2020 / Management and Support Staff Reductions
Thursday, May 28, 2020 Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for July 2020 Management and Support Staff Reductions Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) for July 2020 Effective today, American has re-opened the PVLOA ballot for Flight Attendants, beginning in July. The PVLOA bidding window will close on Monday, June 1st, at Noon (CDT).…
Read More5.10.20 – 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, May 10, 2020 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Closes Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service > 70-hour VLOA Bidding The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, May 11th…
Read More5.08.20 – 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Now Open
Friday, May 8, 2020 70-Hour June VLOA Bidding and June LRD Now Open Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA is now open and will close on Monday, May 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service > 70-hour VLOA Bidding The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now…
Read More4.26.20 – Benefits During a Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA)
Sunday, April 26, 2020 Benefits During a Paid Voluntary Leave of Absence (PVLOA) Coverage Changes Your APFA Health Department has received confirmation that Flight Attendants taking a 3, 6, 9, or 12-month PVLOA will have the option to drop benefits coverage and dependents. Coverage may be dropped in totality by plan, not processed as a change…
Read More4.13.20 – PVLOA’s Reopened/Non-Passenger Cargo Charters
Monday, April 13, 2020 Paid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (PVLOA) Reopened for May Letter of Agreement: Non-Passenger Cargo Charters Paid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (PVLOA) Reopened for May The Company informed APFA that they would be offering additional PVLOA’s beginning in May, with a duration of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. The form…
Read More4.04.20 – Options During the Pandemic: PVLOA, VEOP, or Reduced Operations Flying
Saturday, April 4, 2020 Options During the Pandemic: PVLOA, VEOP, or Reduced Operations Flying The next few months are going to be challenging. Flight Attendants have several different options to consider. Each option has different income amounts and benefits. APFA has created the chart below for you to compare and contrast the benefits of each…
Read More4.02.20 – Deadline Extended to April 6 for Special Voluntary Leave & Early Out Program
Thursday, April 2, 2020 Special Voluntary Leave and Early Out Programs Deadline Extended to April 6th Monday, April 6 at 11:59 p.m. CDT is the deadline to apply for all special voluntary leaves and early out offerings. Participants who have already opted into a leave or early out under the special programs offered March 17 will be automatically moved…
Read More3.30.20 – New Leave Options
VXLOA Telephone Townhall Q&A – March 19, 2020 PVLOA, VEOP, & Reduced Operations Flying – View the Details Monday, March 30, 2020 Dear Fellow Flight Attendants, I can’t tell you what a whirlwind it has been. Not just today, but these past few weeks dealing with the coronavirus. I know it’s been so stressful for…
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