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9.07.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Open Tomorrow
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Read More10.03.18 – The Weekly Scoop
FAA Reauthorization Bill Today the Senate passed the FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018. APFA was proud to support this important piece of legislation. The Bill now heads to the President’s desk. Thanks to the many APFA members who made phone calls, sent messages and came to Washington to help in our effort. Directs…
Read More9.28.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2
Contract Changes Effective October 1st for LUS Flight Attendants – Part 2 FOI is quickly approaching and with it comes full implementation of the JCBA for LUS bases. Going forward all bases will be PBS or non-PBS bases until May 2019. If you have not already done so, now would be a good time to…
Read More9.01.18 – (LAA) – JSIC Update – Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here
Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here, Mock Bidding is Here – LAA Starting in September, all non-PBS bases will begin mock bidding (except DFW and MIA, which will begin in January 2019) for not only PBS but also Training Bidding System (TBS) and Lineholder/Reserve Designation (LRD). Below is important information related to these…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts 401(k) $uper $aver Lawsuit Update – LAA Rescheduling After a Disruption 8 Hours Behind the Door Means 8 Hours Behind the Door Mock PBS Bidding – LUS APFA HDQs Closed Independence…
Read More6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only! LODO Vacation Low Priority Core Pairings vs. FK and FM Pairings Red Eyes Defined Bidding High Time (91-110 hours) FABRC Hours & reminders Countdown to…
Read More6.06.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bidding Information
July 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS July 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA and LUS Redeye pairings (sequences) were aligned. This was communicated by the the Company in August. A letter of agreement dated August 20, 2017 served…
Read More5.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only! LODO Vacation Low Priority Core Pairings vs. FK and FM Pairings Red Eyes Defined Bidding High Time (91-110 hours) How to research your PBS award FABRC Hours & reminders Last month,…
Read More3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Your Standing Bid Reserve Bidding- Senior, Cusp, and Junior Bidding strategy Training on your Schedule? Protect yourself with this information What is a Persistent Property? Vacation Low Priority Red Eyes Defined Bidding High Time (91-110 hours) New FABRC Hours Thank you for taking the time to educate yourself on these…
Read More2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on APFA Meeting with Company about Reserve Numbers
APFA leadership, along with members of the Joint Scheduling Committee (JSC) met with Crew Planning this week to review the data the Company claims is the driving force behind the increased reserve numbers for March. The following is a synopsis of what Crew Planning presented: In addition to data received from Network Planning, Crew Planning…
Read More2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Corrected LAA Reserve Numbers for March
The Company recently released a communication on the corrected March reserve numbers for LAA bases after APFA identified an error in the original bid packets posted online. The following table indicates the corrected numbers which will be reflected in the bidsheets to be posted on Jetnet tomorrow. APFA is fully aware that, even considering this…
Read More2.13.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Reserve Numbers
Why Are Reserve Numbers so High?! APFA has been fielding this question from members and we, too have been demanding answers from the Company. At this point, the numbers should be trending down. We have identified possible issues with the reserve numbers for March and have requested a review by Crew Planning. The seniority numbers…
Read More2.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Hotel Committee Response to AA Comm/ODAN Hotel Accommodations/Reps in D.C./Calling the Tape – LAA/Reserve Numbers/Duplicate Ballot Deadline/Uniform
APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication ODAN Hotel Accommodations APFA Representatives Travel to Washington D.C. Reserve Reminder – “Calling the Tape” – LAA Reserve Numbers Deadline to Request Duplicate Ballot for LGA Base Elections Uniform Reaction Report APFA National Hotel Committee’s Response to Recent Flight Service Communication In a recent…
Read More1.26.18 – (LUS) – APFA JCBA Udate – Rotating Reserve FAQs
Reserve Rotation FAQs – LUS Many LUS Flight Attendants have questions related to the implementation of reserve rotation at Flight Attendant Operational Integration (FOI) in October 2018. We will provide communications regarding rotation and other new contractual provisions in the JCBA as we head towards FOI. Additionally, FOI specialists are in every base to answer…
Read More12.27.17 – (LAA) – Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month
Pay Protection for Last 5 Days of the Month (excludes Reserves) – LAA As a reminder, Flight Attendants should be familiar with the following parameters when looking to pay protect during the last 5 days of the month: Pay protection: After sign in, Crew Schedule has the same options as MIC – deadhead, reschedule, hold at the…
Read More12.23.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Update on January Reserve Numbers
Update on January Reserve Numbers – LAA/LUS As you know, the reserve numbers at many bases are much higher than we would like. We have met twice with Labor and Manpower Planning this week to try and offer solutions to the high reserve numbers in January. The Company has staffed January at each domicile based…
Read More1.11.02 – (LAA) – Picking Up Optional Exchange Trips
This is George Price with the APFA HotLine for Friday, January 11, 2002. As a reminder to Reserves, please remember that when you pick up an Optional Exchange trip during your reserve month and you do not meet your monthly maximum, those OE hours will be absorbed into your guarantee. Also, as we reported last…
Read More7.21.00 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, AMR Earnings, Ghost Rides, Alitalia
Hello, this is Peter Day and this is the negotiations portion of the HotLine for the week ending Friday, July 21, 2000. During negotiations this week, the following Articles were discussed: Article 7 Hours of Service Article 9 Scheduling Article 10 Reserve Article 11 Language Article 26 Sick Leave Article 30K Crew Meals Article 32…
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