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9.26.25 – Updated Fatigue Risk Management Plan

Yesterday, the company announced updates to the Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP) which will go into effect on October 1, 2025. APFA initiated a Letter of Agreement in 2023 that required the company to meet with the Union to discuss the FRMP

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1.06.24 – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 Groundings

Following an incident last night on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 where the emergency exit door panel blew outward from the aircraft shortly after take-off, the FAA has ordered the grounding of several Boeing 737 MAX-9 configurations for investigation.

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10.13.23 – Layover Safety

APFA has been made aware of global protest/demonstration alerts this weekend. Please expect larger crowds and perhaps road closures near and around layovers. Continue Ready for Action to Take

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9.01.23 – Turbulence Safety Reminders

When encountering turbulence, It is important to remain seated and secure yourself as quickly as possible. If you are in the aisle performing a service, brace the cart by wedging it between aisle seats

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3.05.23 – Layover Security Concerns

Crime and violence are possible everywhere we travel, even in the least suspecting areas of the United States. That is why we ask more than ever to exercise caution on all layovers.

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2.09.23 – Facts About Cabin LOSA

A company communication detailing the Cabin Line Operation Safety Audit (LOSA) for Flight Attendants was released earlier this week. The communication raised many questions.

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12.01.22 – Changes to Known Crewmember (KCM)

Several blogs and rumors are going around about the Known Crewmember (KCM) program and its future. Known Crewmember is not going away. Instead, the program’s name will change to Expedited Crew Access (ECA), and the same risk-based alternate screening will continue as it is today.

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9.29.22 – Turbulence-Related Injuries

One of the most significant challenges experienced during the fall and winter seasons is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Always remain seated and secure yourself when encountering turbulence as quickly as possible.

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7.30.22 – Human Trafficking Awareness

Saturday, July 30, 2022 Human Trafficking Awareness Flight Attendants can play a life-saving role when we identify human trafficking on our airplanes. Over the years, APFA members have attended anti-human…

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4.08.22 – Keeping Safe on Layovers

Friday, April 8, 2022 Keeping Safe on Layovers There has been an uptick in security incidents involving crew members on layovers, specifically international layovers. Here are some best practices to…

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1.27.22 – KCM Violations on the Rise

Thursday, January 27, 2022 KCM Violations on the Rise The Known Crewmember (KCM) program is dependent upon crewmembers demonstrating that we can be trusted to comply with all KCM requirements. We…

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1.18.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update By now, most of you have probably heard about the impending launch of 5G by two major telecommunications companies, and the potential…

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12.13.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Update

Monday, December 13, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Update The requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, buses, trains, and boats, as well as in airports and other transportation hubs has…

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9.29.21 – Update: FAA Tablet Audits

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Update: FAA Tablet Audits Recently, an APFA Safety & Security hotline went out alerting Flight Attendants to future FAA tablet compliance audits. The FAA has announced their decision to continue permitting…

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9.16.21 – Alert: FAA Tablet Audits

Thursday, September 16, 2021 Alert: FAA Tablet Audits For the past several months, the FAA has been conducting tablet audits throughout the system. Inspectors have reported an alarming number of…

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7.05.21 – Passenger Misconduct Events

Monday, July 5, 2021 Passenger Misconduct Events As we are all aware, passenger misconduct events—and their severity—are at an all-time high. While there have been some positive strides towards holding…

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6.25.21 – Turbulence Injuries

Friday, June 25, 2021 Turbulence Injuries One of the most significant challenges experienced during the summer season is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Whenever encountering turbulence, always remain…

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4.09.21 – 737 MAX Update

Friday, April 9, 2021 737 MAX Update This morning, the Company announced the grounding of seventeen 737 MAX aircraft. This precautionary measure came in light of a directive from Boeing regarding a potential production…

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3.17.21 – SJO Incident

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Yesterday, a crew in SJO was robbed as they drove from the hotel to the airport. The crew was unharmed, albeit shaken up from the incident.…

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2.19.21 – Airbus Seat Blocking

Friday, February 19, 2021 Airbus Seat Blocking As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, please remember that “C-blocking,” better known as “Seat Blocking” on the Airbus aircraft, is still…

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1.30.21 – CQ Information

Saturday, January 30, 2021 CQ Information Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company sought and received an FAA exemption for our annual training requirements. The FAA offered a…

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11.20.20 – 3-1-1 Liquid Rule

Friday, November 20, 2020 3-1-1 Liquid Rule Recently, a social media post went viral with some incorrect information regarding upcoming changes to the current 3-1-1 liquid rule for Flight Attendants working domestic trips. There…

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11.09.20 – KCM Outage Canceled

Monday, November 9, 2020 KCM Outage Canceled Earlier this afternoon, we reported that there was to be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage tomorrow due to routine maintenance. Subsequently, we have…

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11.05.20 – Election Demonstrations

Thursday, November 5, 2020 Election Demonstrations The Presidential election remains undecided. Demonstrations have been reported in Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Philadelphia, and elsewhere. PDX: The National Guard…

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6.20.20 – Turbulence Injuries

Saturday, June 20, 2020 Turbulence Injuries One of the most significant challenges experienced during the summer season is inclement weather, which often leads to turbulence. Whenever encountering turbulence, always remain…

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3.18.20 – SLC Earthquake

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Earthquake in SLC This morning we received information of a reported earthquake in SLC. It registered at a 5.7 magnitude on the Richter Scale. All layover crews have been contacted and…

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3.13.20 – Coronavirus Update

Friday, March 13, 2020 Health What is the coronavirus? Also known as 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the coronavirus is a family of viruses that typically affect the respiratory tract of…

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3.13.20 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Friday, March 13, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Coronavirus (COVID-19) started as a complicated situation and has evolved into a global pandemic. APFA continues to work very closely with the Center…

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8.14.19 – Hong Kong Civil Unrest

Wednesday, August 14, 2019   Hong Kong Civil Unrest As you are aware, there are currently protests and some civil unrest in the greater Hong Kong area. The airport has…

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7.21.19 – LHR Kensington Hotel

Sunday, July 21, 2019   Late last evening there was a fire scare at one of our layover hotels in Kensington, London, United Kingdom. While there was NO actual fire…

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4.24.19 – KCM Outage Tonight

Wednesday, April 24, 2019   Known Crewmember (KCM) System Maintenance & Outage American Airlines will be performing system maintenance on the databases that support badging and badge photos. This will…

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1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-Th: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

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