Posts Tagged ‘Scheduling’
6.18.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 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 More6.18.26 – July 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 More6.01.26 – July 2026 Bidding Timelines
July bidding timeline including Vacation, CQ, ETB/TTS, Reserve Golden Day/Flex Day, and more
Read More5.19.26 – Projected Weather Impacts From Dallas to Chicago This Week
Severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes are expected across portions of the country from Dallas to Chicago through Friday, May 22. The ‘On the Job‘ tab on the landing page of APFA.org contains links to help answer time-sensitive questions when you’re out flying
Read More5.18.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 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 More5.18.26 – June 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 More5.01.26 – June 2026 Bidding Timelines
June 2026 bidding timeline including CQ, vacation, ETB, TTS, and more
Read More4.18.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – May 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 More4.18.26 – May 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 More4.17.26 – ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgement Receipts in ECS
We are hearing reports about reserve acknowledgement issues. Some Reserve Flight Attendants are acknowledging assignments in Crew Portal but are given missed trips when the acknowledgement is not accurately recorded.
Read More4.01.26 – May 2026 Bidding Timelines
May bidding timeline including vacation, QC, ETB, TTS, and more
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 More3.13.26 – 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 More3.03.26 – 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 – 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
Read More2.23.26 – Primary Round of 2026-27 Vacation Bidding Closes Wednesday
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 25 at 12 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 2 at 12 PM (CT).
Read More2.21.26 – Support and Resources During Upcoming Nor’easter
A blizzard warning is in effect for certain parts of the Northeast from early Sunday morning, through Monday evening. If you need assistance, the following resources are available to help support you.
Read More2.19.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – March 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 More2.18.26 – March 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 More2.12.26 – Reminders: Intermittent FMLA and Calling in Well
Calling in Well (CIW) for intermittent FMLA allows you to fly over the footprint of a trip for which you have called in sick. You must have an approved intermittent FMLA leave on file with the Absence and Return Center (ARC). You must have FMLA days available.
Read More2.02.26 – Primary Round of 2026-27 Vacation Bidding FAQ’s
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 25 at 12 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 2 at 12 PM (CT).
Read More2.01.26 – Company Accountability for Contract Violations: Winter Storm Fern
Late last night management put out a CCI that constitutes the company’s acknowledgment that it failed to uphold the Collective Bargaining Agreement during Winter Storm Fern. Now that the storm is largely behind us, the focus turns to holding the company accountable
Read More2.01.26 – March 2026 Bidding Timelines
March bidding timeline including ETB, TTS, vacation, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More1.27.26 – Hotel Assistance at Crew Service Centers
Due to the company’s failure to repair sequences and secure hotel rooms within the contractual guidelines of three (3) hours, APFA has forced the company to find alternatives to booking hotel rooms sooner, even if the sequence has still failed continuity.
Read More1.27.26 – Incentive Day Added for January 28, 2026
In accordance with CBA 3.K.2, Flight Attendants will receive incentive pay for the flight legs you work that touch Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Incentive Day. The incentive pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves
Read More1.26.26 – Incentive Day for January 27, 2026
In accordance with CBA 3.K.2, Flight Attendants will receive incentive pay for the flight legs you work that touch Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Incentive Day. The incentive pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves, working on the designated Incentive Day
Read More1.26.26 – Winter Storm Fern Update- January 26, 2026
This weekend, and into today, Flight Attendants are still waiting for hours to reach Crew Tracking to have sequences repaired. Once sequences are repaired, crews are waiting even longer for hotel and ground transportation assignments, some without hotel assignments at all.
Read More1.26.26 – Calling In Well/ Incentive Day Activated for January 27, 2026
Incentive Day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Per section 3.K.2 of our contract, the company has designated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as an Incentive Day. What does this mean?
Read More1.26.26 – Primary Round of 2026-27 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 26 at 12 PM (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 25 at 12 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 2 at 12 PM (CT).
Read More1.25.26 – Waiting for a Hotel Assignment?
If you experience a disruption that removes flying from your sequence due to a delay or cancellation, the company must first “fix” or “repair” the sequence. Until the sequence is repaired, your HI3 may show “Sequence Failed Continuity”.
Read More1.23.26 – Direct Denial: New CBA Pay Protections for Extraordinary Circumstances
Flight Attendants in multiple bases have experienced denials and delays of pay protection claims for full sequence cancellations due to Hurricane Melissa. Our new contract brought new pay protections for extraordinary circumstances in 10.J.1.b
Read More1.23.26 – Extended Contract and Scheduling Desk Live Messaging Hours
As we shared earlier today, a powerful winter storm is set to impact parts of the South, Midwest, and Northeast over the next few days. In that hotline, we communicated the resources and support the company is responsible for providing to Flight Attendants.
Read More1.23.26 – Support and Resources During Winter Storm Fern
A powerful winter storm will move across the South, Midwest, and Northeast from today through Monday, bringing hazardous ice and heavy snowfall. If you need assistance, the following resources are available to help support you.
Read More1.18.26 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 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 More1.18.26 – February 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 More1.11.26 – 2026-27 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The Annual Vacation Buyback process will close tomorrow, Monday, January 12 at 12:00 PM (CT). In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2025 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More1.05.26 – 2026-27 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Monday, January 12 at 12:00 PM (CT). In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2025 (carryover days are excluded)
Read More1.03.26 – Caribbean Cancellations Update
Caribbean Cancellations Update Saturday, January 3, 2026 As was communicated earlier today, APFA is fully engaged with the company on the developing situation in the Caribbean as a result of airspace restrictions…
Read More1.03.26 – Unpaid VLOAs for February 2026
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the February 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for February 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Saturday, January 3, at 1200 (CT).
Read More1.01.26 – February 2026 Bidding Timelines
February bidding timeline including Vacation, ETB, CQ, TTS, and more
Read More12.31.25 – Reserve Reminders: ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgements
ROTA assignments were published earlier today for the first contractual day of January. We want to reiterate when Reserves are contractually required to acknowledge on Crew Portal.
Read More12.26.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Northeast Winter Storm
Rescheduling Reminders Friday, December 26, 2025 A winter storm is expected to hit the Northeastern US later this evening. Heavy snowfall and icy conditions are expected through tomorrow morning. As a reminder,…
Read More12.18.25 – January 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 More12.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 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 More12.09.25 – Holiday Pay Reminders / Q & A
In accordance with CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves
Read More12.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for January 2026
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the January 2026 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2026 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Wednesday, December 3, at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.03.25 – Reserve Acknowledgement Issues: LOA to Remove TMs for Impacted Reserves
APFA has secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) related to the reserve acknowledgment issues. The issues occurred from October 1st through November 18th, 2025, and were resolved by November 19th, 2025.
Read More12.01.25 – Reserve Reminders: ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgements
ROTA assignments were published earlier today for the first contractual day of December. We want to reiterate when Reserves are contractually required to acknowledge on Crew Portal.
Read More12.01.25 – January 2026 Bidding Timelines
Recent Additions to Monthly Bidding Timelines: Ballots Open for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 20th of the Month at 1200 (CT); First Run of Ballots for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 24th of the Month at 2300 (HBT)
Read More11.28.25 – Airbus Fleet Software Update: Contractual Protections and Support
We were just notified that a required software update for the Airbus 319/320/321 fleet will begin today. The update is expected to take about two hours for most aircraft; however, some aircraft may need to be removed from service to complete the fix.
Read More11.26.25 – Holiday APFA Live Messaging + Tools & Support for Schedule Disruptions
As we head into the holiday weekend, forecasts indicate the potential for wintry weather that could impact operations. We want you to be aware of the tools available to help you navigate any potential schedule disruptions, as well as where to find support.
Read More11.21.25 – Sequence Loss Due to Extraordinary Circumstances/Natural Disasters
December cancellations are occurring due to Hurricane Melissa’s impact in the Caribbean. CBA Section 10.J.1.b provides pay protections for lost sequences from natural disasters, removing the need for Letters of Agreement for extraordinary circumstances.
Read More11.20.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Storms 11/20/25
Storm activity across North Texas is significantly impacting operations at DFW, leading to delays, diversions, and ground stops throughout the day. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA.
Read More11.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2025
Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2025 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid…
Read More11.18.25 – December 2025 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 More11.17.25 – Critical Periods and Banked Points
The company’s current Attendance Policy includes three critical periods throughout the year. Thanksgiving: the Wednesday prior through the Sunday after Thanksgiving (November 26, 2025 – November 30, 2025). Christmas: December 22, 2025 – January 3, 2026. July 1 – 7, 2026.
Read More11.13.25 – Holiday Pay Reminders
In accordance with CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More11.01.25 – December 2025 Bidding Timelines
Recent Additions to Monthly Bidding Timelines: Ballots Open for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 20th of the Month at 1200 (CT); First Run of Ballots for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 24th of the Month at 2300 (HBT)
Read More10.31.25 – Reserve Reminders: ROTA/ROTD Acknowledgements
On October 1st, the company discontinued the practice of making “courtesy calls” when Reserve Flight Attendants do not electronically acknowledge ROTA and ROTD assignments when required.
Read More10.24.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Potential IROPS
There is potential for thunderstorms in DFW later today, bringing an increased risk of weather-related disruptions and potential impacts to normal operations. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA.
Read More10.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 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 More10.18.25 – November 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
November 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Saturday, October 18, 2025 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award Files…
Read More10.09.25 – Holiday Pay 2025-26
In accordance with CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholders and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.03.25 – Contract and Scheduling Reminders
The APFA Contract and Scheduling Departments have seen an alarming uptick in three types of scheduling issues that are contract violations: Tagging (adding additional flying after the completion of a sequence)- Non-compliance with CBA 10.J and 12.O. etc
Read More10.01.25 – November 2025 Bidding Timelines
New Additions to Monthly Bidding Timelines: Ballots Open for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 20th of the Month at 1200 (CT); First Run of Ballots for Reserve Trading Days Off in TTS: 24th of the Month at 2300 (HBT)
Read More9.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #42: Implementation Updates to CBA Section 10: Scheduling
In this update, we will cover: 10.G.2.j – ETB Sequences on Pay Protected Days; 10.J.11.b – Sequence Cancellation Within 3 Hours of Report; 10.P.2 – Last Live Leg ECS
Read More9.19.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW ATC Delays
This afternoon APFA was informed of a local telephone equipment issue in the Dallas area. As a result, the FAA is slowing traffic into the DFW and DAL airports. This has the potential to impact inbound and outbound flights at DFW/DAL.
Read More9.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 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 More9.18.25 – October 2025 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 More9.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for October 2025
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the October 2025 bid month at all bases. Bidding for October 2025 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Wednesday, September 3 at 1200 (CT).
Read More9.01.25 – October 2025 Bidding Timelines
October bidding timelines including vacation, CQ, TTS, UBL, ETB, etc.
Read More8.30.25 – Rescheduling Reminders
As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website which allows us to collect data regarding any IROPS situation and how it was handled by the company.
Read More8.26.25 – Contract Implementation Update #35: Reporting Sick Now Available in ECS
As of the evening of August 25, 2025, the Electronic Communication System (ECS) now includes the option for Flight Attendants to report sick (CBA 9.B.1). This change rolled out earlier than expected — the original target date was October 2025.
Read More8.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – September 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 More8.18.25 – September 2025 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 More8.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for September 2025
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the September 2025 bid month at all bases.
Read More8.01.25 – September 2025 Bidding Timelines
September bidding timeline including ETB, TTS, vacation, PBS, and more
Read More7.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – August 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 More7.18.25 – August 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
August 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Friday, July 18, 2025 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award…
Read More7.16.25 – An Update on Recent IROPs
Over the last few days, American Airlines has experienced significant irregular operations that have left many Flight Attendants stranded with no contact from the company. Some were stranded overnight without hotel accommodations
Read More7.13.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: July 12th Storms
Yesterday, the operation experienced significant irregular operations. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website which allows us to collect data regarding any IROPS situation
Read More7.01.25 – August 2025 Bidding Timelines
August bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more
Read More6.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 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 More6.18.25 – July 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 More5.29.25 – 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 More5.18.25 – 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 More5.05.25 – 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 – June 2025 Bidding Timelines
June bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more
Read More4.30.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Storms
Storms are affecting the DFW area, with ramp closures and diversions possible throughout the day. As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website
Read More4.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – May 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 More4.01.25 – May 2025 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline for May 2025 including Vacation, CQ, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More3.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 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 More3.18.25 – April 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 More3.09.25 – Secondary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Secondary Round of vacation bidding closes tomorrow, Monday, March 10 at 12 PM (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.
Read More3.03.25 – Unpaid VLOAs for April 2025
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the April 2025 bid month at all bases. Bidding for April 2025 full month, unpaid VLOAs opened today, Monday, March 3 at 1200 (CT).
Read More3.03.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 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 More3.01.25 – April 2025 Bidding Timelines
April 2025 Bidding Timelines including LRD, CQ, ETB, OBS, Vacation, etc
Read More2.23.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Ends Wednesday
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 3 at 1200 PM (CT).
Read More2.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – March 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 More2.18.25 – March 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 More2.12.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Ends February 26
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Monday, March 3 at 1200 PM (CT).
Read More1.27.25 – Primary Round of 2025-26 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 27 at 12:00 PM (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 PM (CT).
Read More1.18.25 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 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 More1.18.25 – February 2025 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 More1.17.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded
In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2024 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More1.12.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13, at 12:00 PM (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Friday January 17 at 12:00 PM (CT).
Read More1.08.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Cora | Training Cancelled Jan. 8 – 10
A major winter storm is expected to blanket parts of the South with snow and ice in the coming days. This weather event may lead to increased commuting and travel difficulties from Texas to the Carolinas and Virginia, impacting cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta, among others.
Read More1.06.25 – 2025-26 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Monday, January 13 at 12:00 PM (CT). In accordance with 2024 CBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days
Read More1.05.25 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Blair
Thirteen states are under a winter storm watch/warning as Winter Storm Blair moves across the country, producing multiple days of heavy snow, ice and potentially record-setting low temperatures in the midwest, south, and east.
Read More1.01.25 – February 2025 Bidding Timelines
January bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More12.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 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 More12.18.24 – January 2025 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In this hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More12.06.24 – Unpaid VLOAs for January 2025
In accordance with CBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for the January 2025 bid month at all bases. The Company has communicated that VLOAs for January are being offered
Read More12.01.24 – January 2025 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, PBS, and more
Read More11.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2024
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 More11.18.24 – December 2024 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 More11.06.24 – 2024 Retroactive Pay Percentage Adjustment
With the ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), APFA Flight Attendants will receive a one-time retroactive payout, covering the five years of extended negotiations. This payout is valued at $514 million.
Read More11.01.24 – December 2024 Bidding Timelines
December bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More10.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2024
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 More10.09.24 – Holiday Pay
In accordance with 2024 CBA 3.K, Flight Attendants will receive Holiday Pay for the flight legs you work that touch designated holiday days. Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants
Read More10.08.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Hurricane Milton
As a reminder, below are the rescheduling provisions from the CBA. Additionally, there is an IROPS form on the APFA website which allows us to collect data regarding any IROPS situation and how it was handled by the company.
Read More10.01.24 – Contract Implementation Update #5: Hotel Penalty / Scheduling Updates
Compensation for Hotel Delays, Transportation/ Hotel Issues, Expansion of Crew Scheduling Error Language, Cartels, Definition of a Completed Trip, Effective October 1st, 2024
Read More10.01.24 – Contract Implementation Update #4: Commuter Policy / Training / Deadheading
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Contract Implementation Update #4 In this hotline: Commuter Policy Training Hotel for DFW-based Flight Attendants 48-Hour Freeze for Other Airline Deadheads Alternate Deadheads Effective October 1st,…
Read More9.28.24 – Contract/Scheduling Rep Hours of Availability Effective October 1, 2024
Wage increases in the 2024 CBA also bring increased operating costs for APFA. As a result, individual departments at APFA are restructuring some member resources to reflect the increased costs.
Read More9.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2024
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 More9.18.24 – October 2024 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 More9.01.24 – October 2024 Bidding Timelines
October 2024 Bidding Timelines Sunday, September 1, 2024 In Solidarity,Jeff PetersenAPFA National Contract [email protected] McMillanAPFA National Scheduling [email protected]
Read More8.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – September 2024
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 More8.18.24 – September 2024 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 More8.10.24 – PBS Reminders: Bidding as Both a Lineholder and a Reserve
In PBS, there are certain scenarios where you will want to bid 7 layers as a Lineholder and 7 layers as a Reserve. When PBS processing begins, if additional Lineholders are needed, those with Reserve status will be moved to Lineholder status
Read More8.05.24 – Reminder: August 2024 Training Bidding Deadlines
With additional training being conducted this fall, we are providing this reminder for the following bidding deadlines.
Read More8.04.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: East Coast IROPs
The operation is currently in IROPs due to weather conditions on the East Coast. As a result, Flight Attendants have reported lengthy hold times when attempting to contact Crew Scheduling/Tracking and Hotel Limo.
Read More8.01.24 – Unpaid VLOAs for September 2024
In accordance with JCBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the September 2024 bid month at all bases.
Read More8.01.24 – September 2024 Bidding Timelines
September 2024 Bidding Timelines
Read More7.19.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Nationwide Computer Outage
During the evening of July 18th, there was a nationwide outage created by an outside vendor of cyber security. This outage affected all airlines, air traffic control, hotel bookings, and banking services.
Read More7.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – August 2024
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 More7.18.24 – August 2024 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 More7.15.24 – New T-Mobile/AT&T Phone Issues Form on APFA.org
Recently, APFA has received several calls from Flight Attendants who have received missed trips from Crew Scheduling. The calls are not going through, and the Flight Attendant is completely unaware that they have missed a call(s) from Crew Scheduling.
Read More7.10.24 – Reserve Bidding Update for August 2024
Each month, a team of APFA Contract and Scheduling Reps review the PBS Misaward Challenges that are submitted to the Union. We escalate many of those to the Company for further review and discussion.
Read More7.01.24 – August 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More6.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2024
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 More6.18.24 – July 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
The July 2024 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Wednesday, June 19. PBS Award File Video Tutorials are located on APFA.org.
Read More6.06.24 – Ensure Your Pay Is Accurate After an IROPs
During the last round of IROPs, the company did not complete the repair of many reschedules, and even today there may be sequences that still show failed continuity at the top of the HI3.
Read More6.03.24 – Deadline Extended for Quarterly WBT
At APFA’s request, the company has agreed to extend the deadline for Flight Attendants to complete the 2nd Quarter Inflight Web Based Training. The deadline to complete the WBT is now Monday, June 10th, at 2359 CT.
Read More6.01.24 – July 2024 Bidding Timelines
July 2024 Bidding Timelines Saturday, June 1, 2024 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]
Read More5.31.24 – American’s Operational Meltdown
Once again, American Airlines management has failed Flight Attendants. The ongoing IROPs caused by severe weather events shows that management is incapable of supporting our work group.
Read More5.29.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Spring Storms
Severe weather continues in Texas through this weekend. The company’s response to the current Irregular Operations (IROPs) has demonstrated that they are ill prepared to recover the operation while adhering to the contract.
Read More5.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 2024
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 More5.18.24 – June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
June 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process Saturday, May 18, 2024 In Today’s Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base PBS Award…
Read More5.01.24 – June 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More4.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – May 2024
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 More4.18.24 – May 2024 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 More3.29.24 – First Look: A New CQ Drill Assessment
The 2024-2025 CQ program begins in April, and with it comes a new drill assessment called First Look. Your participation in First Look is completely voluntary.
Read More3.19.24 – Update to iOS 17.4
An update to iOS 17.4 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on March 21, 2024. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More3.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 2024
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 More3.18.24 – April 2024 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 More3.15.24 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, And VEX Day Timelines
The 2024-25 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 More3.12.24 – Secondary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Due to the Primary Vacation Award error that impacted the PHL base, the Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 13, at 1200 (CT).
Read More3.10.24 – PBS Bidding Updates and Reminders
As PBS bidding opens for the April 2024 bid month, we want to provide some important bidding updates and reminders. The company recently communicated that a change was made to the Prefer/Avoid Aircraft properties.
Read More3.09.24 – Secondary Vacation Bidding Extended
As many of you know, there was an error in the Primary Vacation Award that impacted the PHL base. This error was uncovered by Flight Attendants and was immediately escalated to the company.
Read More3.05.24 – Primary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now 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 More3.01.24 – April 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More2.27.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 5 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More2.21.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 5 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More2.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – March 2024
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 More2.01.24 – March 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More1.29.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 29 at 1200 pm (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More1.18.24 – February 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In This Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More1.17.24 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded
The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2024-25 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.
Read More1.12.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Gerri
Winter Storm Gerri is moving east through the Midwest and into the Great Lakes region, causing disruptions in air travel and on the roads. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling
Read More1.11.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 12, at 12:00 pm (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 17 at 12:00 pm (CT).
Read More1.10.24 – Update to iOS 17.2.1
An update to iOS 17.2.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on January 16, 2024. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More1.05.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 12, at Noon (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2023 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More1.01.24 – February 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More12.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 2024
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 More12.18.23 – January 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In This Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More12.14.23 – 2023–24 Holiday Incentive Pay
The Holiday Incentive Pay dates are: November 22-23 and 26-27; December 24, 25, 26, 31; January 1. If you are missing HOLIDAY PAY on your mid-month check: Complete a DirectConnect on the Inflight page of Jetnet; File a Pay Discrepancy Form on APFA.org
Read More12.05.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Version 9.2
A mobileCCI message has been sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 9.2 on the EFB with an effective date of Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Read More12.03.23 – Unpaid VLOA Bidding Open for January 2024
In accordance with JCBA Section 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the January 2024 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2024 full month, unpaid VLOAs will close Thursday, December 7 at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines
January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023
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 More11.18.23 – December 2023 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 More11.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Tips
Bidding for holiday months may require a different bidding strategy than what you use during the rest of the year. First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of your relative seniority at your base.
Read More11.03.23 – Change to Reserve Acknowledgements
The company announced that beginning the week of November 6th, all required acknowledgments for Reserve awards and assignments must be done in Crew Portal.
Read More11.01.23 – December 2023 Bidding Timelines
December 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More10.31.23 – Update to iOS 17.1
An update to iOS 17.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on November 2nd, 2023. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More10.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible
Read More10.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Reminders
Bidding for the 2023 Holidays is here! While getting ready to bid for November and December, we want to provide some helpful tips that are especially important for the holiday months. In this hotline, we will review the following topics: Position Bidding, Layer Tab and View Pairing Set, Coverage Needed Days, Target Credit Range, the Support Tab and the PBS Guide
Read More10.09.23 – Holiday Pay
Last year, your APFA National and Base Leadership secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) that included permanent contractual improvements to the holiday pay provisions in our JCBA. Just like last year, 2023 Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholder and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.04.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event This Evening
A weather event in the DFW area this evening has prompted American Airlines to pre-cancel flights. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling, calculating legalities, Reserve, and more.
Read More10.02.23 – Final Reminder: Required Update to Comply365 effective October 4th
Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of October 4, 2023.
Read More10.01.23 – November 2023 Bidding Timelines
November 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More9.29.23 – Language Drop Proffer Closes Tomorrow, 9/30
In accordance with JCBA 15.L.1, eligible Flight Attendants who are qualified in one or more foreign language may proffer to drop their language qualification(s). The current proffer closes at 2359 CT on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Read More9.28.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Effective Wednesday, October 4
This week a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Read More9.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible
Read More9.18.23 – October 2023 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. The October 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Tuesday, September 19.
Read More9.01.23 – October 2023 Bidding Timelines
October 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More8.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – September 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible
Read More8.18.23 – September 2023 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 More8.10.23 – Your PBS Dashboard
The Dashboard is your starting point each month when bidding in PBS. Each Flight Attendant’s Dashboard is unique and contains information specific to you and your base for the bid month.
Read More8.01.23 – September 2023 Bidding Timelines
September 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More7.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – August 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day
Read More7.01.23 – August 2023 Bidding Timelines
August 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More6.29.23 – mobileCCI Glitch – June 29, 2023
Inflight Technology informed APFA that Flight Attendants are currently experiencing issues signing in for trips using mobileCCI on their company-issued iPhone EFBs.
Read More6.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day
Read More6.18.23 – July 2023 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 More5.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – June 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible..
Read More5.18.23 – June 2023 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 More5.12.23 – A ‘How-to’: Signing in for a Trip in DECS/FOS
Flight Attendants have experienced far too many IT issues when using company systems and websites. The glitches, outages and maintenance of company systems occur with little to no notice. We want to provide you with instructions for signing in for a trip if mobileCCI is inaccessible for whatever reason.
Read More5.01.23 – June 2023 Bidding Timelines
June 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More4.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – May 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day.
Read More4.14.23 – PBS Outage on April 14, 2023
This morning an outage caused PBS to be unavailable for an hour from approximately 9:30 am to 10:30 am CT.
Read More4.03.23 – May 2023 Bidding Timelines
May 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More3.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 2023
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible
Read More3.17.23 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, And VEX Day Timelines
The 2023-24 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 More3.13.23 – Secondary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.
Read More3.07.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now 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 More3.01.23 – April 2023 Bidding Timelines
View the April 2023 Bidding Timelines
Read More2.28.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).
Read More2.18.23 – March 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Each month, the APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments send out a copy of the PBS Bid Award Summary we receive from the company following the completion of the PBS run. The PBS Bid Award Summary provides great information, but its presentation makes it challenging to find what you may be looking for.
Read More2.15.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes March 1
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes March 1 The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round…
Read More2.01.23 – March 2023 Bidding Timelines
March bidding timeline including CQ bidding, vacation, TTS, etc.
Read More1.30.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event
A winter weather event in the DFW area is expected to bring mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain and sleet, through 0600 CST on Wednesday, February 1st.
Read More1.30.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 30th at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).
Read More1.18.23 – February 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
The February 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Thursday, January 19.
Read More1.18.23 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines
The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2023-24 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.
Read More1.12.23 – 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13th, at 1200 (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 18th at 1200 (CT).
Read More1.11.23 – FAA Systems Causing Systemwide Delays
This morning, the FAA Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system experienced an outage, resulting in a nationwide ground stop. This has caused delays and cancelations for departures and arrivals into and within the United States. As of 0800 CT, the FAA reports that the system is back on line and departures have resumed.
Read More1.06.23 – 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 13th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2022 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More12.22.22 – How to File a DirectConnect for Holiday Pay Incentive
This morning the Company sent out a CCI message advising Flight Attendants that the Holiday Incentive Pay would be deposited only to their designated “Remainder” bank account.
Read More12.21.22 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Elliott
Winter Storm Elliott could bring blizzard conditions to parts of the Great Lakes as well as high winds to the East Coast, affecting travel leading up to the holiday weekend. Bitterly cold air could reach Texas, the Gulf Coast and Florida. In the event of a cancellation or reschedule, we want you to have a clear understanding of your responsibilities, as well as Crew Scheduling’s obligations.
Read More11.23.22 – Holiday Pay FAQ’s
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Holiday Pay FAQ’s Today, November 23rd, 2022, is the first holiday date that qualifies for the new Holiday Pay language in JCBA 3.J. This new language was negotiated…
Read More11.22.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2022
PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible but will reach a point it has to start forcing coverage as it cannot finish the award process with the number of pairings that remain in open time.
Read More11.18.22 – December 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
The December 2022 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Saturday, November 19th. PBS Award File Video Tutorials are located on the Scheduling page of the APFA website.
Read More11.10.22 – December PBS Bidding Tips and Reminders
Holiday bidding always presents unique challenges. We want to review some PBS basics as you prepare to bid for your December schedule. In this hotline, click on the links below to navigate directly to the topic of interest.
Read More11.09.22 – 10-Hour Rest Goes Into Effect December 2, 2022
Last week, APFA received confirmation that the Company will implement Flight Attendant FAR 10-hour minimum rest with sequences originating on Friday, December 2nd and beyond.
Read More10.21.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2022
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day as possible, whether it is a holiday or not.
Read More10.18.22 – November 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
November 2022 PBS bid award summary, mis-award process, PBS award file, and tips
Read More10.14.22 – New! PBS Award Files Available for All Bases
In a continuing effort to increase transparency and accountability within the company’s bidding systems, we are pleased to announce that APFA’s IT team has finished creating a searchable database for reviewing PBS award files for all bases.
Read More10.08.22 – New Contractual Holiday Pay Begins in November
Holiday pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Reserves and Lineholders, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.01.22 – November 2022 Bidding Timelines
November 2022 Bidding Timelines: CQ, Vacation, PBS, etc.
Read More9.27.22 – Hurricane Ian: Rescheduling Reminders
Cancellations and delays due to Hurricane Ian may negatively impact our Flight Attendant sequences.
Read More9.27.22 – Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit
There are provisions of JCBA Section 10.L that apply to your last trip (or last series of trips) of the month. If your last sequence (or series of sequences) of the month cancels in its entirety, you are pay protected for the entire sequence.
Read More9.25.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2022
Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day as possible, whether it is a holiday or not.
Read More8.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Waiving Carry-Over Trips
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Waiving Carry-Over Trips Reserve Waiver There is one waiver available for Reserve Flight Attendants when bidding in PBS: “Waive to Allow Carry-Over…
Read More8.06.22 – Pay Protection for Select Canceled Flights Published
Saturday, August 6, 2022 Pay Protection for Select Canceled Flights Published On a July 29, 2022, hotline, we announced that APFA reached an agreement with American Management on a Letter of Agreement…
Read More8.03.22 – Removals From Rescheduled Sequences
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Removals From Rescheduled Sequences Last month the National Officers, Executive Committee and Base Presidents sent out a hotline addressing, among other things, the abrupt cancellation of…
Read More8.02.22 – Pursers: Required Aircraft & Service Training
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Pursers: Required Aircraft & Service Training On Friday, the Company sent out a CCI message announcing Purser only 787 and 777 equipment qualification training classes starting…
Read More8.01.22 – September 2022 Bidding Timelines
Monday, August 1, 2022 September 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More7.25.22 – Holding Trips Out of ROTD
Monday, July 25, 2022 Holding Trips Out of ROTD We have been challenging the company on the practice of holding certain trips out of ROTD. The practice has caused many…
Read More7.10.22 – PBS Lineholder Bidding Tips: Mixing Specific and Generic Bids in the Same Layer
Sunday, July 10, 2022 PBS Lineholder Bidding Tips: Mixing Specific and Generic Bids in the Same Layer Every month APFA Contract and Scheduling Department representatives meet with the company’s PBS…
Read More7.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Legal Golden Day/Flex Day Patterns
Saturday, July 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Tips: Legal Golden Day/Flex Day Patterns As we have done over the last couple of months, we want to continue providing PBS Reserve…
Read More7.08.22 – Contract and Scheduling Hot Topics
Friday, July 8, 2022 Contract and Scheduling Hot Topics We want to highlight some current Contract and Scheduling hot topics that warrant your awareness and attention based on recent trends.…
Read More7.02.22 – APFA Contract & Scheduling: Rescheduling Reminders
Saturday, July 2, 2022 Rescheduling Reminders Cancellations and massive delays continue to negatively impact our Flight Attendant sequences. Coupled with a holiday weekend and the transition into July, we expect to…
Read More7.01.22 – August 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, July 1, 2022 August 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900 –…
Read More6.18.22 – July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, June 18, 2022 July 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your…
Read More6.10.22 – Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid
Friday, June 10, 2022 Reserve Bidding Reminder: Back Yourself up With a Lineholder Bid When PBS opened today the line averages were, at most bases, slightly higher than originally discussed…
Read More6.10.22 – PBS Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2022
Friday, June 10, 2022 PBS Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – July 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough…
Read More6.06.22 – Deadline to Order iPhone EFB is Wednesday, June 8
Monday, June 6, 2022 Deadline to Order iPhone EFB is Wednesday, June 8 The cutover to the new iPhone EFB is fast approaching. The Samsung Note 5 tablet will be…
Read More6.01.22 – July 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 July 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback We frequently hear from Flight Attendants who would like more opportunities to participate in vacation buyback. While the Company must contractually…
Read More5.18.22 – June 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 June 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More5.18.22 – ROTA Acknowledgements
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 ROTA Acknowledgements On May 2, 2022, the Company eliminated the practice of making “Courtesy Calls” to Reserve Flight Attendants for awards and assignments. Since then, many…
Read More5.10.22 – COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar The Company recently informed APFA there will be a COVID vaccination requirement to fly the upcoming JFK – Doha,…
Read More5.09.22 – PBS Reserve Bidding Reminders
Monday, May 9, 2022 PBS Reserve Bidding Reminders Recently APFA Contract and Scheduling met with the Company PBS Team to discuss the issues we see with ballots and awards. We…
Read More5.05.22 – Maximum Line Value Flex for June 2022
Thursday, May 5, 2022 Maximum Line Value Flex for June 2022 This week on the staffing and allocations calls, APFA National and Base Leadership addressed the high reserve percentages and…
Read More5.01.22 – June 2022 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, May 1, 2022 June 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More4.29.22 – Discontinuing Courtesy Calls for Reserves
Friday, April 29, 2022 Discontinuing Courtesy Calls for Reserves Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, Crew Scheduling will no longer make non-contractual, courtesy calls for Reserve assignments. We want to ensure you have…
Read More4.18.22 – May 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, April 18, 2022 May 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More4.06.22 – Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue Last weekend, American experienced another irregular operation, as large, slow-moving storms affected operations throughout Florida and the southeast. American Airlines and…
Read More4.01.22 – May 2022 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 1, 2022 May 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…
Read More3.24.22 – Updates Required for iPhone EFB
Thursday, March 24, 2022 Updates Required for iPhone EFB This evening, Flight Service sent a CCI message informing Flight Attendants currently using the new iPhone EFB of the requirement to accomplish…
Read More3.18.22 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines
Friday, March 18, 2022 Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines The Annual Vacation Bid Award for May 2022 – April 2023 is now final. To view your award…
Read More3.18.22 – April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, March 18, 2022 April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process April PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More3.14.22 – Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, March 14, 2022 Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to…
Read More3.10.22 – Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues We were made aware of issues with the PBS User Interface (UI) today. While this was being resolved,…
Read More3.1.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation Bid…
Read More3.1.22 – April 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 April 2022 Bidding Timelines We have received feedback from many of our members that you would like APFA to streamline the number of communications you receive. Effective immediately,…
Read More2.27.22 – RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time
Sunday, February 27, 2022 RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time As we approach the end of the February contractual month, we want to provide some reminders regarding your Reserve…
Read More2.24.22 – Extended Live Messaging Hours Today
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Extended Live Messaging Hours Today Due to the winter weather affecting the operation throughout the system, we are opening Live Messaging earlier than usual today. This…
Read More2.23.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation…
Read More2.22.22 – Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update
Tuesday, 2/22/22 Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Oaklee is expected to spread snow and ice from parts of the West to the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast…
Read More2.21.22 – Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS
Monday, February 21, 2022 Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS As we shared with you in a hotline last night, the Company pushed ahead with migrating TTS to the Cloud…
Read More2.20.22 – Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March
Sunday, February 20, 2022 Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March On Friday, the Company sent a mobileCCI message informing Flight Attendants that TTS will migrate to a…
Read More2.18.22 – March 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, February 18, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process March PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More2.14.22 – March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, February 14, 2022 March 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, February 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, February 18 at 1200 (CT). Prior…
Read More2.06.22 – March 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, February 6, 2022 March 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, February 7 at 1200 (CT). Remaining March Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More2.02.22 – March 2022 LRD Now Open
Thursday, February 3, 2022 March 2022 LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status…
Read More2.01.22 – Winter Storm Landon Update
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 In this hotline: CQ classes canceled for February 2nd and February 3rd Rescheduling Reminders Winter Storm Landon Starting tomorrow, Winter Storm Landon is projected to spread a 2,000 mile…
Read More2.01.22 – March 2022 Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 March 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the March Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900…
Read More1.31.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open
Monday, January 31, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 31st at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding…
Read More1.29.22 – Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters
Saturday, January 29, 2022 Positive Space Travel to Base for BOS, LGA and PHL Commuters The Company has notified APFA they will offer positive space confirmed travel for BOS, LGA,…
Read More1.28.22 – Winter Storm Kenan
Friday, January 28, 2022 Winter Storm Kenan As we communicated in yesterday’s hotline, a powerful winter storm is forecast to hit the Northeast this weekend. The storm is expected to…
Read More1.27.22 – Nor’easter To Impact Parts Of East Coast With Snow And High Winds
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Nor’easter to Impact Parts of East Coast with Snow and High Winds This weekend, a powerful winter storm plans to bring travel nightmares to many along…
Read More1.21.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More1.20.22 – March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Thursday, January 20, 2022 March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the March bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…
Read More1.19.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2022-2023 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal >…
Read More1.18.22 – February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More1.15.22 – Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Izzy is bringing ice, snow and strong winds to millions this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. This…
Read More1.14.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, January 14, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, January 18 at…
Read More1.13.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow The Annual Vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight…
Read More1.12.22 – Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools Flight Attendants continue to voice concerns regarding illicit trip trades and drops. With the elimination of many premium trips throughout the…
Read More1.10.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
< Monday, January 10, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, January 10 at 1200 (CT) for February 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). February 2022 PBS…
Read More1.07.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
Friday, January 7, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open The Annual Vacation buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA…
Read More1.06.22 – February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 6, 2022 February 2022 LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, January 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining February Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More1.05.22 – COVID-19 Vaccine Verification
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification If you have submitted your COVID-19 vaccine to the company, your training record will be updated with SPL 21 code on your HI*9…
Read More1.01.22 – February 2022 Bidding Timelines
Saturday, January 1, 2022 February 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the February Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT)…
Read More12.21.21 – Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination This afternoon, the company advised APFA that all destinations in Brazil will now require proof of COVID vaccination effective today.…
Read More12.20.21 – Support Tab and Direct Connect
Monday, December 20, 2021 Support Tab and Direct Connect Since the Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC) closed over a year ago, there have been changes to how we address…
Read More12.19.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process
Sunday, December 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process The COVID-19 vaccine is now required to fly to several destinations. As of today, the list includes all destinations in Canada, Colombia,…
Read More12.18.21 – January 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, December 18, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process January PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge You may have noticed a change in how the PBS…
Read More12.14.21 – January 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15 at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Saturday, December 18 at…
Read More12.10.21 – January 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
Friday, December 10, 2021 January 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Friday, December 10 at 1200 (CST) for January 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Wednesday, December 15 at 1200 (CST). January 2022 PBS Awards…
Read More12.08.21 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More12.03.21 – January 2022 Vacation Buyback Re-opened
Friday, December 3, 2021 January 2022 Vacation Buyback Re-opened The Company sent out a CCI message alerting Flight Attendants of an option for Monthly Vacation Buyback on November 25th. Since the message…
Read More12.03.21 – January 2022 LRD Now Open
Friday, December 3, 2021 January 2022 LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More12.01.21 – January 2022 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 January 2022 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the January Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT)…
Read More11.18.21 – December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, November 18, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process December PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More11.17.21 – Rescheduling Update
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Rescheduling Update Recently, we have seen every part of the Scheduling and Reserve sections of the JCBA tried and tested. After the Halloween weekend, we met with…
Read More11.14.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, November 14, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Thursday, November 18 at 1200 (CST).…
Read More11.13.21 – PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month
Saturday, November 13, 2021 PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month With the holidays upon us, bidding for the holiday season may require a different bidding strategy than what is…
Read More11.10.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, November 10 at 1200 (CST) for December 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). December 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More11.03.21 – Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More11.03.21 – December LRD Now Open
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More11.01.21 – December 2021 Bidding Timelines
Monday, November 1, 2021 December 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the December Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More10.30.21 – Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT We are in the last two days of the month and are currently seeing an alarming number of illegal Reserve…
Read More10.22.21 – November 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, October 22, 2021 November 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Monthly vacation buyback will be offered for the November contractual month. As an exception for November, APFA and AA have signed a…
Read More10.21.21 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2021 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight…
Read More10.19.21 – Reminder: Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards The Misaward Guide is located on the home page of Crew Change in Jetnet: Below are some key points to remember:…
Read More10.18.21 – November 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, October 18, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process November PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More10.14.21 – November 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, October 14, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, October 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, October 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More10.10.21 – November 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, October 10, 2021 November 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, October 10 at 1200 (CDT) for November 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Friday, October 15 at 1200 (CDT). November 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More10.10.21 – Mid-Month Changes to Carryover Sequences
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Mid-Month Changes to Carryover Sequences We have seen a rise in changes to carry-over sequences where the change is added mid-month. The original sequence is removed…
Read More10.06.21 – November LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 November LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, October 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining November Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More10.03.21 – November LRD Now Open
Sunday, October 3, 2021 November LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More10.01.21 – Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Reminders
Friday, October 1, 2021 Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Reminders November bidding is rapidly approaching. We are welcoming back a large group of Flight Attendants returning from EVLOA. Many of those returning…
Read More10.01.21 – November 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 1, 2021 November 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the November Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700…
Read More9.30.21 – Crew Portal Outage
Thursday, September 30, 2021 Crew Portal Outage We are aware that Crew Portal has experienced intermittent outages all day. We have been in continuous contact with Flight Service as they…
Read More9.24.21 – Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS
Friday, September 24, 2021 Understanding Coverage Needed (CN) Dates in PBS One of the most common questions the APFA Contract & Scheduling Department hears is, “Why didn’t I receive the days off that…
Read More9.20.21 – Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary
Monday, September 20, 2021 Revised October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary Today, the Company issued a revised PBS Bid Summary for the October award. A Flight Attendant noticed a discrepancy in…
Read More9.18.21 – October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Saturday, September 18, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More9.14.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Saturday, September 18 at 1200 (CDT).…
Read More9.12.21 – Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Guyana, Canada, and Suriname Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination Guyana (GEO) has been added to the list of countries requiring proof of vaccination for entry. As…
Read More9.10.21 – October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Friday, September 10, 2021 October 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Friday, September 10 at 1200 (CDT) for October 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Wednesday, September 15 at 1200 (CDT). October 2021…
Read More9.06.21 – October LRD Closes Tomorrow
Monday, September 6, 2021 October LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Tuesday, September 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining October Bidding Timelines APFA Contract…
Read More9.05.21 – Scheduled Into a Flex Day or Golden Day?
Sunday, September 5, 2021 Scheduled Into a Flex Day? Crew Scheduling uses the FG code (Flex/Golden day) to indicate a Flex Day (FD) that a Flight Attendant has been assigned…
Read More9.03.21 – October LRD Now Open
Friday, September 3, 2021 October LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More9.03.21 – Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences
Friday, September 3, 2021 Pay Comp Incorrectly Paying Rescheduled Sequences With the recent onslaught of cancellations and reschedules, we have become increasingly aware of some issues with Pay Comp not…
Read More9.01.21 – October 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 October 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the October Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More8.26.21 – Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Trips Displaying Failed Continuity in Open Time We have been advised that some of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) trips…
Read More8.26.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month
Thursday, August 26, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the October 2021 Bid Month The Company will open Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of October per JCBA Section 8.F.2. Vacations that are completely in…
Read More8.25.21 – mobileCCI Acknowledge Button
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 mobileCCI Acknowledge Button The Company has updated mobileCCI to now show an “acknowledge” screen when you have a message regarding a Reserve assignment. For quite some…
Read More8.25.21 – Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Reminder: Vacancy Transfers and Priority of Return As a reminder, the company anticipates awarding a limited number of speaker and non-speaker vacancies in several bases throughout…
Read More8.22.21 – Calling Out of Time While on Reserve
Sunday, August 22, 2021 Calling Out of Time While on Reserve Last month, many Reserve Flight Attendants were not given accurate information regarding calling out of time by Crew Scheduling.…
Read More8.18.21 – September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process September PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More8.16.21 – September Monthly Vacation Buyback
Monday, August 16, 2021 September Monthly Vacation Buyback Monthly vacation buyback will be offered for the September contractual month. As a one-time exception, APFA and AA have signed a Letter…
Read More8.12.21 – Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA
Thursday, August 12, 2021 Fingerprinting for Flight Attendants Returning from EVLOA The Company recently notified APFA of updated guidance received from TSA regarding Flight Attendants returning from Extended Voluntary Leave…
Read More8.10.21 – September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 September 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Tuesday, August 10 at 1200 (CDT) for September 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, August 15 at 1200 (CDT). September 2021 PBS…
Read More8.06.21 – EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ/TBS Deadline Extended
Friday, August 6, 2021 EVLOA Recalls May Use TBS to Bid for CQ One of the biggest challenges of recalling Flight Attendants from EVLOA has been the logistics of CQ…
Read More8.06.21 – August Monthly Vacation Buyback
Friday, August 6, 2021 August Monthly Vacation Buyback This summer has been extremely challenging for our Flight Attendants. We have experienced high Reserve numbers, unsustainable trip construction, long duty days, long…
Read More8.06.21 – September LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, August 6, 2021 September LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, August 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining September Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups
Thursday, August 5, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VII: Forced Double-Ups We recently sent out a hotline about “tagging” or forced double-ups. This provision would apply to both Reserve Flight Attendants…
Read More8.06.21 – Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website
Friday, August 6, 2021 Rescheduling Issue Form Available on the APFA Website Due to the continued inability of the company to cover trips, we continue to see illegal reschedules occurring…
Read More8.03.21 – EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 EVLOA Return – Vacation FAQ’s Today, the Company published the EVLOA Return Awards on the Flight Service page. 3,180 Flight Attendants will be returning to the…
Read More8.03.21 – September LRD Now Open
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 September LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More8.01.21 – September 2021 Bidding Timelines
Sunday, August 1, 2021 September 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the September Bidding Timelines: The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk is available at 817-540-0108, Monday through Friday from…
Read More7.31.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up?
Saturday, July 31, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part VI: Can I Be Forced to Double Up? Anyone who is flying this weekend knows that the operation is in shambles. We are…
Read More7.29.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence Of The Month Pay And Credit
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part V: Last Sequence of the Month Pay and Credit Crew Scheduling has been failing to notify Flight Attendants that the origination of their last sequence…
Read More7.28.21 – Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions?
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Are You Being Rescheduled? Do You Have Deadheading Questions? Staffing in most bases remains tight through the weekend, and we anticipate crew reschedules and unscheduled deadheads. Over the past…
Read More7.28.21 – EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 EVLOA Return Ballot Closes Tomorrow, Thursday, July 29 As mentioned in a previous APFA Special Hotline, American Airlines has made the decision to recall all Flight Attendants currently…
Read More7.27.21 – Reserve Red Flag Opportunities
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Reserve Red Flag Opportunities You can call out of time and be released from your remaining available reserve days if you are within five (5) hours…
Read More7.18.21 – August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, July 18, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process August PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More7.15.21 – All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December
Thursday, July 15, 2021 All EVLOAs to be Cancelled in November and December Due to an anticipated increase in flying later this year, the Company has made the decision to recall all…
Read More7.15.21 – Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Reminder: Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS Late last year, red flagged flying became available within the Trip Trade System (TTS). This also gives the…
Read More7.14.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, July 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More7.12.21 – Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist
Monday, July 12, 2021 Updated PBS Buddy Bidding Checklist General Guidelines ▢ Have all “buddies” accepted? ▢ Check the final number of buddies in the group. ▢ The “initiator” is the first employee…
Read More7.10.21 – August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Saturday, July 10, 2021 August 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Saturday, July 10 at 1200 (CDT) for August 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, July 15 at 1200 (CDT). August 2021 PBS…
Read More7.09.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist
Friday, July 9, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part IV: ‘Deferred Flights’ No Longer Exist American Airlines’ Crew Tracking department disrespects the JCBA and disrespects Flight Attendants by continuing to ignore the rescheduling language…
Read More7.06.21 – August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 August Unpaid VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOAs) are being offered for August 2021 to DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA…
Read More7.04.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base
Sunday, July 4, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part III: Return to Crew Base To ensure the JCBA rescheduling language contained in Section 10.J.7 is not violated, we would like to provide…
Read More7.03.21 – August LRD Now Open
Saturday, July 3, 2021 August LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More7.03.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight)
Saturday, July 3, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part II: Reschedules After Origination (Departure of First Flight) We continue to see reschedules throughout the system, and many of these reschedules are occurring mid-sequence…
Read More7.02.21 – COVID-19 Cancellation Update
Friday, July 2, 2021 COVID-19 Cancellation Update The operation has been experiencing an influx of cancellations in June and July. Many of these cancellations have been covered under the monthly…
Read More7.02.21 – Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues
Friday, July 2, 2021 Reserve to Lineholder Month-to-Month Integration Issues We are receiving reports from Flight Attendants serving reserve in June that were assigned sequences into July that conflicted with…
Read More7.02.21 – Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, But Prior To Sequence Origination
Friday, July 2, 2021 Rescheduling Issues Part I: Rescheduling After Report, but Prior to Sequence Origination APFA Contract and Scheduling Representatives continue to receive reports of reschedules, and over the…
Read More7.01.21 – August 2021 Bidding Timelines
Thursday, July 1, 2021 August 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the August Bidding Timelines: In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National…
Read More6.22.21 – Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Trip Trade System Balloting Reminders As the upcoming delayed Trip Trade System (TTS) run for July approaches, here are a few reminders regarding balloting for trips in TTS:…
Read More6.20.21 – Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning
Sunday, June 20, 2021 Unsuccessful Bidder’s List Processing Issues This Morning The Company has advised APFA that there was a problem with the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL) process this morning, June…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed/June and July Pay Protections
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed June and July Pay Protections July 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed When cancellations…
Read More6.18.21 – July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, June 18, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process July PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More6.17.21 – New! Less Than Minimum Callout for Aggressive Reserves
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Less Than Minimum Callout (LMCO) for Aggressive Reserves Reserve Flight Attendants have a minimum call out time of two hours (three hours in a co-terminal). The…
Read More6.14.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, June 14, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, June 18 at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More6.10.21 – July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, June 10, 2021 July 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Thursday, June 10 at 1200 (CDT) for July 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Tuesday, June 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your…
Read More6.10.21 – Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Maximum Line Value Flex for July 2021 The Company informed APFA that there is an increase in flying of about 20,000 hours for July over June.…
Read More6.09.21 – Rescheduling Reminders- June 9, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More6.03.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback for the July Bid Month Closes Tomorrow As a reminder, the Company opened the Monthly Vacation Buyback for the month of July per JCBA…
Read More6.03.21 – July LRD Now Open
Thursday, June 3, 2021 July LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More5.28.21 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month
Friday, May 28, 2021 Monthly Vacation Buyback Available for the July Bid Month We anticipate this to be a busy summer of flying for our Flight Attendants. Demand for air travel…
Read More5.24.21 – Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Test Extended
Monday, May 24, 2021 Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Change Test Extended In May of 2020, APFA signed a Letter of Agreement to modify the language in JCBA 10.D.18.b.iv, which changes how…
Read More5.20.21 – June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed
Thursday, May 20, 2021 June 2021 First TTS Run and ETB Opening Delayed For the June bid month, we have returned to our contractual timeline for PBS bidding. PBS bid…
Read More5.18.21 – June 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process June PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More5.14.21 – June 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, May 14, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, May 15 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, May 18 at…
Read More5.10.21 – June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Monday, May 10, 2021 June 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, May 10 at 1200 (CDT) for June 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, May 15 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember…
Read More5.06.21 – June LRD Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, May 6, 2021 June LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Friday, May 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining June Bidding Timelines In…
Read More5.03.21 – June LRD Now Open
Monday, May 3, 2021 June LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More5.01.21 – New Hours for the APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Start Tomorrow
Saturday, May 1, 2021 New Hours for the APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Start Tomorrow The APFA Contract and Scheduling Desk hours are changing. Beginning May 2nd, Live Chat will…
Read More4.30.21 – June 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, April 30, 2021 June 2021 Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recall of Flight Attendants, it was necessary to delay our bidding timelines. For the May bid month,…
Read More4.27.21 – Returning to Active Flying Status
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Returning to Active Flying Status For those Flight Attendants who are returning to active flying status from either STLOA, EVLOA or furlough, we welcome you back!…
Read More4.21.21 – May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process May PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More4.17.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, April 17, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, April 21 at 1200 (CDT). For the…
Read More4.14.21 – PBS Bidding Alert ! Bidding Lineholder and Reserve
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 PBS Bidding Alert: Bidding Lineholder and Reserve If you are designated as a Reserve when PBS opens, it is important to also bid as a Lineholder. With…
Read More4.14.21 – May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 May 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, April 14 at 1200 (CDT) for May 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, April 18 at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More4.10.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, April 10, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the May unpaid VLOA will close tomorrow, Sunday, April 11 at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More4.09.21 – May 2021 Unpaid VLOA and Unemployment Claims
Friday, April 9, 2021 May 2021 Unpaid VLOA and Unemployment Claims Bidding for the May unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) will close, Sunday, April 11 at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot…
Read More4.08.21 – May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open
Thursday, April 8, 2021 May Unpaid VLOA Bidding and May LRD Now Open Bidding for the May unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) is now open, and is subject to availability…
Read More3.31.21 – May 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 May 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the delayed May 2021 Bidding Timeline. The recall of our furloughed Flight Attendants concludes with…
Read More3.19.21 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, And VEX Day Timelines
Friday, March 19, 2021 Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines The Annual Vacation Bid Award for May 2021 – April 2022 is now final. To view…
Read More3.17.21 – April 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, March 18 at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, March 21 at 1200 (CDT). Prior…
Read More3.15.21 – Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, March 15, 2021 Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 16 The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 16 at 1200 (CDT). The secondary round…
Read More3.14.21 – April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, March 14, 2021 April 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, March 14 at 1200 (CDT) for April 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, March 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check…
Read More3.09.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew…
Read More3.08.21 – April LRD Now Open
Monday, March 8, 2021 April LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More3.06.21 – April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7
Saturday, March 6, 2021 April Unpaid VLOA Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 7 Bidding for the April unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) closes tomorrow, March 7 at 1200 (CST). You…
Read More3.05.21 – Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Friday, March 5, 2021 **Updated** April 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the Updated April 2021 Bidding Timelines, including the Unpaid VLOA Ballot timeline. Please Note:…
Read More3.03.21 – April 2021 Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 April 2021 Bidding Timelines The Company has informed APFA that the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline has been changed to Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2359 (CT), to align…
Read More3.02.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3 As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close tomorrow, March 3 at 1200 (CST).…
Read More2.26.21 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days
Friday, February 26, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close Wednesday, March 3rd at 1200 (CST).…
Read More2.21.20 – March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Sunday, February 21, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process March PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More2.17.21 – March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, February 21st at 1200 (CST). Prior…
Read More2.15.21 – Rescheduling Reminders
Monday, February 15, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More2.14.21 – March PBS Bidding Now Open
Sunday, February 14, 2021 March PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, February 14th at 1200 (CST) for March 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to…
Read More2.10.21 – Vacation Bidding Basics
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Vacation Bidding Basics The APFA National Contract & Scheduling Departments have created the following guide to walk you through the basics of vacation bidding. As a…
Read More2.10.21 – March LRD Closes Tomorrow
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 March LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Thursday, February 11 at 1200 (CST). Remaining March Bidding…
Read More2.08.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, February 8, 2021 March LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More2.01.21 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open
Vacation Bidding Guide 2021-2022 – 2.09.21 Monday, February 1, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Now Open The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, February 1 at 1200 (CST). The…
Read More2.01.21 – **Revised** March Bidding Timelines
Monday, February 1, 2021 **Revised** March Bidding Timelines The recall process continues for our furloughed Flight Attendants. The top 3,000 Flight Attendants on the seniority list are being prioritized for fingerprinting,…
Read More1.24.21 – 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…
Read More1.18.21 – February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, January 18, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read Your PBS Award PBS…
Read More1.14.21 – February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 14, 2021 February 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, January 18th at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More1.11.21 – APFA Contract & Scheduling Departments
Monday, January 11, 2020 February 2021 PBS Bidding As a reminder, PBS bidding will close Friday, January 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information can be…
Read More1.03.21 – February LRD Now Open
Sunday, January 3, 2021 February LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is…
Read More12.21.20 – Additional Examples of Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Monday, December 21, 2020 Additional Examples of Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS In order to receive the red flag pay premium, you may trade a non-red flagged sequence…
Read More12.18.20 – Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS
Friday, December 18, 2020 Trading into Red Flagged Sequences via TTS The Company now offers red flag flying within the Trip Trade System (TTS), giving you the ability to trade…
Read More12.18.20 – January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Friday, December 18, 2020 January 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process January PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More12.16.20 – Rescheduling Reminders
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…
Read More12.14.20 – January PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, December 14, 2020 January PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, December 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, December 18th at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More12.11.20 – Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick
Friday, December 11, 2020 Important Guidelines When Calling Out Sick Lineholder Sick Calls When calling out sick, you are calling out for the trip(s). Extending your absence will appear as a separate…
Read More12.10.20 – January PBS Bidding Now Open
Thursday, December 10, 2020 January PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today at 1200 (CST) for January 2021 bidding. Bidding will close Tuesday, December 15th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in…
Read More12.08.20 – Important Information Related to January PBS Bidding
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Important Information Related to January PBS Bidding During PBS processing for the January 2021 awards, the holiday logic will be utilized for both Lineholders and Reserves when…
Read More12.06.20 – January LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, December 6, 2020 January LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, December 7th at 1200 (CST). Remaining January…
Read More12.03.20 – January LRD Now Open
Thursday, December 3, 2020 January LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More11.28.20 – Rescheduling Obligations
Saturday, November 28, 2020 Rescheduling Obligations Recently, red flagged trips have been available almost every day. With the upcoming potential for winter weather events, rescheduling for Lineholders and Reserves could…
Read More11.19.20 – Red Flagged Sequences Now Offered in TTS
Thursday, November 19, 2020 Red Flagged Sequences Now Offered in TTS The Company will now offer red flag flying within the Trip Trade System (TTS), giving you the ability to…
Read More11.18.20 – December 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 December 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process December PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…
Read More11.14.20 – December PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, November 14, 2020 December PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, November 15th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, November 18 at 1200 (CST). Prior to…
Read More11.10.20 – Last-Minute Changes to December Flying
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Last-Minute Changes to December Flying As you begin to bid in PBS for December, you will notice that some of the sequences that appear in the…
Read More11.10.20 – PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 PBS: Holiday Bidding Tips Bidding for December may require a different bidding strategy than what is necessary during other times of the year. Due to the…
Read More11.06.20 – December LRD Closes Tomorrow
Friday, November 6, 2020 December LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th at 1200 (CST). For the December…
Read More11.03.20 – December LRD Now Open
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not correct,…
Read More10.30.20 – December Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 30, 2020 December Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary to make last-minute changes to our bidding timelines over past months. However, for the December…
Read More10.23.20 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2020 For the November bid month, pay protections for COVID-19-related cancellations will be pay protected for their original value, plus…
Read More10.21.20 – November 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 November 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process November PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when…
Read More10.17.20 – November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, October 17, 2020 November PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Sunday, October 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Wednesday, October 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to logging…
Read More10.15.20 – PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month
Thursday, October 15, 2020 PBS Bidding Tips in a Holiday Month With the holidays rapidly approaching, bidding for the holiday season may require a different bidding strategy than what is necessary…
Read More10.14.20 – EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 EVLOA and STLOA Paid Hours Previously, the hours for the EVLOA and STLOA were put into the PROJ and PPROJ on your HI1 as well as Crew Portal…
Read More10.14.20 – November PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 November PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today at 1200 (CDT) for November 2020 bidding. Bidding will close Sunday, October 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your status prior…
Read More10.10.20 – November VLOA Bidding and November LRD Close Tomorrow
Saturday, October 10, 2020 November VLOA Bidding & November LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th at 1200 (CDT). Unpaid…
Read More10.08.20 – November VLOA Bidding Now Open
Thursday, October 8, 2020 November VLOA Bidding Now Open Bidding for the November unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) opened today at 1200 (CDT). It is important to note that the Company is currently projecting…
Read More10.08.20 – November LRD Now Open
Thursday, October 8, 2020 November LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve opened today at 1200 (CDT). If you believe your status is…
Read More10.02.20 – November Bidding Timelines
Friday, October 2, 2020 November Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the November flying schedule. As a result, the November bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below…
Read More9.25.20 – Navigating Reserve And Scheduling System Misawards
Friday, September 25, 2020 Navigating Reserve and Scheduling System Misawards On APFA.org > Departments > JCBA, there are resources to assist you in navigating Reserve and Misawards in the Scheduling Systems…
Read More9.21.20 – October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Monday, September 21, 2020 October 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process October PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when…
Read More9.17.20 – October PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, September 17, 2020 October PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Friday, September 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Monday, September 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More9.13.20 – October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Sunday, September 13, 2020 October PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS bidding opens tomorrow, Monday, September 14th at 1200 (CDT) for October 2020 bidding. PBS will close Friday, September 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More9.12.20 – “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS/Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Saturday, September 12, 2020 “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS The Line Property “Waive Carry-over Credit” for Lineholders has been simplified in PBS. Since the “Waive Carry-over Credit” is…
Read More9.10.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Tomorrow
Thursday, September 10, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close tomorrow, Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You…
Read More9.09.20 – October VLOA Bidding and October LRD Close Friday
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 October VLOA Bidding & October LRD Close Friday Bidding for the October unpaid Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLOA) (JCBA Section 25.B.) will close Friday, September 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may…
Read More9.01.20 – October Bidding Timelines
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 October Bidding Timelines Network Planning continues to work on finalizing the October flying schedule. As a result, the October bidding timelines have been adjusted. The chart below provides…
Read More8.21.20 – Adjusted TTS And ETB Timelines For September / VEOP, EVLOA, And STLOAs / October Transfers & Mutuals
Friday, August 21, 2020 Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for September VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA Awards to be Posted Next Week The Company has informed APFA that the Voluntary Early…
Read More8.17.20 – September PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Monday, August 17, 2020 September PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Friday, August 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to logging out…
Read More8.14.20 – VEOP, EVLOA, & STLOA Eligibility/Vacancy & Mutual Transfer Bidding/Additional VLOAs Awarded
Friday, August 14, 2020 VEOP/EVLOA/STLOA Eligibility Earlier today, the Company updated the eligibility date to accommodate those who may have returned to work since the original eligibility date of July…
Read More8.13.20 – September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Thursday, August 13, 2020 September PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Friday, August 14th at 1200 (CDT) for September 2020 bidding. PBS will close Tuesday, August 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to check your status…
Read More8.12.20 – “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS / Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 “Waive Carry-over Credit” Line Property Simplification in PBS The Line Property “Waive Carry-over Credit” for Lineholders will be simplified starting with the September PBS bid. Since…
Read More8.10.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding And September LRD Close Tomorrow
Monday, August 10, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
Read More8.08.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Now Open
Saturday, August 8, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Now Open Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA is now open. You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service > 70-hour…
Read More8.07.20 – 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding and September LRD Open Tomorrow
Friday, August 7, 2020 70-Hour September VLOA Bidding & September LRD Open Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 8th, at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet…
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…
Read More7.29.20 – September Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 September Bidding Timelines The deadline for balloting for the Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA) and Voluntary Early Out Programs (VEOP) has been extended to Wednesday, August…
Read More7.23.20 – August Schedule Changes Reminder
Thursday, July 23, 2020 August Schedule Changes Reminder As a reminder, due to a drop in customer demand, the Company recently notified APFA of schedule changes for August. The cancellations…
Read More7.21.20 – August Schedule Changes
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 August Schedule Changes Due to a drop in customer demand, American recently notified APFA of schedule changes for August. We do not yet have a list…
Read More7.21.20 – August 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 August 2020 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process August PBS Bid Award Summary VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when processing PBS awards.…
Read More7.17.20 – August PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, July 17, 2020 August PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th at 1200 (CDT). PBS awards will be posted in PBS on Tuesday, July 21st at 1200 (CDT). Prior to…
Read More7.13.20 – August PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Monday, July 13, 2020 August PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Tuesday, July 14th at 1200 (CDT) for August 2020 bidding. PBS will close Saturday, July 18th at 1200 (CDT). Please remember to…
Read More7.10.20 – 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow
Friday, July 10, 2020 70-Hour August VLOA Bidding and August LRD Close Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Saturday, July 11th at 1200 (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet > Flight Service…
Read More7.08.20 – Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Reserve PBS Bidding Logic Changes Beginning with the August bid month, there will be a change on how a block of Reserve days at the end of…
Read More6.24.20 – August Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 August Bidding Timelines Network Planning is still working on the August flying schedule. This will cause the need to adjust the August bidding timelines. Please review the…
Read More6.18.20 – July 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, June 18, 2020 July 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process July Bid Summary VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when processing PBS awards. This is for administrative purposes…
Read More6.14.20 – July PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 14, 2020 July PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow July PBS bidding will close tomorrow, Monday, June 15th at Noon (CDT). July bid awards will be posted in PBS on Thursday,…
Read More6.09.20 – July PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 July PBS Bidding Opens Tomorrow PBS opens tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10th at Noon (CDT) for July 2020 bidding. PBS will close Monday, June 15th at Noon (CDT).…
Read More6.06.20 – 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, June 6, 2020 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Closes Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will close tomorrow, Sunday, June 7th at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot via Jetnet >…
Read More6.02.20 – 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Opens Tomorrow
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 70-Hour July VLOA Bidding and July LRD Opens Tomorrow Bidding for the 70-hour VLOA will open tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3rd, at Noon (CDT). You may access the ballot…
Read More6.01.20 – CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) Now Open
Monday, June 1, 2020 CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) Now Open The CQ Training Bidding System (TBS) is now open for July CQ dates. Flight Attendants will bid and be awarded…
Read More5.30.20 – July Bidding Timelines
Saturday, May 30, 2020 July Bidding Timelines Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was necessary to make last-minute changes to our bidding timelines over the past few months. For the July…
Read More5.29.20 – Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards/Scheduling Systems Update
Friday, May 29, 2020 Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards Scheduling Systems Update Pay Protection for Scheduling System Misawards APFA and the Company have agreed to a Misaward Process…
Read More5.21.20 – June 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process
Thursday, May 21, 2020 June 2020 PBS Bid Summary & Mis-Award Process June Bid Summary VLOAs are treated as PPO’s (Pay Purposes Only) when processing PBS awards . This is for…
Read More5.21.20 – Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for June/PBS: How to Understand Your Award
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for June PBS: How to Understand Your Award Adjusted TTS and ETB Timelines for June PBS: How to Understand Your…
Read More5.17.20 – PBS: Reviewing Layer Tab and View Pairing Set / Bidding Checklist
Sunday, May 17, 2020 PBS: Reviewing Layer Tab and View Pairing Set/Bidding Checklist Bidding Closes Tomorrow at 1200 (CDT) Please make sure you have submitted your monthly bids or have…
Read More5.16.20 – PBS: Pairing Shuffle
Saturday, May 16, 2020 PBS: Pairing Shuffle Why did my pairings shuffle? Each month we receive a number of questions as to why PBS shuffled out a trip a Flight…
Read More5.15.20 – PBS: Generic vs. Specific/Prefer vs. Avoid Aircraft
Friday, May 15, 2020 Generic vs. Specific Bidding We frequently receive the question on whether to combine specific and generic properties in the same layer or not. As a general…
Read More5.14.20 – PBS: Reserve & Lineholder Status
Thursday, May 14, 2020 PBS: Reserve & Lineholder Status PBS is now open for June 2020 bidding. Please remember to check your status prior to bidding in PBS. Your information…
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…
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…
Read More5.01.20 – Contract & Scheduling Departments Update
Friday, May 1, 2020 June Bidding Timelines With all the timeline changes that we have experienced over the last few months, it is important to stay up-to-date. Here is a…
Read More4.07.20 – Contractual Provisions for Rescheduled Sequences
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Contractual Provisions for Rescheduled Sequences With all the sequences that contain cancellations, there have been numerous changes to Flight Attendants sequences this month. There are contractual provisions that…
Read More4.02.20 – Updated Information on How the March/April LOA Pay Guarantee Works
Thursday, April 2, 2020 Updated Information on How the March/April LOA Pay Guarantee Works The APFA Scheduling Department has created an updated version of the March/April Pay Guarantee Letter of Agreement (LOA)…
Read More3.26.20 – Letter of Agreement Q&A’s for the March and April 2020 Pay Guarantee
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Letter of Agreement Q&A’s for the March and April 2020 Pay Guarantee Due to massive cancellations during the COVID-19 crisis, APFA has negotiated a LOA to…
Read More3.21.20 – March Cheat Sheet
Saturday, March 21, 2020 March Cheat Sheet We want to do all we can to keep you informed during this rapidly changing environment. Over the last week, we have sent…
Read More3.21.20 – April Schedule Concerns & Updated Timelines
Saturday, March 21, 2020 April Schedule Concerns & Updated Timelines Navigating This Hotline (Open this hotline in your browser by clicking here to use the navigation links below) Introduction Pay…
Read More3.16.20 – Update on Pay Protections for IPD Cancellations for ORD & LGA Only
Monday, March 16, 2020 Update on Pay Protections for IPD Cancellations for ORD & LGA Only Recently there was a Letter of Agreement that provided pay protection for those Flight Attendants experiencing…
Read More3.13.20 – Cancellations & Pay Protection Q&A’s for International (IPD) Sequence Cancellations
Friday, March 13, 2020 Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for International (IPD) Sequence Cancellations A Letter of Agreement was recently agreed to by APFA and the Company regarding pay protections for…
Read More3.12.20 – Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for PHL-FCO
Thursday, March 12, 2020 Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for PHL-FCO PHL Based Flight Attendants, A Letter of Agreement was recently agreed to by APFA and the Company regarding pay…
Read More3.04.20 – Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for MXP and ICN
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for MXP and ICN A Letter of Agreement was recently agreed to by APFA and the Company regarding pay protections for…
Read More2.03.20 – Update: Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&A’s for PVG, PEK, HKG
Monday, February 3, 2020 Update: Cancellations and Pay Protection Q&As for PVG, PEK, HKG We would like to clarify procedures for balloting Yellow X sequences in the LOA pay protection process. Our…
Read More2.01.20 – Cancellations and Pay Protection Q & A’s for PVG, PEK, HKG
Saturday, February 1, 2020 Cancellations and Pay Protection Q & A’s for PVG, PEK, HKG A Letter of Agreement was recently agreed to by APFA and the Company regarding pay…
Read More1.03.20 – Annual Vacation Buyback (JCBA Section 8.F)
Friday, January 3, 2020 Annual Vacation Buyback (JCBA Section 8.F) The JCBA provides for Flight Attendants to sell back their accrued vacation to the company on both a monthly and…
Read More10.15.19 – DFW TTS Run 14OCT
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 DFW 14OCT TTS Run In DFW only, the TTS run on 14OCT did not occur. There was an issue uploading the data into the system…
Read More7.19.19 – Updates from the Scheduling Department
Friday, July 19, 2019 Updates from the Scheduling Department COMPANY COMMUNICATION REGARDING FIRST-PARTY CONTACT We want to clarify information put out in a recent communication from the Company. We have discussed…
Read More5.19.19 – Modified RAPs Q&A
Sunday, May 19, 2019 Modified RAPs and the recent Company Communication On Friday, May 17 the Company sent out a communication regarding the process for modified RAPs that contained…
Read More5.06.19 – Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding
Monday, May 6, 2019 Generic UBL Bidding, TTS Conditional Drops & Standby Bidding Generic UBL is Now Available The option to bid for generic sequences is now available in…
Read More4.22.19 – MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay
Monday, April 22, 2019 MIA TTS Run is Experiencing a Delay APFA has been notified that the 4-21-19 TTS run had a delay and is still processing. The Company…
Read More4.22.19 – Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run
Monday, April 22, 2019 Update on 4-21-19 MIA TTS Run The TTS run finally completed today at 1430 MIA time and ETB processed quickly after that. ROTA was not…
Read More4.20.19 – May 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase
Saturday, April 20, 2019 MAY 737 MAX Flight Cancellations – 3rd Phase In April, the Company is following a timeline to process the cancellations and repairs for APR and MAY sequences affected…
Read More4.17.19 – Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Company’s Easter “Premium Pay” Violation The Company has unilaterally made the decision to violate numerous sections of the JCBA to cover an inordinate amount of…
Read More4.11.19 – Vacation for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Vacation Pay for Carry-Over Sequences from Non-PBS to PBS APFA has received questions from Flight Attendants who have vacation at the end of April, beginning…
Read More4.9.19 – Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases
Tuesday, April 9. 2019 Speaker Letter of Agreement – DFW, ORD and PHL Bases Last week, the Company informed APFA of a shortage of speakers in specific languages and…
Read More4.5.19 – 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement
Friday, April 5, 2019 115 Hour TTS Monthly Max Letter of Agreement The Settlement Agreement dated January 9, 2018 included a provision which increases the TTS Monthly Max to…
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…
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1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
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Phone: (817) 540-0108
Live Chat Messaging
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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...