Posts Tagged ‘TTS’
2.21.22 – 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 starting with the March run with a few known issues. Many of you began reaching out to us immediately, sharing other glitches you were experiencing…
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 cloud-based system beginning with the TTS runs for March sequences. TTS Ballots for March opened today. Late Friday night, the Company advised APFA of known…
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 ability to trade sequences on your schedule for a red flagged sequence. To bid for red flagged trips, go to TTS, and select the box…
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 COVID-related pay protection Letter of Agreement signed by APFA and AA. The cancellation package for sequences originating in July through the 26th of the month…
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: Updated TTS and ETB Timeline for July: Changeover Sequences: If you submitted a ballot in the early part of the month involving a carry-over sequence,…
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 due to COVID-19 or other reasons are known in advance, we see many sequences that need “repair” or that will show “failed continuity” until the…
Read More6.06.21 – July LRD Closes Tomorrow
Sunday, June 6, 2021 July LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Monday, June 7 at 1200 (CDT). Remaining July Bidding Timelines In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair jpetersen@apfa.org Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair mmcmillan@apfa.org Renée Mayer APFA JCBA Specialist rmayer@apfa.org
Read More5.29.21 – DFW TTS Failure
Saturday, May 29, 2021 June DFW TTS Failure Last Saturday, after processing for hours and completing 78% of the run, DFW TTS processing failed. As a result, TTS results for DFW were delayed. Flight Attendants were asked to temporarily reduce the number of requests and choices to complete a successful run. This caused unnecessary stress and…
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 awards will be final on the 20th of the month. The Company will receive a cancellation package from Network Planning on May 21 at 1400…
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 Your PBS Award PBS Mis-Award Process Any Lineholder or Reserve who has an inquiry or believes she/he may have received a mis-award must submit a PBS…
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 for a red flagged sequence if there is no overlap of calendar days, or if the sequences overlap by one day. *Example 1: In this…
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 sequences on your schedule for a red flagged sequence. Previously, red flagged sequences were only available via the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL). The Letter of…
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 trade sequences on your schedule for a red flagged sequence. Previously, red-flagged sequences were only available via the Unsuccessful Bidder’s List (UBL). How will I…
Read More9.22.20 – October Pay Protections
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 October Pay Protections APFA is pleased to announce that we were successful in securing additional pay protections above the current JCBA protections through a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the Company for the October bid month. The pay protections for October will be the same as September, with your protected October guarantee based on…
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 Out (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), and Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) awards will be posted early next week. The Company is expecting…
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 of flights, city pairs, or dates, but we know the domestic and NIPD operations will be the most impacted. There are currently no schedule changes…
Read More7.14.20 – Trip Trade System (TTS) Updates
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Trip Trade System (TTS) Updates Multiple Drop Requests in TTS Understanding the Difference Between ‘Requests’ and ‘Choices’ Complex Ballots Multiple Drop Requests in TTS Multiple drop/trades in TTS are expected to be available in the next few months (JCBA Section 10.E.1.d.iii). TTS processing times increase with each added feature. Initially,…
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 Award If you believe that you have a PBS mis-award, please call the Flight Attendant Bidding Resource Center (FABRC) at (888) 376-5375 prior to Wednesday,…
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 and it was not discovered until this morning. UBL and ETB ran as scheduled this morning. The Company will run last night’s TTS for DFW…
Read More9.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases
Trip Trade System (TTS) – PBS Bases TTS is a new system that replaces ISAP to pick up, drop, and trade sequences post PBS awards. While some of the “behind the curtain” logic is the same as ISAP the user interface is a significant departure from what you are used to when inputting ballots in ISAP.…
Read More8.31.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents
A Message of Unity from the APFA Base Presidents A few weeks have passed since the Company presented their new attendance/performance policy with a planned implementation date of October 1, 2018. That same day, they will finally achieve what they have been trying to accomplish since 2015; Full Operational Integration (FOI). In August, the Company…
Read More8.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievances Addressing the Implementation of ROTA/ROTD, ETB, TTS & UBL
Fellow Flight Attendants, We have now been in office for less than two months and the company has been piling it on. We couldn’t be more proud of our Membership for standing up, for standing strong and for letting the company know that this type of treatment is unjust, inhumane and most unwelcome…
Read More8.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – How are Pursers Positions Covered?
How are Pursers Positions Covered? We have been receiving many questions on Purser position coverage. Below are some examples of various ways the position will be covered: TTS/UBL You can request the Purser position by submitting a ballot in TTS. TTS will try to complete your request until 2 days prior to the sequences…
Read More8.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA Issues
With the implementation of Crew Portal, ETB, TTS and ROTA there have been significant challenges for the LAA Flight Attendants. What have proven the greatest challenge have been the implementation of ROTA and the process of validating that it is honoring contractual language.Issues that have surfaced and are currently being addressed include: ROTA logic and…
Read More7.25.18 – (LAA) – August Changes for Sick
August Changes for Sick – LAA Effective with the August bid month, a Flight Attendant calling in sick will now have the opportunity to close (clear) their absence immediately. Why would I care if I close my absence at the time I am calling in sick? Today, you are restricted from trip trading…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA) – TTS Launch
Major Changes for AA Flight Attendants Yesterday marked a significant change for the LAA Flight Attendants. With Crew Portal going live earlier in the month, the new Trip Trade System (TTS) went live yesterday. In the coming days the Electronic Trade Board (ETB) and Reserve Open Time Assignment/Award (ROTA) will go live as well. Trip…
Read More7.21.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Special Hotline – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As a reminder, The APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center is now open through 1700 (CT) on Sunday, July 22nd. APFA Reps are available to assist members with the August changes as well as implementation of the following systems which are effective…
Read More7.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend
APFA Live Phone Bank Support Center Open this Weekend – LAA As we continue to support our membership, APFA Headquarters will staff a round-the-clock Live Phone Bank Support Center this weekend beginning at 1700 (CT) on Friday, July 20th through 1700 (CT) on Sunday, July 22nd. APFA Reps will be available to assist members with…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PG Filed on Crew Accommodations/Trending FAQs/Duty & Rest for Training – LUS/Uniform Reaction Report
Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations Trending FAQs – TTS Practice Runs – LAA Duty and Rest for Training- LUS Uniform Reaction Report Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations The APFA National Hotel department continues to deal with repeated contractual violations including a complete disregard for past practice as it pertains to following…
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