Vacation Bidding

3.02.26 – 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.

2.23.26 – 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).

2.02.26 – 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).

1.26.26 – 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).

7.01.25 – August 2025 Bidding Timelines

August bidding timeline including CQ, Vacation, ETB, PBS, and more

6.01.25 – July 2025 Bidding Timelines

July 2025 Bidding Timelines Sunday, June 1, 2025 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]

3.13.25 – Vacation MRB, Filler Day Bid, VEX Day, and Vacation ETB Timelines for May Bid Month

The 2025-26 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.

3.09.25 – 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.

3.03.25 – 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.

2.23.25 – 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).

2.12.25 – 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).

2.01.25 – March 2025 Bidding Timelines

March 2025 Bidding Timelines Saturday, February 1, 2025 In Solidarity, Jeff Petersen APFA National Contract Chair [email protected] Marti McMillan APFA National Scheduling Chair [email protected]

1.27.25 – 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).

11.01.24 – December 2024 Bidding Timelines

December bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

10.01.24 – November 2024 Bidding Timelines

November bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

4.01.24 – May 2024 Bidding Timelines

Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

3.15.24 – 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.

3.12.24 – 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).

3.09.24 – 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.

3.05.24 – 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.

3.01.24 – April 2024 Bidding Timelines

Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

2.27.24 – 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).

2.21.24 – 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).

1.29.24 – 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).

1.11.24 – 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).

1.05.24 – 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).

12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines

January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

11.01.23 – December 2023 Bidding Timelines

December 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

10.01.23 – November 2023 Bidding Timelines

November 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

6.01.23 – July 2023 Bidding Timelines

July 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

5.01.23 – June 2023 Bidding Timelines

June 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

3.13.23 – 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.

3.07.23 – 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.

2.28.23 – 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).

2.15.23 – 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…

1.30.23 – 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).

7.01.22 – 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 –…

3.14.22 – 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…

3.1.22 – 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…

2.23.22 – 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…

2.01.22 – 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…

1.31.22 – 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…

6.06.21 – 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…

5.06.21 – 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…

3.15.21 – 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…

3.09.21 – 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…

3.02.21 – 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).…

2.26.21 – 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).…

2.10.21 – 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…

2.01.21 – 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…

2.01.21 – 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,…

1.24.21 – May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding

Sunday, January 24, 2021 May 2021 – April 2022 Vacation Bidding When bidding for the 2021-2022 vacation year, you may be bidding based on different categories of days that you…

1.07.21 – Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines

Thursday, January 7, 2021 Vacation Buyback and Vacation Bidding Timelines In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback will open on Friday, January 8, at 1200 (CST), and…

6.11.20 – Monthly Vacation Filler Day Bid

Thursday, June 11, 2020 Monthly Vacation Filler Day Bid During the annual vacation bid, you may designate up to 20% of your vacation accrual as Filler Days with a maximum…

6.01.20 – Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB)

Monday, June 1, 2020 Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB) The Vacation Monthly Rebid (MRB) is a monthly process which allows you to change your scheduled vacation days by bidding for days…

3.12.20 – Secondary Vacation Bidding

Thursday, March 12, 2020 Secondary Vacation Bidding The primary round of annual vacation bidding has been awarded. Be sure to check the AVBA to view your award. The secondary and…

3.11.19 – Secondary Vacation Bidding Closes March 13th

Monday, March 11, 2019 Secondary Vacation Bidding The secondary and final round of annual vacation bidding will be closing on March 13th at 1200 DFW time. If you have…

1.25.19 – JSIC Update – Annual Vacation Bidding

Friday, January 25, 2019 Annual Vacation Bidding Annual vacation bidding opens on Monday, January 28th at Noon (DFW Time). For LAA Flight Attendants this is an entirely new process, format and…

4.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits

Upcoming APFA JSIC Base Visits The APFA JSIC will be conducting base visits during the months of May and June. Topics of discussion will include many items that…

3.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Government Affairs Updates/Secondary Round Vacation Bidding – LAA/1Q18 EC Meeting/Uniform Report

Government Affairs Updates Secondary Round of Vacation Bidding Open – LAA 1Q18 Executive Committee Meeting Uniform Reaction Report Count Government Affairs Updates Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Larsen on Airplane Evacuation…

2.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs

2018/19 Annual Vacation FAQs APFA has been fielding calls from Flight Attendants with questions about how the 2018/19 annual vacation will work in conjunction with the present timeline for non-PBS…

2.16.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing/Vacation Bidding/Vacation -401k/Admin & Committee Positions/APFA HDQs Closed Monday/Uniform

• Delta Maintains Title as Industry Leader in Profit Sharing • Annual Vacation Bidding 2018/19 • Vacation Deferral into 401(k) – LAA • Administrative and Committee Positions …

2.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – 401K Class Action Reminder/NTSB Findings 383/Filler Days LUS/Yellow Fever Vaccine/MAR VLOAs LUS/JSIC DFW Base Visit/Uniform Count

401(k) Class Action Settlement Reminder – LAA NTSB Findings on AA Flight 383 Vacation Bidding & Filler Days – LUS In-Network Yellow Fever Vaccine Providers Voluntary Leave of Absences (VLOAs)…

1.19.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Legacy Designators/Fume Events/Medical Treatment for Fume Events/VC Bidding LUS/Annual Convention/Uniforms

LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Smoke/Odor/Fume Events Medical Treatment for a Fume Event 2018-19 Vacation Bidding Information – LUS APFA Annual Convention in CLT Uniform Reaction Report Count LAA/LUS Legacy Designators Effective with this hotline…

2.11.00 – (LAA) – Negotiations Update, APFA and Industry News

February 11, 2000 Part I Hello, this is Kim Boyett, newly appointed DFW Vice Chair, with a Negotiations update for Friday, February 11, 2000. For the past five months,…

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