Vacation – APFA

3.13.26 – 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.

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).

1.11.26 – 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).

1.05.26 – 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)

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.

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).

1.17.25 – 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).

1.12.25 – 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).

1.06.25 – 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

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.

3.05.24 – 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.

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).

1.17.24 – 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.

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).

3.17.23 – 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.

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).

1.18.23 – 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.

1.12.23 – 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).

1.06.23 – 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).

12.17.22 – February 2023 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Saturday, December 17, 2022 February 2023 Monthly Vacation Buyback The Company has decided to offer vacation buyback for the February 2023 contractual month, in accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2. Flight Attendants…

8.23.22 – October 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 October 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback The Company has agreed to offer vacation buyback for the October contractual month, in accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2. Flight Attendants…

6.23.22 – August 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Thursday, June 23, 2022 August 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback The Company has agreed to offer vacation buyback for the August contractual month, in accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2. Flight Attendants…

6.01.22 – 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…

3.18.22 – 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…

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…

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…

2.18.22 – Correction April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Friday, February 18, 2022 ***Correction*** April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation…

2.18.22 – April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Friday, February 18, 2022 April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…

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…

1.13.22 – 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…

8.06.21 – 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…

8.03.21 – 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…

6.03.21 – 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…

5.28.21 – 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…

3.19.21 – 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…

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…

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…

1.14.21 – Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow

Thursday, January 14, 2021 Annual Vacation Buyback Process Closes Tomorrow In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F, the annual vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 15, at 1200 (CST).…

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…

12.26.20 – Monthly Vacation Buyback Extended Through January 4th

Saturday, December 26, 2020 Monthly Vacation Buyback Extended Through January 4th Today, we were notified by American of possible staffing shortages throughout the holiday weekend. As a result, the Company…

9.23.20 – Important Reminders for Furloughed Flight Attendants

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Important Reminders for Furloughed Flight Attendants As the month draws to a close, please review the following actions: Vacation Deferral/Payout The deadline to select to have…

9.17.20 – Vacation Option Election for Furloughed Flight Attendants

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Vacation Option Election for Furloughed Flight Attendants A furloughed Flight Attendant may elect to have her/his accrued/scheduled vacation paid out or carried forward for use upon…

8.05.20 – July 2020 VEOP, EVLOA, and STLOA FAQs – Part VII

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 July 2020 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP), Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence (EVLOA), and Short-Term Leave of Absence (STLOA) FAQs – Part VII *Vacation Bidding While…

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…

1.03.20 – 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…

11.06.18 – JSIC Update – PBS Facts

PBS Facts Proration of Days off for Lineholders and Reserves with 7 or More Days of Vacation Remember, when you have 7 or more days of vacation and bidding in…

6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid

PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only!…

6.06.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bidding Information

July 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS July 2018 Pairing Percentages – LUS *Important Bidding Information- Redeye Pairings* – LUS Redeye Defined – Last September, both LAA…

3.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid

PBS Bases- Before You Bid Your Standing Bid Reserve Bidding- Senior, Cusp, and Junior Bidding strategy Training on your Schedule? Protect yourself with this information What is a Persistent Property?…

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…

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