The Union
About APFA
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants is the certified collective bargaining representative for the American Airlines Flight Attendants.
It is through the APFA that we are able to negotiate fair contracts, promote our interests in Washington, D.C., guarantee our rights, and settle disputes with the Company judiciously.
Membership in the Union enables each American Airlines Flight Attendant to multiply the power that he or she would have alone. Our strength is in our numbers, our organization, and our unity. So, please wear your Union pin with pride and participate in your organization — the Association of Professional Flight Attendants!
Left to Right: Erik Harris (Nat’l Treasurer), Julie Hedrick (Nat’l President), Larry Salas (Nat’l Vice President), Josh Black (Nat’l Secretary)
About APFA
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants is the certified collective bargaining representative for the American Airlines Flight Attendants.
It is through the APFA that we are able to negotiate fair contracts, promote our interests in Washington, D.C., guarantee our rights, and settle disputes with the Company judiciously.
Membership in the Union enables each American Airlines Flight Attendant to multiply the power that he or she would have alone. Our strength is in our numbers, our organization, and our unity. So, please wear your Union pin with pride and participate in your organization — the Association of Professional Flight Attendants!
Left to Right: Erik Harris (Nat’l Treasurer), Julie Hedrick (Nat’l President), Larry Salas (Nat’l Vice President), Josh Black (Nat’l Secretary)
Resources
Recent Hotlines
6.06.24 – Summer Safety Reminders
As temperatures rise and severe weather becomes more common, there is a higher chance of experiencing Cabin Odor/Fume events, Hot Cabin events, and extreme turbulence.
Continue Reading5.17.24 – Reminder: Use the APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents
The APFA Notification System allows members to directly notify APFA Safety and Security representatives of any critical incident on the aircraft, at the airport, or while on layover.
Continue Reading3.29.24 – 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.
Continue Reading1.25.24 – New! APFA Notification System for Critical Incidents
American Airlines Inflight Management is responsible for providing the proper support Flight Attendants need when experiencing a critical incident while on duty, and communicating with APFA is an integral part of that responsibility.
Continue Reading1.06.24 – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 Groundings
Following an incident last night on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 where the emergency exit door panel blew outward from the aircraft shortly after take-off, the FAA has ordered the grounding of several Boeing 737 MAX-9 configurations for investigation.
Continue Reading10.13.23 – Layover Safety
APFA has been made aware of global protest/demonstration alerts this weekend. Please expect larger crowds and perhaps road closures near and around layovers. Continue Ready for Action to Take
Continue Reading9.28.23 – 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.
Continue Reading9.23.23 – Cabin LOSA Observations to Begin Late October
Safety is the highest priority for us as Flight Attendants, and certain requirements of current AA Safety programs have yet to be fully implemented per the regulations and standards of the FAA.
Continue ReadingAs temperatures rise and severe weather becomes more common, there is a higher chance of experiencing Cabin Odor/Fume events, Hot Cabin events, and extreme turbulence.
Continue ReadingThe APFA Notification System allows members to directly notify APFA Safety and Security representatives of any critical incident on the aircraft, at the airport, or while on layover.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue Reading