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
6.12.26 – TSA’s New Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) Program Coming Soon
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing to launch the next evolution of the Known Crewmember (KCM) program through a new platform called the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP).
6.10.26 – 2025-2026 CQ Module Length Presidential Grievance
APFA has continued to push the Company for a remedy regarding the CQ Module Presidential Grievance. As part of the contractual process, we conducted our pre-arbitration conference with the Company.
6.01.26 – APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program
Monday, June 1, 2026 APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program American Airlines Inflight management has imposed changes to the 2026-2027 Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program. These changes…
5.29.26 – Earlier Descent Procedures Beginning June 3rd
This week, Inflight management announced that it will implement revised descent procedures intended to reduce turbulence-related injuries and improve communication between the flight deck and cabin crew.
5.27.26 – APFA Health, IOD and Safety Departments DFW Terminal Walk
APFA Health, Injury on Duty (IOD) and Safety & Security representatives will be visiting the DFW terminals on Thursday, May 28 from 12 PM until 2 PM. During the terminal walk, representatives will be available to connect directly with Flight Attendants
5.20.26 – Senators Duckworth and Baldwin Scrutinize FAA Minimum Crew Standards
APFA Immediately Challenges 787-9P Minimum Crew Staffing Changes; How Does This FAA Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Competitors?; Was the Boeing 787 ever certified with a live, full-scale evacuation?; How Does the Minimum Crew Reduction Affect Our Profession?
4.30.26 – Critical Changes to the 2026-2027 CQ Program
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Critical Changes to the 2026-2027 CQ Program Starting April 1, 2026, changes imposed by American Airlines Inflight management to the Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program…
3.24.26 – Interacting With ICE and Government Officials
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Interacting With ICE and Government Officials Onboard our aircraft and in the airports, Flight Attendants are reporting encounters involving law enforcement and government officials, including Immigration and Customs…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing to launch the next evolution of the Known Crewmember (KCM) program through a new platform called the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP).
APFA has continued to push the Company for a remedy regarding the CQ Module Presidential Grievance. As part of the contractual process, we conducted our pre-arbitration conference with the Company.
Monday, June 1, 2026 APFA Secures Improvements to the 2026-2027 CQ Program American Airlines Inflight management has imposed changes to the 2026-2027 Flight Attendant Continuing Qualification (CQ) program. These changes significantly narrowed the margin for…
APFA Headquarters
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...
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...