9.09.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Hurricane Irma Update 5

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Hurricane Irma Update 5 – LAA/LUS

US Operations
Caribbean Operations
APFA Scheduling Help Desk and Live Chat Special Hours of Operations

Hurricane Irma is currently a Category 3 and the storm’s center is located 125 miles southeast of Key West. It is packing sustained winds of 125 mph with gusts in excess of 150 mph and is moving west at 9 mph. It is expected to restrengthen as it begins to move north. The Florida Keys and South Florida are beginning to experience strong tropical winds and rain from the outer bands of this storm.

At 1830 (ET) last night, American Airline’s last flight departed Miami in advance of the storm. Flight Attendants are to be commended for carrying thousands of passengers and employees from Miami and other affected airports prior to their closures.

Here is the latest operational update for affected cities in the US:

*This information is subject to change.

DAB – All flights are cancelled. Operations on Sept. 11 are under review.

EYW – All flights are cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

FLL – All flights are cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

GNV – Limited operations. All MIA service cancelled until Sept. 13.

JAX – Airport closes at 1900 (ET) tonight. All MIA flights cancelled. All flights cancelled on Sunday and Monday. Tentative plans to resume ops on Sept. 12.

MCO – All flights cancelled after 1405 today. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12 pending damage assessment.

MIA – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume limited operations on Sept. 11 – Sept 13 pending weather conditions and damage assessment.

MLB – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

PBI – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

RSW – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12 pending damage assessment.

SAV – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12.

SRQ – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

TPA – All flights cancelled after 1540 today through Sept. 11. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12 pending damage assessment.

* Operations in ATL and CHS are currently under review.

Flight Attendants living in these effected areas are encouraged to contact Daily Operations or base if they require assistance. Please call Daily Operations at 1-682-315-7070 or 1-888-222-4737.

Caribbean Operations

*This information is subject to change

ANU – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

CAP – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

CFG/CMW – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

FPO – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12 pending damage assessment.

GGT – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

HAV – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

HOG – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

NAS – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

PLS – All flights cancelled through Sept. 15. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 16 pending damage assessment.

POP – Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 12 pending MIA operations.

POS – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

PUJ – Limited operations (CLT and PHL service only). Tentative plans to resume normal operations on Sept. 12.

SDQ – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

SJU – Normal operations resume on Sept. 10 – except for MIA flights.

SKB – Tentative plans to resume operations resume Sept. 12 pending MIA operations and Hurricane Jose.

SNU – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

STI – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11.

STT – All flights cancelled through Sept. 15. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept 16 pending damage assessment.

STX – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 11 pending damage assessment.

SXM – All flights cancelled through Sept. 15. Tentative plans to resume operations on Sept. 16 pending damage assessment.

VRA – All flights cancelled. Tentative plans to resume operations Sept. 11 pending MIA operations.

APFA Scheduling Help Desk Operations – LAA/LUS

The APFA Scheduling Help Desk will be staffed on Sunday, September 10th, from 0900-1700 (CT).

The phone lines are being staffed to handle scheduling and contract questions only in anticipation of irregular operations caused by the storm and the impact it may have on trips scheduled.

APFA can be reached at (817) 540-0108 and a special prompt will be played to contact extension 8161 for assistance.

After Hours Live Chat is available on the APFA Website from 1700 until 2300 CT this evening and Sunday.