9.22.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Donate to WINGS Disaster Relief/Retirement Seminars/Volunteer Veterans Charter/Uniform Reaction Report

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Donate to WINGS Disaster Relief – LAA/LUS
Retirement Seminars – PHL, PIT, LAX, SFO – LAA/LUS
Volunteer Charter and Escort Opportunity – LAA
Uniform Reaction Update- LAA/LUS

WINGS of Generosity – Donations Needed – LAA/LUS

We are painfully aware of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. In addition, we must also recognize the tragic earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families who have been impacted by these disasters.

We have colleagues who reside and commute from all corners of the world. In the wake of these disasters, our need for donations are in great demand.

We can’t do what we do without the generosity of our donors, along with the can recycling efforts from our Flight Attendants while flying the line.

Please share this with your family and friends. Every donation, small or large, will bring much needed relief to those in need:

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/wingsfoundation

We invite everyone to visit our website and learn the history of the Wings Foundation and the Flight Attendant Disaster Relief (FADR).



Krichelle Zuniga
Flight Attendant Disaster Relief Advisor
[email protected]

UPCOMING Retirement Seminars – LAA/LUS

The APFA Retirement Department will be conducting seminars at the following bases during the months of September and October:

Oct. 2nd – PHL – Tour Room (between Terminals C and D) – 1100-1400 LBT
Oct. 3rd – PIT – Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Airport – 1100-1400 LBT

Oct. 18th – LAX – Flight Service Conference Room – 1100-1400 LBT
Oct. 19th – SFO – Flight Service Conference Room – 1100-1400 LBT

These informative seminars cover a wide range of topics including: Pensions, 401(k), COBRA, Medicare, and Retiree Travel.

LAA Flight Attendants can pull a pension estimate by visiting the Pension Service Center in Jetnet.

LUS Flight Attendants can request a pension estimate in the mail by calling the PBGC at (800)400-7242.

All members are invited to attend, regardless of base or seniority. It’s never too early to start planning for retirement!

Volunteer Charter and Escort Opportunity – LAA

American Airlines Veterans Affairs Program is seeking LAA Flight Attendants to volunteer for the Charlotte Queen City Honor Flight.

Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Heroes are flown to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.

You can have the opportunity to fly veterans to DCA and are welcome to assist and share with them this special experience. After visiting the memorials, we will attend the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery before heading back to DCA for the flight home.

Charter/Guardian Details:

•   Date: Saturday, October 7, 2017
•   CLT Departure Details: Depart CLT at 0800, arrive DCA 0932
•   DCA Departure Details: Depart DCA at 1900, arrive CLT 2229
•   Attire: AA Military and Veterans shirt (provided) with khaki or black pants
•   Must be 737 qualified (equipment change – was originally a 757)

This is a volunteer opportunity; no pay/no credit and you must be on a day off and legal to fly.

If you are available and would like to volunteer to fly the charter, please send your name, employee number, and phone contact to Kim Peysha at[email protected].

Uniform Reaction Update – LAA/LUS

On September 20th we marked the first year since the introduction of the new uniform at American Airlines. Even prior to the uniform roll-out, we began receiving reports from our members who were experiencing adverse physical reactions when wearing the garments.

As of today, there have been 4,002 Flight Attendants who have filed uniform reaction reports.