Hotlines – 2017
11.17.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Remember November/Uniform Reaction Report Update
Remember November! – LAA/LUS It’s hard to believe that tomorrow will mark 24 years since APFA’s “cheery rebels” led a successful job action that shut down the nation’s largest airline…
Read More11.15.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Contact your Representatives Urging them to REJECT Tax Reform Bill
The House of Representatives will vote on a tax reform bill tomorrow and the Senate will vote on their version next week. Each bill appears to favor the super wealthy…
Read More11.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule
DOT Publishes Drug Testing Rule – LAA/LUS Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule that, among other items, expands the Department’s current drug testing panel to include…
Read More11.13.17 – (LAA/LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfers for JAN/Mutual Transfers/DEC Transfer Awards/PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Flight Attendant Count By Base – LAA/LUS No Domicile Transfer Openings for January 2017 – LUS Mutual Domicile Transfers – LUS December 2017 Transfer Awards – LUS December PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS November FABRC Hours – LUS Planned Flight…
Read More11.12.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 16th Anniversary of AA Flight 587
On this date, 16 years ago, we learned the tragic fate of AA Flight 587 that crashed in Queens, New York, killing everyone onboard the Airbus A300 including nine of…
Read More11.11.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Salutes Our Veterans
APFA salutes America’s servicemen and women who have served our country in times of war. This Veterans Day, we pay special tribute to APFA members, past and present, who have answered…
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – When Do I Go Illegal?/Annual SK/VC Threshold Reminder
When Do I Go Illegal? – LAA/LUS With the recent implementation of portions of JCBA Section 11 (Hours of Service) for LAA, we have received inquiries about how to figure…
Read More11.09.17 – (LUS) – Holiday PBS Bidding Tips
Holiday PBS Bidding Tips – LUS In preparation for December PBS bidding, we would like to pass on some helpful information to assist you with your bid. December is a…
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance Filed on PBS Award Processing Times
In recent meetings with APFA leadership, the Company announced plans to unilaterally change the number of hours between the close of bidding and the official publication of the PBS awards…
Read More11.10.17 – (LAA/LUS) – JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Section 16 (Deadheading) for LAA
Friday, November 10, 2017 Arriving in December: Changes to Deadheading Beginning with sequences originating December 2nd, the Company will implement additional components of Section 16 – Deadheading at LAA bases.…
Read More11.09.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA National Contract & Scheduling Chairs Announced
In a previous hotline, it was announced that National Scheduling Chair Daniel Koukes and National Contract Chair Chuck Ransdale would be stepping down from their respective positions for personal and…
Read More11.08.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Delay in Processing AM/PM Reserve Requests for Tomorrow
The Company reported that due to an IT glitch earlier today, Crew Scheduling was temporarily unable to award AM/PM preferences to reserves for tomorrow. After pushing for a manual work-around,…
Read More11.06.17 – (LUS) – December 2017 PBS Bidding Information
Monday, November 6, 2017 December 2017 PBS Bidding Information – LUS December 2017 Pairing Percentages December 2017 Bidding Timelines Training Bid: • December 2017 Training Bid Opens: November 2 – 1200 EDT* / 0900…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 60 Years Flying/FA Lori Costello Passes/LAX Catering/VA & N
Friday, November 3, 2017 AA’s Longest Serving FA Celebrates 60 Years of Flying LAA’s Most Senior Flight Attendant Passes Contingency Catering Plan at LAX Virginia and New Jersey Voters GET OUT…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA 2017 Fall BOD Meeting Documents and Minutes
Friday, November 3, 2016 APFA 2017 Fall BOD Meeting Documents and Minutes The APFA Board of Directors held its 2017 Fall BOD meeting in Dallas/Fort Worth on October 11-12, 2017. In accordance…
Read More11.03.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Problems Logging in to Jetnet and/or Crewportal
Friday, November 3, 2107 Issues Logging In to Jetnet and/or Crewportal – LAA/LUS Some members have reported problems logging into Jetnet and/or Crewportal after recent maintenance performed on Jetnet. Sometimes…
Read More11.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Full Page Ad by Partnership for Open & Fair Skies
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Today, the Partnership for Open & Fair Skies sent an open letter to President Trump showcasing the widespread support from 300 members of Congress for the…
Read More11.01.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Listeria Discovered at LAX Catering Facility
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Read More10.27.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Flt 383/Benefits Enrollment/FAA Checks/EC Meeting/Retirement Seminar/WINGS/Uniform Report
One Year Anniversary of Flight 383 – LAA/LUS Final Hours for 2018 Benefits Enrollment – LAA/LUS FAA Cabin Safety Checks – LAA/LUS 3Q17 Executive Committee Meeting – LAA/LUS Upcoming…
Read More10.26.17 – (LAA/LUS) – 2018 Benefits Enrollment Deadline Fast Approaching
Thursday, October 26, 2017 The deadline for making changes to your benefits for 2018 is fast approaching. Benefits Enrollment ends on October 27th, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. Central Time. Online…
Read More10.25.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Uniform Update – Uniform Advisory Team Members Needed
As reported in a previous hotline, APFA members will have input in the process of selecting a new uniform that best meets the needs of Flight Attendants. APFA’s number…
Read More10.23.17 – (LAA) – Staffing Changes on IPD Flights on the 787-9 and 777-200
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Monday, October…
Read More10.23.17 – (LAA) – Bids To Be Re-run for Some Bases
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Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Annual SK/VC Thresholds LAA/Application of VC Pay to OE Trips within FMLA/Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms/Uniform Reaction Update
Annual Thresholds for Sick and Vacation – LAA Application of Vacation Pay to OE Trips within an Approved FMLA – LAA Extended Waits for Hotel Rooms – LAA/LUS Uniform…
Read More10.20.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Update Your Contact Information
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Read More10.18.17 – (LUS) – November 2017 PBS Bid Award Summary
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Read More10.18.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Clarification on 2018 Benefits Enrollment Hotline
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Read More10.18.17 – (LAA) – Bidding Window Extended by 24 Hours
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Read More10.17.17 – (LAA) – Bid Sheet Debacle
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Read More10.15.17 – (LAA/LUS) – Tweet to Support Our Sisters & Brothers at Allegiant Air
APFA LAA Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline APFA LUS Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Non-Members Subscribe to the APFA Hotline Press Subscribe to APFA’s Press Release Sunday, October…
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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-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 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-F: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...