Hotlines – 2018
7.11.18 – (LAA/LUS) – The Weekly Scoop
Transition is well underway, and I have had the pleasure of working with former chairs, Shane Staples and Brian Clark. This week, we would like to introduce…
Read More7.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: 817.540.0108 x8308 Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Opposes Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court Euless, TX…
Read More7.10.18 – Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS
Mock Bidding with the New PBS and What to Expect – LUS JCBA PBS Mock bidding is currently underway at the LUS bases. Many have been asking why they…
Read More7.10.18 – (LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Check your Standing Bid Changes to the Chaser Position (FK) and Changes to A320 Family Aircraft Staffing Accumulation of Target Credit Range Training on Your…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Maternity/Pregnancy Policy
Maternity/Pregnancy Policy Last Friday, the APFA Health Department received information that the Company planned to implement a change to the maternity/pregnancy policy for our Flight Attendants as of July 15,…
Read More7.09.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Official Meeting Announcement – Special BOD Meeting and 2Q18 EC Meeting
APFA Special BOD Meeting APFA National President Lori Bassani has called for a Special Board of Directors Meeting to be held next week in Dallas/Fort Worth. Where: Holiday Inn Express…
Read More7.06.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon for LAA/Extended FABRC Hours/Crew Portal/Unity Pays Podcasts
New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA Extended FABRC Hours​ Crew Portal Accessible for Non-PBS Based FAs – LAA JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts New Scheduling Systems Coming Soon – LAA…
Read More7.06.18 – (LUS) – August 2018 PBS Bidding Information
August 2018 PBS Bidding Information – LUS In an effort to streamline communication as we move closer to FOI, this will be the final LUS PBS Bidding Information hotline. For…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National Vice President Liz Geiss
This is Liz Geiss, APFA National Vice President. In this hotline, I would like to list some of my responsibilities as the National Vice President, explain our Union’s grievance process,…
Read More7.05.18 – (LAA/LUS) – A Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Incoming National Chairs
APFA National Chair Appointments On behalf of your APFA leadership, we would like to thank our outgoing Department Chairs for their dedication and commitment to our Union and the…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – New National Leadership Begins work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New National Leadership Begins Work for The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)  EULESS, TX (July 2, 2018)— For the 27,000 flight attendants of American Airlines,…
Read More7.02.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Message from APFA National President Lori Bassani – Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild
Reboot, Restore, & Rebuild Good morning! This is Lori Bassani, your new APFA National President, with a special message for all 27,000 of our members. Your administration is proud to…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes​ JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts ​401(k) $uper $aver Lawsuit Update –…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Amendment to the Agreement for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants After the announcement of the agreement reached this week for displaced SLT Flight Attendants, APFA received an overwhelming amount of…
Read More6.29.18 – (LAA/LUS) – New Bid Timeline-LAA/FAQs/Online Resources/Podcasts/401kLawsuit/Resched After Disruption/8HRS Behind Door/Mock Bidding-LUS/HDQs Closed July 4/Uniforms
Friday, June 29, 2018  New Line Bidding Timeline Begins In July – LAA Trending FAQs – Golden/Flex Days on Reserve Resources for Upcoming Changes​ JSIC Unity Pays Podcasts ​401(k)…
Read More6.27.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Press Release – Supreme Court Rules 5-4 Against State & Public Sector Unions in Janus Case
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Peter Goelz (202) 929-3360 | [email protected] ​ The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Says JANUS Ruling is a…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Agreement Reached for Displaced SLT Flight Attendants
Agreement Reached for Displaced SLTÂ Flight Attendants 2012 was an extraordinary and unprecedented time for our Union. Ten days after ratification of the Last Best Final Offer (LBFO) on August…
Read More6.26.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved
Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection Resolved! In a major victory for APFA, the Presidential Grievance on Pay Protection has been resolved in APFA’s favor. With the arbitration less than…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PG Filed on Crew Accommodations/Trending FAQs/Duty & Rest for Training – LUS/Uniform Reaction Report
Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations Trending FAQs – TTS Practice Runs – LAA Duty and Rest for Training- LUS ​Uniform Reaction Report Presidential Grievance Filed on Crew Accommodations…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers?
  Changes in August for LAA FAs – What Are Buffers? A buffer is the additional required amount of time added to your home base rest* between two…
Read More6.22.18 – (LAA) – LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period
LOA Reached on Modification to LAA Calendar Bidding Period – LAA APFA and the Company have reached an agreement to modify the LAA calendar bidding period in conjunction…
Read More6.20.18 – (LAA/LUS) – APFA Applauds AA’s Position on Newly Implemented Immigration Policy
APFA applauds American Airlines and others who have made it abundantly clear that the newly implemented immigration policy resulting in the forced separation of families is contrary to the…
Read More6.18.18 – (LUS) – July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary
July 2018 PBS Bid Award Summary – LUS The July 2018 PBS Bid is available for viewing in the Crew Portal via the PBS Award tab. Any Flight Attendant who has a question about…
Read More6.16.18 – (LAA) – International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format
International Duty Rigs (P-Time) Not Captured in New Sequence Detail Format – LAA The July bidsheets are now online. You may have noticed that the sequence detail…
Read More6.15.18 – (LAA/LUS) – Trending FAQs/Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit/JSIC TTH Recording/Government Affairs Reps Meet in D.C./2Q18 EC Meeting/Uniforms
Trending FAQs on Rescheduling & Pay Protection Meeting Room Change for JSIC BOS Base Visit APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall Recording ​APFA Government Affairs Reps Attend AeroClub Meeting 2Q18 Executive Committee (EC)…
Read More6.13.18 – (LAA) – JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments
JCBA Update – Implementation of JCBA Language on Mid-Range Flying & Per Diem for NIPD/IPD Segments – LAA Beginning in August, JCBA Section 14.D.2. will be implemented for LAA…
Read More6.13.18 – (LUS) – FA Headcounts/No Domicile Transfer Openings for AUG – LUS/July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS/NO VLOAs for AUG- LUS/July PBS Bidding Timeline/FABRC
Planned Available Flight Attendant Headcounts No Domicile Transfer Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 Transfer Awards – LUS No VLOA Openings for August 2018 – LUS July 2018 PBS Bidding Timeline – LUS Flight Attendant Bidding…
Read More6.11.18 – (LUS) – PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants
PBS Mock Bidding Open for LUS Flight Attendants – LUS It’s time to participate in the JCBA PBS mock bid which opened yesterday at 1200 CT. Please note: If you…
Read More6.10.18 – (LAA/LUS) – PBS Bases – Before You Bid
PBS Bases- Before You Bid Countdown to FOI Mock Bidding Check your Standing Bid Training on your Schedule? Read this! Reserve- Must off or Prefer off- Redbook PBS only!…
Read More6.08.18 – (LAA/LUS) – JSIC Town Hall/JSIC Base Visits/JCBA Hot Topic Resources/Becoming a Speaker at FOI – LUS/APFA Supports Union Friendly Legislation/Unfrm
APFA JSIC Telephone Town Hall APFA JSIC Base Visits JCBA Hot Topic Resources ​Considering Becoming a Speaker at FOI? – LUS APFA Supports our Mechanics by Endorsing Union…
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