Hotlines - 2021 Archives - Page 14 of 17

3.04.21 – Minutes from the 4Q2020 Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Minutes from the 4Q2020 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Meeting was held February 10-11. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes…

3.04.21 – Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering For COVID-19 Vaccine

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering for COVID-19 Vaccine If you plan to register for the COVID-19 vaccine online, be sure to use your @aa.com…

3.04.21 – Update: Unpaid VLOA Available for April

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Update: Unpaid VLOA Now Available for April Yesterday, we communicated that American suddenly changed the rules of the EVLOA-2 without APFA input. As predicted, this has…

3.03.21 – April 2021 Bidding Timelines

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 April 2021 Bidding Timelines The Company has informed APFA that the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline has been changed to Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2359 (CT), to align…

3.03.21 – EVLOA-2 Updates

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 EVLOA-2 Updates Yesterday, American informed APFA that they would be extending the EVLOA-2 balloting deadline until March 12, 2021, at 2359 CT, to align the leave program with other…

3.02.21 – Primary Round Of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow, March 3 As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close tomorrow, March 3 at 1200 (CST).…

3.02.21 – Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Update on the Continuation of the Payroll Support Program Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.9T stimulus package which included a six-month continuation…

3.01.21 – APFA Celebrates Women’s History Month

Monday, March 1, 2021 APFA Celebrates Women’s History Month Women’s History Month, celebrated throughout March, is a time to celebrate Women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. History is rich with Women who…

3.01.21 – Final Reminder: Base Representative Election Ballots Due This Friday, March 5

Monday, March 1, 2021 Final Reminder: Base Representative Election Ballots Due This Friday, March 5 Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX if you have…

2.26.21 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days

Friday, February 26, 2021 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes in 5 Days As a reminder, the Primary Round of bidding will close Wednesday, March 3rd at 1200 (CST).…

2.25.21 – Deadlines Approaching To Request Duplicate Ballot And To Become Voter Eligible

Thursday, February 25, 2021 Deadlines Approaching to Request Duplicate Ballot and to Become Voter Eligible Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already…

2.25.21 – Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th

Thursday, February 25, 2021 Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP) Balloting Closes Tomorrow, February 26th The VEOP election window will close tomorrow, February 26, 2021, at 2359 CT. You must be…

2.24.21 – Unemployment Benefits Update

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Unemployment Benefits Update APFA has a resource for Flight Attendants seeking more information about unemployment benefits located here. You will find pertinent information on the unemployment benefits…

2.23.21 – APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 APFA Virtual Town Hall Recording: VEOP & EVLOA-2 Today, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding the April 2021 Voluntary Early Out…

2.23.21 – Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Is This Friday, February 26th

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already received their ballots for…

2.23.21 – APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall Today, February 23rd

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Today: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) As a reminder, APFA is hosting a special Virtual Town Hall for Flight Attendants interested in…

2.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021

Monday, February 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021 For the March bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…

2.21.20 – March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Sunday, February 21, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process March PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to…

2.19.21 – EVLOA-2 For Active Flight Attendants And Flight Attendants Currently On A 15- Or 18-Month EVLOA

Friday, February 19, 2021 Extended Voluntary Leave of Absence-2 (EVLOA-2) for Active Flight Attendants and Flight Attendants Currently on a 15- or 18-Month EVLOA As announced earlier this month, the Company is…

2.19.21 – Airbus Seat Blocking

Friday, February 19, 2021 Airbus Seat Blocking As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, please remember that “C-blocking,” better known as “Seat Blocking” on the Airbus aircraft, is still…

2.19.21 – Workers’ Compensation

Friday, February 19, 2021 Workers’ Compensation Sedgwick administers Injury on Duty (IOD) claims with applicable Workers’ Compensation laws for the state in which the injured worker is based. Rules vary…

2.17.21 – March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 March 2021 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Sunday, February 21st at 1200 (CST). Prior…

2.17.21 – An Important Reminder from the APFA National Ballot Committee

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2021 Base Representative Elections & Voter FAQs Flight Attendants based in CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA and PHX should have already received their ballots for…

2.16.21 – RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 RESCHEDULED: APFA VEOP & EVLOA-2 Virtual Town Hall New Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (CST) Due to the sporadic power outages and internet…

2.16.21 – A Message from APFA National President Julie Hedrick

Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Hello Everyone, 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges- we witnessed a precipitous drop-off in travel demand, the likes of which have never been seen before.…

2.15.21 – Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri

Monday, February 15, 2021 Hotel Relocations Due to Winter Storm Uri Due to extreme weather, the Company is in the process of moving some crews from long layover properties to…

2.15.21 – Rescheduling Reminders

Monday, February 15, 2021 Rescheduling Reminders Return to Crew Base More Than a Three (3) Hour Delay after Report at Origination Delayed Flights until the Next Day (formerly known as…

2.14.21 – 787 and AIFS Training Canceled for Monday

Sunday, February 14, 2021 787 and AIFS Training Canceled for Monday 787 and AIFS training scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2021, have been canceled due to inclement weather. Please do…

2.14.21 – March PBS Bidding Now Open

Sunday, February 14, 2021 March PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Sunday, February 14th at 1200 (CST) for March 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Thursday, February 18th at 1200 (CST). Please remember to…

2.11.21 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention

Thursday, February 11, 2021 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention The APFA Annual Convention will be held on March 8 – 10, 2021 at the Westin Las Colinas. All members…