Hotlines – 2021
11.11.21 – APFA Vice President’s Town Hall Next Week
Thursday, November 11, 2021 On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the Vice President’s Office will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall which will begin at 13:00 (CT). In this session we…
Read More11.11.21 – A Veterans Day Message
Thursday, November 11, 2021 Today is a day that we pause and pay respect to those who have selflessly answered the call to serve our nation. Throughout history, in wartime and peace, the…
Read More11.10.21 – December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 December 2021 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Wednesday, November 10 at 1200 (CST) for December 2021 bidding. Bidding will close on Monday, November 15 at 1200 (CST). December 2021 PBS Awards…
Read More11.10.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Now Open Survey opens: November 10, 2021 Survey closes: December 10, 2021, at 1700 CT Click here to access the survey The…
Read More11.10.21 – November 2021 APFA Negotiations Survey Opens at 1200CST
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 The November 2021 Negotiations Survey is uploaded to the APFA website and the hotline below is scheduled to go out within the hour. This is where our…
Read More11.10.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Continues
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 APFA open enrollment dates: November 1, 2021 – January 15, 2022. Featured Product Short Term Disability Up to $6,000 per month Up to $3,000 per month guaranteed issue 7/7/6 Month…
Read More11.08.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes Tonight at 11:59pm (Central Time)
Monday, November 8, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Closes at 11:59pm (CT) 2022 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59pm (CT). Go to my.aa.com and click on “Enroll Here for 2022 Benefits” to…
Read More11.08.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #3
Monday, November 8, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Deadline Extended to January 4th The company has been informed that the federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination deadline has been extended to January 4th,…
Read More11.07.21 – Negotiations Update #6: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. One issue in which we were able to improve was improving the look back period for determining severance pay. Section 23 – Reduction in Force: We reached a Tentative Agreement on this section. Section 27 – Injury on Duty: We tabled this section, meaning we will deal with the remaining open issues later in bargaining….
Read More11.06.21 – December LRD Closes Tomorrow
Saturday, November 6, 2021 December LRD Closes Tomorrow The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve will close tomorrow, Sunday, November 7 at 1200 (CST). Remaining December Bidding Timelines APFA Contract &…
Read More11.06.21 – It’s Time to Fall Back: Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning
Saturday, November 6, 2021 Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning It’s time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we revert to standard time…
Read More11.06.21 – An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults
Saturday, November 6, 2021 An Update on Disruptive Passengers and Flight Attendant Assaults Incidents involving disruptive passengers have reached epidemic proportions. The FAA has received 5,033 formal complaints about unruly passengers this…
Read More11.05.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended Through Monday, November 8
Friday, November 5, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment Deadline Extended Through November 8 The deadline for 2022 Annual Enrollment has been extended. You now have until 11:59pm (CST) on Monday, November…
Read More11.05.21 – Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments/ Positive Space Commuting
Friday, November 5, 2021 Holiday Peak and Perfect Attendance Payments / Positive Space Commuting First, we would like to acknowledge every Flight Attendant’s sacrifices over the summer, especially towards the…
Read More11.05.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes Tonight at 11:59pm (Central Time)
Friday, November 5, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Closes at 11:59pm (CT) 2022 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59pm (CT). Go to my.aa.com and click on “Enroll Here for 2022 Benefits” to get…
Read More11.03.21 – Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Historical Coverage Needed Dates in December Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More11.03.21 – APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 APFA PBS Virtual Training Town Hall On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, APFA will be hosting a Virtual PBS Training Town Hall which will begin at 13:00 (CT). Topics will…
Read More11.03.21 – November Recognitions
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 November Recognitions November is Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate and honor the history and culture of Native Americans and Indigenous people in the United States…
Read More11.03.21 – December LRD Now Open
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 December LRD Now Open The Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve is now open. If you believe your status is not…
Read More11.01.21 – Flight Attendant Assaults
Monday, November 1, 2021 Flight Attendant Assaults Last week, one of our Flight Attendants on Flight 976 from JFK-SNA was physically assaulted and injured. Our focus continues to be on…
Read More11.01.21 – Quarterly Web-Based Training Must Be Completed by November 15
Monday, November 1, 2021 Quarterly Web-Based Training Must Be Completed by November 15 As a reminder, the deadline to complete the third quarter combined Flight Service and Corporate Web-Based Training…
Read More11.01.21 – December 2021 Bidding Timelines
Monday, November 1, 2021 December 2021 Bidding Timelines Please review the chart below, which provides the December Bidding Timelines: APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call or text 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday,…
Read More10.31.21 – Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow, November 1st
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Aflac® Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow Beginning tomorrow, Aflac® will begin its annual open enrollment for its Voluntary Supplemental Benefits offering to our membership. APFA open enrollment dates: November 1,…
Read More10.31.21 – Remembering American Eagle Flight 4184
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Remembering American Eagle Flight 4184 On October 31, 1994, Simmons Airlines flight 4184, operating as an American Eagle flight from Indianapolis, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois, crashed…
Read More10.30.21 – Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT
Saturday, October 30, 2021 Illegal Reserve Assignments and Your RSVCOT We are in the last two days of the month and are currently seeing an alarming number of illegal Reserve…
Read More10.29.21 – 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes on Friday, November 5th
Friday, October 29, 2021 2022 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 5th 2022 Annual Enrollment Closes in eight (8) days. You have until 11:59pm (CT) on Friday, November 5 to elect your…
Read More10.28.21 – Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature For Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Airline Union Leaders Applaud Illinois Legislature for Supporting Aviation, Worker Sick Leave Following the Illinois House vote to extend the Illinois Sick Leave Act protections to…
Read More10.28.21 – Update: Assault on Flight 976
Thursday, October 28, 2021 Update: Assault on Flight 976 Last night, one of our Flight Attendants on Flight 976 from JFK-SNA was physically assaulted and sustained a physical injury. She…
Read More10.28.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for November 2021 For the November bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More10.27.21 – Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions APFA continues to receive emails and phone calls regarding the requirements and the medical and religious exemption process. We have provided links below…
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