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11.24.22 – Happy Thanksgiving from Your APFA Leadership

To all APFA Flight Attendants, thank you for the integrity and honor you bring to our profession every time you take to the skies. From all of us at APFA, we wish you and yours a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Day.

11.23.22 – Holiday Pay FAQ’s

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 Holiday Pay FAQ’s Today, November 23rd, 2022, is the first holiday date that qualifies for the new Holiday Pay language in JCBA 3.J. This new language was negotiated…

11.22.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2022

PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible but will reach a point it has to start forcing coverage as it cannot finish the award process with the number of pairings that remain in open time.

11.20.22 – 10-Hour Rest & Domestic Home Base Rest for Lineholders

As we approach the December 2nd implementation of Flight Attendant FAR 10-hour minimum rest, we want to recap what we’ve already shared and expand on how this new rule will impact domestic scheduling for Lineholders.

11.19.22 – What Do We Want? Contract! When Do We Want It? Now!

On November 15th, hundreds of Flight Attendants in eleven bases across the system joined in the first of a series of solidarity events to show American Airlines Management that we are ready for a Contract Now!

11.19.22 – APFA EAP Professional Standards Update – November 19, 2022

APFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) peer volunteers are trained in Professional Standards and available to you in each base. The APFA EAP Professional Standards operates as a self-help aid among flying partners by providing conflict resolution strategies to those in need.

11.18.22 – Minutes from the October 27, 2022 Special EC Meeting

APFA held a Special Executive Committee Meeting on October 27, 2022, in the APFA Vice President’s Conference Room in Euless, TX. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes and resolutions of this meeting are now available on the APFA.org website.

11.18.22 – December 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

The December 2022 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Saturday, November 19th. PBS Award File Video Tutorials are located on the Scheduling page of the APFA website.

11.18.22 – Twenty-Nine Years Later: Remembering the Strike of ’93

Friday, November 18, 2022 Twenty-Nine Years Later: Remembering the Strike of ’93 Twenty-nine years ago today, Flight Attendants led one of the most successful airline industry strikes when they walked…

11.16.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording: November 8, 2022

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Recording: November 8, 2022 Your National Leadership, Department Chairs, and Committee Members hold quarterly virtual membership updates, so you stay up-to-date with…

11.14.22 – Systemwide Informational Picketing: “We are Ready!”

Systemwide Informational Picketing – Tomorrow, November 15th – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (local time)

11.14.22 – American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Over Management’s Rejection of Contract Improvements

APFA Press Release Monday, November 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendants to Picket Over Management’s Rejection of Contract Improvements (Euless, TX)…

11.13.22 – Remembering Retired APA Members Terry Barker and Len Root

Sunday, November 13, 2022 Remembering Retired APA Members Terry Barker and Len Root Yesterday, we witnessed the horrific collision of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra…

11.11.22 – Honoring America’s Veterans

Throughout history, the brave United States Armed Forces members have fought to secure our freedoms in wartime and peace. We honor and thank all veterans, including our APFA members, who have served and continue to serve in combat.

11.10.22 – Systemwide Informational Picketing Locations

Thursday, November 10, 2022 Systemwide Informational Picketing Tuesday, November 15th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (local time) “We are Ready!” Are you Ready for ACTION? Have you Had Enough? Picketing Do’s and…

11.10.22 – Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, November 15th

(Euless, TX) — On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold picketing events at eleven Flight Attendant bases across the United States.

11.10.22 – December PBS Bidding Tips and Reminders

Holiday bidding always presents unique challenges. We want to review some PBS basics as you prepare to bid for your December schedule. In this hotline, click on the links below to navigate directly to the topic of interest.

11.10.22 – Negotiations Update #19

During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling. APFA also passed our opening proposal on Section 12 – Reserve.

11.09.22 – 10-Hour Rest Goes Into Effect December 2, 2022

Last week, APFA received confirmation that the Company will implement Flight Attendant FAR 10-hour minimum rest with sequences originating on Friday, December 2nd and beyond.

11.09.22 – Virtual Membership Meeting Begins Shortly

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting today, from 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT).

11.08.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting Tomorrow, November 9th, 2022

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting tomorrow, November 9th, from 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT).

11.05.22 – Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow Morning

It’s time to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends here in the United States when we return to standard time at 2 am tomorrow.

11.04.22 – 2023 Annual Enrollment Ends Tonight

You have until 11:59pm (CT) tonight to elect your 2023 benefits. Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to complete the enrollment process.

11.03.22 – APFA Virtual Membership Meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

APFA will be hosting a Virtual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 9th, from 11:00am until 12:30pm (CT).

11.02.22 – Staying Healthy During the Flu Season

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Staying Healthy During the Flu Season The flu season is here, and we want to remind you to take particular care of your health and the…

11.01.22 – APFA Employee Assistance Program: New Confidential Phone Line

**New** Confidential Phone Line: A trained EAP peer representative is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling the new confidential phone line: (833) 214-2002

11.01.22 – December 2022 Bidding Timelines

View the bidding timeline for December including CQ, vacation, LRD, TTS and more

10.31.22 – 2023 Annual Enrollment Ends Friday

2023 Annual Enrollment continues through November 4, 2022. You have until 11:59pm (CT) on Friday, November 4 to elect your 2023 benefits. Go to myenrollment.aa.com and click on “Enroll” to get started.

10.31.22 – November Recognitions

Monday, October 31, 2022 November Recognitions November is Native American Heritage Month. This month is also referred to as the American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The first time American…