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4.06.22 – Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Pro-Flight Attendant Legislation APFA, along with our Union partners, have been working with Congress on behalf of our membership to protect our safety in our work…

4.06.22 – Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Scheduling and Hotel/Limo Desk Failures Continue Last weekend, American experienced another irregular operation, as large, slow-moving storms affected operations throughout Florida and the southeast. American Airlines and…

4.05.22 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve – SFO Vice President

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Notification of Willingness-to-Serve SFO Vice President Election SFO Flight Attendants, The National Ballot Committee (NBC) has posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for the position of Base Vice…

4.01.22 – May 2022 Bidding Timelines

Friday, April 1, 2022 May 2022 Bidding Timelines APFA Contract & Scheduling Desk Call 817-540-0108 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900 (CT) APFA Live Messaging Monday – Friday: 1500 – 2300 (CT) Weekends and Holidays: 0900…

4.01.22 – April Recognitions

Friday, April 1, 2022 April Recognitions It is officially Spring! Many of us are enjoying the warmer weather and traveling for spring break to fun places. As we move into…

4.01.22 – Diabetes and StayWell Rx

Friday, April 1, 2022 Diabetes and StayWell Rx Have your diabetes medication cost and supplies increased? We want to make certain that everyone is paying the correct price for their…

3.31.22 – Minutes From The March 10th Special Executive Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 31, 2022 Minutes from the March 10th Special Executive Committee Meeting A Special Executive Committee Meeting was held by APFA on March 10th, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual,…

3.30.22 – Negotiations Update #10: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

On March 24, 2022, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented a bullet point proposal to the Company team on the remaining sections of the agreement. The remaining sections contain critical provisions impacting our pay, quality of work-life, and control over our schedules. Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Scheduling…

3.30.22 – APFA Press Release: Cabin Air Safety Act Of 2022

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Allie Malis [email protected] APFA Praises Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative John Garamendi (CA-3) for introducing Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022…

3.30.22 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): Substance Abuse

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Zoom Meeting: April 28, 2022, 3:00-4:00PM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82784178511?pwd=NHlJV05Wb1FiY0g3WVlnZEJ6MjByUT09Meeting ID: 827 8417 8511 Passcode: 448523 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82784178511# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,82784178511# US…

3.29.22 – APFA In-Person/ Virtual Retirement Town Hall Beginning Soon

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 APFA In-Person/Virtual Retirement Town Hall The APFA In-Person/Virtual Town Hall will begin today at 11:00am CT. Topics will include: 401(k) ● 65-Point Plan ● COBRA ● Medicare Pensions…

3.29.22 – Important Updates from the APFA National Ballot Committee

Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Important Updates from the APFA National Ballot Committee The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) has been hard at work the last six months, making strides to…

3.27.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap – Part II

Sunday, March 27, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap Part II: -APFA Letter of Agreement (LOA) Approval Process -New Business -Elections for Executive Committee Ad Hocs 3 &…

3.24.22 – Updates Required for iPhone EFB

Thursday, March 24, 2022 Updates Required for iPhone EFB This evening, Flight Service sent a CCI message informing Flight Attendants currently using the new iPhone EFB of the requirement to accomplish…

3.24.22 – APFA Receives Article VII Arbitration Awards

Thursday, March 24, 2022 On March 19th, Arbitrator Ruben R. Armendariz issued a decision in Article VII charges brought under the APFA Constitution and Policy Manual against former APFA National…

3.23.22 – APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 APFA Special Board of Directors Teleconference A Special Board of Directors Teleconference is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 1600 (CDT). In accordance with the…

3.23.22 – APFA In-Person/ Virtual Retirement Town Hall- March 29, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, 2022 APFA In-Person/Virtual Retirement Town Hall APFA will be hosting a Retirement Town Hall on Tuesday, March 29th, from 1100-1300CT. This will be an in person/virtual hybrid seminar held…

3.22.22 – APFA Contract ACTION Team Update – Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 To the new members of the Contract ACTION Team – Welcome! February was a month packed with no fewer than 62 Base Blitzes. Through the dedicated…

3.22.22 – APFA Contract ACTION Team – PHL Update

Tuesday, March 22, 2022 PHL Contract ACTION Team Members, Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, the dates of the PHL pinning campaign have been moved to April 13 and 14.…

3.21.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Today/iPhone EFB Ordering Portal

Monday, March 21, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training Due Today It is required for all active Flight Attendants to complete the following three FAA-required Web-Based Training (WBT) modules in Learning…

3.21.22 – Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF

Monday, March 21, 2022 Support for Ukraine Through UNICEF APFA is proud to support the efforts of the UNICEF Change for Good Program at American Airlines. For the month of…

3.19.22 – Women’s History Month 2022 Spotlights- Part II

Saturday, March 19, 2022 In recognition of Women’s History Month 2022, we spotlight Flight Attendant’s historical and contemporary contributions to society. Part I of our communication recognized two co-workers: Tamara Carter (DCA),…

3.18.22 – Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines

Friday, March 18, 2022 Vacation ETB, Vacation MRB, May Filler Day Bid, and VEX Day Timelines The Annual Vacation Bid Award for May 2022 – April 2023 is now final. To view your award…

3.18.22 – April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Friday, March 18, 2022 April 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process April PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…

3.18.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap – Part I

Friday, March 18, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Recap Part I: -National Officer’s Update -Negotiations Update -Distinguished Service Awards The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention was held…

3.15.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-03 and 22-04!

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-03 and 22-04! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-03 and 22-04! Class 22-03 Class 22-04…

3.14.22 – Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow

Monday, March 14, 2022 Secondary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 15 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to…

3.12.22 – Daylight Saving Time 2022: It’s Time to Spring Forward

Saturday, March 12, 2022 Daylight Saving Time 2022: It’s Time to Spring Forward Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 AM.…

3.11.22 – Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through April 18th, 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022 Federal Mask Mandate Extended Through April 18th, 2022 The federal government issued a 30-day extension of the mandate requiring that masks be worn on airplanes and…

3.11.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training/iPhone EFB Ordering Portal

Friday, March 11, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training It is required for all active Flight Attendants to complete the following three FAA-required Web-Based Training (WBT) modules in Learning Hub: iPhone…