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3.10.22 – Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues

Thursday, March 10, 2022 Temporary PBS Closure Due to User Interface Issues We were made aware of issues with the PBS User Interface (UI) today. While this was being resolved,…

3.10.22 – APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda

Thursday, March 10, 2022 APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda Today, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order a Special Meeting of the Executive Committee. The assembly approved the…

3.10.22 – APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda

Thursday, March 10, 2022 APFA Special Executive Committee Meeting Tentative Agenda APFA will be holding a Special Executive Committee Meeting today, Thursday, March 10, 2022. In accordance with APFA Policy Manual 4.A.1.a.(1),…

3.09.22 – Minutes from the 4Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Minutes from the 4Q2021 Executive Committee Meeting The APFA Fourth Quarter 2021 Executive Committee Meeting was held on February 15, 2022. In accordance with the APFA Policy…

3.08.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Awarded The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly…

3.08.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at…

3.06.22 – Negotiations Update #9: Sunday, March 6, 2022

During the negotiations session the week of February 8th, 2022, the union and the company discussed Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 15- Speaker, Section 16- Deadheading, and Section 30 and 31, which are the Grievance and System Board Sections….

3.05.22 – EAP/ FADAP Update: Frequently Asked Questions, Sleeping Medications

Saturday, March 5, 2022 From Your EAP Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions We would like to share some important questions our department has received this month. Q1: Is it legal to be…

3.04.22 – APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda

Friday, March 4, 2022 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 8-10, 2022 at the Westin Irving Convention Center at…

3.4.2022 – Women’s History Month 2022 Spotlights

Friday, March 4, 2022 March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate Women’s historical contributions while acknowledging and celebrating the impact Women have on empowerment and education today and into…

3.2.2022 – Private Trip Drops

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Hello Everyone, On Monday, Brady Byrnes, VP of Flight Service, announced that the New York base would conduct a temporary test to restrict private trip drops…

3.1.22 – March Recognitions

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 March Recognitions There is a popular saying about March: it is the month in which winter is holding back, and spring pulls forward. For Flight Attendants, we…

3.1.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation Bid…

3.1.22 – April 2022 Bidding Timelines

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 April 2022 Bidding Timelines We have received feedback from many of our members that you would like APFA to streamline the number of communications you receive. Effective immediately,…

3.1.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01 and 22-02!

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Classes 22-01 and 22-02! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from classes 22-01 and 22-02! Class 22-01 Class…

3.1.22 – An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 An Update on the Federal Mask Mandate Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, APFA has endeavored to ensure our work environment is as safe as possible. In…

2.27.22 – RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time

Sunday, February 27, 2022 RSVCOT – Reserve Calling Out of Time As we approach the end of the February contractual month, we want to provide some reminders regarding your Reserve…

2.24.22 – Extended Live Messaging Hours Today

Thursday, February 24, 2022 Extended Live Messaging Hours Today Due to the winter weather affecting the operation throughout the system, we are opening Live Messaging earlier than usual today. This…

2.23.22 – Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Primary Round of Annual Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 2nd at 1200 (CT). Annual Vacation…

2.22.22 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- February 23, 2022

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- February 23, 2022 APFA will be hosting a Virtual Retirement Town Hall to answer your questions about retirement on Wednesday, February 23, from…

2.23.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Shortly

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Will Begin Shortly The APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall will begin today at 11:00am (CT). This Town Hall will include specific…

2.23.22 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Does It Mean To You?

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Does It Mean To You? As our world becomes increasingly diverse and interconnected, understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion become crucial. Without…

2.22.22 – Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update

Tuesday, 2/22/22 Winter Storm Oaklee – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Oaklee is expected to spread snow and ice from parts of the West to the Southern Plains, Midwest and Northeast…

2.22.22 – Profiles In Courage: Daniel Dunn

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Profiles In Courage: Daniel Dunn Daniel Dunn is the grandfather of Sharon Dunn, LGA Flight Attendant and APFA Employee Assistance Program Specialist. Mr. Dunn was a Pullman…

2.21.22 – Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS

Monday, February 21, 2022 Alert: More Glitches in Cloud-Based TTS As we shared with you in a hotline last night, the Company pushed ahead with migrating TTS to the Cloud…

2.21.22 – Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01!

Monday, February 21, 2022 Welcome New Hire Flight Attendant Class 22-01! Please join us in welcoming our newest Flight Attendants from class 22-01, who will be ready to fly tomorrow!…

2.20.22 – Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March

Sunday, February 20, 2022 Alert: Important Information About Balloting in TTS for March On Friday, the Company sent a mobileCCI message informing Flight Attendants that TTS will migrate to a…

2.18.22 – Correction April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Friday, February 18, 2022 ***Correction*** April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation…

2.18.22 – How To Earn Tax-Free Credits To Your HRA And RHRA Accounts With The New Plus Medical Plan

Friday, February 18, 2022 How to Earn Tax-Free Credits to Your HRA and RHRA Accounts with the New Plus Medical Plan The new Plus Medical Plan offers benefits such as…

2.18.22 – April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback

Friday, February 18, 2022 April 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the April bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…