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1.27.22 – Nor’easter To Impact Parts Of East Coast With Snow And High Winds
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Nor’easter to Impact Parts of East Coast with Snow and High Winds This weekend, a powerful winter storm plans to bring travel nightmares to many along…
Read More1.26.22 – Negotiations Update #8: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
We focused on Section 25- Leaves of Absence, Section 16- Deadhead, and APFA passed a proposal on Section 15- Speaker for the first time. In Section 25- Leave of Absence, we are down to a few issues. This section will be tabled until later in negotiations. In deadhead, APFA is proposing deadheading Flight Attendants receive the highest class seat available rather than coach seats…
Read More1.22.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar and Reserve PBS Training Recordings
Saturday, January 22, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Recording On Tuesday, January 18th, APFA hosted a Virtual Town Hall to answer your questions regarding retirement from American Airlines. Topics included:…
Read More1.21.22 – APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording
Friday, January 21, 2022 APFA PHX Virtual Town Hall Recording Below, you will find a link for the recorded PHX Virtual Town Hall, which took place on Thursday, January 20th. You…
Read More1.21.22 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – February 2022 Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants…
Read More1.21.22 – Quarterly Web-Based Training
Friday, January 21, 2022 Flight Service Quarterly Web-Based Training The first quarter Flight Service web-based training (WBT) program has been loaded into Learning Hub. It is required for all active Flight Attendants…
Read More1.20.22 – March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback
Thursday, January 20, 2022 March 2022 Monthly Vacation Buyback In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F.2., the Company is offering vacation buyback for the March bid month. Flight Attendants with blocks of vacation days…
Read More1.20.22 – Important Checklist For VEOP Participants With A Retirement Date Of 4/1/2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022 Important Checklist for VEOP Participants with a Retirement Date of 4/1/2022 Congratulations to the Flight Attendants who took the 12-Month VEOP last April with a retirement…
Read More1.19.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2022-2023 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal >…
Read More1.19.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update #2
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update #2 Last night, the FAA disclosed that 5G C-band towers would not be activated within a 3-mile radius of 80+ airports. A…
Read More1.19.22 – Temporary Reduction in Service Levels
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Temporary Reduction In Service Levels With the continued spread of the Omicron variant, APFA has proposed a temporary reduction to onboard service levels and customer touchpoints.…
Read More1.18.22 – 5G C-Band Network Update
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5G C-Band Network Update By now, most of you have probably heard about the impending launch of 5G by two major telecommunications companies, and the potential…
Read More1.18.22 – February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process February PBS Bid Award Summary click image to enlarge How to Read the Bid Award Summary How to Read…
Read More1.18.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Shortly The first APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall of 2022 will begin today at 10:30am CT. Topics will include: 401(k)…
Read More1.17.22 – Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 17, 2022 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we remember the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and we honor his life and legacy as a…
Read More1.15.22 – Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Winter Storm Izzy – Rescheduling Update Winter Storm Izzy is bringing ice, snow and strong winds to millions this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. This…
Read More1.15.22 – Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Thirteen Years Later: US Airways Flight 1549 Thirteen years ago today, US Airways flight 1549, carrying 150 passengers and a crew of five, departed New York’s LaGuardia…
Read More1.14.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow
Friday, January 14, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Closes Tomorrow PBS will close for bidding tomorrow, Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). PBS awards will be viewable in PBS on Tuesday, January 18 at…
Read More1.14.22 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert
Friday, January 14, 2022 Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program: New Opioid Alert New Opioids called Nitazenes May be 20 times stronger than Fentanyl For more information on Nitazenes, click here.…
Read More1.14.22 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022
Friday, January 14, 2022 Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall- January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday, January…
Read More1.13.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly
Thursday, January 13, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training Begins Shortly The APFA Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall will begin at 1300 (CT). During the event, you will also…
Read More1.13.22 – Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow The Annual Vacation buyback process will close tomorrow, Friday, January 14th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight…
Read More1.12.22 – Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Abuse of Our Scheduling Tools Flight Attendants continue to voice concerns regarding illicit trip trades and drops. With the elimination of many premium trips throughout the…
Read More1.11.22 – Aflac® Enrollment Ends January 15th, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Annual Open Enrollment Ends on January 15, 2022 Critical Illness Benefits payable for: Cancer Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Stroke Major Organ Transplant Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem…
Read More1.11.22 – APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Reserve PBS Virtual Training On Thursday, January 13, 2022, APFA will be hosting a Virtual Reserve PBS Training Town Hall from 1300- 1400 (CT). During the event, you…
Read More1.11.22 – An Update on Negotiations- January 11, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Hello Everyone, Our June 18, 2021, Negotiations Update communicated a new approach to bargaining. Using a strategic approach, discussions will target key areas where Flight Attendants need contractual…
Read More1.11.22 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall – Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tuesday, January 18, 2022 APFA will be hosting the first Virtual Town Hall of 2022 to answer your questions about retirement on Tuesday,…
Read More1.10.22 – January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Monday, January 10, 2022 January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day Wear Blue to Raise Awareness Are you ready for #WearBlueDay? On Tuesday, January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, join…
Read More1.10.22 – February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open
< Monday, January 10, 2022 February 2022 PBS Bidding Now Open PBS bidding opened today, Monday, January 10 at 1200 (CT) for February 2022 bidding. Bidding will close on Saturday, January 15 at 1200 (CT). February 2022 PBS…
Read More1.10.22 – APFA PHL PBS Reserve Training Recording
Monday, January 10, 2022 PHL PBS Reserve Training Recordings On December 13, 2021, APFA hosted a Virtual PBS Training for PHL-based Flight Attendants focusing on Reserve Bidding. You will find the link for…
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