2017 Press Releases Archives

9.01.17 – Statement by APFA National President Representing Flight Attendants at American Airlines on TSA’s “Ill-Conceived” Decision to Allow Shoppers Through Airline Security at Pittsburgh’s Airport

Friday, September 1, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by APFA National President Representing Flight Attendants at American Airlines on TSA’s “Ill-Conceived” Decision to Allow Shoppers Through Airline Security at…

7.25.17 – Cabin Air Quality Legislation

Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Backs “Cabin Air Safety Act of 2017” Toxic Fume Events Pose Ongoing Hazard for Crew Members, Passengers WASHINGTON – The Association of Professional Flight…

7.11.17 – APFA National President Bob Ross Responds to Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker’s Sexist, Ageist Remarks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamie Horwitz, jhdcpr[at]starpower.net, 202/549-4921 APFA National President Bob Ross Responds to Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker’s Sexist, Ageist Remarks July 11, 2017 (Fort Worth,…

6.22.17 – APFA National President Bob Ross’ Statement on Qatar

For immediate release, June 22, 2017 Media Contact: Jamie Horwitz jhdcpr[at]starpower.net 202-549-4921 Statement by Bob Ross APFA National President Representing Flight Attendants at American Airlines on Qatar Airways Seeking a…

6.21.17 – American Airlines Announcement on Uniforms

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Immediate Release, June 21, 2017 Media contacts: Shane Staples, communications[at]www.apfa.org Roger Kerson, roger.kerson[at]gmail.com Statement of Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA)…

5.20.17 – AA Flight 31

Saturday, May 20, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by APFA President Bob Ross re: Incident on American Airlines Flight to Honolulu EULESS, TEXAS (May 20, 2017) – The following…

5.12.17 – APFA Launches Media Campaign with Message for Wall Street

Flight Attendants’ Union Launches Multimedia Campaign with Message that Wall Street’s Shortsighted Approach Will Hurt Airlines and Passengers in the Long-Term EULESS, TEXAS (May 12, 2017) – The Association of Professional…

5.01.17 – APFA Executive Committee Approves Raises

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Jamie Horwitz, [email protected], 202-549-4921 or Shane Staples, [email protected] APFA Executive Committee Approves Pay Raises for American Airlines Flight Attendants Euless, Texas (May 1,…

4.26.17 – Statement by Bob Ross on Pay Raises at American Airlines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Bob Ross, National President, Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Representing Flight Attendants at American Airlines on Pay Raises at American Airlines FORT WORTH,…

4.22.17 – Incident on SFO DFW Flight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Shane Staples [email protected], 305-992-4817 Jamie Horwitz, [email protected], 202-549-4921 Statement by Bob Ross President The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) Representing Flight Attendants at American…

2.10.17 – APFA Valentine’s Day Picketing Events

Contact: Shane Staples [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event: APFA Valentine’s Day Picketing Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Locations & Times: American Airlines Headquarters – 4333 Ammon Carter Blvd, Fort Worth,…

1.31.17 – Letter from Bob Ross to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

FORT WORTH, Texas – Today the Senate confirmed The Honorable Elaine Chao as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by a vote of 93-6. APFA President Bob Ross…