Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Farewell to the Stairwell Last Night At The Lodge Where: TCC Lodge Lobby When: Friday. February 22, 2019 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Uniform Attire Encouraged APFA Archives has played an important role in helping preserve the iconic staircase, wall, and medallion at…
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 In Memoriam APFA regrets to announce the passing of Dr. Bettye Myers Dr. Myers served as APFA Parliamentarian from 2005-2008. She volunteered her time while at APFA. In 2008, Dr. Bettye Myers was awarded Honorary Membership in APFA. After 54 years, she retired from Texas…
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Negotiating Committee Update The APFA Negotiating Committee met with the Company yesterday and today to discuss and exchange proposals on sections of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The next few rounds of negotiations with the Company are scheduled on: March 27-28, 2019 April 17-18,…
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Monday, February 18, 2019 March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary Understanding Your PBS Award PBS Mis-Award Process March 2019 PBS Bid Award Summary The March 2019 PBS Bid Award is now available for viewing by going to the PBS AWARD tab at: faportal.aa.com > Monthly Bids > PBS Base…
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Sunday, February 17, 2019 American Airlines Flight Attendant Union Demands Investigation Into Company’s Involvement in Demeaning Sex Object Video Dallas, TX — (Feb. 17) A video that went viral last night has prompted the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) to demand that American Airlines (AA) CEO Doug Parker…
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Sunday, February 17, 2019 APFA Base Elections – Ballots The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots were mailed on January 28, 2019 and are due by 10:00am CT, February 27, 2019…
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Friday, February 15, 2019 Sabre HIB ‘Glitch’ Extends Bid Closing Bidding for DFW and MIA for March will be extended until 0800 DFW (CT) time February 16th. The line bidding program was inadvertently closed last night at midnight. The Company is extending the closing of bids for DFW and MIA due…
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Thursday, February 14, 2019 Happy Valentine’s Day! Where’s the Love, Doug? Union’s Response to Company’s Rhetoric Union Busting 101 is in full swing. While our members try to comprehend the company’s actions in announcing their “Positioning Our Bases For The Future” and Doug Parker’s latest Crew News, one thing…
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 COMPANY DECIDES TO RESIZE BASES Minutes prior to the company’s communication “Positioning Our Bases For the Future,” APFA was notified by the company that they will be adjusting system base sizing going forward. This will impact the bases of DFW, LAX, STL and PHX. We…
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Dear Fellow APFA Members, As we enter this critical round of negotiations, the Union busting tactics have already begun and you will continue to notice conquer and divide and direct bargaining ploys by management. Click the image below to view our message to you. In…
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Annual Convention in Boston, MA The Board of Directors Annual Convention will be held March 4-7, 2019. Members in good standing are welcome to attend all open portions of the meeting. ________________________________________________ Do DUO! Enroll in DUO by Feb 18th or you’ll risk losing the ability…
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Current Buddy Bid Award Process Disclaimer: The APFA JSIC has made repeated requests for the company to communicate the buddy bidding logic and how it is processed. APFA does not agree with the current logic, and we continue working with the company and the PBS…
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 SBA UPDATE Vacancy Transfer Arbitration Today, a Quarterly System Board Arbitration was held at APFA Headquarters to hear the Vacancy Transfer base grievances filed by LAX, MIA and DFW Base Presidents. This case involved the company’s violation of Section 22.A of the JCBA which states:…
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Target Credit Range – Minimum/Maximum Credit How does PBS determine if there will be a target credit range maximum or minimum? PBS starts with a target line average (TLA). The TLA is set by the Company and per the contract, it must be within 75-85…
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019 The National Ballot Committee (NBC) wishes to remind Flight Attendants based at CLT, DCA (combined), DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, PHX, SFO and SLT that ballots were mailed on January 28, 2019 and are due by 10:00am CT, February 27, 2019 in the designated post office…
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Monday, February 11, 2019 IMPORTANT BIDDING UPDATE Unscheduled Pairing Update to PBS Production and Mock This afternoon, APFA was informed that there was an aircraft data code issue involving the Airbus 320 and the 787. In FOS both aircraft were initially sharing the same code that potentially impacted some…
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Sunday, February 10, 2019 PBS Bidding Tips: Position Bidding/Check Your Status Position Bidding The system will allow you to use this property more than once in the same layer. However, only one position order request per layer will be considered during the award process. For a correct award,…
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Friday, February 8, 2019 Four Transportation Unions Voice Support for H.R. 1108: “We Need to Make Sure Every FAA Employee Remains on the Job With Pay” WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 8, 2019) — Four unions representing a total of 73,000 workers at American Airlines voiced their support for H.R. 1108,…
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Friday, February 8, 2019 401(k) Special Election for Profit Sharing With a profit sharing pay-out coming on or around March 8th 2019, it’s important to understand the Special Election process. It’s also a good time to explain what you are eligible for in terms of Company match and contributions to…
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Association of Professional Flight Attendant Leaders call on President Trump to Avoid another Government Shutdown Euless, TX (Feb. 7)—-The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), American Airlines’ mainline Flight Attendant Union representing almost 28,000 members called on President Trump and Congress today…
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 We Need YOU! Sign up to volunteer to be a Union Activist. We need you to help distribute information and materials for important issues and events during this round of bargaining. You’ll be one of the firsts to get inside info and facts to share on…
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Celebrating Black History Month, by Brian Clark, PHX-based Flight Attendant To celebrate Black History Month, APFA recognizes Ruth Carol Taylor, the first African American Flight Attendant in the United States. Ms. Taylor was hired by Mohawk Airlines in December of 1957. Although her career was…
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Monday, February 4, 2019 Lineholder/Reserve Designator (LRD) Tool Each month, all Flight Attendants will have access to the Lineholder/Reserve Designator Tool. You will use the LRD tool to preference either Lineholder or “Senior Bumping” onto Reserve. Below is some general information concerning the LRD Tool and a link to…
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Saturday, February 2, 2019 On the evening of Friday, February 1, 1991, USAir Flight 1493, collided with SkyWest Flight 5569, upon landing at Los Angeles International airport. Due to an air traffic controller error, the SkyWest flight was told to taxi into takeoff position while the USAir aircraft…
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Sunday, February 3, 2019 Board-Appointed Negotiator Announcement APFA regrets that Board-Appointed Negotiator Monica Wilfong must resign her position of Negotiator. Monica has been a valuable member of the Committee, and we thank her for her service. As soon as the APFA Board of Directors chooses their new Appointee, it…
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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...
APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...