Hotlines

Subscribe to the APFA Hotline (APFA Members)
Subscribe to the APFA Hotline and Press Releases (Non-members)

Hotline Archives

Archives by Year

2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000

Archives by Month

Popular Categories

10.04.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event This Evening

A weather event in the DFW area this evening has prompted American Airlines to pre-cancel flights. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling, calculating legalities, Reserve, and more.

10.04.23 – Presidential Grievance Filed: Attire When Attending Or Traveling To/From Training

The Company recently issued a CCI message stating that Flight Attendants may not wear shirts with slogans when deadheading to/from CQ or other training sessions or while attending training. To be clear, a slogan is a distinctive motto, phrase, or statement that conveys a particular message or represents a brand.

10.04.23 – Negotiations Update #35- Sections 30 and 31

An effective grievance and arbitration process is at the heart of our contract. It’s how we enforce our hard-won contract provisions and make sure any discipline issued is fair and for just cause. That’s why fighting for a better grievance and arbitration system has been one of our key priorities in this round of bargaining.

10.03.23 – Celebrating 2023 National Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

We continue to celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of Spanish-speaking Americans throughout National Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month. Join me as we learn a little bit about New York-based Flight Attendant Edwin Rodriguez!

10.02.23 – 2023 APFA Fall Board of Directors Meeting

The APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 10-12, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.

10.02.23 – Final Reminder: Required Update to Comply365 effective October 4th

Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of October 4, 2023.

10.01.23 – October 2023 Recognitions

October 2023 Recognitions including Global Diversity Awareness Month, Feast of St Francis of Assisi, Indigenous People’s Day, World Mental Health Day, National Coming Out Day, Navami of Durga Puja, Halloween, and more

10.01.23 – November 2023 Bidding Timelines

November 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more

9.29.23 – Language Drop Proffer Closes Tomorrow, 9/30

In accordance with JCBA 15.L.1, eligible Flight Attendants who are qualified in one or more foreign language may proffer to drop their language qualification(s). The current proffer closes at 2359 CT on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

9.29.23 – Negotiations Town Hall Recording from 9/28/2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual Negotiations Town Hall yesterday to discuss the status of negotiations. Watch the recording here

9.28.23 – APFA 9/28/23 Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Beginning Soon

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall today, beginning at 11 a.m. (CT). A recording of this town hall will be posted on the APFA Town Hall page a few days later.

9.28.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Effective Wednesday, October 4

This week a mobileCCI message was sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 8.2 on the EFB, with an effective date of Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

9.28.23 – Government Shutdown Looming: Call Congress Today

In anticipation that Congress will not be able to pass government funding by midnight on Saturday September 30th, the federal government is preparing to shut down. If Congress does not pass government funding by this deadline, hundreds of thousands of government workers will be furloughed.

9.27.23 – Remembering our Coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix

Yesterday was a tragic and painful day for our Membership– we mourn the loss of coworkers in Los Angeles and Phoenix and wish for a speedy recovery for a critically injured Los Angeles-based Flight Attendant.

9.26.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Thursday

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends Thursday. This is your last opportunity during this enrollment period to take advantage of the new Disability product with On the Job Coverage or any other valuable benefits below.

9.26.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall Reminder: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT).

9.26.23 – Solidarity: Doing Things Differently

We have been doing many things differently in this round of bargaining here at APFA. Early on, we decided that transparency would be our greatest strength, so we began communicating about what we were proposing and what the company was proposing.

9.25.23 – 2024 Annual Enrollment Begins October 12

2024 Annual Enrollment opens Thursday, October 12 and closes Friday, November 3 at 11:59 pm (CT). Enroll in these Added Benefits during Annual Enrollment: Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Legal Plan. Enroll in these Added Benefits at any time: Accident Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance, Dental Discount Program, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance

9.21.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT). Please visit the updated Negotiations webpage on the APFA website for the most up-to-date information.

9.21.23 – National Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month

Every year, from September 15th until October 15th, we celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of Spanish-speaking Americans. Hispanic Heritage Week began with sponsored legislation from Mexican-American Representative Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles.

9.20.23 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): September Is National Recovery Month

FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by the Flight Attendant profession and funded by the FAA. Assistance is provided to all Flight Attendants

9.19.23 – Negotiations Update #34- Where We Are/Next Steps/Video Message

With our 99.47% strike vote in hand, we are heading back into federal mediation this week. We plan to present management with a comprehensive counterproposal that will address the remaining priority open issues.

9.19.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Soon

APFA is hosting a Special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. A Medicare Advisor will answer your questions today, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (CT).

9.19.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Next Week!

APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Next Week! Tuesday, September 19, 2023 The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends next week. Now is the time to enroll in the…

9.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 2023

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to a day in a bid month that occurs when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will allow as many Flight Attendants to be off on a particular day (whether it’s a holiday or not) as possible

9.18.23 – October 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process

Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process. The October 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Tuesday, September 19.

9.18.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tomorrow – Special Medicare Edition

APFA is hosting a Special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. A Medicare Advisor will answer your questions tomorrow, September 19th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (CT). Topics will include: Medicare Basics, When to Enroll in Medicare, What if I Work Past the Age of 65, and more

9.18.23 – #SolidaritySeason: Supporting Our Airport Workers

America’s 300,000 airport service workers – cabin cleaners, ramp agents, baggage handlers, passenger attendants, security guards and janitors – have worked throughout the travel surge and extreme heat, many for poverty wages

9.17.23 – Final Reminder: IFM Revision 10 Effective Wednesday, September 20th

Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to Flight Attendants regarding an Inflight Manual (IFM) revision effective September 20. Prior to your next sequence please update your IFM to Revision 10 by syncing Comply365 in your EFB.

9.15.23 – IFM Revision 10 Due Wednesday, September 20th

This week, the company notified Flight Attendants via a mobileCCI message of an Inflight Manual (IFM) revision due September 20, 2023. To update to IFM Revision 10, sync Comply365 prior to your next sequence.

9.14.23 – 2Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

The APFA Second Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting was held on August 22, 2023. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.

9.14.23 – Harvard University Flight Attendant Health Study Extended Through Tomorrow

Established in 1997 following a 1991 class action lawsuit brought by non-smoking Flight Attendants against the tobacco industry, the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI) funds research

9.13.23 – Negotiations Update #33- Management Returns Economic Proposal

We received management’s initial economic proposal at our last federally mediated session. As part of our transparent negotiations, we are including details of the proposal in this hotline.

9.11.23 – Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001 is a day that will never be forgotten. Twenty-two years ago, twenty-five Flight Attendants, eight Pilots, three Customer Service Agents, and active and retired employees of the American Airlines and United Airlines family died in the tragic terrorist attacks which unfolded the morning of September 11, 2001.

9.06.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Now Open

The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members is now open. If you missed your opportunity last time to enroll in the new Disability product with On the Job Coverage or any other valuable benefits below, now is the time to sign up!