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11.18.24 – APFA Special Board of Directors Meeting Tentative Agenda- Nov 20, 2024

APFA will hold a Special Board of Directors Meeting on November 20, 2024, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.

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11.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2024

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.

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11.18.24 – December 2024 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

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11.18.24 – 31 Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Strike

31 Years Later: Remembering the 1993 Strike Monday, November 18, 2024 Thirty-one years ago, at 6 AM in Dallas/Fort Worth, American Airlines Flight Attendants came together for a historic strike…

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11.15.24 – APFA Solidarity Shop

The APFA Solidarity Shop has reopened, and pricing has been restored so that our members and supporters can purchase APFA swag, including t-shirts, lanyards, lapel pins, stickers, and more.

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11.12.24 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Starts Soon

The APFA virtual retirement seminar will begin today at 11 am CT. Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

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11.11.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Ends Tonight!

2025 Annual Enrollment closes tonight at 11:59 pm (CT). View the 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and Checklist

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11.11.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Tomorrow!

As a reminder, we are holding a virtual retirement seminar tomorrow, November 12th, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

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11.11.24 – Honoring Our Veterans 2024

In 1938, legislation was made to make November 11 a legal holiday each year for Veterans. Originally, it was known as Armistice Day. It was a day dedicated to world peace and held in honor of the veterans of World War I.

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11.07.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Tuesday, November 12th

Virtual retirement seminar Tuesday, November 12, from 11 am until 1 pm (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

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11.07.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall Begins Soon!

Our first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall will begin today at 2:00pm CT. During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members

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11.06.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall Tomorrow

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, at 2:00 PM CT for our first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! During this meeting, we will discuss our department’s role in supporting our members

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11.06.24 – 2024 Retroactive Pay Percentage Adjustment

With the ratification of the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), APFA Flight Attendants will receive a one-time retroactive payout, covering the five years of extended negotiations. This payout is valued at $514 million.

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11.05.24 – Today is Election Day – Vote!

Today is Election Day and your opportunity to make your voice heard. If you need help finding your polling place, visit www.vote.org. Your participation in this election is critical to a thriving Democracy.

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11.04.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Ends Soon | Only 7 Days Left!

2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). 2025 Annual Enrollment Cheat Sheet and the Checklist

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11.04.24 – Vice President SBA (Grievance) Update – Jury Duty

APFA is pleased to announce that we have reached a settlement on the APFA Jury Duty  Presidential Grievance. This was a long-fought battle over the interpretation of Jury Duty pay post-PBS

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11.02.24 – Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 AM

It’s that time of year again to “Fall Back.” Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States as we set our clocks back to standard time at 2 AM tomorrow morning.

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11.01.24 – December 2024 Bidding Timelines

December bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

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10.31.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall- Thursday, November 7, 2024

Please join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership

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10.31.24 – APFA.org Migration to New Server

APFA will be migrating APFA.org to a new server today, Thursday, October 31. We expect 30 to 60 minutes of downtime starting at 7 AM (CT).

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10.30.24 – 2024 Fall Board of Directors Meeting Recap

The APFA Fall Board of Directors meeting convened on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Four steering committees, comprised of your APFA Base and National Leadership, were created to guide critical issues and initiatives for our Union.

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10.28.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment | Now Through November 11

2025 Annual Enrollment closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT). Medical Options/Paycheck Contributions/Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage, Determine Your Needs/Explore the Different Plans/Enroll by November 11

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10.27.24 – APFA Health and IOD Text Support Line

The APFA Health and Injury on Duty (IOD) Departments are excited to introduce our new Health and IOD Text Support Line! This valuable resource allows Flight Attendants to contact our departments directly for general inquiries.

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10.24.24 – APFA Virtual Safety & Security Town Hall- Thursday, November 7, 2024

Please join us on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm CT for the first virtual APFA Safety and Security Townhall! We’ll be discussing the role our department serves in supporting the membership

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10.23.24 – APFA Stands in Solidarity with UniteHere! Hotel Workers on Strike

APFA stands shoulder to shoulder with our union siblings at UNITEHERE! in their courageous fight against corporate greed. As hotel workers across the country strike for fair contracts, livable wages, and dignity on the job, we remain steadfast in our support.

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10.22.24 – Contract Implementation Update #9: One-Time Ratification Bonus/ Retro Pay Explained

Retro Pay Important Dates and Deadlines, When will I receive my Retro Pay?, Am I eligible for Retro Pay?, What are 401(k) eligible earnings?, Retro Pay and your 401(k), Changing Your Special Election 401(k) Contribution, When is the last day to change my Direct Deposit

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10.19.24 – 2025 Annual Enrollment Begins October 28

2025 Annual Enrollment opens Monday, October 28 and closes Monday, November 11 at 11:59 pm (CT)

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10.18.24 – An Update From the Wings Foundation

In light of the destruction caused by recent storms Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, Wings Foundation, Inc is in need of your financial support.

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10.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 2024

Coverage Needed (CN) is a term applied to any day in a bid month when not enough Flight Attendants bid in PBS to fly on that day. PBS will award as many Flight Attendants as possible to be off on a particular day.

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10.18.24 – November 2024 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

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10.16.24 – 2024 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting Final Agenda

This afternoon, National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2024 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting at APA Headquarters. The assembly approved the final agenda, which you may view here.

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10.15.24 – 2024 APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting Tentative Agenda

The APFA Board of Directors Fall Meeting will be held October 16-17, 2024, at APFA Headquarters. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the Tentative Agenda for this meeting is now available on APFA.org.

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10.12.24 – 10/3/24 Virtual Quarterly Membership Meeting Recording

On October 3, APFA hosted a virtual Membership Meeting, which included pertinent topics from your APFA Department Chairs and Committees. Video start times for each department are listed here

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10.11.24 – Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP): Depression Awareness Month

Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States, with around 22 % of adults suffering from depression as of 2022. Too often, depression is misunderstood as simply “feeling sad”.

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10.10.24 – Hurricanes Helene and Milton- Letter of Agreement

Many Flight Attendants have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. APFA has reached a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the company to provide some special arrangements for Flight Attendants based in MIA and CLT

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8.11.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #6: Implementation Timeline

The majority of Tentative Agreement improvements will be implemented on October 1, 2024, the first bid period following ratification. Certain items will require programming and have specific dates in the timeline.

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8.11.24 – Reminder: 2024 Tentative Agreement Voter Eligibility

All members in good standing (including those on probation) are eligible to vote on the 2024 Tentative Agreement. If you have a balance in arrears, you are considered in bad standing and ineligible to vote.

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8.10.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #5: Questions From the Road

FAQs From the Road, Base Visit Times Extended, View Virtual Town Halls #1 and #2, Access to Retro Pay/ Boarding Pay Calculators, and a Trip Comparison Calculator for JCBA v TA2024 finances

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8.10.24 – PBS Reminders: Bidding as Both a Lineholder and a Reserve

In PBS, there are certain scenarios where you will want to bid 7 layers as a Lineholder and 7 layers as a Reserve. When PBS processing begins, if additional Lineholders are needed, those with Reserve status will be moved to Lineholder status

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8.09.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Important Voting Information

Your APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to share some important voting information as we prepare to open the voting for the 2024 Tentative Agreement on Tuesday, August 13, at 12:00 PM (CT).

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8.08.24 – 9/11 Memorial & Museum National Aviation Week 2024

9/11 Memorial & Museum, National Aviation Week August 19th-25th. Click here to reserve your free ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum

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8.07.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #4: Base Visit Times Extended/ Virtual Town Hall Links and More

Base Visit times have been extended to ensure we have time to answer all of your questions about the 2024 Tentative Agreement. All remaining Base Visits begin at 1030am HBT and end at 1430 HBT.

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8.06.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #2 Begins at 12:30 PM (CT)

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its second virtual town hall today, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.05.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall #2 Tomorrow

Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting its second virtual town hall tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM (CT) to discuss the recently released 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.05.24 – Reminder: August 2024 Training Bidding Deadlines

With additional training being conducted this fall, we are providing this reminder for the following bidding deadlines.

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8.04.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: East Coast IROPs

The operation is currently in IROPs due to weather conditions on the East Coast. As a result, Flight Attendants have reported lengthy hold times when attempting to contact Crew Scheduling/Tracking and Hotel Limo.

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8.04.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Voter Eligibility

All members in good standing (including those on probation) are eligible to vote on the 2024 Tentative Agreement. If you have a balance in arrears, you are considered in bad standing and ineligible to vote.

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8.3.2024 – 2024 Tentative Agreement Update #3: All About Reserve

One of the top priorities of your Negotiating Committee has been to enhance the Reserve system and incorporate language throughout the agreement to reduce the company’s reliance on Reserves.

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8.01.24 – 2024 Tentative Agreement: Virtual Town Hall Recording from July 31, 2024

Your APFA Negotiating Committee hosted a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss the 2024 Tentative Agreement.

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8.01.24 – Unpaid VLOAs for September 2024

In accordance with JCBA 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the September 2024 bid month at all bases.

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M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

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Contract & Scheduling Desk
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Phone: (817) 540-0108

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Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

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APFA Headquarters
1004 West Euless Boulevard
Euless, Texas 76040

M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

Call APFA

Contract & Scheduling Desk
M-F: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108

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After-Hours Live Chat
Weekends / Holidays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)

APFA Events

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