Personal Leave

At any time, you may request a personal leave of absence for up to 180 days. Requests for personal leave and mutually agreed upon start and end dates shall be in writing. A PLOA request form is available on the APFA Website or the Flight Service website under the FA Service Center link. Once granted, a personal leave may only be canceled by mutual agreement between you and the company.

If additional time is needed, you may request to extend up to 180 days at a time. You will continue to accrue occupational (bidding) seniority for the duration of your PLOA. You will continue to accrue longevity (vacation and pay step increases) for 30 days.

View CBA Section 25.A to Read the Contractual Language