Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
6.30.22 – New COVID-19 Absence Procedures
Thursday, June 30, 2022 New COVID-19 Absence Procedures APFA has reached an agreement with American on a procedure to mitigate attendance infractions for Flight Attendants who test positive for COVID-19.…
Read More5.10.22 – COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 COVID Vaccination/Booster Requirement to Fly Doha, Qatar The Company recently informed APFA there will be a COVID vaccination requirement to fly the upcoming JFK – Doha,…
Read More1.05.22 – COVID-19 Vaccine Verification
Wednesday, January 5, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Verification If you have submitted your COVID-19 vaccine to the company, your training record will be updated with SPL 21 code on your HI*9…
Read More12.31.21 – COVID-19 Pandemic Policy
Friday, December 31, 2021 COVID-19 Pandemic Policy On Monday, December 27th, 2021, the CDC issued a press release reducing the quarantine time from ten days to five days. American’s pandemic…
Read More12.21.21 – Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Brazil Now Requiring Proof of Vaccination This afternoon, the company advised APFA that all destinations in Brazil will now require proof of COVID vaccination effective today.…
Read More12.19.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process
Sunday, December 19, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Submission and Confirmation Process The COVID-19 vaccine is now required to fly to several destinations. As of today, the list includes all destinations in Canada, Colombia,…
Read More12.13.21 – Federal Mask Mandate Update
Monday, December 13, 2021 Federal Mask Mandate Update The requirements for travelers to wear masks on airplanes, buses, trains, and boats, as well as in airports and other transportation hubs has…
Read More11.08.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #3
Monday, November 8, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Deadline Extended to January 4th The company has been informed that the federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination deadline has been extended to January 4th,…
Read More10.27.21 – Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions APFA continues to receive emails and phone calls regarding the requirements and the medical and religious exemption process. We have provided links below…
Read More10.18.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2
Monday, October 18, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2 APFA Flight Attendants, On October 1, 2021, American Airlines announced that it was subject to Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety…
Read More10.11.21 – Management Announces Increases in Cabin Service Without Returning to Pre-COVID Staffing Levels
Monday, October 11, 2021 Management Announces Increases in Cabin Service Without Returning to pre-COVID Staffing Levels In September 2020, management informed APFA of their intent to unilaterally reduce staffing on specific…
Read More10.02.21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update #1
Saturday, October 2, 2021 Yesterday, American announced that all employees will be required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, in accordance the recently announced Executive Orders. American Airlines is…
Read More8.24.21 – 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 7 Days Remain to Submit Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination The deadline to submit your proof of full vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. Every employee…
Read More8.06.21 – Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching
Friday, August 6, 2021 Deadline to Submit Proof of Vaccination Approaching The deadline to submit your proof of vaccination to American Airlines is August 31, 2021. If you are not…
Read More7.30.21 – COVID-19 and the Delta Variant
Friday, July 30, 2021 COVID-19 and the Delta Variant As positive COVID cases are on the rise across the globe, it is imperative to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), social…
Read More7.02.21 – COVID-19 Cancellation Update
Friday, July 2, 2021 COVID-19 Cancellation Update The operation has been experiencing an influx of cancellations in June and July. Many of these cancellations have been covered under the monthly…
Read More5.06.21 – COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts
Thursday, May 6, 2021 COVID-19 Worldwide Efforts Flying Between the U.S. and the U.K. APFA, along with aviation Unions and stakeholders, sent a letter urging President Biden and Prime Minister Johnson to consider…
Read More5.05.21 – APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 APFA Secures Letter of Agreement for Pre-Departure COVID Testing For quite a while, we have known that specific destinations, including AMS, FRA, MXP, and SYD require…
Read More4.19.21 – Return of Onboard Service
Monday, April 19, 2021 Return of Onboard Service Since October of 2020, American has approached APFA to discuss a return of onboard service in the domestic premium and economy cabins. Since…
Read More3.17.21 – Pandemic Leave Process For COVID-19 Exposure Or Positive Test Result
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Pandemic Leave Process for COVID-19 Exposure or Positive Test Result When a COVID-19 exposure or positive test happens at work or at home, it is extremely…
Read More3.04.21 – Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering For COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, March 4, 2021 Provide Your AA.com Email Address When Registering for COVID-19 Vaccine If you plan to register for the COVID-19 vaccine online, be sure to use your @aa.com…
Read More2.22.21 – Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021 Lineholder Sequence Pay Protection Exception for March 2021 For the March bid month, APFA has secured pay protections for partial and full sequence COVID-19 cancellations. A list for…
Read More2.11.21 – COVID-19 Quarantine Procedure For Code 13 (Exposure At Work) Removal
Thursday, February 11, 2021 COVID-19 Quarantine Procedure for ‘Code 13’ (Exposure at Work) Removal We want to clarify the procedures for potential COVID-19 exposure and the possibility of a required…
Read More2.04.21 – An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive
Thursday, February 4, 2021 An Update on the Face-Covering Security Directive Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in reducing the spread of the virus, the…
Read More1.29.21 – Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues
Friday, January 29, 2021 Possible Flight Attendant Overage as the Pandemic Continues Hello Everyone, As we move into 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to suppress travel demand. We are encouraged by…
Read More12.21.20 – COVID-19 Process Checklist
Monday, December 21, 2020 COVID-19 Process Checklist If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 Call in Sick. Schedule an appointment with…
Read More12.15.20 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This is excellent news, and we hope…
Read More11.18.20 – Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Pandemic Leave Contact Tracing If you test positive for COVID-19 and have flown a trip within 48 hours of symptoms or a positive test result, it…
Read More11.09.20 – KCM Outages / International COVID-19 Prevention Measures Update
Monday, November 9, 2020 Known Crewmember Outages There will be a nationwide Known Crewmember (KCM) outage on Tuesday November 10th from 2000 to 2300, due to routine maintenance. Please give yourself additional…
Read More8.10.20 – Face Covering Policy / Face Shields / COVID-19 Folder In Comply365 / Training Support Via Comply365
Monday, August 10, 2020 Face Coverings Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 All American Airlines employees are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while at work.…
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