Posts Tagged ‘January 2023’
1.30.23 – Rescheduling Reminders: DFW Weather Event
A winter weather event in the DFW area is expected to bring mixed precipitation, primarily freezing rain and sleet, through 0600 CST on Wednesday, February 1st.
Read More1.30.23 – Celebrating Black History Month: Join Your DEI Committee in Washington, D.C.
Join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee as we celebrate Black History Month in Washington, D.C. We will be in the terminal from 11:20 am-1:20 pm and then The National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Read More1.30.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 30th at 1200 (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).
Read More1.29.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention
The 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held on March 14 – 17, 2023, at the Westin Las Colinas.
Read More1.27.23 – APFA Leadership on Capitol Hill- January 24, 2023
Julie, along with APFA Government Affairs Representatives Allie Malis and Lori Glattly, met with both the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Majority and Minority, as well as Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Read More1.25.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording- January 18, 2023
The January 18, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall recording is now available.
Read More1.23.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues
APFA Press Release Monday, January 23, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] American Airlines Flight Attendant Negotiations Entering Critical Phase: Picketing Continues (Euless, TX) — Â On…
Read More1.23.23 – Reminder! Systemwide Picket January 24th!
Systemwide Picketing on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time). Read for your base information.
Read More1.21.23 – Changes to Departure Procedures
The company recently released a communication along with the 1Q23 Web-Based Training (WBT) about changes to departure procedures. Effective April 3rd, 2023, Gate Agents will close the aircraft door.
Read More1.19.23 – Website Updates: New Live Polling Open, ‘On the Job’, and More!
Thursday, January 19, 2023 Website Updates, Live Polling, and Helpful Links The newly redesigned APFA website incorporates updates and changes to make the information you need easily accessible. To help…
Read More1.19.23 – American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event On Tuesday, January 24th
APFA Press Advisory Thursday, January 19, 2023 Media Contact: Paul Hartshorn, Jr. [email protected] Advisory: American Airlines Flight Attendant Systemwide Picketing Event on Tuesday, January 24th (Euless, TX) — Â On Tuesday,…
Read More1.18.23 – 2023 Base Election Candidates & Duly Elected Representatives
Today, the APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) retrieved the Willingness-To-Serves (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President and Base Council Representatives. The NBC would like to thank all individuals who submitted a WTS for this year!
Read More1.18.23 – February 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
The February 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Thursday, January 19.
Read More1.18.23 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded/Vacation Bidding Timelines
The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2023-24 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.
Read More1.18.23 – January 2023 APFA Negotiations Town Hall Begins Shortly
The APFA virtual Negotiations Town Hall will be held today, January 18th, from 2Â pm until 3Â pm (CT).
Read More1.17.23 – Reminder! Tomorrow: APFA Negotiations Town Hall
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More1.17.23 – Final Reminder: Willingness-To-Serve Notification for Base Representative Elections
Willingness-to-Serve notifications must be electronically submitted to APFA by tomorrow, January 18, 2023, at 1000 (CT). Paper submissions will not be accepted. Please follow all instructions on the form to correctly submit your WTS.
Read More1.17.23 – APFA EAP Peer Support Program
The APFA Employee Assistance, Professional Standards, and Critical Incident Response Team Program continues to evolve. We’d like to offer an update on the support and assistance available. A Peer Support Representative may be reached by calling the APFA EAP Helpline at (833) 214-2002, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Read More1.16.23 – Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today, we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights activist who promoted civil disobedience (nonviolence) methodology to effect change. Dr. King pointed out the inequalities of segregation while stopping short of calling for violent confrontation, allowing for a middle-of-the-road reformation of civil rights.
Read More1.13.23 – StayWell Rx
StayWell Rx is a prescription discount program through CVS Caremark. You, your spouse, and dependents covered by American Airlines health insurance plans are eligible to participate in this program.
Read More1.13.23 – Notification of Willingness-to-Serve for Ad Hoc to the Executive Committee
The APFA National Ballot Committee (NBC) would like to inform all members that there is a Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) posted on the APFA website for the position of Ad Hoc Member to the Executive Committee, Place #1 and #2.
Read More1.12.23 – Keep the Pressure On! January 24th Systemwide Picket!
Keep the Pressure On! Systemwide Picketing – Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time)
Read More1.12.23 – 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 13th, at 1200 (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 18th at 1200 (CT).
Read More1.11.23 – FAA Systems Causing Systemwide Delays
This morning, the FAA Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system experienced an outage, resulting in a nationwide ground stop. This has caused delays and cancelations for departures and arrivals into and within the United States. As of 0800 CT, the FAA reports that the system is back on line and departures have resumed.
Read More1.10.23 – Human Trafficking Awareness
Human trafficking is among the largest criminal industries in the world. Although it is difficult to know just how many people fall victim to trafficking, millions are living in modern slavery conditions. In the United States alone, it is estimated that there are 200,000 incidences of human trafficking each year.
Read More1.06.23 – 2023-24 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 13th, at 1200 (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2022 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More1.05.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Wednesday, January 18th, from 2 pm until 3 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More1.04.23 – First Reminder: Willingness-To-Serve Notification for Base Representative Elections
On December 19, 2022, the National Ballot Committee posted the Willingness-to-Serve (WTS) for Base President, Base Vice President, and Base Council Representative (BCR) for BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, and PHX. Willingness-to-Serve notifications must be electronically submitted to APFA by January 18, 2023, at 1000 (CT).
Read More1.01.23 – The ROTA Glitch That Stole New Year’s Eve
Company IT glitches continue. Yesterday, it was immediately clear that the Reserve Open Time Assignment (ROTA) award for January 1, 2023, was flawed. APFA immediately engaged with the Director of Crew Scheduling and other members of upper management. While we still don’t know what caused the issue, IT has been investigating to determine the root cause.
Read More1.01.23 – January Recognitions
Read about January holidays and celebrations including National Braille Literacy Month, Mahayana New Year, Maghi Muktsar, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Chinese New Year, and more
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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)
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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...