Posts Tagged ‘Scheduling’
3.05.24 – Primary Round Of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Awarded/Secondary Round Now Open
The Primary Round of vacation bidding has been awarded. To view your award details, go to Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary. To view your award details, click on the Show Detail button.
Read More3.01.24 – April 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More2.27.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 5 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More2.21.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Closes Next Week
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 5 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More2.18.24 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – March 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.
Read More2.01.24 – March 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More1.29.24 – Primary Round of 2024-25 Vacation Bidding Now Open
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding opened today, January 29 at 1200 pm (CT). The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 1200 pm (CT).
Read More1.18.24 – February 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In This Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More1.17.24 – Annual Vacation Buyback Awarded
The Annual Vacation Buyback for 2024-25 vacation is now awarded. You may view your award in AVBA on the Summary page via Crew Portal > Monthly Bids > Vacation > Annual > Summary.
Read More1.12.24 – Rescheduling Reminders: Winter Storm Gerri
Winter Storm Gerri is moving east through the Midwest and into the Great Lakes region, causing disruptions in air travel and on the roads. Please visit the ‘On the Job’ section of the APFA website for examples and information on rescheduling
Read More1.11.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Closes Tomorrow
The 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback process closes tomorrow, January 12, at 12:00 pm (CT). The awards will be posted no later than Wednesday, January 17 at 12:00 pm (CT).
Read More1.10.24 – Update to iOS 17.2.1
An update to iOS 17.2.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on January 16, 2024. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More1.05.24 – 2024-25 Annual Vacation Buyback Now Open
The Annual Vacation Buyback process is now open. It will close on Friday, January 12, at Noon (CT). In accordance with JCBA Section 8.F., Flight Attendants have the option to buyback a portion or all vacation days accrued during 2023 (carryover days are excluded).
Read More1.01.24 – February 2024 Bidding Timelines
Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more
Read More12.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – January 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.
Read More12.18.23 – January 2024 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
In This Hotline: Company PBS Bid Award Summary, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, PBS Award Files, PBS Mis-Award Process
Read More12.14.23 – 2023–24 Holiday Incentive Pay
The Holiday Incentive Pay dates are: November 22-23 and 26-27; December 24, 25, 26, 31; January 1. If you are missing HOLIDAY PAY on your mid-month check: Complete a DirectConnect on the Inflight page of Jetnet; File a Pay Discrepancy Form on APFA.org
Read More12.05.23 – Required Update to Comply365 Version 9.2
A mobileCCI message has been sent to all Flight Attendants regarding a required update to Comply365 version 9.2 on the EFB with an effective date of Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Read More12.03.23 – Unpaid VLOA Bidding Open for January 2024
In accordance with JCBA Section 25.B, full month, unpaid Voluntary Leaves of Absence (VLOA) are being offered for the January 2024 bid month at all bases. Bidding for January 2024 full month, unpaid VLOAs will close Thursday, December 7 at 1200 (CT).
Read More12.01.23 – January 2024 Bidding Timelines
January 2024 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More11.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – December 2023
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.
Read More11.18.23 – December 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
Read More11.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Tips
Bidding for holiday months may require a different bidding strategy than what you use during the rest of the year. First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of your relative seniority at your base.
Read More11.03.23 – Change to Reserve Acknowledgements
The company announced that beginning the week of November 6th, all required acknowledgments for Reserve awards and assignments must be done in Crew Portal.
Read More11.01.23 – December 2023 Bidding Timelines
December 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More10.31.23 – Update to iOS 17.1
An update to iOS 17.1 for Flight Attendant EFBs will be effective on November 2nd, 2023. Prior to your next sequence, please ensure you have installed the most recent versions of iOS and Comply365.
Read More10.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – November 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
Read More10.10.23 – PBS Holiday Bidding Reminders
Bidding for the 2023 Holidays is here! While getting ready to bid for November and December, we want to provide some helpful tips that are especially important for the holiday months. In this hotline, we will review the following topics: Position Bidding, Layer Tab and View Pairing Set, Coverage Needed Days, Target Credit Range, the Support Tab and the PBS Guide
Read More10.09.23 – Holiday Pay
Last year, your APFA National and Base Leadership secured a Letter of Agreement (LOA) that included permanent contractual improvements to the holiday pay provisions in our JCBA. Just like last year, 2023 Holiday Pay will be paid to all Flight Attendants, both Lineholder and Reserves, working on a designated holiday, regardless of how you obtained the trip.
Read More10.04.23 – 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.
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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: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 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: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...
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: 7:00AM - 7:00PM (CT)
Phone: (817) 540-0108
After-Hours Live Chat
M-F: 3:00PM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Sat-Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (CT)
Currently, no scheduled events...