Hotline Archives
9.25.23 – 2024 Annual Enrollment Begins October 12
2024 Annual Enrollment opens Thursday, October 12 and closes Friday, November 3 at 11:59 pm (CT). Enroll in these Added Benefits during Annual Enrollment: Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Legal Plan. Enroll in these Added Benefits at any time: Accident Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance, Dental Discount Program, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Read More9.21.23 – APFA Virtual Negotiations Town Hall: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, September 28th, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. (CT). Please visit the updated Negotiations webpage on the APFA website for the most up-to-date information.
Read More9.21.23 – National Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year, from September 15th until October 15th, we celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of Spanish-speaking Americans. Hispanic Heritage Week began with sponsored legislation from Mexican-American Representative Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles.
Read More9.20.23 – Flight Attendant Drug And Alcohol Program (FADAP): September Is National Recovery Month
FADAP is a substance-abuse prevention program, created and promoted for and by the Flight Attendant profession and funded by the FAA. Assistance is provided to all Flight Attendants
Read More9.19.23 – Negotiations Update #34- Where We Are/Next Steps/Video Message
With our 99.47% strike vote in hand, we are heading back into federal mediation this week. We plan to present management with a comprehensive counterproposal that will address the remaining priority open issues.
Read More9.19.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Begins Soon
APFA is hosting a Special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. A Medicare Advisor will answer your questions today, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (CT).
Read More9.19.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Next Week!
APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Ends Next Week! Tuesday, September 19, 2023 The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members ends next week. Now is the time to enroll in the…
Read More9.18.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – October 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 More9.18.23 – October 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. The October 2023 PBS Award Files will be available to view on the APFA website on or around Tuesday, September 19.
Read More9.18.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Town Hall Tomorrow – Special Medicare Edition
APFA is hosting a Special Medicare Edition of our Virtual Retirement Town Hall. A Medicare Advisor will answer your questions tomorrow, September 19th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (CT). Topics will include: Medicare Basics, When to Enroll in Medicare, What if I Work Past the Age of 65, and more
Read More9.18.23 – #SolidaritySeason: Supporting Our Airport Workers
America’s 300,000 airport service workers – cabin cleaners, ramp agents, baggage handlers, passenger attendants, security guards and janitors – have worked throughout the travel surge and extreme heat, many for poverty wages
Read More9.17.23 – Final Reminder: IFM Revision 10 Effective Wednesday, September 20th
Last week, a mobileCCI message was sent to Flight Attendants regarding an Inflight Manual (IFM) revision effective September 20. Prior to your next sequence please update your IFM to Revision 10 by syncing Comply365 in your EFB.
Read More9.15.23 – IFM Revision 10 Due Wednesday, September 20th
This week, the company notified Flight Attendants via a mobileCCI message of an Inflight Manual (IFM) revision due September 20, 2023. To update to IFM Revision 10, sync Comply365 prior to your next sequence.
Read More9.14.23 – 2Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
The APFA Second Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting was held on August 22, 2023. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.
Read More9.14.23 – Harvard University Flight Attendant Health Study Extended Through Tomorrow
Established in 1997 following a 1991 class action lawsuit brought by non-smoking Flight Attendants against the tobacco industry, the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI) funds research
Read More9.13.23 – Negotiations Update #33- Management Returns Economic Proposal
We received management’s initial economic proposal at our last federally mediated session. As part of our transparent negotiations, we are including details of the proposal in this hotline.
Read More9.11.23 – Remembering the Victims of September 11, 2001
September 11, 2001 is a day that will never be forgotten. Twenty-two years ago, twenty-five Flight Attendants, eight Pilots, three Customer Service Agents, and active and retired employees of the American Airlines and United Airlines family died in the tragic terrorist attacks which unfolded the morning of September 11, 2001.
Read More9.06.23 – APFA Exclusive Supplemental Benefit Offering Now Open
The exclusive supplemental benefit offering for all APFA members is now open. If you missed your opportunity last time to enroll in the new Disability product with On the Job Coverage or any other valuable benefits below, now is the time to sign up!
Read More9.06.23 – September 11th Ceremonies
If you would like to attend a ceremony commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we’ve compiled a list of some events across the country.
Read More9.06.23 – Negotiations Update #32
We made some movement in our last two mediated bargaining talks. Our meetings in DFW this week are September 6th-8th. As indicated previously, management has committed to providing us with an economic proposal this week.
Read More9.04.23 – Labor Day 2023
Whether it is Writers Guild of America (WGA), or Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) members walking the picket lines in Hollywood and New York City or Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) members in Memphis, working people are coming together like never before.
Read More9.01.23 – September 2023 Recognitions
September 2023 Recognitions including Labor Day, World Suicide Prevention Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Rosh Hashanah, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and more
Read More9.01.23 – Turbulence Safety Reminders
When encountering turbulence, It is important to remain seated and secure yourself as quickly as possible. If you are in the aisle performing a service, brace the cart by wedging it between aisle seats
Read More9.01.23 – Join Us at the NYC Labor Day Parade! Sept 9, 2023
Walk with APFA and other Unions at the NYC Labor Day Parade! Last year, approximately 80,000 marchers from more than 200 unions returned to 5th Avenue for the first time in three years
Read More9.01.23 – October 2023 Bidding Timelines
October 2023 bidding timelines including CQ, vacation, PBS, ETB, and more
Read More8.31.23 – Negotiations Update #31: Sending a Powerful Message
Yesterday, we made it clear to American management that we are fired up, unified, and standing together for a contract with significant improvements to compensation, retirement, scheduling flexibility, and more. This strong strike authorization vote is a powerful tool necessary to reach an agreement.
Read More8.30.23 – We Are Ready! Strike Vote Passes Overwhelmingly
99.47% of participating Flight Attendants voted yes to authorize a strike! This vote authorizes APFA leadership to call a strike if contract talks do not yield significant improvements.
Read More8.29.23 – Time is Running Out! Strike Authorization Voting Closes Tonight!
A strong strike authorization vote sends a strong message to management. We Are Ready for significant contract improvements which recognizes our contributions to the success of American Airlines. If you haven’t already, cast your vote now.
Read More8.28.23 – Reminder: American Airlines Flight Attendant Union To Announce Strike Vote Results
This Wednesday, American Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), will hold a series of informational pickets at twelve Flight Attendant bases across the U.S.
Read More8.27.23 – Cast Your Vote Today/ Picketing Locations
A strong strike authorization vote sends a strong message to management: We Are Ready for significant contract improvements which recognizes our contributions to the success of American Airlines. Cast your vote today.
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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...
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...