Hotline Archives
3.21.23 – APFA Negotiations Town Hall – Thursday, March 30, 2023
Your APFA Negotiating Committee is hosting a virtual Negotiations Town Hall on Thursday, March 30th, from 1 pm until 2 pm (CT). The Negotiating Committee will be discussing the status of negotiations.
Read More3.21.23 – PBS Misaward: Rest Between Trips
Yesterday, management informed APFA of an issue with the new 10-hour FAR rest implemented in December 2022. A review of the April bid awards showed that the new rest requirements were not incorporated into the PBS run.
Read More3.21.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Monday, March 27th
Please join us for a virtual retirement seminar on Monday, March 27th from 11:00 – 13:00 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout
Read More3.19.23 – Coverage Needed (CN) Dates – April 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 More3.18.23 – April 2023 PBS Bid Award Summary & Mis-Award Process
Company PBS Bid Award Summary, How to Read the Bid Award Summary, How to Read Your PBS Award, APFA PBS Bid Award Summary by Base, and View the PBS Award Files
Read More3.15.23 – National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. It is also the highest common cancer in both men and women.
Read More3.14.23 – APFA Headquarters Phone Outage
We are currently experiencing an outage with the APFA Headquarters phone system.
Read More3.14.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Final Agenda
This morning, APFA National President Julie Hedrick called to order the 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
Read More3.13.23 – Secondary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Secondary Round of vacation bidding will close tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 at 1200 (CT). The Secondary Round allows you to bid for any remaining vacation days not awarded in the Primary Round of vacation bidding.
Read More3.11.23 – Daylight Saving Time 2023: It’s Time to Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts for most of the U.S. on Sunday, March 12, at 2:00 a.m.
Read More3.10.23 – 2023 APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention Tentative Agenda
The APFA Annual Board of Directors Convention will be held March 14-16, 2023, at the Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas.
Read More3.09.23 – 2023 Base Representative Elections Results
Today, March 9, 2023, the National Ballot Committee, along with our partners at YesElections, certified the results of the 2023 Base Representative Elections.
Read More3.09.23 – Save the Date! April 2023 Systemwide Picket!
Systemwide Picketing – Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 – 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time)
Read More3.09.23 – Negotiations Update #22- Economic Proposal
On Tuesday, March 7th, your APFA Negotiating Committee presented an economic proposal to the company. Our comprehensive economic proposal includes all remaining sections of the agreement including Compensation, Expenses, Vacation, Sick Leave, Insurance, Retirement, Other Benefits, Training, and Profit Sharing
Read More3.07.23 – Are You Dues Current?
As we enter this critical phase in negotiations, it is imperative that all members are in good standing. You must be an active member in good standing to participate in Union activities.
Read More3.07.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 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 More3.05.23 – Layover Security Concerns
Crime and violence are possible everywhere we travel, even in the least suspecting areas of the United States. That is why we ask more than ever to exercise caution on all layovers.
Read More3.04.23 – Final Reminder: Base Representative Elections Ballots Due Thursday, March 9th!
Flight Attendants based in CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD and PHL – If you have not already mailed your ballot for the 2023 Base Representative Elections, please do so immediately.
Read More3.04.23 – Negotiations Update #21
We bargained with the Company in January and February. During these sessions, the company and APFA exchanged updated proposals on Section 10- Scheduling and Section 12– Reserve.
Read More3.03.23 – APFA Files for Federal Mediation
Today, APFA filed for federal mediation in our contract talks. As we previously discussed, federal mediation is part of the process for reaching an agreement under the Railway Labor Act.
Read More3.01.23 – March Recognitions
March is National Women’s History Month. It is a month-long celebration of women’s vital role in our history, and the contributions of women each day who impact our lives in significant ways.
Read More3.01.23 – Duplicate Ballot Request Deadline Tomorrow and Voter Eligibility Information
Flight Attendants based in CLT, DFW, LAX, MIA, ORD, and PHL should have already received their ballots for the 2023 Base Representative Elections. The last day to request a duplicate ballot is tomorrow, March 2, 2023, at 12:00 pm (CT).
Read More3.01.23 – April 2023 Bidding Timelines
View the April 2023 Bidding Timelines
Read More2.28.23 – Primary Round of 2023-24 Vacation Bidding Closes Tomorrow
The Primary Round of Vacation Bidding will close tomorrow, March 1st at 1200 (CT). Primary Round awards will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 7th at 1200 (CT).
Read More2.28.23 – Fourth Quarter 2022 – APFA Executive Committee Meeting Final Agenda
Today, the 2022 Fourth Quarter meeting of the APFA Executive Committee was called to order. The assembly approved the agenda, which you may view by clicking here.
Read More2.28.23 – APFA EAP Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)
As stated in a previous hotline, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Professional Standards, and the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) (formerly known as the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)), will soon be one group working collaboratively to offer seamless support for Flight Attendants.
Read More2.27.23 – UNICEF Change for Good Supporting Turkey and Syria
A new UNICEF Change for Good (CFG) PA is now available in Comply365 for eligible flights through March 31.
Read More2.27.23 – 2022 Fourth Quarter Executive Committee Tentative Agenda
The regularly scheduled APFA Fourth Quarter 2022 Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at APFA Headquarters.
Read More2.27.23 – An Update on Cabin LOSA
We want to share more information on the Cabin LOSA program. Cabin LOSA is a safety program, not a program where a Flight Attendant could be disciplined, terminated, or reported by co-workers.
Read More2.26.23 – APFA Negotiations Virtual Town Hall Recording – February 23, 2023
Watch the recorded February 23, 2023 Negotiations Virtual Town Hall.
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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...