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1.18.24 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar Begins Soon!

Please join us for our virtual retirement town hall today from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

1.17.24 – 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.

1.16.24 – Negotiations Update #46: Bargaining Update

On November 20th, APFA submitted a request to the National Mediation Board (NMB) to be released into 30-day cooling-off period. The NMB did not approve our request and ordered the parties to continue mediated talks.

1.16.24 – Reminder: APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, January 18th

Join us for our virtual retirement seminar on Thursday, January 18 from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Click here to submit your questions in advance. Topics: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare, Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

1.15.24 – Duplicate Ballot Request: 2024 APFA National Officer Elections

Ballots for the 2024 APFA National Officer Elections were mailed on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, to all APFA members. If you have not received your ballot, you can request a duplicate ballot directly through the YesElections Support Desk

1.15.24 – Honoring The Legacy And Union Activism Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Our needs are identical with labor’s needs. Decent wages, fair working conditions, livable housing, old-age security, health and welfare measures, conditions in which families can grow, have education for their children and respect in the community.”

1.13.24 – An Important Update From Your APFA National Officers And APFA Base Presidents

This week, National Vice President Larry Salas sent a hotline stating that the Arbitrator scheduled to hear the Staffing Presidential Arbitration encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the arbitration.

1.12.24 – 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

1.12.24 – Presidential Grievances: Selecting an Arbitrator

Earlier this week, APFA and American Airlines were notified that the Arbitrator scheduled to hear the Staffing Presidential Arbitration has encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the hearing.

1.11.24 – 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).

1.10.24 – 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.

1.10.24 – Reminder! February 13th Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action

Flight Attendants across the industry are uniting to elevate our profession. The economic structure currently proposed by airline management doesn’t align with the needs of Flight Attendants.

1.09.24 – Staffing Presidential Arbitration

The Arbitrator assigned to hear our Staffing Presidential Arbitration on January 16th, 2024, has encountered a sudden family emergency, compelling the need to postpone the hearing.

1.06.24 – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 Groundings

Following an incident last night on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 where the emergency exit door panel blew outward from the aircraft shortly after take-off, the FAA has ordered the grounding of several Boeing 737 MAX-9 configurations for investigation.

1.05.24 – 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).

1.04.24 – Ballots Out for Delivery for 2024 National Officer Elections

Ballots for the 2024 National Officer Elections were mailed to the membership on December 27, 2023, from our vendor in the New York area to the addresses on file with APFA. Members have just begun to receive them over the last few days

1.03.24 – Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action- February 13th, 2024

Flight Attendants across the industry are fighting to raise the standards for our career. More than two-thirds of the U.S. Flight Attendants are in contract negotiations right now

1.01.24 – February 2024 Bidding Timelines

Bidding timeline including ETB, vacation, TTS, PBS, CQ, and more

1.01.24 – Happy New Year 2024!

Flight Attendants at American Airlines are closing out 2023 and ushering in 2024 more unified than ever! Our displays of solidarity throughout the year have not gone unnoticed.

12.29.23 – 3Q23 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

The APFA Third Quarter 2023 Executive Committee Meeting was held on December 6, 2023. In accordance with the APFA Policy Manual, the official minutes are now available on APFA.org.

12.27.23 – Maternity Leave: What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Being familiar with your rights and responsibilities during a Maternity Leave of Absence is important. Understanding the structure of the leave will help you better navigate your time before and after birth.

12.27.23 – Ballots Mailed For 2024 National Officer Elections

Ballots for the 2024 National Officer Elections were mailed to the membership today, December 27, 2023, to the addresses on file with APFA. Ballots must be received in the designated Post Office Box no later than 10:00 am (CT) on Friday, January 26, 2024.

12.24.23 – APFA Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season

Happy Holidays from APFA! Here’s to continuing the fight for the contract we deserve in 2024! Watch the Video Here

12.20.23 – Flexible Spending Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity

A Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) allows you to contribute part of your paycheck pre-tax to pay for eligible health care expenses throughout the year.

12.18.23 – 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.

12.18.23 – 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

12.18.23 – Negotiations Update #45: Bargaining Update

Your APFA Negotiations team met in federally supervised mediation in Tampa, Florida, December 12th-14th. As we have previously reported, once we are in federal mediation, the timing and location of negotiations are controlled by the federal mediators.

12.14.23 – 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

12.14.23 – APFA Virtual Retirement Seminar – Thursday, January 18th

Please join us for our first virtual retirement seminar of 2024 on Thursday, January 18 from 1100 – 1300 (CT). Topics will include: 401(k), 65-Point Plan, COBRA, Medicare Pensions, Retiree Travel, Social Security, Vacation/Sick Payout

12.14.23 – Alight Smart-Choice Accounts Transitioning to Fidelity

During Annual Enrollment, American Airlines announced that it is transitioning the administrative services for its spending accounts from Alight Smart-Choice Accounts to Fidelity Investments, effective January 1, 2024.