Insurance Benefits

July 26, 2022 - JUL 26 - Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL) is the voluntary life insurance product for all Flight Attendants negotiated by AFA and agreed to by the company for the benefit of Flight Attendants.

July 12, 2022 - JUL 12 - The United States phone number “988” has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

May 17, 2022 - MAY 17 - The VSL programs provide enhancements over and above your Contractual benefits and it is important that we have a clear understanding that United management did not negotiate the terms of the VSL Programs with AFA.

March 8, 2022 - MAR 8 - The company affirmed its notice to participants in the Continental Micronesia 401(k) Savings Plan (GUM) will be changing this March 15, 2022. Those affected received a notice in January regarding, what was at that time, upcoming change explaining the new fund lineup and the impact the change may have. 

March 4, 2022 - MAR 4 - It is that time of year when open enrollment for voluntary supplemental benefits will occur.

January 21, 2022 - JAN 21 - Starting this week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that Americans can now order free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests through a new government website created by his Administration and the United States Postal Service (USPS).

January 14, 2022 - JAN 14 - As a reminder, Link Protection outside enrollment is now available for active Flight Attendants.  In order to opt-in should you have missed the annual enrollment period, using Help Hub you are able to opt-in to coverage.  

January 13, 2022 - JAN 13 - United Airlines started offering staff vaccines again at some of its busiest airports this week as the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the U.S. and within its own employee ranks

December 28, 2021 - DEC 28 - Chicago flight attendant who lost husband to illness wins paid sick leave battle for aviation workers: ‘It is an incredible gift to be able to give back, despite my grief’

December 28, 2021 - DEC 28 - In Section 13.C.4., Flight Attendants are required to provide an Absence Certificate for all sick calls, whether paid or unpaid, originating on or after December 20, 2021 – January 4, 2022.  Absence Certificates will not be required for those who test positive for COVID-19 and can provide a test result administered by a third party (e.g., medical facility, pharmacy, etc.).