Travel Benefits

March 12, 2019 - Reciprocal Cabin Seats are AFA negotiated seating agreements with other airlines that allow United Flight Attendants to occupy an available cabin seat on that carrier free of any charge and, in exchange, United has agreed to “reciprocate” and accommodates Flight Attendants of these other airlines to occupy available cabin seats on United aircraft.

February 19, 2019 - Our JCBA, Section 3.A. of the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) provides the language for Flight Attendants who wish to utilize the jumpseat for travel.

January 22, 2019 - Recently, we have received a number of questions seeking clarification as to which Flight Attendants are eligible to utilize reciprocal cabin seat agreements. 

December 21, 2018 - The new employeeRes system launched on December 13, 2018 leading to changes in the Flight Attendant jumpseat listing procedure. Flight Attendants are encouraged to utilize the following steps when listing for jumpseat. 

December 21, 2018 - As we communicated on December 1, 2018, Flight Attendants who desire to change their 2018 Pass Travel preferences may do so now through December 28, 2018 (up to 7pm CT).

December 5, 2018 - Eligible employees may update their enrolled friend, spouse or domestic partner and regular buddy elections for 2019 beginning today December 4 through 7 p.m. CT on December 29, 2018.

June 5, 2018 - Effective immediately, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement (RCSA) travel originating on Allegiant Air, Flight Attendants will self-manage their listing online using the myIDTravel site.

March 20, 2018 - In recent weeks we’ve become aware that a listing fee was being applied when listing for the Virgin American Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement. We immediately brought this to the attention of management and are pleased to advise you that this problem has been resolved.

December 15, 2017 - The 2018 year election process will close on December 28, 2017 at 19:00 (CT).

December 1, 2017 - Flight Attendants who desire to change their 2018 Pass Travel preferences may do so beginning December 4, 2017 through December 28, 2017 (up to 7pm CT).