Travel Benefits

October 17, 2020 - In response to the advocacy of the Unions

September 16, 2020 - As a reminder, Section 3.A. of our Contract provides Flight Attendants with access to the Cabin Jumpseat on all United Aircraft which cannot be denied due to an aircraft weight restriction.

June 27, 2020 - Officials at the federal and state level continue to closely monitor COVID-19. Some states - including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - have implemented new restrictions for travel into their states.

June 27, 2020 - Yesterday, June 25, 2020 United announced their intent to lift the July 1, 2020 NRSA 70% travel cap and the termination of positive space for Flight Attendants commuting to/from work effective, 23:59 p.m. CT, June 30.

June 19, 2020 - Flight Attendants on Special COLA are reminded of their eligibility for space available leisure pass travel on United, United Express and interline travel for the duration of their Special COLA.

June 10, 2020 - With the imposition of new load capacity restrictions hindering are travel benefits many Flight Attendants are relying on our reciprocal cabin seat agreements with other carriers to accommodate their travel needs. 

May 30, 2020 - Starting June 1, 2020, consistent with the priorities established by our AFA Constitution & Bylaws,  reciprocal jumpseat agreements with the following United Express (UAX) partners on United flights: Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, ExpressJet, GoJet, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines, and *SkyWest Airlines (*Flight Operations and Dispatch only) will be expanded.

May 23, 2020 - Flight Attendants are reminded about the temporary NRSA 70% capacity cap, jumpseats and positive space commuter guidance that went into effect on May 19.

February 29, 2020 - Flight Attendants the option to enroll in or make changes to their Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits through either of our current brokers, Design Benefits (Allstate plans) or NGP (CAIC plans).

November 27, 2019 - Annual Pass Travel election changes for the 2020 calendar year open in early December. Beginning December 4, 2019 Flight Attendants will have the opportunity to make selections for their 2020 pass travel elections.