March 31, 2023 | Celebrating International Trans Day of Visibility | MAR 31 - We stand with the trans-community in this historically
important time. Please j... | celebrating-international-trans-day-of-visibility |
March 30, 2023 | First and Last Segment Deviation – Know the Rules | MAR 30 - Deadhead deviations are outlined in Section 3.I.12 and 3.I.13 of our Contract. Firstly... | first-and-last-segment-deviation-know-the-rules |
March 30, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 30, 2023 | Negotiations & Contract Campaign Training, Cabin Jumpseat Authority (CJA) on Weight Restricted F... | afa-debrief-march-30-2023 |
March 30, 2023 | Negotiations & Contract Campaign Training | MAR 30 - This week, our Union leaders and MEC Committee Members have taken an important step fo... | negotiations-contract-campaign-training |
March 29, 2023 | CA Governor Signs Cortese Bill Granting New Rights to Flight Attendants | MAR 30 - The California meal and rest law is an important protection for workers in California,... | ca-governor-signs-cortese-bill-granting-new-rights-to-flight-attendants |
March 29, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2305! | MAR 30 - On behalf of your Union, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest Members ... | afa-welcomes-class-2305 |
March 29, 2023 | Cabin Jumpseat Authority (CJA) on Weight Restricted Flights | MAR 30 - Flight Attendants will not be denied jumpseat authority if a physical jumpseat is avai... | cabin-jumpseat-authority-cja-on-weight-restricted-flights |
March 29, 2023 | Scholarship Deadlines | MAR 30 - Our AFA-CWA Union Membership provides opportunities for different scholarships, and th... | scholarship-deadlines |
March 29, 2023 | United Airlines Reaches Tentative Labor Agreements with Ground Workers Union | MAR 29 - United Airlines has reached tentative agreements with a union representing nearly... | united-airlines-reaches-tentative-labor-agreements-with-ground-workers-union |
March 28, 2023 | Austrian Airlines Flights Canceled Amid Worker Pay Talks | MAR 28 - Passengers traveling with Austrian Airlines are faced with the potential of extensive ... | austrian-airlines-flights-canceled-amid-worker-pay-talks |
March 28, 2023 | Notification of Delays or Cancellations to Flight Attendants | MAR 28 - If you are not informed within the specified timeframe and subsequently check in at yo... | notification-of-delays-or-cancellations-to-flight-attendants |
March 28, 2023 | Cart Safety and Proper Handling | MAR 28 - As we enter the season of thunderstorms and increased clear air turbulence with the ar... | cart-safety-and-proper-handling |
March 28, 2023 | The Flight Attendant Labor Union in Women’s History Month | MAR 28 - As Women's History Month draws to a close, it is important to reflect on the significa... | the-flight-attendant-labor-union-in-womens-history-month |
March 28, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 28, 2023 | The Flight Attendant Labor Union in Women’s History Month, Cart Safety and Proper Handling, Notifica... | afa-debrief-march-28-2023 |
March 23, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 23, 2023 | Flight Attendants Advocate on Capitol Hill on FAA Reauthorization, Marginal Service Report – Data Le... | afa-debrief-march-23-2023 |
March 23, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2304! | MAR 23 - On behalf of your Union, we would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest Members of ou... | afa-welcomes-class-2304 |
March 23, 2023 | Marginal Service Reports | MAR 23 - With the recent increased workload onboard our aircraft, we know that reducing staffin... | marginal-service-reports |
March 23, 2023 | Flight Attendants Advocate on Capitol Hill on FAA Reauthorization | MAR 23 - The week of March 6, 2023 more than 60 Flight Attendant activists from airlines across... | flight-attendants-advocate-on-capitol-hill-on-faa-reauthorization |
March 21, 2023 | Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL) | MAR 21 - Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL) is the voluntary life insurance product for all F... | group-universal-life-insurance-gul |
March 21, 2023 | The Interaction of Benefits Premiums and Time Away from Work | MAR 21 - With increasing regularity, our MEC Benefits Committee is fielding questions from Memb... | the-interaction-of-benefits-premiums-and-time-away-from-work |
March 21, 2023 | CQ Rebalancing Bids Close Thursday March 23! | MAR 21 - As a reminder the CQ rebalancing bids close this Thursday, March 23 at
noon CST. ... | cq-rebalancing-bids-close-thursday-march-23 |
March 21, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 21, 2023 | CQ Rebalancing Bids Close March 23, The Interaction of Benefits Premiums and Time
Away from Work, G... | afa-debrief-march-21-2023 |
March 20, 2023 | United Airlines just offered the sort of insult that may truly shock customers | MAR 20 - What does this sort of thing say about a company? Having perused some of the hig... | united-airlines-just-offered-the-sort-of-insult-that-may-truly-shock-customers |
March 16, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 16, 2023 | AFA Safety Supporting You, Keep Your Airman Certificate Card Current, CWA Human Rights: Town Hall wi... | afa-debrief-march-16-2023 |
March 16, 2023 | Contact Your Local AFA Union Representatives First! | MAR 16 - When Flight Attendants have contractual or legality questions, always contact the AFA ... | contact-your-local-afa-union-representatives-first |
March 16, 2023 | CWA Human Rights: Town Hall with Ellen Cassedy | MAR 16 - The CWA Human Rights Department will be presenting a very special event during this Wo... | cwa-human-rights-town-hall-with-ellen-cassedy |
March 16, 2023 | Keep Your Airman Certificate Card Current | MAR 16 - Flight Attendants are required to keep their FAA Airmen Certificate Card updated with ... | keep-your-airman-certificate-card-current |
March 16, 2023 | AFA Safety Supporting You | MAR 16 - Beyond the support provided directly to your Local Council SHS Committee, our represen... | afa-safety-supporting-you |
March 14, 2023 | United MEC Hotel & Transportation Report - February 2023 | United MEC Hotel & Transportation Report - February 2023 | united-mec-hotel-transportation-report-february-2023 |
March 14, 2023 | Our Contractual Rest has Value | MAR 14 - Our Contractual rest is vital and has been negotiated so we can recharge and be ready ... | our-contractual-rest-has-value |
March 14, 2023 | Welcome Class 2303! | MAR 14 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2303 as part of our Fl... | welcome-class-2303 |
March 14, 2023 | April Special COLAs Awarded | MAR 14 - Flight Attendants who expressed interest were awarded Special COLAs for the April bid ... | april-special-colas-awarded |
March 14, 2023 | Central Schedule Committee (CSC) Reporting | MAR 14 - Did you know that our MEC Central Schedule Committee (CSC) and our Local Schedule Comm... | central-schedule-committee-csc-reporting |
March 14, 2023 | CQ Rebalancing – Bidding Information | MAR 14 - As we reported last week, CQ rebalancing continues with Flight Attendant hiring. ... | cq-rebalancing-bidding-information |
March 14, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 14, 2023 | CQ Rebalancing – Bidding Information, Our Contractual Rest has Value, Central Schedule Committee DSL... | afa-debrief-march-14-2023 |
March 13, 2023 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report - March 2023 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report-january-2023 |
March 10, 2023 | A Battle Unjoined | MAR 10 - In
the long term, the decline of unions tends to hurt workers: A large recent
study,... | a-battle-unjoined |
March 10, 2023 | American Airlines Pilots Union Calls Strike Authorization Vote | MAR 10 - The American Airlines pilots union, the Allied Pilots Association, plans to ... | american-airlines-pilots-union-calls-strike-authorization-vote |
March 9, 2023 | Carry Your Contract! | MAR 9 - Always carry your Contract. Hard copies are available in your domicile and an electroni... | carry-your-contract |
March 9, 2023 | CQ Rebalancing Continues with Flight Attendant Hiring | MAR 9 - With the recent announcement by management of rebalancing, AFA advocated for the compan... | cq-rebalancing-continues-with-flight-attendant-hiring |
March 9, 2023 | Change to US Daylight Saving Time on Sunday | MAR 9 - Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 0200 in o... | change-to-us-daylight-saving-time-on-sunday |
March 9, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 09, 2023 | Change to US Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, CQ Rebalancing Continues with Flight Attendant Hiring, ... | afa-debrief-march-09-2023 |
March 8, 2023 | Happy International Women's Day! | MAR 08 - International Women's Day! | happy-international-womens-day |
March 8, 2023 | United Pilots Are ‘Not Close’ On Contract, But Talks Will Ramp Up | MAR 8 - While Delta pilots have signed a new contract and American pilots appear to be moving quickl... | united-pilots-are-not-close-on-contract-but-talks-will-ramp-up |
March 8, 2023 | Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Plan to Picket Outside Love Field Thursday | MAR 8 - Heads up if you're flying out of Dallas Love Field on Thursday – hundreds of Southwest ... | southwest-airlines-flight-attendants-plan-to-picket-outside-love-field-thursday |
March 7, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 07, 2023 | Our Training. Our Commitment. Our Value., Crew Management and Safety, Women of... | afa-debrief-march-07-2023 |
March 7, 2023 | Cabin Jumpseat Authority (CJA) Listing and Award Procedures | MAR 07 - While the use of Cabin Jumpseat Authority (CJA) is provided for under our Contract, it... | cabin-jumpseat-authority-cja-listing-and-award-procedures |
March 7, 2023 | Women of Aviation Worldwide Week | MAR 07 - Women of Aviation Worldwide Week is an annual global event that aims to encourage... | women-of-aviation-worldwide-week |
March 7, 2023 | Crew Management and Safety | MAR 07 - Communication is key in quickly and accurately addressing any issue that may arise.&nb... | crew-management-and-safety |
March 7, 2023 | Our Training. Our Commitment. Our Value. | MAR 07 - Regardless of whether we started our careers years ago or within the past month, we sh... | our-training-our-commitment-our-value |
March 6, 2023 | ‘Herb is probably shedding a tear:’ Southwest flight attendants picket | FEB 06 - ‘Herb is probably shedding a tear:’ Southwest flight attendants picket at Love Field.&... | herb-is-probably-shedding-a-tear-southwest-flight-attendants-picket |
March 6, 2023 | American Airlines flight attendants push for a mediator in contract dispute | MAR 06 - American Airlines’ flight attendants union and the airline’s management requested fede... | american-airlines-flight-attendants-push-for-a-mediator-in-contract-dispute |
March 4, 2023 | Is air travel going to get even MORE expensive? | MAR 4 - Pilots at Delta Air Lines easily approved a new contract that will raise their pay by m... | is-air-travel-going-to-get-even-more-expensive |
March 3, 2023 | Two New Letters of Agreement Approved by United MEC | MAR 3 - The United Master Executive Council met and reviewed the terms of two Letters of Agreem... | two-new-letters-of-agreement-approved-by-united-mec |
March 2, 2023 | Celebrating 21 Years of AFA E-Lines and Debrief | MAR 2 - This week marks the 21st anniversary of the establishment of our first electronic newsl... | celebrating-21-years-of-afa-e-lines-and-debrief |
March 2, 2023 | Spring CBTs | MAR 3 - The Spring CBTs will be available on March 2, 2023 | spring-cbts |
March 2, 2023 | Your Power in the Structure of our Union | MAR 3 - Your voice matters! You have the power. From Union policy, to action on issues, to hold... | your-power-in-the-structure-of-our-union |
March 2, 2023 | Hotel and Transportation Issues– We Need Facts! | MAR 3 - Our MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee reminds us “when issues occur with the hotel... | hotel-and-transportation-issues-we-need-facts |
March 2, 2023 | Flight Attendants in Women's History Month | MAR 3 - March is Women’s History Month and as we celebrate, it's important to recognize the sig... | flight-attendants-in-womens-history-month |
March 2, 2023 | AFA Debrief: March 02, 2023 | Flight Attendants in Women's History Month, Hotel and Transportation Issues – We Need Facts!, Your P... | afa-debrief-march-02-2023 |
March 1, 2023 | Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34% | MAR 1 - Pilots at Delta Air Lines have approved a new contract that will increase wages 34 perc... | delta-pilots-approve-contract-raising-pay-by-34 |
March 1, 2023 | Delta pilots approve new contract with 34% raises | MAR 1 - Delta Air Lines pilots on Wednesday approved a new contract that includes 34% rais... | delta-pilots-approve-new-contract-with-34-raises |
February 28, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2302! | FEB 28 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2302 as part of our Fl... | afa-welcomes-class-2302 |
February 28, 2023 | System Transfers Awarded – Effective May 1, 2023 | FEB 28 - Systems transfers have been processed for the May 2023 bid month and are effective on ... | system-transfers-awarded-effective-may-1-2023 |
February 28, 2023 | End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts | FEB 28 - The 1-in-7 language set forth in our Contract is
a scheduling provision negotiated to... | end-of-month-1-in-7-conflicts |
February 28, 2023 | Cabin Readiness – Safety & Compliance Reminder! | FEB 28 - Despite the hectic nature of boarding, our job isn’t done once we get everyone settled... | cabin-readiness-safety-compliance-reminder |
February 28, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 28, 2023 | Cabin Readiness – Safety & Compliance Reminder!, End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts, System Transfers... | afa-debrief-february-28-2023 |
February 27, 2023 | How US corporations are quashing the new wave of organizing | FEB 27 - US corporations have mounted a fierce counterattack against the union drives at S... | how-us-corporations-are-quashing-the-new-wave-of-organizing |
February 23, 2023 | Interruption of Reserve Legal Rest While at Home | Reserve Legal Rest at your home domicile is
provided for under Section 8.I.3.a. of our Contract.&nb... | interruption-of-reserve-legal-rest-while-at-home |
February 23, 2023 | AFA Grievance Reporting System – Memberlink – Planned Downtime for Server Move | This
Saturday, February 25, 2023, our AFA Grievance Reporting System will be
affected by a planned... | afa-grievance-reporting-system-memberlink-planned-downtime-for-server-move |
February 23, 2023 | AFA Reporting System – Memberlink Grievance Portal Update | Last
December, we launched our new AFA database & reporting system which can be
accessed from ... | afa-reporting-system-memberlink-grievance-portal-update |
February 23, 2023 | March Special COLA Awards | Special
COLAs for the month of March were awarded at all base locations as follows: | march-special-cola-awards |
February 23, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 23, 2023 | Interruption of Reserve Legal Rest While at Home, AFA Reporting System – Memberlink – Planned Downti... | afa-debrief-february-23-2023 |
February 23, 2023 | April 2023 Special COLA Availability | The deadline to
submit your request in CCS for this Special COLA is Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at
08... | april-2023-special-cola-availability |
February 22, 2023 | FedEx pilot Union Inches Closer To Strike | FEB 22 - The union representing FedEx pilots unanimously approved a strike authorizat... | fedex-pilot-union-inches-closer-to-strike-with-unanimous-approval-for-auth-vote |
February 21, 2023 | Pilot shortage is making airlines freak out and giving Unions a lot of leverage | FEB 21 - Airlines have complained about a shortage for several years, but they made it worse du... | pilot-shortage-is-making-airlines-freak-out-and-giving-unions-a-lot-of-leverage |
February 21, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2301! | FEB 21 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2301 as part of our Fl... | afa-welcomes-class-2301 |
February 21, 2023 | AFA Supports jetBlue-Spirit Merger! | FEB 21 - AFA-CWA Adds Full Support to
jetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger After Securing Immediate Impro... | afa-supports-jetblue-spirit-merger |
February 21, 2023 | Understanding a Pairing from Standby and the Associated Pay | FEB 21 - Many pay factors interact and are paid in combination with actual flight assignments.&... | understanding-a-pairing-from-standby-and-the-associated-pay |
February 21, 2023 | Profit Sharing Payments | FEB 21 - In anticipation of questions, we have received in previous years, we remind those who ... | profit-sharing-payments |
February 21, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 21, 2023 | Profit Sharing Payments, Understanding a Pairing from Standby and the Associated Pay, AFA Welcomes C... | afa-debrief-february-21-2023 |
February 20, 2023 | Why flying sucks - It all started with one dumb law | FEB 20 - Aviation experts and industry groups say the story of air travel's service decline is ... | why-flying-sucks-it-all-started-with-one-dumb-law |
February 16, 2023 | Reserve Timeline for the March Bid Month | FEB 16 - For your convenience, we have compiled a Reserve bid month timeline detailing various ... | reserve-timeline-for-the-march-bid-month |
February 16, 2023 | Joe Beirne Foundation CWA Scholarships | FEB 16 - The application final deadline for the 2023-2024 school year is April 30, 20... | joe-beirne-foundation-cwa-scholarships |
February 16, 2023 | The Present is a Gift | FEB 16 - Learning how to gently pull your attention towards the present is a unique skill that ... | the-present-is-a-gift |
February 16, 2023 | Flight Attendants – Aviation’s First Responders | FEB 16 - While we are the sum of all we contribute while never losing sight of that fact that, ... | flight-attendants-aviations-first-responders |
February 16, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 16, 2023 | Flight Attendants - Aviations First Responders, The Present is a Gift, Joe Beirne Foundation CWA Sch... | afa-debrief-february-16-2023 |
February 14, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2250! | FEB 14 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2250 who will begin th... | afa-welcomes-class-2250 |
February 14, 2023 | Group Universal Life (GUL) Coverage – An Overview | FEB 14 - We have received questions on the auto-enrollment feature of the Group Universal Life ... | group-universal-life-gul-coverage-an-overview |
February 14, 2023 | Lump Sum Calculation Assumptions for CARP (CPRP) | FEB 14 - CARP (CPRP) participants may have noticed that due to the recent market conditions and... | lump-sum-calculation-assumptions-for-carp-cprp |
February 14, 2023 | Celebrating Ruth Carol Taylor | FEB 14 - Making history, Ruth Carol Taylor became the first African American Flight Attendant i... | celebrating-ruth-carol-taylor |
February 14, 2023 | We’ve Got a Pin for That | FEB 14 - In pursuit of recognizing and celebrating the diversity of our Flight Attendants, AFA ... | weve-got-a-pin-for-that |
February 14, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 14, 2023 | We’ve Got a Pin for That, Celebrating Ruth Carol Taylor, Modification of Lump Sum Calculation for CA... | afa-debrief-february-14-2023 |
February 13, 2023 | JetBlue May Need to Give Up AA Alliance to Win Spirit Merger Approval | FEB 13 - JetBlue Airways has one big bargaining chip that it can offer the U.S. Department of J... | jetblue-may-need-to-give-up-aa-alliance-to-win-spirit-merger-approval |
February 12, 2023 | When do I Become Obligated To Pay Dues? | FEB 12 - For the four (4) month period following the New Hire day of graduation there is no obligati... | when-do-i-become-obligated-to-pay-dues |
February 10, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2249! | FEB 10 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2249 as part of our Fl... | afa-welcomes-class-2249 |
February 10, 2023 | Union Plus – Free College & Degree Completion Programs | FEB 10 - The Union Plus Free College Program provides Union Members with college classes a... | union-plus-free-college-degree-completion-programs |
February 10, 2023 | Documentation to File Your 2022 Federal Tax Return | FEB 10 - Now that we are past the January 31, 2023, deadline by which documents necessary to fi... | documentation-to-file-your-2022-federal-tax-return |
February 10, 2023 | Keep Discussion of Negotiations Off Social Media – Management is Watching | FEB 10 - When we publicly discuss and comment on what is important to us during negotiations, m... | keep-discussion-of-negotiations-off-social-media-management-is-watching |
February 10, 2023 | Human Trafficking Alert - Super Bowl 2023 | FEB 10 - In the days leading up to Super Bowl Sunday and in the days following, we should all be on ... | human-trafficking-alert-super-bowl-2023 |
February 10, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 10, 2023 | Human Trafficking Alert - Super Bowl 2023, Keep Discussion of Negotiations Off Social
Media – Manag... | afa-debrief-february-10-2023 |
February 8, 2023 | New Version of MobileCCS App 1.7.0 Available | FEB 08 - The company announced a new update for the MobileCCS app is available for download on ... | new-version-of-mobileccs-app-170-available |
February 8, 2023 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-swlof-report |
February 7, 2023 | Link Recovery Protection Update | FEB 7 - This past Friday, February 3, 2023, management opened access to Link recovery protectio... | link-recovery-protection-update |
February 7, 2023 | Supplemental Benefits Support | FEB 7 - Many AFA Members have enrolled in Voluntary Supplemental Insurance policies with CAIC o... | supplemental-benefits-support |
February 7, 2023 | Profit Sharing Election: Last Day! | FEB 7 - Today is the last day to make an election for your profit sharing distribution. As a re... | profit-sharing-election-last-day |
February 7, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 07, 2023 | Contract2021 for All Your Negotiations News and Updates, Profit Sharing Election: Last Day!, Supplem... | afa-debrief-february-07-2023 |
February 7, 2023 | Contract2021 for All Your Negotiations News and Updates | FEB 7 - We are well into in Section 6 Contract negotiations! All of our Negotiations... | contract2021-for-all-your-negotiations-news-and-updates |
February 6, 2023 | FAA Proposes More Than $1 Million Fine on United Airlines | FEB 6 - The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that it is proposing a more than $1.1 m... | faa-proposes-more-than-1-million-fine-on-united-airlines |
February 3, 2023 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report - March | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report -February | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report-march |
February 3, 2023 | AFA Debrief: February 03, 2023 | Standby Pre-Boarding Assignment
Reminders, Use an IOR for Unruly Passenger Incidents ,Develo... | afa-debrief-february-03-2023 |
February 3, 2023 | Standby Pre-Boarding Assignment Reminders | Standby Reserve assignments are provided for under Section 8.N.7. of our
Contract. When a Standby ... | standby-pre-boarding-assignment-reminders |
February 3, 2023 | Use an IOR for Passenger Incidents | As Flight Attendants we have several tools to
report incidents that may arise through the course of... | use-an-ior-for-passenger-incidents |
February 3, 2023 | Development of Flight Attendant Bidding System for VRL schedules resumes | Once implemented, Flight Attendants awarded VRL
schedules in the primary bid will no longer bid on ... | development-of-flight-attendant-bidding-system-for-vrl-schedules-resumes |
February 3, 2023 | April Transfers Awarded | Transfers
have been processed for the April 2023 bid month with an effective date of
4/1/2023.
... | april-transfers-awarded |
February 3, 2023 | Welcome Class 2248! | We are excited to welcome our
newest flying partners from class 2248 as part of our Flight Attendan... | welcome-class-2248 |
January 31, 2023 | Medical Tax Form 1095-C | JAN 31 - Under the Affordable Care Act, U.S. law requires to have adequate medical coverage dur... | medical-tax-form-1095-c |
January 31, 2023 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Union Plus Discounts | JAN 31- Celebrate and recognize this Valentine's Day by visiting the Unionplus website. | celebrate-valentines-day-with-union-plus-discounts |
January 31, 2023 | Christmas Holiday Bonus Point | JAN 31 - Flight Attendants who met the criteria to receive the Christmas Holiday Bonus Point sh... | christmas-holiday-bonus-point |
January 31, 2023 | Profit Sharing Elections Close February 7, 2023 at 2359 CT | JAN 31 - Employees receiving profit sharing have until Tuesday, February. 7 at 11:59 p.m. CT to... | profit-sharing-elections-close-february-7-2023-at-2359-ct |
January 31, 2023 | Picking Up Sick Leave Trips Requires Permission | JAN 31 - Recently a Flight Attendant viewed the list of potential sick leave pairings and, with... | picking-up-sick-leave-trips-requires-permission |
January 31, 2023 | Black History Month | JAN 31 - Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States and obser... | black-history-month |
January 31, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 31, 2023 | Black History Month, Picking Up Sick Leave Trips Requires Permission, Profit Sharing Elections Close... | afa-debrief-january-31-2023 |
January 30, 2023 | Teamsters Ratify Industry-Leading Contract at United Airlines | JAN 30 - Agreement Includes Wage Increases and Job Protections for 8,200 Teamster Technicians a... | teamsters-ratify-industry-leading-contract-at-united-airlines |
January 26, 2023 | Badge Challenge – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility | JAN 26 - It’s a good reminder that part of our responsibilities as Safety Professionals is to c... | badge-challenge-its-everyones-responsibility |
January 26, 2023 | 2022 Per Diem and Monthly Flight Time Reports | JAN 26 - 2022 Per Diem and Monthly Flight Time Reports (MFTR) prepared for income tax reporting... | 2022-per-diem-and-monthly-flight-time-reports |
January 26, 2023 | AFA Supporting you at Your Local Council | JAN 26 - Our Union directly advocates for our issues and fights for us every day! Understa... | afa-supporting-you-at-your-local-council |
January 26, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 26, 2023 | Your Attention Required - Winter Trimester Completion Date Signals End of 18-month CQ Training Cycle... | afa-debrief-january-26-2023 |
January 26, 2023 | Your Attention Required: Complete CBT | JAN 26 - Over the past several weeks we’ve been including reminders in our weekly editions of D... | your-attention-required-complete-cbt |
January 25, 2023 | Southwest Under Federal Investigation For Possible ‘Deceptive’ Scheduling | JAN 25 - The Department of Transportation is investigating whether Southwest Airlines executive... | southwest-under-federal-investigation-for-possible-deceptive-scheduling |
January 25, 2023 | Alaska Airlines first airline to eliminates inflight plastic cups | JAN 25 - Alaska Airlines eliminates inflight plastic cups: West Coast-based airline becomes first U.... | alaska-airlines-eliminates-inflight-plastic-cups |
January 24, 2023 | U.S. Airlines Should Have A Fully Profitable 2023 | JAN 24 - The last time that the U.S. airlines earned profits as a group for the full ... | us-airlines-should-have-a-fully-profitable-2023 |
January 24, 2023 | Join United Pilots at Informational Picketing January 25 in LAX! | JAN 24 - Wednesday, January 25, United Pilots, represented by ALPA, will be conducting Informat... | join-united-pilots-at-informational-picketing-january-25-in-lax |
January 24, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2247! | JAN 24 - Last week, AFA welcomed class 2247! Class 2247 will begin their careers at our Chicago... | afa-welcomes-class-2247 |
January 24, 2023 | Drug and Alcohol Testing Pay | JAN 24 - We have received a number of questions about the process by which pay for Drug/Alcohol... | drug-and-alcohol-testing-pay |
January 24, 2023 | Reminder - 2022p1 Winter Trimester CBT Due January 29! | JAN 24 - Continuing Qualifications (CQ) 2022p1 Winter Trimester is required to be completed by Janua... | reminder-2022p1-winter-trimester-cbt-due-january-29 |
January 24, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 24, 2023 | Reminder - 2022p1 Winter Trimester CBT Due January 29, Drug and Alcohol Testing Pay, Welcome Class 2... | afa-debrief-january-24-2023 |
January 23, 2023 | Southwest is paying their pilots millions in bonuses | JAN 23 - Southwest Airlines is doing some internal damage control after the company’s abys... | southwest-is-paying-their-pilots-millions-in-bonuses |
January 21, 2023 | The days of 'fun flying' are long gone: How U.S. air travel became a nightmare | JAN 21 - It came off as a rare moment of candor for the airline industry on Wednesday, when Uni... | the-days-of-fun-flying-are-long-gone-how-us-air-travel-became-a-nightmare |
January 20, 2023 | Confirm VRL Package is Marked February 2023 | In reviewing the VRL Bid Packages, we became aware that the VRL bid packages uploaded for several ba... | confirm-vrl-package-is-marked-february-2023 |
January 19, 2023 | United Announces 2022 Profit Sharing | JAN 19 - United’s recent announcement of our airline’s return to profitability alerted all of u... | united-announces-2022-profit-sharing |
January 19, 2023 | 2023 Winter Regular Scheduled MEC Meeting Concludes | JAN 19 - The public portion of the Winter 2023 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive C... | 2023-winter-regular-scheduled-mec-meeting-concludes |
January 19, 2023 | European Taxation Letter | JAN 19 - As we do annually in support of our Members residing in Europe who may be required by ... | european-taxation-letter |
January 19, 2023 | Safety, Health & Security Committee Annual Report | JAN 19 - This week at our Winter 2023 Regular MEC Meeting, our MEC Safety, Health & Securit... | safety-health-security-committee-annual-report |
January 19, 2023 | United Releases 4Q Earnings Report | JAN 19 - This week, United reported fourth-quarter earnings and full-year 2022 financial result... | united-releases-4q-earnings-report |
January 19, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 19, 2023 | United Releases 4Q Earnings Report, Safety Health & Security Committee Annual Report, European T... | afa-debrief-january-19-2023 |
January 18, 2023 | United Airlines and Southwest Airlines Both Have a Big Problem | JAN 18 - A crisis could be looming for the airline industry that could leave you stranded. | united-airlines-and-southwest-airlines-both-have-a-big-problem |
January 18, 2023 | American Giving Flight Attendants Free Bowl of Chili If They Don't Picket... | JAN 18 - American Airlines Promises Flight Attendants A Free Bowl Of Chili If They Don’t Picket... | american-giving-flight-attendants-free-bowl-of-chili-if-they-dont-picket |
January 18, 2023 | United results top estimates as demand remains resilient despite high fares | JAN 18 - United Airlines’ fourth-quarter profit and outlook for early 2023 topped Wall Street e... | united-results-top-estimates-as-demand-remains-resilient-despite-high-fares |
January 18, 2023 | United CEO Says Airline Industry Short on People, Planes and Planning | JAN 18 - Despite a better-than-expected year-end 2022 performance, United Airlines sees structu... | united-ceo-says-airline-industry-short-on-people-planes-and-planning |
January 18, 2023 | United Airlines CEO warns travelers more disruptions ahead | JAN 18 - The CEO of United Airlines says it could be another rocky year for air travelers. | united-airlines-ceo-warns-travelers-more-disruptions-ahead |
January 17, 2023 | Southwest pilots’ union calls vote to authorize potential strike | JAN 17 - Southwest pilots’ union calls vote to authorize potential strike as contract talks sou... | southwest-pilots-union-calls-vote-to-authorize-potential-strike |
January 17, 2023 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report - January | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report - January | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report-february |
January 17, 2023 | AFA Disaster Relief Changes Lives | JAN 17 - We know that disasters can change lives forever. While we can’t stop destructive event... | afa-disaster-relief-changes-lives |
January 17, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2246! | JAN 17 - Class 2246 will begin their careers at our Chicago, Denver, Newark and Washington D.C.... | afa-welcomes-class-2246 |
January 17, 2023 | 2023 Winter MEC Meeting | JAN 17 - The meeting is open to Members in good standing. If you happen to be in Chicago on the... | 2023-winter-mec-meeting |
January 17, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 17, 2023 | 2023 Winter MEC Meeting, Profit Sharing for 2023, AFA Welcomes Class 2246!, AFA Disaster Relief Chan... | afa-debrief-january-17-2023 |
January 17, 2023 | United Airlines Opens $32M Flight Attendant Training Center Expansion | JAN 17 - United has just completed a massive expansion project to its flight attendant training... | united-airlines-opens-32m-flight-attendant-training-center-expansion |
January 16, 2023 | Blame The Airlines for the American Inequality | JAN 16 - Airlines Are Terrible. Small Cities Are Still Paying Them Millions of Dollars to Stick Arou... | airlines-are-terrible |
January 15, 2023 | Profit Sharing Program | JAN 15 - Given United’s return to profitability, management has announced their expectation that we ... | profit-sharing-program |
January 14, 2023 | Frontier Airlines Drops Human-To-Human Customer Service | JAN 14 - Frontier Airlines announced that it would no longer offer human-to-human customer supp... | frontier-airlines-drops-human-to-human-customer-service |
January 13, 2023 | Airlines Made the Wrong Bet by Doubling Regional Pilot Pay: Analyst | JAN 13 - Airlines Made the Wrong Bet by Doubling Regional Pilot Pay: Analyst. Ameri... | airlines-made-the-wrong-bet-by-doubling-regional-pilot-pay-analyst |
January 12, 2023 | Join United Pilots at Informational Picketing January 18 in SFO! | JAN 12 - Wednesday, January 18, United Pilots, represented by ALPA, will be conducting Informat... | join-united-pilots-at-informational-picketing-january-18-in-sfo |
January 12, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2245! | JAN 12 - Last week, AFA welcomed class 2245! Class 2245 will begin their careers at our Ch... | afa-welcomes-class-2245 |
January 12, 2023 | Vacation Buy Back & 401(k) Deferral Payments - First Quarter of 2023 | JAN 12 - Flight Attendants who elected to participate in the Annual Vacation Buy Back option du... | vacation-buy-back-401k-deferral-payments-first-quarter-of-2023 |
January 12, 2023 | Continue to Report Early Boarding | JAN 12 - When passenger boarding begins earlier than the established passenger boarding time, t... | continue-to-report-early-boarding |
January 12, 2023 | Base Transfers for March 2023 Awarded - Effective 3/2/2023 | JAN 12 - Transfers have been processed for the March 2023 bid month and will be effective 3/2/2... | base-transfers-for-march-2023-awarded-effective-322023 |
January 12, 2023 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16 US Federal Holiday | JAN 12 - January 16, 2023 is a United States Federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, J... | martin-luther-king-jr-day-january-16 |
January 12, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 12, 2023 | Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 16 US Federal
Holiday , Base Transfers for March 2023 Awarded -... | afa-debrief-january-12-2023 |
January 11, 2023 | House Republicans Can’t Even Tolerate the Word Labor | JAN 11 - The committee’s rechristening as the House Committee on Education & the Workforce refle... | house-republicans-cant-even-tolerate-the-word-labor |
January 11, 2023 | FAA Server Outage – Resolved | JAN 11 - Earlier today, the FAA experienced a nationwide outage of the system that sends out im... | faa-server-outage-resolved |
January 10, 2023 | Union Plus Scholarship Program | JAN 10 - As a yearly reminder, the Union Plus Scholarship Program application must be received ... | union-plus-scholarship-program |
January 10, 2023 | United Master Executive Council Meeting – January 17-18 | JAN 10 - The Winter 2023 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is schedu... | united-master-executive-council-meeting-january-17-18 |
January 10, 2023 | January 2023 Semi-Annual System Seniority List Published | JAN 10 - You will have a maximum of thirty (30) calendar days from January 11, 2023, to dispute... | january-2023-semi-annual-system-seniority-list-published |
January 10, 2023 | February 2023 Final List of Transfers Accepted | JAN 10 - We ask please that, if you have a transfer on file, you make sure it reflects your cur... | february-2023-final-list-of-transfers-accepted |
January 10, 2023 | Reminder - 2022p1 Winter Trimester CBT Due January 29! | JAN 10 - Continuing Qualifications (CQ) 2022p1 Winter Trimester is required to be completed by ... | reminder-2022p1-winter-trimester-cbt-due-january-29 |
January 10, 2023 | Reminder – February 2023 Special COLA Closes January 13! | JAN 10 - Inflight Scheduling has determined that there may be opportunities to award one-month ... | reminder-february-2023-special-cola-closes-january-13 |
January 10, 2023 | January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month | JAN 10 - As Flight Attendants, we are uniquely positioned to identify human traffickers and ass... | january-is-national-slavery-human-trafficking-prevention-month |
January 10, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 10, 2023 | January
is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Reminder
– February 2023 Spe... | afa-debrief-january-10-2023 |
January 9, 2023 | Here's why reclining seats are disappearing from airlines | JAN 09 - The decline of the recline has been coming for some time now. The days of all economy... | heres-why-reclining-seats-are-disappearing-from-airlines |
January 8, 2023 | Everyone’s elite, but not for long. Airlines make perks harder to earn this year | JAN 08 - Airlines are trying to handle the surge of big spenders — without compromising the appeal o... | everyones-elite-but-not-for-long-airlines-make-perks-harder-to-earn-this-year |
January 7, 2023 | Japan Airlines Tells Passengers It’s Unethical To Eat On Board | JAN 07 - Japan Airlines is asking business class customers to skip meals on board, telling them... | japan-airlines-tells-passengers-its-unethical-to-eat-on-board |
January 6, 2023 | Southwest Airlines meltdown highlights insular management team | JAN 06 - Southwest Airlines meltdown highlights insular management team: ‘A founder-based culture ca... | southwest-airlines-meltdown-highlights-insular-management-team |
January 5, 2023 | AA face penalties for punishing flight attendants who reported toxic fumes | JAN 05 - American Airlines faces penalties for punishing flight attendants who reported to... | aa-face-penalties-for-punishing-flight-attendants-who-reported-toxic-fumes |
January 5, 2023 | Delta workers accuse airline of ‘culture of fear’ amid attempts to unionize | JAN 05 - Workers face stagnant wages and short staffing despite the airline enjoying soaring pr... | delta-workers-accuse-airline-of-culture-of-fear-amid-attempts-to-unionize |
January 5, 2023 | Fuel Stops – Which Applies, Flight Time or Holding? | JAN 05 - It is important to understand that where the aircraft comes to rest, that is, parks, i... | fuel-stops-which-applies-flight-time-or-holding |
January 5, 2023 | The Challenge of Obtaining Crew Meals during Irregular Operations | JAN 05 - While some of the pairings, as scheduled, are technically “legal,” if things don’t go ... | the-challenge-of-obtaining-crew-meals-during-irregular-operations |
January 5, 2023 | 7.Q.1. CCS Notifications – The Big Picture | JAN 05 - It is situations such as these in which we are reminded that sticking with our Contrac... | 7q1-ccs-notifications-the-big-picture |
January 5, 2023 | AFA Debrief: January 05, 2023 | 7.Q.1.
CCS Notifications – The Big Picture, The Challenge of Obtaining Crew Meals during
Irregular... | afa-debrief-january-05-2023 |
January 4, 2023 | Will labor strife led by pilots become the airline industry’s next big obstacle? | JAN 04 - With all four big airlines negotiating pilot contracts and several in talks with flight att... | will-labor-strife-led-by-pilots-become-the-airline-industrys-next-big-obstacle |
January 4, 2023 | "Flight Attendants Seek Change to California Worker Protection Laws..." | JAN 04 - Flight Attendants Seek Change to California Worker Protection Laws to Prevent ‘Unintended C... | flight-attendants-seek-change-to-california-worker-protection-laws |
January 4, 2023 | Southwest's ex-CEO turned airline into cult that couldn't recover from meltdowns | JAN 04 - Southwest's ex-CEO turned the airline into a 'cult' that couldn't recover from its 'meltdow... | southwests-ex-ceo-turned-airline-into-cult-that-couldnt-recover-from-meltdowns |
January 4, 2023 | During in-flight emergencies, sometimes airlines’ medical kits fall short | JAN 04 - While COVID-19 ushered in new health and cleaning protocols designed to make airplane ... | during-in-flight-emergencies-sometimes-airlines-medical-kits-fall-short |
January 4, 2023 | Passenger claims United was ‘lying’ about lost luggage after using AirTag | JAN 04 - Airline passenger claims United was ‘lying’ about lost luggage after AirTag showed it ... | passenger-claims-united-was-lying-about-lost-luggage-after-using-airtag |
January 3, 2023 | AFA Welcomes Class 2244! | JAN 3 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2244 as part of our Fli... | afa-welcomes-class-2244 |
January 3, 2023 | CDC Renews Covid Test Mandate for Pax from China | JAN 3 - The U.S. government is requiring proof of a negative Covid-19 test for all passengers ages t... | cdc-renews-covid-test-mandate-for-pax-from-china |
January 3, 2023 | What To Expect from the Aviation Industry Over the Next Decade | JAN 03 - What to Expect from The Aviation Industry Over fhe Next Decade. What will happen by 20... | what-to-expect-from-the-aviation-industry-over-the-next-decade |
December 31, 2022 | New Year Message | We
join the entire United Master Executive Council and all those with whom we work
daily to expres... | new-year-message |
December 31, 2022 | AFA Debrief : December 31, 2022 | We
join the entire United Master Executive Council and all those with whom we work
daily to expres... | afa-debrief-december-31-2022 |
December 29, 2022 | AFA Welcomes Class 2243! | DEC 29 - We are excited to welcome our newest flying partners from class 2243 as part of our Fl... | afa-welcomes-class-2243 |