| August 21, 2019 | Join Us Today - Bridge the Gap Nationwide Picketing | Regional airline Air Wisconsin operates flights for United Airlines. Despite airline profi... | join-us-today-bridge-the-gap-nationwide-picketing |
| August 21, 2019 | New Zealand Requires Electronic Travel Authority – Effective October 1, 2019 | The government of New Zealand has issued a new requirement for entry into the country. Effective for... | new-zealand-requires-electronic-travel-authority-effective-october-1-2019 |
| August 21, 2019 | TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes! | The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 (H.R.2208 or S.1112) aims to legislate protection for airline passe... | take-action-stop-toxic-fumes |
| August 21, 2019 | Local Council Worksheets Matter! | As emphasized in the first segment of the new Upfront with Ken Diazvideo series, Flig... | local-council-worksheets-matter |
| August 21, 2019 | Taxi Reimbursement | When a Flight Attendant’s scheduled Transportation arrives late or does not arrive at all, the Fligh... | taxi-reimbursement |
| August 21, 2019 | Vacation Relief Line Process | As outlined in the monthly bid package cover letter, Flight Attendants may be awarded Vacation Relie... | vacation-relief-line-process |
| August 21, 2019 | Attendance and Dependability Point Values | A point system was negotiated to apply to attendance and dependability occurrences to provide consis... | attendance-and-dependability-point-values |
| August 21, 2019 | Contractual Provisions of Holding and Short Crew Pay | Flight Attendants unclear as to procedures when utilizing their JCBA contractual provisions for ... | contractual-provisions-of-holding-and-short-crew-pay |
| August 21, 2019 | A Few Seats Remain for Flight 93 Journey of Remembrance | In the early morning hours of September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National... | a-few-seats-remain-for-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| August 21, 2019 | 9/11 Memorial & Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers - National Aviation Week | The 9/11 Memorial & Museum recognizes National Aviation Week this week (August 19-25, 2019) by p... | 911-memorial-museum-recognizes-flight-crewmembers-national-aviation-week |
| August 21, 2019 | Reserve Day of Availability Groupings at International Domiciles | Section 8.C.1 of our Contract provides for the grouping of Reserves based on days of availability.&n... | reserve-day-of-availability-groupings-at-international-domiciles |
| August 21, 2019 | Crew App – Origin Unknown. Use Care | During the past week, many Flight Attendants and Union representatives are being notified of having ... | crew-app-origin-unknown-use-care |
| August 20, 2019 | E-Lines: August 20, 2019 | Crew App – Origin Unknown -Use Care,Reserve Day of Availability Groupings at International Domiciles... | e-lines-august-20-2019 |
| August 17, 2019 | TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes! | The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 (H.R.2208 or S.1112) aims to legislate protection for airline passe... | take-action-stop-toxic-fumes |
| August 17, 2019 | Bridge the Gap Nationwide Picketing - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 | This Wednesday, we’ll be out on the picket line across the country fighting to Bridge the Gap for Fl... | bridge-the-gap-nationwide-picketing-wednesday-aug-21-2019 |
| August 17, 2019 | Scheduling On-Board Crew Rest Using Available Crew Rest Facilities | On-Board Rest, otherwise known as crew rest breaks, are an important provision of our negotiated con... | scheduling-on-board-crew-rest-using-available-crew-rest-facilities |
| August 17, 2019 | Central Schedule (CSC) Committee Monthly Reports | Central Schedule Committee’s most recent reports reviewing the flying assigned at each domicile loca... | central-schedule-csc-committee-monthly-reports |
| August 17, 2019 | Negotiated Base Pay Increase Effective for September Bid Month | August 12, 2019 marked the three-year anniversary of the ratification of our 2016-2021 Contract.&nbs... | negotiated-base-pay-increase-effective-for-september-bid-month |
| August 17, 2019 | Semi-Annual System Seniority List Published for Review July 25, 2019 | The Semi-Annual System Seniority List was published and posted for review as of July 25, 2019. | semi-annual-system-seniority-list-published-for-review-july-25-2019 |
| August 17, 2019 | Seats Available for Flight 93 Journey of Remembrance | On September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National Memorial Park will depart ... | seats-available-for-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| August 17, 2019 | Reassignments After Leaving Base | Over the course of the last ten months, Union and company representatives of the Joint Implementatio... | reassignments-after-leaving-base |
| August 17, 2019 | New Haneda Flights Planned to Start in March 2020 | New nonstop service from ORD, IAD, LAX and EWR to HND (Tokyo’s Haneda Airport) is set to begin on Ma... | new-haneda-flights-planned-to-start-in-march-2020 |
| August 17, 2019 | Some Apple MacBook Pro Computers Will Need to Remain Powered Off Inflight | Apple has recalled some of its MacBook Pro Retina display15-inch laptops which were manufacture... | some-apple-macbook-pro-computers-will-need-to-remain-powered-off-inflight |
| August 17, 2019 | Learning Network CBT & Travel on Sick Leave Information | The recent Learning Network CBT that Flight Attendants are required to complete by October 6, 2019 c... | learning-network-cbt-travel-on-sick-leave-information |
| August 17, 2019 | Alcohol Use Policy Changes Effective as of August 17, 2019 | Effective tomorrow, Saturday, August 17, 2019, United Airlines policy as it applies to the consumpti... | alcohol-use-policy-changes-effective-as-of-august-17-2019 |
| August 16, 2019 | E-Lines: August 16, 2019 | Alcohol Use Policy Changes Effective as of August 17 - 2019, Learning Network CBT & Travel on Si... | e-lines-august-16-2019 |
| August 14, 2019 | E-Lines: August 14, 2019 | AFA Enters into a new Inflight Safety Action Program (ISAP) Memorandum of Understanding. | e-lines-august-14-2019 |
| August 14, 2019 | AFA Enters into a new (ISAP) Memorandum of Understanding | AFA is proud to announce our participation in a new Inflight Safety Action Program (ISAP). &nbs... | afa-enters-into-a-new-isap-memorandum-of-understanding |
| August 13, 2019 | E-Lines: August 13, 2019 | One United – New Programming Deployed Tonight at 2200CT,Seats Available for Flight 93 Journey of Rem... | e-lines-august-13-2019 |
| August 13, 2019 | AFA Regional Carriers - Bridge the Gap Nationwide Picketing - Wednesday, Aug. 21 | Air Wisconsin, a regional carrier, operates flights for United Airlines. Despite airline profit... | afa-regional-carriers-bridge-the-gap-nationwide-picketing-wednesday-aug-21 |
| August 13, 2019 | Summer is in Full Swing: Download 2Hot2Cold! | In the summer, cabins can get too hot. If it’s too hot, crew and passengers can experience symptoms ... | summer-is-in-full-swing-download-2hot2cold |
| August 13, 2019 | New Procedures for Dual Boarding/Deplaning Process Effective August 12, 2019 | Effective August 12, 2019 new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) became effective for the use of du... | new-procedures-for-dual-boardingdeplaning-process-effective-august-12-2019 |
| August 13, 2019 | Rapid Re-accrual of Sick Leave when Returning from Injury, illness or Maternity | Flight Attendants returning from a single injury, illness or maternity absence are reminded, as... | rapid-re-accrual-of-sick-leave-when-returning-from-injury-illness-or-maternity |
| August 13, 2019 | Sick Call after Reassignment | Flight Attendants that have been reassigned a pairing and then become ill after the reassignment has... | sick-call-after-reassignment |
| August 13, 2019 | September 2019 One-month and Six-month COLA Awards Available in CCS | Awards for the one-month Special COLA’s effective for the September 2019 Flight Attendant schedule m... | september-2019-one-month-and-six-month-cola-awards-available-in-ccs |
| August 13, 2019 | 9/11 Memorial Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers During Aviation Week, | The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will recognize National Aviation Week (August 19-25, 2019) by providi... | 911-memorial-museum-recognizes-flight-crewmembers-during-aviation-week |
| August 13, 2019 | USS Midway September 11, 2019 Memorial Ceremony | On September 11, 2019, the FDNY Retirees of San Diego, along with the USS Midway Museum, Nation... | uss-midway-september-11-2019-memorial-ceremony |
| August 13, 2019 | Seats Available for Flight 93 Journey of Remembrance | On the morning of September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National Memorial Pa... | seats-available-for-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| August 13, 2019 | One United – New Programming Deployed Tonight at 2200CT | Effective with deployment later tonight, Crew Scheduling will no longer be required to insert a brea... | one-united-new-programming-deployed-tonight-at-2200ct |
| August 12, 2019 | Partial Trip Trades | The Flight Attendant advertising the partial pairing is required to fly the pairing if no other Flig... | partial-trip-trades |
| August 10, 2019 | USA TODAY: DOT Releases New Guidelines for Animals In the Cabin | On Thursday, August 8, 2019, the Department of Transportation released new guidance on ser... | usa-today-dot-releases-new-guidelines-for-animals-in-the-cabin |
| August 10, 2019 | Hotel & Transportation Committee Report | The most recent report from our MEC Hotel & Transportation Committee detailing the wor... | hotel-transportation-committee-report |
| August 10, 2019 | Work History Record/ Tracking Attendance Points | JCBA Section 22.A.4. was negotiated to provide for Flight Attendants with the ability to access thei... | work-history-record-tracking-attendance-points |
| August 10, 2019 | Safety, Health & Security Training | Our MEC Safety, Health and Security Committee concluded our annual training seminar this week in Chi... | safety-health-security-training |
| August 10, 2019 | New Required CBT Modules Due by October 6 | Inflight management notified Flight Attendants in the August 7, 2019 Inflight Services Weekly&n... | new-required-cbt-modules-due-by-october-6 |
| August 10, 2019 | September 11, 2019 Memorial Services - Our Commitment to Never Forget! | We have made a commitment to Never Forget the events of September 11, 2001 or the tho... | september-11-2019-memorial-services-our-commitment-to-never-forget |
| August 9, 2019 | WHITE FLAG DAY declared in EWR, BOS, CLE, ORD, DEN, SFO, LAX on 8/9/19 | Effective as of 2200 CT on August 8, 2019 WHITE FLAG DAY has been declared for August 9, 2019 in EWR... | white-flag-day-declared-in-ewr-bos-cle-ord-den-sfo-lax-on-8919 |
| August 9, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| August 9, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-swlof-report |
| August 9, 2019 | E-Lines: August 09, 2019 | Our Deepest Condolences - In Memory of Jerry Butz, September 11 - 2019 Memorial Services – Our Commi... | e-lines-august-09-2019 |
| August 8, 2019 | Jerry Butz; "Good Night, and Good Luck" | We are deeply saddened to report that we have learned of the passing of the voice of Dear AFA –... | jerry-butz-good-night-and-good-luck |
| August 7, 2019 | Out of Base Pick-up and Holiday Pay | When a Flight Attendant picks up “out of base”, that is at another domicile, domestic to internation... | out-of-base-pick-up-and-holiday-pay |
| August 7, 2019 | PIRC & the Traffic Light System - Should we Serve one more? | In one of our more recent editions of E-lines, we reviewed PIRC – the Passenger Incident Review Comm... | pirc-the-traffic-light-system-should-we-serve-one-more |
| August 7, 2019 | Fidelity Service Center Clarification for Flight Attendant 401(k) Plan | In a recent communication from United Airlines, a Summary of Material Modification to the Flight Att... | fidelity-service-center-clarification-for-flight-attendant-401k-plan |
| August 7, 2019 | 2016 – 2021 “New” Reserve Survival Guide Available to Download | The MEC Reserve Committee has completed and published the most recent edition of the Reserve Su... | 2016-2021-new-reserve-survival-guide-available-to-download |
| August 7, 2019 | Reminder to Check the Semi-Annual System Seniority List Published July 25, 2019 | Our Semi-Annual System Seniority List was published as of July 25, 2019. | reminder-to-check-the-semi-annual-system-seniority-list-published-july-25-2019 |
| August 7, 2019 | August 8 Deadline to Apply for September 2019 One and Six-month Special COLAs | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be opportunities to award one month and... | august-8-deadline-to-apply-for-september-2019-one-and-six-month-special-colas |
| August 7, 2019 | Category I Local Council Elections Nomination Process is Underway | The AFA-CWA Category I Local Executive Council election process has begun. | category-i-local-council-elections-nomination-process-is-underway |
| August 7, 2019 | 9/11 Memorial Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers During 2019 Aviation Week | | 911-memorial-museum-recognizes-flight-crewmembers-during-2019-aviation-week |
| August 7, 2019 | Trip Duplication | When the code DUPE RX appears in the Master Schedule of a Flight Attendant, this code indi... | trip-duplication |
| August 7, 2019 | Preparing for and Acting During any Active Shooter Incident | The active shooter tragedies that have occurred over the last fourteen hours in El Paso, Texas and D... | preparing-for-and-acting-during-any-active-shooter-incident |
| August 7, 2019 | AFA Leaders Gathered at the 77th CWA Convention 2019 | Our AFA-CWA Local Presidents and other Officers gathered in Las Vegas this past week (July 29 - 31, ... | afa-leaders-gathered-at-the-77th-cwa-convention-2019 |
| August 6, 2019 | E-Lines: August 07, 2019 | AFA Leaders Gathered at the 77th CWA Convention 2019, Preparing for and Acting During an Active Shoo... | e-lines-august-07-2019 |
| August 2, 2019 | MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee Report | This report lists resolution on issues discussed during the meeting and some responses and chan... | mec-hotel-and-transportation-committee-report |
| August 2, 2019 | Effective 0545 CT on August 2, 2019, White Flag Declared at SFO | Effective at 05:45 CT on August 2nd, 2019, White Flag has been declared at SFO for pairings originat... | effective-0545-ct-on-august-2-2019-white-flag-declared-at-sfo |
| August 2, 2019 | E-Lines: August 02, 2019 | Upfront with Ken Diaz - A New MEC President
Communication Platform,
Public Sessions of 2019 Unite... | e-lines-august-02-2019 |
| August 1, 2019 | August 1st, 2019 has been designated as a WHITE FLAG DAY in EWR | Effective at 05:50 Central time on August 1st, 2019, White Flag has been declared at EWR.
| august-1st-2019-has-been-designated-as-a-white-flag-day-in-ewr |
| August 1, 2019 | E-Lines: August 01, 2019 | Upfront with Ken Diaz- A New MEC President Communication Platform | e-lines-august-01-2019 |
| August 1, 2019 | Upfront with Ken Diaz- A New MEC President Communication Platform | The United MEC Officers, in conjunction with the United MEC Communications Committee, are pleased to... | upfront-with-ken-diaz-a-new-mec-president-communication-platform |
| July 31, 2019 | Download iOS Version 12.4 prior to August 12, 2019 | The latest version of the Link operating system iOS, Version 12.4, is now available for Flight Atten... | download-ios-version-124-prior-to-august-12-2019 |
| July 31, 2019 | Standby Reserve | When Flight Attendants are required to report to the airport without a specific flight assignment se... | standby-reserve |
| July 31, 2019 | Reserve Survival Guide Now Available! | On behalf of the United Master Executive Council, the MEC Reserve Committee is pleased to provide yo... | reserve-survival-guide-now-available |
| July 31, 2019 | Pass Travel, Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreements and KCM while on Special COLA | In terms of pass travel, the negotiated language of Section15 provides that online pass travel ... | pass-travel-reciprocal-cabin-seat-agreements-and-kcm-while-on-special-cola |
| July 31, 2019 | Union Dues Obligation while on Special COLA Exceeding Ninety Days | Flight Attendants interested in taking the six-month Special COLA are reminded of their obligation t... | union-dues-obligation-while-on-special-cola-exceeding-ninety-days |
| July 31, 2019 | Cabin Jumpseat (CJA) Etiquette | Section 3.A. of our Contract provides Flight Attendants with the privilege of using the cabin jumpse... | cabin-jumpseat-cja-etiquette |
| July 31, 2019 | Action Required - FMLA Denial of Eligibility between 5/31/17 and 2/13/19 | During the period beginning May 31, 2017 through February 13, 2019, an informationtechnology error r... | action-required-fmla-denial-of-eligibility-between-53117-and-21319 |
| July 31, 2019 | Flight Attendant Video Safety Demonstration Positions Change on August 1, 2019 | The FAA recently published a revision to the Advisory Circular on Passenger Safety Information Brief... | flight-attendant-video-safety-demonstration-positions-change-on-august-1-2019 |
| July 31, 2019 | Personal Drop Applied to Supplement when Remaining PTO Days are Insufficient | Effective July 30, 2019, when a Flight Attendant requests PTO for a scheduled pairing, but does not ... | personal-drop-applied-to-supplement-when-remaining-pto-days-are-insufficient |
| July 31, 2019 | Summer Regular Meeting of the United MEC – August 1 & 2 in Las Vegas | Our Summer 2019, Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take p... | summer-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-august-1-2-in-las-vegas |
| July 31, 2019 | 77th Annual CWA Convention is in Session this week in Las Vegas, July 29 – 31 | The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is currently in session at... | 77th-annual-cwa-convention-is-in-session-this-week-in-las-vegas-july-29-31 |
| July 31, 2019 | Upfront with Ken Diaz- A New MEC President Communication Platform | The United MEC Officers, in conjunction with the United MEC Communications Committee, are pleased to... | upfront-with-ken-diaz-a-new-mec-president-communication-platform |
| July 30, 2019 | E-Lines: July 31, 2019 | Upfront with Ken Diaz- A New MEC President Communication Platform,77th Annual CWA Convention is in S... | e-lines-july-31-2019 |
| July 26, 2019 | E-Lines: July 26, 2019 | 77th Annual Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention July 29 – 31,Summer Regular Meeting o... | e-lines-july-26-2019 |
| July 26, 2019 | Emotional Support Animal Bites Flight Attendant, AFA Again Calls on DOT | This past Monday, on American Airlines Flight 3506 flying from Dallas-Fort Worth to Piedmont Triad I... | emotional-support-animal-bites-flight-attendant-afa-again-calls-on-dot |
| July 26, 2019 | Alaska Airlines Reciprocal Cabin Seat Agreement Listing Procedures Unchanged | Recently, we have received reports that indicate there may be some confusion as it relates to the pr... | alaska-airlines-reciprocal-cabin-seat-agreement-listing-procedures-unchanged |
| July 26, 2019 | Action Required - FMLA Denial of Eligibility between 5/31/17 and 2/13/19 | During the period beginning May 31, 2017 through February 13, 2019, an information technology e... | action-required-fmla-denial-of-eligibility-between-53117-and-21319 |
| July 26, 2019 | New UMNR “app” Implementation – Transfer of Custody Should Occur on Aircraft | As career safety professionals, we understand our role in the transfer of custody of Unaccompanied M... | new-umnr-app-implementation-transfer-of-custody-should-occur-on-aircraft |
| July 26, 2019 | One-month and Six-month Special COLAs available starting September 1, 2019 | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be an opportunity to award one month an... | one-month-and-six-month-special-colas-available-starting-september-1-2019 |
| July 26, 2019 | Maintaining Required Documents – Passports, Visas and FAA Airmen Certificate | As the summer travel season begins to wind down it is an excellent time for Flight Attendants to rev... | maintaining-required-documents-passports-visas-and-faa-airmen-certificate |
| July 26, 2019 | Out of Base Pick-up of Designated White and Purple Flag Pairings | Recently, Flight Attendants have asked for clarification concerning Out of Base (OOB) pick-up when i... | out-of-base-pick-up-of-designated-white-and-purple-flag-pairings |
| July 26, 2019 | Summer Regular Meeting of the United MEC – August 1 & 2 in Las Vegas | Our Summer 2019 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take pl... | summer-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-august-1-2-in-las-vegas |
| July 26, 2019 | 77th Annual Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention July 29 – 31 | The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is scheduled to begin Mond... | 77th-annual-communications-workers-of-america-cwa-convention-july-29-31 |
| July 24, 2019 | United Announces 20% Profit Sharing Increase Expectation | On July 18, 2019 United announced the expectations of a profit-sharing payout per participating empl... | united-announces-20-profit-sharing-increase-expectation |
| July 24, 2019 | 77th Annual Communications Workers of America Convention July 29 - 31, 2019 | The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is scheduled to take place... | 77th-annual-communications-workers-of-america-convention-july-29-31-2019 |
| July 24, 2019 | Hotel Gainsharing – A Review | Section 5.C. of our JCBA provides Flight Attendants with the ability to be reimbursed a portion of t... | hotel-gainsharing-a-review |
| July 24, 2019 | Holding Time Limitations While Onboard the Aircraft | We are receiving a number of questions in the MEC Office which suggest there may be some confusion o... | holding-time-limitations-while-onboard-the-aircraft |
| July 24, 2019 | Master List of CCS Codes Including Standby Reserve Codes | A comprehensive list of CCS codes seen on our Master Schedule is available from the company’s websit... | master-list-of-ccs-codes-including-standby-reserve-codes |
| July 24, 2019 | Semi-Annual System Seniority List Published July 25, 2019 | The Semi-Annual System Seniority List was released as of July 25, 2019. As provided under Section 14... | semi-annual-system-seniority-list-published-july-25-2019 |
| July 24, 2019 | Denied FMLA Eligibility between May 31, 2017 and February 13, 2019 | On July 12, 2019, we reported to you that the Union conducted an audit of the hours worke... | denied-fmla-eligibility-between-may-31-2017-and-february-13-2019 |
| July 24, 2019 | Hot Aircraft – Responding to Protect Passengers and Crew | Summer is in full-swing and temperatures across our route system continue to rise to record setting ... | hot-aircraft-responding-to-protect-passengers-and-crew |
| July 24, 2019 | Previously Sent CCS Reserve Acknowledgements Re-Sent in Error | Earlier today, Reserves began reporting that they were receiving for a second time previou... | previously-sent-ccs-reserve-acknowledgements-re-sent-in-error |
| July 23, 2019 | E-Lines: July 23, 2019 | Previously
Sent CCS Reserve Acknowledgements Re-Sent in Error,
Hot
Aircraft – Responding to Pro... | e-lines-july-23-2019 |
| July 20, 2019 | United MEC Summer Regular Meeting August 1 – 3, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada | Our Summer 2019 Regular Meeting of
the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take ... | united-mec-summer-regular-meeting-august-1-3-2019-las-vegas-nevada |
| July 20, 2019 | Submitting your Monthly Schedule Bids | Following the award of monthly
schedules, it is not unusual for Local Council Officers to receive ... | submitting-your-monthly-schedule-bids |
| July 20, 2019 | Trip Trading / Picking Up Trips While on Sick Leave | A Flight Attendant may continue trip trading, as provided for in
Section 7.I. of our JCBA, while o... | trip-trading-picking-up-trips-while-on-sick-leave |
| July 20, 2019 | Jury Duty- Flight Attendant Guide Available from Help Hub | The Contract language in Section
15.M.1. of our Contract provides specific information on how Flig... | jury-duty-flight-attendant-guide-available-from-help-hub |
| July 20, 2019 | Contractual Protections When Weather Adversely Impacts the Operation | With recent weather events impacting operations at several bases
around the system, Flight Attenda... | contractual-protections-when-weather-adversely-impacts-the-operation |
| July 20, 2019 | Were you determined to be FMLA ineligible -May 31, 2017 & Feb. 13, 2019 | On July 12, 2019, we reported to you
that during the period beginning May 31, 2017 through Februar... | were-you-determined-to-be-fmla-ineligible-may-31-2017-feb-13-2019 |
| July 20, 2019 | Timeline for Bidding and Awards of September 2019 Special COLAs | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be an
opportunity to award one month and six-mo... | timeline-for-bidding-and-awards-of-september-2019-special-colas |
| July 20, 2019 | Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) | As we continue flying with each following the operational merge,
we’re becoming more comfortable w... | following-standard-operating-procedures-sop |
| July 20, 2019 | United Airlines (UAL) Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results | On July 16, 2019 United announced its second-quarter 2019
financial results- the highest second-qu... | united-airlines-ual-announces-second-quarter-2019-financial-results |
| July 20, 2019 | Honoring 232: A Call to Ensure a Safe Seat for Passengers at Every Age | On the 30th remembrance of the
United Flight 232 Sioux City crash that killed 111 people including... | honoring-232-a-call-to-ensure-a-safe-seat-for-passengers-at-every-age |
| July 20, 2019 | Welcome New Hire Class 1923! | On Thursday, July 17, 2019, AFA welcomed the 46 graduating Members
of class 1923 to the line. Our ... | welcome-new-hire-class-1923 |
| July 19, 2019 | E-Lines: July 19, 2019 | Welcome New
Hire Class 1923!,
Honoring
232: A Call to Ensure a Safe Seat for Passengers at Ever... | e-lines-july-19-2019 |
| July 19, 2019 | White Flag Declared at ORD & DEN as of 0400 CT July 19, 2019 | As of 0400 CT July 19th, 2019 WHITE FLAG has been declared at ORD & DEN
| white-flag-declared-at-ord-den-as-of-0400-ct-july-19-2019 |
| July 19, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - July 19, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - July 19, 2019 | mec-reserve-committee-report-july-19-2019 |
| July 17, 2019 | Revision #29 Now Available in Manuals App – Effective August 1, 2019 | Effective August 1, 2019, revision #29 is now available to download via your Manuals app. Details on... | revision-29-now-available-in-manuals-app-effective-august-1-2019 |
| July 17, 2019 | Take the Crew Scheduling Feedback Survey | Crew scheduling is currently conducting a survey that is intended to collect feedback on your experi... | take-the-crew-scheduling-feedback-survey |
| July 17, 2019 | AFA, ALPA, TTD Join Lawmakers at Fair and Open Skies Act Introduction | AFA, ALPA, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wed... | afa-alpa-ttd-join-lawmakers-at-fair-and-open-skies-act-introduction |
| July 17, 2019 | United MEC Summer Regular Meeting August 1 – 3, 2019 – Las Vegas, Nevada | Our Summer 2019 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take pl... | united-mec-summer-regular-meeting-august-1-3-2019-las-vegas-nevada |
| July 17, 2019 | Booking Travel to CQ when Traveling from your Home to Training | Flight Attendants attending required training away from their domicile (Section 11.C.3.)&n... | booking-travel-to-cq-when-traveling-from-your-home-to-training |
| July 17, 2019 | Visa & Passport Renewal – Passport Surrender | Flight Attendants are required to carry their passport while on any flight assignment. When a Flight... | visa-passport-renewal-passport-surrender |
| July 17, 2019 | Buddy Bidding | Flight Attendants that wish to fly with a friend or particular flying partner have the ability to ut... | buddy-bidding |
| July 17, 2019 | Partial Trip Ads that Carryover into new Bid Month are Prohibited | Flight Attendants who desire to advertise a portion of their carryover pairing that transits their b... | partial-trip-ads-that-carryover-into-new-bid-month-are-prohibited |
| July 17, 2019 | Trading Carryover Pairings | Very often we receive questions regarding the trading pairings that carryover or “overlap” from one ... | trading-carryover-pairings |
| July 17, 2019 | London Airports Expect a Series of Strikes this Summer | Officials at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick face walkouts and are contingency planning to minimize d... | london-airports-expect-a-series-of-strikes-this-summer |
| July 17, 2019 | Special COLAs Available for September | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be an opportunity to award one month and six-mont... | special-colas-available-for-september |
| July 16, 2019 | E-Lines: July 17, 2019 | Special COLAs Available for September,London Airports Expect a Series of Strikes this Summer,Trading... | e-lines-july-17-2019 |
| July 12, 2019 | E-Lines: July 12, 2019 | Technology Error Impacts Eligibility Determination for Family Medical Leave (FML),737 MAX Aircraft O... | e-lines-july-12-2019 |
| July 12, 2019 | United Airlines (UAL) to Announce Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results | On Wednesday, July,17 2019 the company will announce its second-quarter 2019 financial results. | united-airlines-ual-to-announce-second-quarter-2019-financial-results |
| July 12, 2019 | Canada Lengthy Tarmac Delay (LTD) to Mirror U.S. Policy | Flight Attendants on flight assignments which include segments into or out of Canada are encouraged ... | canada-lengthy-tarmac-delay-ltd-to-mirror-us-policy |
| July 12, 2019 | 77th Annual Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention July 29 - 31 | The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is scheduled to take place... | 77th-annual-communications-workers-of-america-cwa-convention-july-29-31 |
| July 12, 2019 | 2Hot2Cold!- Cabin Thermometers Help Provide Data- Contact Your Local Council | In the Tuesday, July 9, 2019 E-lines, we reminded Flight Attendants of the importance of report... | 2hot2cold-cabin-thermometers-help-provide-data-contact-your-local-council |
| July 12, 2019 | Domestic & International Legal Rest Waiver Adds Flexibility | The domestic legal rest provisions of our JCBA requires the protection of a planned legal rest at ho... | domestic-international-legal-rest-waiver-adds-flexibility |
| July 12, 2019 | RA Day Assignment for End of Month Conflicts (EOM) When Bidding | End of month (EOM) conflicts can result from the award of your new month schedule which can include ... | ra-day-assignment-for-end-of-month-conflicts-eom-when-bidding |
| July 12, 2019 | Flight Attendant Fatigue Policy | The Company Policy on Flight Attendant Fatigue states, “Any Flight Attendant who claims to... | flight-attendant-fatigue-policy |
| July 12, 2019 | Video Safety Demonstration Positions Changed by FAA Effective August 1, 2019 | You may recall some number of years ago, management established a policy requiring Flights Attendant... | video-safety-demonstration-positions-changed-by-faa-effective-august-1-2019 |
| July 12, 2019 | 737 MAX Aircraft Out of Schedule until November 3, 2019 | Late in the day on Friday, July 12, 2019, United management announced that the 737 MAX aircraft will... | 737-max-aircraft-out-of-schedule-until-november-3-2019 |
| July 12, 2019 | Technology Error Impacts Eligibility Determination for Family Medical Leave | During the period beginning May 31, 2017 through February 13, 2019, an information technology e... | technology-error-impacts-eligibility-determination-for-family-medical-leave |
| July 10, 2019 | Assignment of Pre-0500 Check-ins to Reserves | JCBA Section 8.H.5. provides open positions with check-in times between 0001 and 0459, inclusive, wi... | assignment-of-pre-0500-check-ins-to-reserves |
| July 10, 2019 | Reserve Rotation (A/B) at International Bases is Contractual | During the negotiations between the Union and the Company leading to the 2016 – 2021 Joint Collectiv... | reserve-rotation-ab-at-international-bases-is-contractual |
| July 10, 2019 | Report Cabin Temperature Issues Via the 2Hot2Cold! App | In the summer, cabins can get too hot. If it’s too hot, crew and passengers can experience symp... | report-cabin-temperature-issues-via-the-2hot2cold-app |
| July 10, 2019 | Safety Checks & Doors – Stop, Drop & Review | n last week’s edition of E-lines we discussed how Rushing & Distraction Have No P... | safety-checks-doors-stop-drop-review |
| July 10, 2019 | Purser Pay for Designated Aircraft/Market | As provided for in our JCBA Flight Attendants working the International Purser position are compensa... | purser-pay-for-designated-aircraftmarket |
| July 10, 2019 | Out of Base (OOB) Trades of Open Time and Advertised Pick-ups | While Flight Attendants have unlimited trip trades with and pick ups from, open time in their Base a... | out-of-base-oob-trades-of-open-time-and-advertised-pick-ups |
| July 10, 2019 | Unexpected Aircraft Changes – How to Fill Open Positions | Unexpected aircraft changes present questions as to how Flight Attendants are to determine their pro... | unexpected-aircraft-changes-how-to-fill-open-positions |
| July 10, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| July 9, 2019 | E-Lines: July 10, 2019 | Unexpected Aircraft Changes- How to Fill Open Positions,Out of Base (OOB) Trades of Open Time and Ad... | e-lines-july-10-2019 |
| July 7, 2019 | White Flag Declared at EWR & IAD for July 7, 2019 as of 01:05A CT 07/07/2019 | July 7, 2019 has been declared as a WHITE FLAG DAY in EWR and IAD as of 01:05A CT on July 7, 2019.
| white-flag-declared-at-ewr-iad-for-july-7-2019-as-of-0105a-ct-07072019 |
| July 6, 2019 | Additional Information for New United Voluntary Benefit Offerings | Beginning July 1, 2019, United
launched a new offering of voluntary benefits that goes beyond the ... | additional-information-for-new-united-voluntary-benefit-offerings |
| July 6, 2019 | Hotel & Transportations Issues – Use AFA Reporting & Avoid United Voices | When issues occur with our
contractually required hotel & transportation issues, our MEC Hotel... | hotel-transportations-issues-use-afa-reporting-avoid-united-voices |
| July 6, 2019 | Cabin Jumpseat (CJA) on Weight Restricted Flights – Contractually Protected | Section 3.A. of our JCBA ensures
that Flight Attendants following established procedures when requ... | cabin-jumpseat-cja-on-weight-restricted-flights-contractually-protected |
| July 6, 2019 | Commuter Policy – Review Listing Requirements | During this past week, Flight Attendants have reported issues when
trying to utilize the commuter ... | commuter-policy-review-listing-requirements |
| July 6, 2019 | Quarterly Incentive Compensation Detailed & Paid on July Advice | As the second quarter of the fiscal year closes, we recommend that
Flight Attendants be on the loo... | quarterly-incentive-compensation-detailed-paid-on-july-advice |
| July 6, 2019 | Passenger Incident Review Committee Intended to Support Flight Attendants | The Passenger Incident Review Committee, often referred to as PIRC, is a
cross-divisional team tha... | passenger-incident-review-committee-intended-to-support-flight-attendants |
| July 6, 2019 | Rushing & Distraction Have No Place During Cabin Door Operations | The message from senior management intended to convey “Safety is our
number one priority” is appar... | rushing-distraction-have-no-place-during-cabin-door-operations |
| July 5, 2019 | E-Lines: July 06, 2019 | Rushing & Distraction Have No Place During Cabin Door Operations,Passenger Incident Review Commi... | e-lines-july-06-2019 |
| July 2, 2019 | E-Lines: July 02, 2019 | Satellite Base Transfer Acceptance Required by 2359 CT Tonight,767-300 (76L) Important Safety Emerge... | e-lines-july-02-2019 |
| July 2, 2019 | Celebrating Our Independence - July 4th, 2019 | In observance of Independence Day 2019, let’s salute our nation and feel proud to be part of this pr... | celebrating-our-independence-july-4th-2019 |
| July 2, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - June 2019 | The MEC Reserve Committee’s most recent report detailing the work of the Reserve Committee... | mec-reserve-committee-report-june-2019 |
| July 2, 2019 | Safeguarding Unaccompanied Minors | The multi-month, cross divisional effort to safeguard the high volume of
unaccompanied minors entr... | safeguarding-unaccompanied-minors |
| July 2, 2019 | Reserve Opportunity to Pick Up Open Flying to Prevent Drafting | Our JCBA provides Reserves with a number of opportunities to increase
their monthly earnings by vo... | reserve-opportunity-to-pick-up-open-flying-to-prevent-drafting |
| July 2, 2019 | Keeping Families Together | Flight Attendants have directly been affected in the course of our work
by changes to immigration ... | keeping-families-together |
| July 2, 2019 | 767-300 (76L) Important Safety Emergency Differences - AC #6684, #6685 & 6686 | Flight Attendants are strongly encouraged
by your MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee to r... | 767-300-76l-important-safety-emergency-differences-ac-6684-6685-6686 |
| July 2, 2019 | Satellite Base Transfer Acceptance Required by 2359 CT Tonight | Acceptance of awarded transfers to one of the recently announced
Satellite Bases at MCO, PHX and S... | satellite-base-transfer-acceptance-required-by-2359-ct-tonight |
| June 30, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| June 28, 2019 | E-Lines: June 28, 2019 | Removal of Awarded Personal Drop Indicator Resolution,Deadline to Accept Satellite Base Transfers Tu... | e-lines-june-28-2019 |
| June 28, 2019 | AFA Remembers Pride Month & Condemns Administration Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Persons | Today is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots; when a police raid led to backlash that fueled... | afa-remembers-pride-month-condemns-administration-attacks-on-lgbtqia-persons |
| June 28, 2019 | New Benefit Offerings Beyond Medical, Dental & Vision | Beginning on July 1, 2019, United will launch a new offering of voluntary benefits that go beyond th... | new-benefit-offerings-beyond-medical-dental-vision |
| June 28, 2019 | United MEC Summer Regular Meeting August 1– 3, 2019 – Las Vegas, Nevada | Our Summer 2019 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) is scheduled to take pl... | united-mec-summer-regular-meeting-august-1-3-2019-las-vegas-nevada |
| June 28, 2019 | 77th Annual Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention July 29 -31, 2019 | The 77th Annual Convention of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is scheduled to take place... | 77th-annual-communications-workers-of-america-cwa-convention-july-29-31-2019 |
| June 28, 2019 | Paid Holiday Reminder - July 1 and July 4, 2019, HKG & U. S. Domiciles | As designated on the following chart, July 1and July 4, 2019 are designated in our JCBA as paid... | paid-holiday-reminder-july-1-and-july-4-2019-hkg-u-s-domiciles |
| June 28, 2019 | Absence Certificate Required for Absences July 1 – July 7, 2019 | As provided for in Section 13.C.4. of the JCBA, management has advised AFA that ... | absence-certificate-required-for-absences-july-1-july-7-2019 |
| June 28, 2019 | Deadline to Accept Satellite Base Transfers, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2359 CT | Last week, the company awarded transfers to satellite bases at Orlando, FL (MCO), Phoenix, AZ (PHX) ... | deadline-to-accept-satellite-base-transfers-tuesday-july-2-2019-at-2359-ct |
| June 28, 2019 | Removal of Awarded Personal Drop Indicator Resolution | Section 7.M. of the JCBA (Personal Drops) provides Flight Attendants with the ability to drop a trip... | removal-of-awarded-personal-drop-indicator-resolution |
| June 25, 2019 | E-Lines: June 25, 2019 | Satellite Base Transfer Awards Effective September Bid Month,Seniority Option,Taxi Reimbursement Cla... | e-lines-june-25-2019 |
| June 25, 2019 | One Month Special COLA for August 2019 with Medical Benefits at Active Rates | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be an opportunity to award one month Special COLA... | one-month-special-cola-for-august-2019-with-medical-benefits-at-active-rates |
| June 25, 2019 | Download 2Hot2Cold! App | In the summer, cabins can get too hot. If it’s too hot, crew and passengers can experience symp... | download-2hot2cold-app |
| June 25, 2019 | One Hour Transaction Withdrawal is Not Applicable During Self-Adjustments | End of month adjustments are necessary when a Flight Attendant’s new month schedule conflicts with t... | one-hour-transaction-withdrawal-is-not-applicable-during-self-adjustments |
| June 25, 2019 | Calculating Holiday Pay for HKG & U. S. Domiciles for July 2019 Holidays | Our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) requires that Flight Attendants receive additional ... | calculating-holiday-pay-for-hkg-u-s-domiciles-for-july-2019-holidays |
| June 25, 2019 | Taxi Reimbursement Clarification | Section 5.D.2. of our JCBA outlines the time period where contractual cab reimbursement may be claim... | taxi-reimbursement-clarification |
| June 25, 2019 | Seniority Option | The question of whether or not a more senior Flight Attendant has the ability to senior opt a more j... | seniority-option |
| June 25, 2019 | Satellite Base Transfer Awards Effective September Bid Month | On Monday June 24, 2019 Satellite Base transfers were awarded and lists were published. | satellite-base-transfer-awards-effective-september-bid-month |
| June 21, 2019 | E-Lines: June 21, 2019 | Introducing Crew Scheduling Call Support Representatives,When Traveling on Revenue Tickets are we El... | e-lines-june-21-2019 |
| June 21, 2019 | AFA Testifies Before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-Committee | On June 19, 2019, AFA testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-Committee on ... | afa-testifies-before-the-house-transportation-and-infrastructure-sub-committee |
| June 21, 2019 | Final Opportunity to Request Satellite Base Transfer | Satellite bases at MCO, PHX and SAN are slated to open for the September 2019 Flight Attendant ... | final-opportunity-to-request-satellite-base-transfer |
| June 21, 2019 | Sick Leave Administration and Compensation | Sick Leave Compensation is an area of our JCBA that both Lineholder and Reserve Flight Attendants co... | sick-leave-administration-and-compensation |
| June 21, 2019 | Remaining 2019 Pride Events | AFA-CWA supports all LGBTQ Flight Attendants and workers as we fight for protections on the job and ... | remaining-2019-pride-events |
| June 21, 2019 | Did You Know - Dual Boarding Using Air Stairs at Aft Entry Doors – No SOP Exists | nflight Safety, Airport Operations and AFA are currently in discussions to review the development of... | did-you-know-dual-boarding-using-air-stairs-at-aft-entry-doors-no-sop-exists |
| June 21, 2019 | When Traveling on Revenue Tickets are we Eligible for the Commuter Program? | Recently, and as summer passenger loads increase, those of us commuting to work by air have found it... | when-traveling-on-revenue-tickets-are-we-eligible-for-the-commuter-program |
| June 21, 2019 | Introducing Crew Scheduling Call Support Representatives | Effective Saturday, June 22, Inflight Crew Scheduling will roll out a pilot program that is intended... | introducing-crew-scheduling-call-support-representatives |
| June 21, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - June 21, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - June 21, 2019 | mec-reserve-committee-report-june-21-2019 |
| June 19, 2019 | Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 - HR2208 and S1112 | Along with our Government Affairs Committees, we collectivelycelebrate our success this year when th... | cabin-air-safety-act-of-2019-hr2208-and-s1112 |
| June 19, 2019 | Satellite Base Transfer Request Deadline, Monday, June 24, 0800 (CST) | Satellite bases at MCO, PHX and SAN are slated to open for the September 2019 Flight Attendant Sched... | satellite-base-transfer-request-deadline-monday-june-24-0800-cst |
| June 19, 2019 | Contractual Holiday Pay – HKG & U. S. Domiciles for July, 2019 | Our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) requires that Flight Attendants receive additional ... | contractual-holiday-pay-hkg-u-s-domiciles-for-july-2019 |
| June 19, 2019 | Absence Certificate Required July 1 - July 7, 2019 | Flight Attendants who place themselves on sick leave during the period starting July 1, 2019 - ... | absence-certificate-required-july-1-july-7-2019 |
| June 19, 2019 | Personal Time Off (PTO) – Seniority Awards from an Allocation | Personal Time Off (PTO) among the contractually negotiated schedule flexibility options provided for... | personal-time-off-pto-seniority-awards-from-an-allocation |
| June 19, 2019 | Irregularities Impacting Call Wait Times – A Review of Self-Help Procedures | This past weekend, severe weather impacted operations across the system. As a result, there were som... | irregularities-impacting-call-wait-times-a-review-of-self-help-procedures |
| June 18, 2019 | E-Lines: June 19, 2019 | Irregularities Impacting Call Wait Times - A Review of Self-Help Procedures,Personal Time Off (PTO) ... | e-lines-june-19-2019 |
| June 14, 2019 | E-Lines: June 14, 2019 | Welcome New Hire Class 1922!,Absence Certificate Required for Absences July 1 – July 7,Transfer Awar... | e-lines-june-14-2019 |