| August 2, 2021 | American Airlines, Spirit Airlines Passengers Face Hundreds of Cancellations | Aug 2 - American Airlines, Spirit Airlines passengers face hundreds of cancellations following storm... | american-airlines-spirit-airlines-passengers-face-hundreds-of-cancellations |
| August 2, 2021 | Spirit Airlines Flight Cancellations Vex Travelers | Aug 2 - The summer of major flight woes continues, leaving Spirit Airlines passengers... | spirit-airlines-flight-cancellations-vex-travelers |
| July 30, 2021 | White Flag designated at DEN, EWR, IAD, IAH and ORD for July 30, 2021 | Jul 30 - As of 8:45 PM CT on July 29, 2021, Friday, July 30, 2021 has been a designated White Flag D... | white-flag-designated-at-den-ewr-iad-iah-and-ord-for-july-30-2021 |
| July 30, 2021 | Blue Cross/Blue Shield Settlement Related to Licensing Agreements | Jul 30 - Last October, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies reached a class action settlement w... | blue-crossblue-shield-settlement-related-to-licensing-agreements |
| July 30, 2021 | Catering Operations Changes Ahead | Jul 30 - United announce they would be exploring the option to transition catering operations t... | catering-operations-changes-ahead |
| July 30, 2021 | Get Connected! Sign up for all Union Communications | Jul 30 - As we begin gearing up for our upcoming Negotiations, it is imperative that all United... | get-connected-sign-up-for-all-union-communications |
| July 30, 2021 | Crew Member Self Defense Training Program (CMSDT) | Jul 30 - Working in the aircraft cabin at 35,000 feet and the nature of potential conflict in t... | crew-member-self-defense-training-program-cmsdt |
| July 30, 2021 | Journey of Remembrance to National Flight 93 Memorial Park on September 11 | Jul 30 - As we have done for many years, we will attend the September 11th Memorial Observance ... | journey-of-remembrance-to-national-flight-93-memorial-park-on-september-11 |
| July 30, 2021 | Delayed Delivery of Replacement Badges at Bases Across the System | Jul 30 - Currently, the bases are receiving badge shipments about 10-15 days from the end of th... | delayed-delivery-of-replacement-badges-at-bases-across-the-system |
| July 30, 2021 | Dependent Verification Process Update | Jul 30 - The company has undertaken a Dependent Eligibility Verification Process that will requ... | dependent-verification-process-update |
| July 30, 2021 | CQ Due Month Re-bid Reminder | Jul 30 - As the company works to rebalance their CQ training liability and to ensure they can m... | cq-due-month-re-bid-reminder |
| July 30, 2021 | AFA Debrief July 30, 2021 | CQ
Due Month Re-bid Reminder, Dependent
Verification Process Update, Delayed
Delivery of Replacem... | afa-debrief-july-30-2021 |
| July 29, 2021 | AA Pilots and Flight Attendants Unions Say They Can’t Find Hotel Rooms | Jul 29 - Flight Attendants and pilots at American Airlines Group Inc. brought co... | aa-pilots-and-flight-attendants-unions-say-they-cant-find-hotel-rooms |
| July 29, 2021 | Flight Attendants Union Say Airlines Must Do More To Address Unruly Passengers | Jul 29 - As air travel demand increases, a vast majority of flight attendants say they have de... | flight-attendants-say-airlines-must-do-more-to-address-unruly-passengers |
| July 29, 2021 | United Airlines to outsource catering operations from October | Jul 29 - United said it has selected three suppliers to operate the airline's five kitchens and... | united-airlines-to-outsource-catering-operations-from-october |
| July 29, 2021 | With Delta extending elite status, will American and United follow suit? | Jul 29 - While all Delta Medallion members can now rest easy, knowing that their status will be... | with-delta-extending-elite-status-will-american-and-united-follow-suit |
| July 29, 2021 | United won’t be flying to Cape Town as early as expected this year | Jul 29 - The return of United’s seasonal flight between Newark and Cape Town (CPT) has been pushed b... | united-wont-be-flying-to-cape-town-as-early-as-expected-this-year |
| July 29, 2021 | American Flight Attendant, Pilot Unions Complain About Lack of Hotel Rooms | Jul 29 - Sleeping at the airport: American Airlines flight attendant, pilot unions complain about la... | american-flight-attendant-pilot-unions-complain-about-lack-of-hotel-rooms |
| July 27, 2021 | U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant, White House says | Jul 27 - The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions "at this po... | us-will-not-lift-travel-restrictions-citing-delta-variant-white-house-says |
| July 27, 2021 | CDC to recommend masks for vaccinated people in some situations | Jul 27 - The change in guidance comes after COVID-19 cases have risen nationwide, nearly tripli... | cdc-to-recommend-masks-for-vaccinated-people-in-some-situations |
| July 27, 2021 | Now Airlines Are Concerned About Fuel Shortage | Jul 27 - U.S. carriers say there is a fuel shortage afoot, mostly at small to mid-size airports... | now-airlines-are-concerned-about-fuel-shortage |
| July 27, 2021 | UK Airline Industry Calls for Reopening to Vaccinated US Travelers | Jul 27 - Airlines in the United Kingdom and officials from London’s Heathrow Airport are advoca... | uk-airline-industry-calls-for-reopening-to-vaccinated-us-travelers |
| July 27, 2021 | How Management Can Support Our Summer Operation | Jul 27 - Dependability is vital in creating a positive experience. However, the
responsibility for... | how-management-can-support-our-summer-operation |
| July 27, 2021 | Short Crew Pay | When working a flight with short crew, Flight Attendants are
protected by the provisions of our Co... | short-crew-pay |
| July 27, 2021 | Mid-trip or en Route Sick Leave Compensation | There are some differences in how Reserve and Lineholder Flight
Attendants are paid when become il... | mid-trip-or-en-route-sick-leave-compensation |
| July 27, 2021 | Cabin Jumpseat (CJA) Etiquette | We recognize the need to work around each other can add to the
frustration of working an already f... | cabin-jumpseat-cja-etiquette |
| July 27, 2021 | Vaccination LOA Reminders | The deadline to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to support
August flying has arrived from tri... | vaccination-loa-reminders |
| July 27, 2021 | Southwest Airlines readies big play for business flyers | Jul 27 - Southwest Airlines readies big play for business flyers as companies ready return to office... | southwest-airlines-readies-big-play-for-business-flyers |
| July 27, 2021 | World’s 20 best airlines are named by air safety website | Jul 27 - The airline safety website AirlineRatings.com published its list of “Top Airlines in t... | worlds-20-best-airlines-are-named-by-air-safety-website |
| July 26, 2021 | Airlines cite concerns about fuel shortages at some airports | Jul 26 - American Airlines says it’s running into fuel shortages at some smaller and mid-size a... | airlines-cite-concerns-about-fuel-shortages-at-some-airports |
| July 26, 2021 | American Airlines Is Facing Fuel Shortages At Smaller Airports | Jul 26 - American Airlines is facing fuel shortages at smaller airports, but its planned solution ma... | american-airlines-is-facing-fuel-shortages-at-smaller-airports |
| July 26, 2021 | Many Airlines Are Ill-Prepared For The Wave Of Returning Passengers | Jul 26 - As millions of Americans return to the skies, some airlines are struggling to meet demand, ... | many-airlines-are-ill-prepared-for-the-wave-of-returning-passengers |
| July 26, 2021 | United Airlines Sends Engine Failure 777 To The Mojave Desert | Jul 26 - You may remember that, in February this year, a United Airlines Boeing 777 suffered a ... | united-airlines-sends-engine-failure-777-to-the-mojave-desert |
| July 25, 2021 | United Airlines’ Global Services extension | Jul 25 - United Airlines has emailed Global Services members to inform them that their status w... | united-airlines-global-services-extension |
| July 25, 2021 | United Airlines To Keep A Larger Leisure Footprint Post-Crisis | Jul 25 - The airline retrenched and decided to turn to a heavier leisure footprint in the Unite... | united-airlines-to-keep-a-larger-leisure-footprint-post-crisis |
| July 24, 2021 | Teen Caused United flight To Be Evacuated After He AirDropped Image Of Gun | Jul 24 - A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of... | teen-caused-united-flight-to-be-evacuated-after-he-airdropped-image-of-gun |
| July 23, 2021 | Obtaining Past W2 Information – For Separated/Retired Employees | Jul 23 - During the past year, several employees have left the employment of United Airlines.&n... | obtaining-past-w2-information-for-separatedretired-employees |
| July 23, 2021 | Summer 2021 Regular MEC Meeting Recessed | Jul 23 - The Summer Regular Meeting of United Master Executive Council (MEC) recessed on Wednes... | summer-2021-regular-mec-meeting-recessed |
| July 23, 2021 | Vaccination Information Required for NRPS International Travel - August 1, 2021 | Jul 23 - Beginning August 1, 2021, the company has announced it will restrict positive space tr... | vaccination-information-required-for-nrps-international-travel-august-1-2021 |
| July 23, 2021 | Create Your AFA Account on “unitedafa.org” Today! | Jul 23 - Our United MEC Website offers information and support for Members throughout our ... | create-your-afa-account-on-unitedafaorg-today |
| July 23, 2021 | AFA Breast Cancer Awareness Pin | Jul 23 - During the Summer Regular Meeting of the United MEC this past week, a Resolution&... | afa-breast-cancer-awareness-pin |
| July 23, 2021 | United MEC Votes to Open Contract Negotiations | Jul 23 - The United Master Executive Council unanimously adopted a Resolution for Beginnin... | united-mec-votes-to-open-contract-negotiations |
| July 23, 2021 | Help End Human Trafficking: Take the Survey | Jul 23 - AFA is partnering with United Against Slavery in a global effort to end the scourge of... | help-end-human-trafficking-take-the-survey |
| July 23, 2021 | Vaccination Requirements to International Destinations | Jul 23 - As previously reported, effective with the August 2021 bid month, crewmembers are requ... | vaccination-requirements-to-international-destinations |
| July 23, 2021 | September Special COLA Bidding Now Open | Jul 23 - Inflight Scheduling has determined there will be an opportunity to award additional ti... | september-special-cola-bidding-now-open |
| July 23, 2021 | E-Lines: July 23, 2021 | United MEC Votes to Open Contract Negotiations, Vaccination Requirements to International Destinatio... | e-lines-july-23-2021 |
| July 23, 2021 | Dependent Verification Process Now in Progress | Jul 23 - As was announced by United management in the July 9, 2021 United Daily publication, Un... | dependent-verification-process-now-in-progress |
| July 23, 2021 | July 25th is Declared White Flag Day in DEN | Jul 23 - July 25th is declared White Flag Day in DEN, meanwhile July 24, 2021 is a designated White ... | july-24th-designated-white-flag-in-iah-and-ord |
| July 22, 2021 | United Airlines ditches cargo-only flights as passengers return | Jul 22 - United Airlines has mostly phased out use of jets for dedicated cargo service, returni... | united-airlines-ditches-cargo-only-flights-as-passengers-return |
| July 22, 2021 | US Airlines Say Spread of "Delta" Variant Isn't Deterring Travelers From Booking | Jul 22 - Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creatin... | us-airlines-say-spread-of-delta-variant-isnt-deterring-travelers-from-booking |
| July 22, 2021 | Hourly Workers Are Demanding Better Pay and Benefits—and Getting Them | Jul 22 - The pandemic was a breaking point for low-wage workers, who are fed up with being treated p... | hourly-workers-are-demanding-better-pay-and-benefitsand-getting-them |
| July 22, 2021 | Even Airlines Like Southwest Are Having A Harder Time Recruiting New Workers | Jul 22 - Coveted airline jobs are going unfilled as a
labor shortage sweeps across the country in a... | even-airlines-like-southwest-are-having-a-harder-time-recruiting-new-workers |
| July 22, 2021 | United Says Their Newark Operation Is Going To Become A Disaster | Jul 22 - A read out from an employee meeting at United details the headaches the airl... | united-says-their-newark-operation-is-going-to-become-a-disaster |
| July 21, 2021 | United Airlines shares jump on upbeat outlook on demand despite delta variant | Jul 21 - United said it expects to return to a pretax profit in the third quarter. CEO Scott K... | united-airlines-shares-jump-on-upbeat-outlook-on-demand-despite-delta-variant |
| July 21, 2021 | MEC President Letter - United MEC Votes to Open Contract Negotiations | Jul 21 - The United Master Executive Council Votes Unanimously to Open Contract Negotiations with Un... | united-mec-votes-to-open-contract-negotiations |
| July 21, 2021 | 4 Things That Stood Out On United’s Earnings Call | Jul 21 - United Airlines held its second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, part of a ... | 4-things-that-stood-out-on-uniteds-earnings-call |
| July 21, 2021 | Only One U.S. Airline Ranked Among The 10 Best in the World! | Jul 21 - Airlines’ track records amid the COVID-19 pandemic factored in the new ranking. | only-one-us-airline-ranked-among-the-10-best-in-the-world |
| July 20, 2021 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | The Line Review (SWLOF) meeting for July 2021 to review the August 2021 line recommendations was hel... | mec-central-schedule-committee-swlof-report |
| July 20, 2021 | UAL narrows losses, plans to ramp up flying to meet strong travel demand | Jul 20 - United Airlines on Tuesday reported higher second-quarter revenue thanks to a res... | ual-narrows-losses-plans-to-ramp-up-flying-to-meet-strong-travel-demand |
| July 20, 2021 | As Fares Rise and Rates Plummet, "CALI" Rideshare Drivers Are Staging a Strike | Jul 20 - On Wednesday, July 21, rideshare drivers across the state will be staging a strike to ... | as-fares-rise-and-rates-plummet-cali-rideshare-drivers-are-staging-a-strike |
| July 20, 2021 | Jul 21 2021 - White Flag Day for DEN, IAD, IAH & ORD. | JUL 21 - July 21, 2021 has been designated as a White Flag Day for DEN, IAD, IAH &am... | jul-21-2021-white-flag-day-for-den-iad-iah-ord |
| July 20, 2021 | Reserve Timeline Calendar for August 2021 | Jul 20 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the August 2021 bid month, there are various... | reserve-timeline-calendar-for-august-2021 |
| July 20, 2021 | Clarifying the International Purser Recruitment Announcement | Jul 20 - Management will continue to clear International Purser qualified Flight Attendants fro... | clarifying-the-international-purser-recruitment-announcement |
| July 20, 2021 | CQ Rebid Reminder | Jul 20 - Flight Attendants with a recurrent training date (CQ) that falls within February 2022 ... | cq-rebid-reminder |
| July 20, 2021 | Day 1 of the Summer MEC Meeting | Jul 20 - Today, July 20, 2021 concluded the first day of the Regularly Scheduled United Master ... | day-1-of-the-summer-mec-meeting |
| July 20, 2021 | Self Help 101- Your Rest Matters | Jul 20 - Our Contract provides protection to ensure when things go wrong that we have solutions... | self-help-101-your-rest-matters |
| July 20, 2021 | Debrief: July 20, 2021 | Self Help 101- Your Rest Matters, Day 1 of the Summer MEC Meeting, CQ Rebid Reminder, Clarifying the... | debrief-july-20-2021 |
| July 19, 2021 | World's best airlines for 2021, ranked by AirlineRatings.com | Jul 19 - As air travel returns in some regions, AirlineRatings.com has released its annual... | worlds-best-airlines-for-2021-ranked-by-airlineratingscom |
| July 19, 2021 | System Reserve Meeting Report - July 2021 | The System Reserve Meeting with United Airlines was held on June 15, 2021 via Microsoft Teams™... | system-reserve-meeting-report-july-2021 |
| July 19, 2021 | Airline Stocks, Boeing Tumble as Covid Cases Climb | Jul 19 - Shares of airlines and Boeing slipped in a market sell-off amid the spread of Covid-19.&nbs... | airline-stocks-boeing-tumble-as-covid-cases-climb |
| July 18, 2021 | July 18, 2021 - White Flag Declared at DEN, EWR, IAD & ORD | Jul 18 - July 18, 2021 has been designated as a White Flag Day in DEN,
EWR, IAD and ORD. Flight At... | july-18-2021-white-flag-declared-at-den-ewr-iad-ord |
| July 18, 2021 | CQ Due Month Realignment Bid Poster | Jul 18 - Due to the number of Flight Attendants returning from voluntary/involuntary furlough in 202... | cq-due-month-realignment-bid-poster |
| July 18, 2021 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | Mixed Base Flying Assignments, Frequency Flying Changes, International Check-in time excep... | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| July 18, 2021 | U.S. Airlines Got $39 Billion In Payroll Support. They Deserved Every Penny. | Jul 18 - Congress provided $39 billion to pay the salaries of tens of thousands of employees at... | us-airlines-got-39-billion-in-payroll-support-they-deserved-every-penny |
| July 17, 2021 | Senator asks airlines about worker shortages after billions in U.S. bailouts | Jul 17 - The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has asked the chief executives of six ... | senator-asks-airlines-about-worker-shortages-after-billions-in-us-bailouts |
| July 17, 2021 | Key Senator Questions Airline Bosses Over $54 Billion in Pandemic Aid | Jul 17 - Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) issued letters to CEOs asking why they appeared not to be pre... | key-senator-questions-airline-bosses-over-54-billion-in-pandemic-aid |
| July 16, 2021 | FAA orders inspections of all 737s; airlines expect no operational disruption | Jul 16 - The FAA this week issued a directive to all airlines operating the Boeing 73... | faa-orders-inspections-of-all-737s-airlines-expect-no-operational-disruption |
| July 16, 2021 | The Apps and Websites You Need for International Travel During Covid | Jul 16 - Tips for finding entry requirements, digitizing documents and expediting check-in now that ... | the-apps-and-websites-you-need-for-international-travel-during-covid |
| July 16, 2021 | American Airlines Cancels Flight Attendants’ Voluntary Leaves, Plans To Hire 800 | Jul 16 - American is canceling voluntary leaves of 3,300 flight attendants, calling them back by the... | american-airlines-cancels-flight-attendants-voluntary-leaves-plans-to-hire-800 |
| July 16, 2021 | American Airlines Recalls Crew On Voluntary Leave, Plans Hiring - Letter | Jul 16 - American Airlines Group Inc said on Thursday it has asked about 3,300 flight attendant... | american-airlines-recalls-crew-on-voluntary-leave-plans-hiring-letter |
| July 16, 2021 | AFA Debrief – July 16, 2021 | White and Purple Flag Declarations, Addition of the B737 MAX 8 Aircraft to United’s Fleet, Viral Vig... | afa-debrief-july-16-2021 |
| July 16, 2021 | White and Purple Flag Declarations | Jul 16 - Management recently designated White Flag Days in DEN, IAH and ORD. White Flag is... | white-and-purple-flag-declarations |
| July 16, 2021 | Addition of the B737 MAX 8 Aircraft to United’s Fleet | Jul 16 - The first B737 MAX 8 (37E) aircraft will join United’s fleet of aircraft on July 16, 2... | addition-of-the-b737-max-8-aircraft-to-uniteds-fle |
| July 16, 2021 | Viral Vigilance | Jul 16 - As hopeful as we all have been that the impact of the COVID-19 virus is behind us, you... | viral-vigilance |
| July 16, 2021 | My Safety App Launched | Jul 16 - The My Safety App has been pushed to our Link devices as an added tool for our us... | my-safety-app-launched |
| July 16, 2021 | Cabin Temperature Monitoring – It’s about Safety! | Jul 16 - A hot aircraft can cause fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and in extreme cases, could escal... | cabin-temperature-monitoring-its-about-safety |
| July 16, 2021 | Summer Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council | Jul 16 - The Summer Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council will take place, in ... | summer-regular-meeting-of-the-united-master-executive-council |
| July 16, 2021 | International Purser Recruitment Announcement | Jul 16 - United announced this week, due to resumption of service in the International markets,... | international-purser-recruitment-announcement |
| July 16, 2021 | Clarifying Recent Scope Article | Jul 16 - We’ve received some questions about an article we included in last week’s edition of D... | clarifying-recent-scope-article |
| July 16, 2021 | NRPS Travel to New York (EWR/LGA) continues through July 18 | Jul 16 - As a reminder, United is offering positive space travel to maintain the needs of the operat... | nrps-travel-to-new-york-ewrlga-continues-through-july-18 |
| July 16, 2021 | Reserve Timeline Calendar for August 2021 | Jul 16 - For your convenience, we have compiled a Reserve bid month timeline det... | reserve-timeline-calendar-for-august-2021 |
| July 15, 2021 | Pilot Sues Delta for $1 Billion Claiming the Airline Stole Crew App | Jul 15 - Captain Craig Alexander says he developed app for flight crews. He claims Delta ... | pilot-sues-delta-for-1-billion-claiming-the-airline-stole-crew-app |
| July 15, 2021 | Biden keeps Trump’s travel ban on Europeans | Jul 15 - European governments are growing increasingly frustrated with the Biden administration for ... | biden-keeps-trumps-travel-ban-on-europeans |
| July 15, 2021 | Japan asks airlines to halt new bookings as Olympic traffic rises | Jul 15 - The Japanese government has asked airlines to halt new bookings by the general public ... | japan-asks-airlines-to-halt-new-bookings-as-olympic-traffic-rises |
| July 15, 2021 | As Travel Rebounds, Airlines Are Figuring It Out on the Fly | Jul 15 - Business destinations are out, tourist spots are in. The old rules governing fares and... | as-travel-rebounds-airlines-are-figuring-it-out-on-the-fly |
| July 14, 2021 | Delta Air Lines Is Profitable Again. American Airlines Is Turning a Corner. | Jul 14 - Airlines are getting back to profitability for the first time since the pand... | delta-air-lines-is-profitable-again-american-airlines-is-turning-a-corner |
| July 14, 2021 | United Agrees to Buy Up 200 Electric Aircraft | Jul 14 - The major airline announced that it invested in Heart Aerospace, a Sweden-based electr... | united-agrees-to-buy-up-200-electric-aircraft |
| July 14, 2021 | Massive flight delays, cancellations prompt finger-pointing | Jul 14 - Airlines are racking up an unprecedented number of delays and flight cancellations jus... | massive-flight-delays-cancellations-prompt-finger-pointing |
| July 13, 2021 | Flight Attendant Disaster Relief Fund | Jul 13 - If you have been affected by this or another natural disaster,
your Union stands ready to... | flight-attendant-disaster-relief-fund |
| July 13, 2021 | Update: Positive Space Travel for EWR, JFK and LGA | Jul 13 - Due to the significant weather events forecast for the greater
New York area, United is o... | update-positive-space-travel-for-ewr-jfk-and-lga |
| July 13, 2021 | Reminder: COVID-19 Pandemic Temporary Commuter Program Cancelled | Jul 13 - The temporary requirement for Flight Attendants be listed on one
(1) flight is no longer ... | reminder-covid-19-pandemic-temporary-commuter-program-cancelled |
| July 13, 2021 | Lineholders May Release Sick Leave Pairings in Advance of 8hrs to Departure | Jul 13 - A Flight Attendant who wants to release her/his sick leave pairing
can do so by notifying... | lineholders-may-release-sick-leave-pairings-in-advance-of-8hrs-to-departure |
| July 13, 2021 | Emailing your Bid Card | Jul 13 - When placing your bid on file it is a good practice to also email
yourself a copy of your... | emailing-your-bid-card |
| July 13, 2021 | Attendance Bonus Points – How are they Applied? | Jul 13 - Bonus point(s) serve as an incentive that is used during certain
peak travel periods to r... | attendance-bonus-points-how-are-they-applied |
| July 13, 2021 | Debrief: July 13, 2021 | Flight Attendant
Disaster Relief Fund,
Update: Positive
Space Travel for EWR, JFK and LGA,
R... | debrief-july-13-2021 |
| July 12, 2021 | Woman is duct-taped to her seat after trying to open plane door midflight | Jul 12 - American Airlines confirmed the incident in a statement sent to The Washington Post on... | woman-is-duct-taped-to-her-seat-after-trying-to-open-plane-door-midflight |
| July 11, 2021 | United CEO: My guess is airline mask mandate will expire in September | Jul 11 - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Sunday predicted that the mask mandate for air... | united-ceo-my-guess-is-airline-mask-mandate-will-expire-in-september |
| July 10, 2021 | Why Biden's executive order targeting airlines is a big deal for passengers | Jul 10 - President Joe Biden signed a wide-ranging executive order geared towards promotin... | why-bidens-executive-order-targeting-airlines-is-a-big-deal-for-passengers |
| July 9, 2021 | Known Crew Member (KCM) is Accessible Only for "Active" Crewmembers | Jul 9 - Keep in mind that when returning to active status there will be a delay in updating your sta... | known-crew-member-kcm-is-accessible-only-for-active-crewmembers |
| July 9, 2021 | Flight Time or Holding Time following a Diversion | Jul 9 - Recent adverse weather conditions across the country have resulted in the diversion of ... | flight-time-or-holding-time-following-a-diversion |
| July 9, 2021 | Turbulence: Protect Yourself | Jul 9 - Seasonal changes can bring about weather-related turbulence. A reminder of the issues t... | turbulence |
| July 9, 2021 | Base Transfer Guidelines | Jul 9 - Recently, the company has awarded over 200 Flight Attendant transfers to DEN, EWR, and ... | base-transfer-guidelines |
| July 9, 2021 | The Value of Our Contractual Scope Language | Jul 9 - Just as we should not perform work that is assigned to other airport employees such as ... | the-value-of-our-contractual-scope-language |
| July 9, 2021 | CQ Due Month Imbalance | Jul 9 - The recent return of over 9,000 of our flying partners who successfully completed their... | cq-due-month-imbalance |
| July 9, 2021 | Debrief: July 09, 2021 | CQ Due Month Imbalance, The Value of Our Contractual Scope Language, Base Transfer Guidelines, Turbu... | e-lines-july-09-2021 |
| July 8, 2021 | FAA Seeks Thousands In Fines From Disruptive Airline Travelers | Jul 8 - FAA says traveler called in fake plane hijacking threats, another punched a woman holding a ... | faa-seeks-thousands-in-fines-from-disruptive-airline-travelers |
| July 7, 2021 | TSA screenings surpass 2019 levels in pandemic first | Jul 7 - TSA screenings surpass 2019 levels in pandemic first as airlines, airports scramble to staff | tsa-screenings-surpass-2019-levels-in-pandemic-first |
| July 7, 2021 | System Reserve Meeting Report - June 2021 | The System Reserve Meeting with United Airlines was held on June 17, 2021 via Microsoft Teams™... | system-reserve-meeting-report-june-2021 |
| July 7, 2021 | United says that '100%' of customers will be able to bring carry-on bags | Jul 7 - United says that '100%' of customers will be able to bring carry-on bags as part of its mass... | united-says-that-100-of-customers-will-be-able-to-bring-carry-on-bags |
| July 6, 2021 | A Return to Our Traditional Boarding & Deplaning Processes | Jul 6 - United
has now determined they will change the deplaning process. Beginning July 6,
2021, ... | a-return-to-our-traditional-boarding-disembarking-processes |
| July 6, 2021 | Verify Your Personal Address in Company Records is Accurate | Jul 6 - As many of us transition back to the
line now might be the perfect time to remind everyone... | verify-your-personal-address-in-company-records-is-accurate |
| July 6, 2021 | Summer Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council | Jul 6 - The Summer Regular Meeting of the United Master
Executive Council will take place, in ... | summer-regular-meeting-of-the-united-master-executive-council |
| July 6, 2021 | Early Boarding | Jul 6 - Operational and
weather delays, often associated with summer flying, and the corporate
d... | early-boarding |
| July 6, 2021 | Debrief July 06, 2021 | A Return to our Traditional Boarding & Deplaning Process, Positive Spaces: Florida Travel Adviso... | debrief-july-06-2021 |
| July 6, 2021 | Charlotte Flight to Bahamas Canceled When High Schoolers Refuse to Wear Masks | Jul 6 - Dozens of passengers experienced a nightmare at Charlotte Douglas International Airport... | charlotte-flight-to-bahamas-canceled-when-high-schoolers-refuse-to-wear-masks |
| July 6, 2021 | American, Southwest Airlines Surge in Flight Delays Hint at Hard Summer | Jul 6 - This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers. | american-southwest-airlines-surge-in-flight-delays-hint-at-hard-summer |
| July 5, 2021 | Positive Space: Florida Travel Advisory July 6 & 7 | Jul 5 - Due to the significant weather events forecasted for the state of Florida, in advance o... | positive-space-florida-travel-advisory-july-6-7 |
| July 4, 2021 | Independence Day | Jul 4 - America was built on the idea of freedom. When the 13 colonies came together two h... | independence-day |
| July 4, 2021 | MEC Hotel and Transportation Report | MEC Hotel and Transportation Report - July 4, 2021 | mec-hotel-and-transportation-report |
| July 3, 2021 | Two months after launch, Avelo cuts destination cities, raises prices | Jul 3 - Just over two months after launching operations, US start-up carrier Avelo Airlines is ... | two-months-after-launch-avelo-cuts-destination-cities-raises-prices |
| July 3, 2021 | Transportation Department readies new airline consumer protections | Jul 3 - The way airlines handle extra, optional fees -- such as the charges to check a bag or r... | transportation-department-readies-new-airline-consumer-protections |
| July 3, 2021 | United Airlines' Growth Strategy Looks Too Ambitious | Jul 3 - Management clearly recognizes the key shortcomings that have weighed on United Airlines' fin... | united-airlines-growth-strategy-looks-too-ambitious |
| July 2, 2021 | United Charter Opportunity | Jul 2 - As communicated in the June 23 Inflight Services Weekly, United has announced that... | united-charter-opportunity |
| July 2, 2021 | Debrief: July 02, 2021 | Independence Day, The Teamsters Are Coming For Amazon, United Re-Introduces Alcohol to Flights Over ... | debrief-july-02-2021 |
| July 2, 2021 | United COVID-19 Testing Requirement Update | Jul 2 - This week United distributed a series of Safety Alerts regarding changes to COVID-19 te... | united-covid-19-testing-requirement-update |
| July 2, 2021 | United’s My Safety App | Jul 2 - In United’s ISW edition this week, it was announced that this July, the company will la... | uniteds-my-safety-app |
| July 2, 2021 | United Re-Introduces Alcohol to Flights Over 200 Miles | Jul 2 - In Wednesday’s edition of Inflight Services Weekly, United announced the upcoming expan... | united-re-introduces-alcohol-to-flights-over-200-miles |
| July 2, 2021 | The Teamsters Are Coming For Amazon | Jul 2 - Unions across the U.S. are raising their voices in support of the International Brother... | the-teamsters-are-coming-for-amazon |
| July 1, 2021 | United Airlines Plans Newark Ramp Up With Focus On The Long-Term | Jul 1 - As the airline navigates out of the crisis, United will be ramping up Newark, with plan... | united-airlines-plans-newark-ramp-up-with-focus-on-the-long-term |
| July 1, 2021 | United Airlines’ Big Aircraft Order Has Upsides And Risks | Jul 1 - This order has some significant risks, also, and has implications for domestic U.S. capacity... | united-airlines-big-aircraft-order-has-upsides-and-risks |
| June 30, 2021 | Teamsters vote to create dedicated Amazon division to unionize workers | Jun 30 - Union members vote to create a dedicated division to take on the e-commerce giant. | teamsters-vote-to-create-dedicated-amazon-division-to-unionize-workers |
| June 29, 2021 | United Returns to Profitability & Announces Transformational United Next Plan | Yesterday, United CEO Scott Kirby sent out a message letting us know that
United is profitable for ... | united-returns-to-profitability-announces-transformational-united-next-plan |
| June 29, 2021 | A Celebration of Pride | Pride encompasses a diverse community. It symbolizes a different meaning
for every person that cel... | a-celebration-of-pride |
| June 29, 2021 | Filing a Local Council Worksheet | In
our ongoing effort to address website security concerns, changes were recently
made to the Repo... | filing-a-local-council-worksheet |
| June 29, 2021 | 2HOT2COLD - Monitoring Cabin Temperature | A warm aircraft can quickly
become a hot aircraft during boarding putting both crew and passengers ... | 2hot2cold-monitoring-cabin-temperature |
| June 29, 2021 | Survey of Your Experience with Unruly Passengers | As part of our push
for stricter and more reliable legislation to enforce passenger safety and
com... | survey-of-your-experience-with-unruly-passengers |
| June 29, 2021 | August One and Three-Month Special COLAs Deadline Extension Now July 6 | United
is offering one (1) and three (3) month Special Company Offered Leaves
of Absence (COLA) ... | august-one-and-three-month-special-colas-deadline-extension-now-july-6 |
| June 29, 2021 | Flight PAC | FlightPAC is the
Association of Flight Attendants Political Action Committee (PAC). It is
funded... | flight-pac |
| June 29, 2021 | Random Alcohol Testing of Flight & Cabin Crew Flying in & out of Europe | As of February 14, 2021, new requirements for random alcohol testing
of flight and cabin crewmembe... | random-alcohol-testing-of-flight-cabin-crew-flying-in-out-of-europe |
| June 29, 2021 | Debrief: June 29, 2021 | United Returns to
Profitability & Announces Transformational United Next Plan,
A Celebration... | debrief-june-29-2021 |
| June 29, 2021 | Coming soon to all United flights: Seatback entertainment screens | Jun 29 - United Airlines is making a big bet on inflight entertainment as part of a major post-... | coming-soon-to-all-united-flights-seatback-entertainment-screens |
| June 29, 2021 | United Airlines is planning a record expansion of its aircraft fleet. | Jun 29 - United Airlines announced that it was ordering 270 single-aisle planes from Boeing and... | united-airlines-is-planning-a-record-expansion-of-its-aircraft-fleet |
| June 29, 2021 | United Airlines Plans a Record Fleet Expansion as Travel Rebounds | Jun 29 - The carrier is ordering 270 single-aisle planes from Boeing and Airbus, signaling confidenc... | united-airlines-plans-a-record-fleet-expansion-as-travel-rebounds |
| June 28, 2021 | Budget-cutting airlines are contemplating long-haul flights with just one pilot | Jun 28 - There might be just one pilot in the cockpit on your long-haul flight someday, if test... | budget-cutting-airlines-are-contemplating-long-haul-flights-with-just-one-pilot |
| June 28, 2021 | California Bans State Travel to Florida... due to discrimanatory LQBTQ+ laws | ABC 30 Action News June 28, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO -- California added five more
states, including Flor... | california-bans-state-travel-to-florida-due-to-discrimanatory-lqbtq-laws |
| June 27, 2021 | EU airlines, airports warn digital COVID-19 certificate roll-out risks chaos | Jun 27 - Groups representing Europe's largest airlines and airports have warned of chaos and ho... | eu-airlines-airports-warn-digital-covid-19-certificate-roll-out-risks-chaos |
| June 26, 2021 | Airlines, unions want DOJ to prosecute unruly passengers | Jun 26 - Increased political divisions and conflict over pandemic guidelines have led the Feder... | airlines-unions-want-doj-to-prosecute-unruly-passengers |
| June 25, 2021 | International Purser Recurrent Training (PRT21) Preference Month Bidding | Jun 25 - Preference month bidding for International Purser recurrent training opened as of 8:00... | international-purser-recurrent-training-prt21-preference-month-bidding |
| June 25, 2021 | When filing an IOR Form Remember to “Copy to AFA” | Jun 25 - It’s imperative that when filing an Irregular Operations Report (IOR) report with the compa... | when-filing-an-ior-form-remember-to-copy-to-afa |
| June 25, 2021 | Reserve Timeline Calendar for July 2021 | Jun 25 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the July bid month, there are various schedu... | reserve-timeline-calendar-for-july-2021 |
| June 25, 2021 | Travel While On Sick Leave | Jun 25 - As we head into a busy summer travel season and travel to more destinations becomes po... | travel-while-on-sick-leave |
| June 25, 2021 | July 4 / Halloween Holiday Point Credit | Jun 25 - In an effort to recognize Flight Attendants with perfect attendance during the upcomin... | july-4-halloween-holiday-point-credit |
| June 25, 2021 | Union Representation Rights Lawsuit | Jun 25 - AFA filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in our ongoing e... | union-representation-rights-lawsuit |
| June 25, 2021 | Debrief: June 25, 2021 | Union Representation Rights Lawsuit, July 4 / Halloween Holiday Point Credit, Travel While... | debrief-june-25-2021 |
| June 24, 2021 | The FAA wants the airline industry to fight decades of sexism on airplanes | Jun 24 - The FAA wants the airline industry to fight decades of sexism on airplanes by removin... | the-faa-wants-the-airline-industry-to-fight-decades-of-sexism-on-airplanes |
| June 24, 2021 | Airlines Face a Bailout Backlash | Jun 24 - They, and other companies that took pandemic rescue money, face new demands in return for t... | airlines-face-a-bailout-backlash |
| June 24, 2021 | American Airlines Shouldn’t Have Been Bailed Out | Jun 24 - On the latest Pivot podcast, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the case of Ameri... | american-airlines-shouldnt-have-been-bailed-out |
| June 23, 2021 | UPDATE - Frontier Rescinds 'COVID Recovery Charge' | Jun 23 - UPDATE Budget airline Frontier has rescinded some COVID-19 safety costs to passen... | travel-is-back-and-so-are-airline-fees-frontier-adds-covid-recovery-charge |
| June 23, 2021 | Airlines ask Justice Dept. for criminal crackdown on out-of-control passengers | Jun 22 - A coalition of airline industry groups has asked the Justice Department to “commit to ... | airlines-ask-justice-dept-for-criminal-crackdown-on-out-of-control-passengers |
| June 23, 2021 | Southwest Names the Airline’s Next Chief Executive | Jun 23 - After nearly two decades leading the airline, Gary C. Kelly, Southwest’s chief executi... | southwest-names-the-airlines-next-chief-executive |
| June 23, 2021 | Airlines urged to tighten Airbus A320 checks after COVID storage | Jun 23 - Regulators have called for more rigorous checks when pulling some Airbus (AIR.PA)... | airlines-urged-to-tighten-airbus-a320-checks-after-covid-storage |
| June 23, 2021 | United Airlines to Allow Basic-Economy Passengers to ‘Upgrade’ to Standard Coach | Jun 23 - United Airlines said it would allow passengers to upgrade and makes changes to their b... | united-airlines-to-allow-basic-economy-passengers-to-upgrade-to-standard-coach |
| June 22, 2021 | Group Universal Life (GUL) Auto Enrollment | Jun 22 - For Flight Attendants returning from Leaves of Absence (LOA), including those returnin... | group-universal-life-gul-auto-enrollment |
| June 22, 2021 | Contractual Cab Reimbursement Provided When Required During Designated Hours | Jun 22 - Section 5.D.2.a. of our Contract provides Flight Attendants with a ten-dollar ($10.00)... | contractual-cab-reimbursement-provided-when-required-during-designated-hours |
| June 22, 2021 | Summer Flying - Carry Your Contract & Reserve Survival Guides | Jun 22 - To protect ourselves during this time, we should all carry our Contract and know our C... | summer-flying-carry-your-contract-reserve-survival-guides |
| June 22, 2021 | Welcome to AFA Debrief! | Jun 22- Almost 20 years ago, we
enhanced and supplemented our telephonic Dear AFA communications wi... | welcome-to-afa-debrief |
| June 22, 2021 | Hotel Rooms for Layovers and Sits in Excess of Four (4) Hours | Jun 22 - Remember, that the requirement for a hotel room does not apply when there is a “creepi... | hotel-rooms-for-layovers-and-sits-in-excess-of-four-4-hours |
| June 22, 2021 | Take Control of your Financial Future and Retirement, Fidelity 401(k) | Jun 22 - We suggest making it a habit to review the status of your 401(k) account at least twic... | take-control-of-your-financial-future-and-retirement-fidelity-401k |
| June 22, 2021 | E-Lines: June 22, 2021 | Welcome to AFA Debrief!, Location Specific Vaccine Requirements, Aviation Stakeholders Fight for Wor... | e-lines-june-22-2021 |
| June 22, 2021 | Aviation Stakeholders Fight for Worker Safety | Jun 22 - AFA cosigned a letter, along with other aviation stakeholders including Airlines for A... | airlines-for-america-joins-aviation-stakeholders-in-the-fight-for-worker-safety |
| June 22, 2021 | Location Specific Vaccine Requirements | Jun 22 - Safety, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been at the forefront of everything we do... | location-specific-vaccine-requirements |
| June 22, 2021 | DEN Bulk Boarding Procedure Require Clarification | JUN 22 - Flight Attendants passing through Denver (DEN) will notice a change in on board provis... | den-bulk-boarding-procedure-require-clarification-2 |
| June 22, 2021 | Service Guidelines Clarification | JUN 22 - We understand with the frequent adjustments to service it may be difficult to ke... | service-guidelines-clarification-2 |
| June 21, 2021 | Latest FAA Reform Gives Workers New Way to Report Safety Flaws | Jun 21 - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Monday unveiled what it calls th... | latest-faa-reform-gives-workers-new-way-to-report-safety-flaws |
| June 20, 2021 | The History Of United Airlines’ Livery | Jun 20 - Chicago-based US legacy carrier and Star Alliance member United Airlines has a long, r... | the-history-of-united-airlines-livery |
| June 20, 2021 | Happy Father's Day! | Jun 20 - Happy Father's Day! We celebrate you today! | happy-fathers-day |
| June 20, 2021 | Tight Labor Market Returns the Upper Hand to American Workers | Jun 20 - Employers competing for low-wage workers are
offering signing bonuses and other perks | tight-labor-market-returns-the-upper-hand-to-american-workers |
| June 19, 2021 | 'Unprecedented' Violence as Travel Returns and Passenger Aggression Soars | Jun 19 - Flight attendants describe 'unprecedented' violence as travel returns and passenger ag... | unprecedented-violence-as-travel-returns-and-passenger-aggression-soars |
| June 18, 2021 | Air Travel’s Quick Rebound Is Straining Agents, Airlines and Airports | Jun 18 - Airline and airport executives say they anticipated that vaccines and easing restricti... | air-travels-quick-rebound-is-straining-agents-airlines-and-airports |
| June 18, 2021 | E-Lines: June 18, 2021 | COVID-19
Pandemic Temporary Commuter Program Cancelled, Employee Uniform Appearance Standard Revisi... | e-lines-june-18-2021 |
| June 18, 2021 | June is National Safety Month | Jun 18 - June is National Safety Month (NSM), and this year is the 25th anniversary of NSM.&nbs... | june-is-national-safety-month |
| June 18, 2021 | Employee Uniform Appearance Standard Revisions Intended to Modernize and Include | Jun 18 - United management announced revised appearance standards for uniformed, “customer-faci... | employee-uniform-appearance-standard-revisions-intended-to-modernize-and-include |
| June 18, 2021 | COVID-19 Pandemic Temporary Commuter Program Cancelled | Jun 18 - Inflight management has expressed a view that the airline schedule has imp... | covid-19-pandemic-temporary-commuter-program-cancelled |
| June 17, 2021 | July 2021 Reserve Calendar | Jun 17 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the July bid month, there are various schedu... | july-2021-reserve-calendar |
| June 17, 2021 | United Airlines Benefits Center Closed Friday, June 18th! | Jun 17 - A message has been added to the United Airlines Benefits Center system letting callers... | united-airlines-benefits-center-closed-friday-june-18th |
| June 16, 2021 | The Amazon That Customers Don’t See: Inside A Key Warehouse During the Pandemic | Jun 16 - In contrast to its precise, sophisticated processing of packages, Amazon’s model for m... | the-amazon-that-customers-dont-see-inside-a-key-warehouse-during-the-pandemic |
| June 15, 2021 | Deviating from a Deadhead Segment | Jun 15 - Deadhead deviations are outlined in Section 3.I.12 and 3.I.13 of our Contract. Firstly... | deviating-from-a-deadhead-segment |
| June 15, 2021 | US Independence Day is a Paid Holiday | Jun 15 - We remind everyone of the upcoming Contractual holiday U.S. Independence Day (July 4th... | us-independence-day-is-a-paid-holiday |
| June 15, 2021 | August 1 and 3 Month Special COLA Deadline June 25 | Jun 15 - In keeping with the provisions of our JCBA, for the August 2021 bid month, United is o... | august-1-and-3-month-special-cola-deadline-june-25 |
| June 15, 2021 | International Purser Required Training Preference Bid Period | Jun 15 - Flight Attendants who are International Purser Qualified (FSL) (including those who ar... | international-purser-required-training-preference-bid-period |