| April 19, 2021 | United adds summer flights | Apr 18 - United Airlines is adding flights to Iceland, Croatia and Greece for the summer. Inter... | united-adds-summer-flights |
| April 18, 2021 | United Airlines said it was just PR. The CDC says airlines are full of it | Apr 18 - Thinking of recommencing business travel? The CDC would like you to consider that airl... | united-airlines-said-it-was-just-pr-the-cdc-says-airlines-are-full-of-it |
| April 18, 2021 | Two United Airlines Hubs Plan Summer Runway Improvements | Apr 18 - Two major US airports are planning summer runway improvements. As airlines plan a ramp... | two-united-airlines-hubs-plan-summer-runway-improvements |
| April 18, 2021 | Airline Executives Cast Doubt on European Summer Flying | Apr 18 - Two United Airlines Hubs Plan Summer Runway Improvements International travel demand c... | airline-executives-cast-doubt-on-european-summer-flying |
| April 17, 2021 | Electrical Fire At O’Hare International Airport Closes Pedestrian Tunnel | Apr 17 - A fire broke out in a pedestrian tunnel at O’Hare International Airport Saturday morni... | electrical-fire-at-ohare-international-airport-closes-pedestrian-tunnel |
| April 16, 2021 | DSU, United Airlines Announce Partnership | Apr 16 - Delaware State University and United Airlines announced their partnership today for th... | dsu-united-airlines-announce-partnership |
| April 16, 2021 | April is World Autism Month | Apr 16 - April is World Autism Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about Autism Spectrum D... | april-is-world-autism-month |
| April 16, 2021 | AFA E-Lines: April 16, 2021 | Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Program, Airlines Say “No” to CDC Guidance on&nbs... | afa-e-lines-april-16-2021 |
| April 16, 2021 | Airlines Say “No” to CDC Guidance in Blocking Middle Seats | Apr 16 - A newly published report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found... | airlines-say-no-to-cdc-guidance-in-blocking-middle-seats |
| April 16, 2021 | Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Program | Apr 16 - In a joint statement today by United AFA President Ken Diaz, and United SVP Inflight S... | flight-attendant-fatigue-risk-management-program |
| April 16, 2021 | EAP/Professional Standards and Additional Stress | Apr 16 - AFA's Employee Assistance Program/Professional Standards (EAP/PS) program helps our Me... | eapprofessional-standards-and-additional-stress |
| April 16, 2021 | Spring 2021 Regular Master Executive Council (MEC) Meeting & Registration | Apr 16 - The Spring 2021 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council will take place... | spring-2021-regular-master-executive-council-mec-meeting-registration |
| April 16, 2021 | Vacation Fly Through Options and Pay | Apr 16 - Flight Attendants interested in electing to Fly Through their vacations are encouraged... | vacation-fly-through-options-and-pay |
| April 16, 2021 | Second Trimester CQ CBT Due April 29 2359CT | Apr 16 - The CBT for the second trimester is now available for completion and is required to be... | second-trimester-cq-cbt-due-april-29-2359ct |
| April 16, 2021 | Potential Weekend of Civil Protests – Remain Aware | Apr 16 - If you are flying this weekend, be sure to remain informed about any local protests th... | potential-weekend-of-civil-protests-remain-aware |
| April 15, 2021 | American Airlines ramps up domestic summer schedule to nearly pre-pandemic level | Apr 15 - American plans to operate 90% of its summer 2019 domestic capacity and 80% of its inte... | american-airlines-ramps-up-domestic-summer-schedule-to-nearly-pre-pandemic-level |
| April 15, 2021 | Major Airlines Signal Rejection of New CDC Guidance About Middle Seats | Apr 15 - Delta, American, United, and other major airlines signal rejection of new CDC guidance sayi... | major-airlines-signal-rejection-of-new-cdc-guidance-about-middle-seats |
| April 14, 2021 | Hundreds of business leaders, celebs sign statement against voting restrictions | Apr 14 - Hundreds of corporations and executives
released a statement Wednesday in opposition ... | hundreds-of-business-leaders-celebs-sign-statement-against-voting-restrictions |
| April 14, 2021 | More airlines fill middle seats — going against CDC advice to reduce COVID-19 | Apr 14 - The number of people traveling by air has
increased substantially, to the highest lev... | more-airlines-fill-middle-seats-going-against-cdc-advice-to-reduce-covid-19 |
| April 13, 2021 | J&J Vaccine and Blood Clots: The Risks, if Any, Are Very Low | Apr 13 - Out of an “abundance of
caution,” the F.D.A. is advising doctors to pause the Johnson &... | jj-vaccine-and-blood-clots-the-risks-if-any-are-very-low |
| April 13, 2021 | Fake Covid-19 Certificates Hit Airlines, Which Now Have To Police Them | Apr 13 - Airlines are battling a scourge of passengers traveling with falsified Covid-19 health... | fake-covid-19-certificates-hit-airlines-which-now-have-to-police-them |
| April 13, 2021 | As United Airlines Acts On Diversity And Carbon Emissions... | Apr 13 - "As United
Airlines Acts On Diversity And Carbon Emissions, Tucker Carlson Squawks An... | as-united-airlines-acts-on-diversity-and-carbon-emissions |
| April 13, 2021 | E-Lines: April 13, 2021 | CQ
Self Scheduling Clarification,
Maximum
Duty Time Limitations,
Reassignment
& Resched... | e-lines-april-13-2021 |
| April 13, 2021 | AFA Interactive “Have you been vaccinated?” | April 13 - Since the first vaccines were approved, we’ve been advocating for Flight Attendants ... | afa-interactive-have-you-been-vaccinated |
| April 13, 2021 | Reassignment & Rescheduling from Deadhead to Working Status | Apr 13 - Throughout the course of our duty day situations may arise that change our pairing. Un... | reassignment-rescheduling-from-deadhead-to-working-status |
| April 13, 2021 | Maximum Duty Time Limitations | Apr 13 - Understanding how to calculate and track your Maximum Duty Time is an important tool to hav... | maximum-duty-time-limitations |
| April 13, 2021 | CQ Self Scheduling Clarification | Apr 13 - The demand for requalification and continuing qualification classes has created a need... | cq-self-scheduling-clarification |
| April 13, 2021 | Despite big travel numbers, airlines aren't roaring back yet | Apr 13 - Leisure air travel in the United States is on track to recover much more quickly than ... | despite-big-travel-numbers-airlines-arent-roaring-back-yet |
| April 13, 2021 | UAL partners with global firms to finance the use of fuel derived from trash | Apr 13 - United Airlines is partnering with global firms including Nike and Siemens to finance ... | ual-partners-with-global-firms-to-finance-the-use-of-fuel-derived-from-trash |
| April 12, 2021 | Southwest Bringing Back 3,000 Crew Members for Summer | Apr 12 - Southwest Airlines is bringing back nearly 3,000 crew members for what it expects to b... | southwest-bringing-back-3000-crew-members-for-summer |
| April 12, 2021 | United Airlines Seeks To Raise $10.75bn As Revenue Improves | Apr 12 - While core cash burn improved significantly from the fourth quarter of 2020 to the first qu... | united-airlines-seeks-to-raise-1075bn-as-revenue-improves |
| April 12, 2021 | COVID vaccine passports: More cruise lines and airlines climb aboard | Apr 12 - Documentation that proves your COVID vaccination will be a big part of postpandemic travel,... | covid-vaccine-passports-more-cruise-lines-and-airlines-climb-aboard |
| April 12, 2021 | United Airlines Stock Is Falling Because Revenues Are Looking Weaker | Apr 12 - United’s cash position looks healthy. It has $21 billion in available liquidity, and i... | united-airlines-stock-is-falling-because-revenues-are-looking-weaker |
| April 12, 2021 | United Airlines to repay some of its US government bailout | Apr 12 - Carrier taps investors for $9bn and says it will pay off a $520m portion of its debt t... | united-airlines-to-repay-some-of-its-us-government-bailout |
| April 11, 2021 | Why Doesn't Everyone Follow United's Big Announcement? | Apr 11 - After 14 Long
Months, United Airlines Just Made a Big Announcement. Why Doesn't Every... | why-doesnt-everyone-follow-uniteds-big-announcement |
| April 11, 2021 | 100+ Executives Consider Freezing Donations Over Laws Curbing Voting | Apr 11 - More than 100 corporate executives and leaders gathered on a Zoom call
Saturday to d... | 100-executives-consider-freezing-donations-over-laws-curbing-voting |
| April 11, 2021 | French lawmakers approve a ban on short domestic flights | Apr 11 - French lawmakers voted late on Saturday to abolish domestic flights on routes than can... | french-lawmakers-approve-a-ban-on-short-domestic-flights |
| April 9, 2021 | Boeing's 737 Max has a new problem that will ground some of the jets again | Apr 9 - Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max -- this time, the issue is wit... | boeings-737-max-has-a-new-problem-that-will-ground-some-of-the-jets-again |
| April 9, 2021 | United Airlines New Controversial New Customer Feedback Program | Apr 9 - United Airlines is taking an interesting new approach to feedback. With this, the airli... | united-airlines-new-controversial-new-customer-feedback-program |
| April 9, 2021 | Amazon Workers Vote Down Union Drive at Alabama Warehouse | Apr 9 - The company’s decisive victory deals a crushing blow to organized labor, which had hope... | amazon-workers-vote-down-union-drive-at-alabama-warehouse |
| April 9, 2021 | Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund Deadline April 10 | Apr 9 - The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial ... | association-of-flight-attendants-scholarship-fund-deadline-april-10 |
| April 9, 2021 | April is National Alcohol Awareness Month | Apr 9 - April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. | april-is-national-alcohol-awareness-month |
| April 9, 2021 | Protecting our Democracy — Protecting Union Rights | Apr 9 - Voting rights are under attack nationwide as states pass voter suppression laws. These ... | protecting-our-democracy-protecting-union-rights |
| April 9, 2021 | Passport Renewal Procedures | Apr 9 - Please be aware that passport renewal procedures are frequently changing because of the... | passport-renewal-procedures |
| April 9, 2021 | Wear Your Union Pin – Solidarity Matters | Apr 9 - Wear Your Union Pin – Solidarity Matters. | wear-your-union-pin-solidarity-matters |
| April 9, 2021 | Covid 19 - Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Waiver | Apr 9 - Trade Related aspects of Intellectual Property, universally known as TRIPS, is a m... | covid-19-trade-related-aspects-of-intellectual-property-rights-trips-waiver |
| April 9, 2021 | System Transfers Awarded Today | Apr 9 - System transfers with a June 2021 effective date were processed today DEN, DEN-GER, EWR... | system-transfers-awarded-today |
| April 9, 2021 | Hotel Layover Safety – Don’t Post on Social Media | Apr 9 - We have been made aware of instances where some Flight Attendants have been posting inf... | hotel-layover-safety-dont-post-on-social-media |
| April 9, 2021 | Kirby Optimistic About United’s Future | Apr 9 - Scott Kirby currently opines that United Airlines international and business travel wil... | kirby-optimistic-about-uniteds-future |
| April 9, 2021 | United’s Controversial Feedback Program | Apr 9 - We are hearing concerns from Members and receiving questions asking about the specific... | uniteds-controversial-feedback-program |
| April 9, 2021 | United Temporarily Grounds 16 737 MAX Aircraft | Apr 9 - This morning, United learned Boeing had advised 16 airlines that fly the 737 MAX of a t... | united-temporarily-grounds-16-737-max-aircraft |
| April 9, 2021 | E-Lines: April 09, 2021 | United
Temporarily Grounds 16 737 MAX Aircraft, United’s Controversial New Feedback Program, Kirby ... | e-lines-april-09-2021 |
| April 8, 2021 | Exclusive: How American Airlines Is Looking At The Alaska Airlines Partnership | Apr 8 - To learn a little more about how that alliance developed through the crisis and the fut... | exclusive-how-american-airlines-is-looking-at-the-alaska-airlines-partnership |
| April 8, 2021 | United Airlines workers protest potential layoffs | Apr 8 - United Airlines workers protest potential layoffs after
company received billions in C... | united-airlines-workers-protest-potential-layoffs |
| April 8, 2021 | Airline Startups Want a Piece of Post-Covid Travel | Apr 8 - The worst crisis in aviation history isn’t over, but new airlines are already sizing up... | airline-startups-want-a-piece-of-post-covid-travel |
| April 8, 2021 | A new airline is launching, focusing on smaller airports | Apr 8 - Avelo Airlines, a budget carrier that launches today and begins service April 28. | a-new-airline-is-launching-focusing-on-smaller-airports |
| April 6, 2021 | E-Lines: April 06, 2021 | Local Council Meetings in Advance of Spring 2021 Regular MEC Meeting, United’s “Better Boarding”, Sp... | e-lines-april-06-2021 |
| April 6, 2021 | Local Council Meetings in Advance of Spring 2021 Regular MEC Meeting | Apr 6- Local AFA Councils across the system will be conducting Local Meetings which have been s... | local-council-meetings-in-advance-of-spring-2021-regular-mec-meeti |
| April 6, 2021 | COVID-19 Vaccination POD opens at IAH | Apr 6- IAH becomes the newest location to open a Point of Distribution (POD) for COVID-19 vacci... | covid-19-vaccination-pod-opens-at-iah |
| April 6, 2021 | Special COLAs Awarded | Apr 6- The company processed requests for Special COLAs to those who had submitted requests. I... | april-special-colas-awarded |
| April 6, 2021 | Spring Turbulence and Seat Belt Compliance Check | Apr 6- As a reminder in advance of the anticipated challenges of Spring and Summer flying, our ... | spring-turbulence-and-seat-belt-compliance-check |
| April 6, 2021 | United Airlines 95th Birthday! | Apr 6- United Airlines came from somewhat humble beginnings when William Boeing founded Boeing ... | united-airlines-95th-birthday |
| April 6, 2021 | We Applaud United’s Statement on the Integrity of Democratic Voting | Apr 6- Part of our Union’s job is to speak out when managements’ action or decisions do not co... | we-applaud-uniteds-statement-on-the-integrity-of-democratic-voting |
| April 6, 2021 | Reserve Review | Apr 6- Reserve Flight Attendants are encouraged to review and have a working knowledge of our C... | reserve-review |
| April 6, 2021 | United’s “Better Boarding” | Apr 6- Quietly, without much fanfare or attention, United announced a return to “Better Boardin... | uniteds-better-boarding |
| April 3, 2021 | Delta spent the pandemic earning goodwill. It might be about to vanish. | Apr 3 - Delta Air Lines and CEO Ed Bastian are facing boycotts in response to Georgia's new con... | delta-spent-the-pandemic-earning-goodwill-it-might-be-about-to-vanish |
| April 2, 2021 | Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots... | Apr 2 - Senate Bill 7 is at the forefront of Texas Republicans’ crusade to further restrict vot... | texas-senate-advances-bill-limiting-how-and-when-voters-can-cast-ballots |
| April 2, 2021 | A Vaccine Passport Is the New Golden Ticket as the World Reopens | Apr 2 - Companies and countries that depend on travel or large gatherings are counting on... | a-vaccine-passport-is-the-new-golden-ticket-as-the-world-reopens |
| April 2, 2021 | The next vaccine challenge: Building a workable 'passport' app | Apr 2 - Tech companies, nonprofits and state agencies are racing to build digital vaccine certi... | the-next-vaccine-challenge-building-a-workable-passport-app |
| April 2, 2021 | CDC: Fully vaccinated people can travel in U.S. without tests or quarantines | Apr 2 - People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can travel freely in the U.S., as long... | cdc-fully-vaccinated-people-can-travel-in-us-without-tests-or-quarantines |
| April 2, 2021 | What Georgia's Voting Law Really Does | Apr 2 - The New York Times analyzed the state’s new 98-page voting law and identified 16 key provisi... | what-georgias-voting-law-really-does |
| April 2, 2021 | Vaccinated Americans are free to travel but should still take precautions | Apr 2 - Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can travel “at low risk to th... | vaccinated-americans-are-free-to-travel-but-should-still-take-precautions |
| April 2, 2021 | E-Lines: April 02, 2021 | May Special COLA Bidding Closes April 5 at 8:00 AM CT, Work Positions on Operational Pairings, COVID... | e-lines-april-02-2021 |
| April 2, 2021 | Easter – A Season of Hope, Renewal and Optimism | Apr 2 - This Sunday, millions will celebrate Easter. Perhaps, this year we can draw paral... | easter-a-season-of-hope-renewal-and-optimism |
| April 2, 2021 | Interline Travel Exception While on Special COLA Expired March 31, 2021 | Apr 2 - Interline Travel Exception While on Special COLA Expired March 31, 2021 | interline-travel-exception-while-on-special-cola-expired-march-31-2021 |
| April 2, 2021 | AFA Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits Enrollment Closes April 16 | Apr 2 - AFA, through the vendors with whom we have relationships, routinely surveys the insuran... | afa-voluntary-supplemental-insurance-benefits-enrollment-closes-april-16 |
| April 2, 2021 | IRS 2021 Tax Deadlines Extended & Exclusion of Unemployment Compensation | Apr 2 - In continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a... | irs-2021-tax-deadlines-extended-exclusion-of-unemployment-compensation |
| April 2, 2021 | United Updates “UMNR” App and Adds “Help Hub” link in CCS | Apr 2 - United updated their “UMNR” app on April 1, 2021 and, as a result, the current version ... | united-updates-umnr-app-and-adds-help-hub-link-in-ccs |
| April 2, 2021 | COVID-19 Testing/Health Forms Requirement & Updated Country Restrictions | Apr 2 - In two Scheduling Alerts from March 31, 2021 as well as an Safety Alert dated Apri... | covid-19-testinghealth-forms-requirement-updated-country-restrictions |
| April 2, 2021 | Work Positions on Operational Pairings | Apr 2 - Operational Pairings, which can typically be identified as pairings in the 8000 - 9000 ... | work-positions-on-operational-pairings |
| April 2, 2021 | May Special COLA Bidding Closes April 5 at 8:00 AM CT | Apr 2 - The deadline to submit for the May Special COLA (One-, Two-, and Three-Month Durations)... | may-special-cola-bidding-closes-april-5-at-800-am-ct |
| April 1, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after ‘suspicious wires’ probe | Apr 1 - Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after ‘suspicious wires’ probe causes delays and traffi... | fort-lauderdale-airport-reopens-after-suspicious-wires-probe |
| March 30, 2021 | Cabin Jumpseat Authority (CJA) In-Depth Review | Mar 30 - An in-depth review, clarification and resource of our reciprocal cabin jumpseat agreements,... | reciprocal-cabin-jumpseat-in-depth-review |
| March 30, 2021 | E-Lines: March 30, 2021 | Second
Trimester 2021 CBT Completion Deadline, Local Council Meeting in Advance of Spring 2021 Regu... | e-lines-march-30-2021 |
| March 30, 2021 | Flight attendants in limbo as United prepares to close its Seattle crew base | Mar 30 - The Seattle Times: Barely a year
after making Seattle a base for flight attendants, United... | flight-attendants-in-limbo-as-united-prepares-to-close-its-seattle-crew-base |
| March 30, 2021 | United Returns to JFK | Mar 30 - United has made the strategic decision to resume operations in New York at JFK. This m... | united-returns-to-jfk |
| March 30, 2021 | Update Your Contact Information on CCS and Flying Together | Mar 30 - Given the recent changes in status for many of our Members driven largely by the COVID... | update-your-contact-information-on-ccs-and-flying-together |
| March 30, 2021 | Second Trimester 2021 CBT Completion Deadline | Mar 30 - The current Second Trimester 2021 CBT is due on April 29, 2021. In the even... | second-trimester-2021-cbt-completion-deadline |
| March 30, 2021 | Local Council Meetings in Advance of Spring 2021 Regular MEC Meeting | Mar 30 - Throughout the month of April, our Local Council leaders across the system will be con... | local-council-meeting-in-advance-of-spring-2021-regular-mec-meeting |
| March 30, 2021 | Scholarship Reminders | Mar 30 - The deadline to submit for educational scholarships is fast approaching. As a reminder... | scholarship-reminders |
| March 27, 2021 | United Airlines Lights Up New York City Skyscrapers | Mar 27 - If you’re in New York City this evening, look up at the skyline. United will light two... | united-airlines-lights-up-new-york-city-skyscrapers |
| March 26, 2021 | E-Lines: March 26, 2021 | Onboard Service Enhancement Response, May 1- 2- & 3-month Special COLA Deadline Extended to Apri... | e-lines-march-26-2021 |
| March 26, 2021 | May 1-2-3-month Special COLA Deadline Extended to April 5 at 8:00 AM CT | Mar 26 - May 1-2-3-month Special COLA Deadline Extended to April 5 at 8:00 AM CT | may-1-2-3-month-special-cola-deadline-extended-to-april-5-at-800-am-ct |
| March 26, 2021 | Line Trade and Reserve Restoration of Days Off | Mar 26 - We have received questions from some Flight Attendants about the proper sequence that ... | line-trade-and-reserve-restoration-of-days-off |
| March 26, 2021 | United Virtual Chat | Mar 26 - Currently the chat may be used for Crew Scheduling (24/7), FAST (hours vary by departm... | united-virtual-chat |
| March 26, 2021 | Scheduling Options for Extended Layovers and Updated Country Restrictions | Mar 26 - The company announced in one of two Scheduling Alerts this week that the combination o... | scheduling-options-for-extended-layovers-and-updated-country-restrictions |
| March 26, 2021 | COBUS – COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunity for Licensed Registered Nurses | Mar 26 - The agreement provides for up to 20 qualified COBUS Flight Attendants who are licensed... | cobus-covid-19-vaccination-opportunity-for-licensed-registered-nurses |
| March 26, 2021 | JFK Service Begins March 28 | Mar 26 - After a delayed commencement, United is set to return to JFK airport this Sunday, Marc... | jfk-service-begins-march-28 |
| March 26, 2021 | Martin Walsh – Labor Secretary Confirmed | Mar 26 - The Senate confirmed Martin Walsh, the mayor of Boston, and a former leader of the ci... | martin-walsh-labor-secretary-confirmed |
| March 26, 2021 | Women in History – Sara Nelson | Mar 26 - Women: Join Unions, Run Unions. Sara is a prime example of women in leadership and Uni... | women-in-history-sara-nelson |
| March 26, 2021 | Onboard Service Enhancement Response | Mar 26 - To the point we were calling out in our prior article, it’s about how the introdu... | onboard-service-enhancement-response |
| March 23, 2021 | 10 people killed after gunman opens fire at Boulder, Colorado, grocery store | Mar 23 - Our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is always available and completely conf... | 10-people-killed-after-gunman-opens-fire-at-boulder-colorado-grocery-store |
| March 23, 2021 | AFA E-Lines: March 23, 2021 | Real
Time Survey - Real Time Issues,
Snacking
and Demasking,
Mask Exemption SSR Code Clarifi... | afa-e-lines-march-23-2021 |
| March 23, 2021 | Easter Monday Paid Holiday U.K. | Mar 23 - Trips originating in the United Kingdom that touch the designated Easter Monday holida... | easter-monday-paid-holiday-uk |
| March 23, 2021 | May Special COLAs Available (1/2/3 months) | Mar 23 - United announced they would be offering Special COLAs beginning May 2021. The duration... | may-special-colas-available-123-months |
| March 23, 2021 | U.K. Travel Update | Mar 23 - As travel begins to resume to more international destinations, it is important to reme... | uk-travel-update |
| March 23, 2021 | Mask Exemption SSR Code Clarification (PPEX) | Mar 23 - The recent announcement about customer mask exemptions and the SSR Code has left some ... | mask-exemption-ssr-code-clarification-ppex |
| March 23, 2021 | Snacking and Demasking | Mar 23 - Despite the mask requirements at both the federal and company level, Flight Attendants... | snacking-and-demasking |
| March 23, 2021 | Real Time Survey - Real Time Issues | Mar 23 - Management announced their decision to launch a new customer feedback program. While the pr... | real-time-survey-real-time-issues |
| March 22, 2021 | Analysts cheer ‘surprisingly positive’ AstraZeneca U.S. trial data | Mar 22 - Health-care analysts welcomed AstraZeneca’s findings of hotly anticipated late-st... | analysts-cheer-surprisingly-positive-astrazeneca-us-trial-data |
| March 21, 2021 | System Outage Affects Easy Chat Usage | A system issue is affecting Easy Chat functionality. All departments, all stations are impacte... | system-outage-affects-easy-chat-usage |
| March 19, 2021 | Standing with APALA to Prevent the Spread of Violence & Hate | Mar 19 - This week, we witnessed another senseless attack by a gunman targeting innocent citize... | standing-with-apala-to-prevent-the-spread-of-violence-hate |
| March 19, 2021 | E-Lines: March 19, 2021 | Standing
with APALA to Prevent the Spread of Violence & Hate,
Webmail Update
to Duo App,
A... | e-lines-march-19-2021 |
| March 19, 2021 | MEC Officer Letter - APALA Letter of Support | Mar 19 - This week we witnessed another senseless attack by a gunman targeting innocent citizens. Ei... | mec-officer-letter-apala-letter-of-support |
| March 19, 2021 | Training: CQ vs RQ and Completing CBTs | Mar 19 - All active flight attendants are now encouraged to schedule their CQ training in their due ... | training-cq-vs-rq-and-completing-cbts |
| March 19, 2021 | Women's History Month - Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Mar 19 - Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as The Notorious RBG, has done more than anyone e... | womens-history-month-ruth-bader-ginsburg |
| March 19, 2021 | Webmail Update to Duo Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) App | Mar 19 - While many of our flying partners were on furlough status, the company updated how we ... | webmail-update-to-duolingo |
| March 19, 2021 | Restoration of Reserve Days of Availability - 16 Day Off Reserve Lines | Mar 19 - Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line for April 2021 having more than the minimum n... | restoration-of-reserve-days-of-availability-16-day-off-reserve-lines |
| March 19, 2021 | Why Amazon Unionization Matters | Mar 19 - Currently, almost 6,000 workers at an Amazon Warehouse near Birmingham, Alabama are vo... | why-amazon-unionization-matters |
| March 17, 2021 | MEC Hotel & Transportation Committee Report | MEC Hotel & Transportation Committee Report | mec-hotel-transportation-committee-report |
| March 16, 2021 | AFA E-Lines: March 16, 2021 | April
Reserve Numbers Revised,
Delay or Cancellation Notification to Flight Attendants,
Voluntar... | afa-e-lines-march-16-2021 |
| March 16, 2021 | Delay or Cancellation Notification to Flight Attendants | Mar 16 - Section 7.X. of our Contract provides that if a delay or cancellation is known t... | delay-or-cancellation-notification-to-flight-attendants |
| March 16, 2021 | Voluntary Benefits Enrollment Now Open | Mar 16 - Open enrollment for AFA Voluntary Supplemental Benefits begins on March 15 and e... | voluntary-benefits-enrollment-now-open-approved-benefits |
| March 16, 2021 | Cart Safety Reminder | Mar 16 - As a reminder, cart safety and the proper handling of these tools, is critical i... | cart-safety-reminder |
| March 16, 2021 | Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) | Mar 16 - The Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) website provides infor... | flight-attendant-drug-and-alcohol-program-fadap |
| March 16, 2021 | Scholarship Opportunity Reminders | Mar 16 - Flight Attendants and their families are reminded of the following scholars... | scholarship-opportunity-reminders |
| March 16, 2021 | Inclement Weather Reminders | Mar 16 - When commuting in to work becomes unsafe or impossible you are covered by the Commuter... | inclement-weather-reminders |
| March 16, 2021 | April Reserve Numbers Revised | Mar 16 - As Bids close tomorrow, March 17, we encourage you to review the priority message Crew... | april-reserve-numbers-revised |
| March 16, 2021 | From Stewardess to Flight Attendant: 80 Years of Sophistication and Sexism | Mar 16 - Tracing the timeline of the profession since the 1930's. | from-stewardess-to-flight-attendant-80-years-of-sophistication-and-sexism |
| March 16, 2021 | FAA Extends Zero Tolerance Policy for Unruly Passengers | Mar 16 - The FAA announced that it will extend the zero tolerance policy for unruly&n... | faa-extends-zero-tolerance-policy-for-unruly-passengers |
| March 16, 2021 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-swlof-report |
| March 15, 2021 | Reserve Scheduling Timeline – For April 2021 Bid Month | Mar 15 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the April bid month, there are various... | reserve-scheduling-timeline-for-april-2021-bid-month |
| March 15, 2021 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | Mar 15, 2021 - The System Scheduling (DSL) meeting to review the April 2021 flying assigne... | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| March 12, 2021 | Looking Back on a Year of COVID | Mar 12 - We reflect on the fact that it was one year ago yesterday, on March 11, 2020, when a string... | looking-back-on-a-year-of-covid |
| March 12, 2021 | Women in Aviation Week - Ada Brown | Mar 12 - We came to work for the adventure, but after a while it became clear that we wanted to make... | women-in-aviation-week-ada-brown |
| March 12, 2021 | E-Lines: March 12, 2021 | U.S.
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday – March 14, President
Biden Signs $1.9T COVID Relief Bill,... | e-lines-march-12-2021 |
| March 12, 2021 | Final Vacation Payments for VSL Participants | Mar 12 - Final Vacation Payments for VSL Participants – Not Eligible for 401(k) withholding. | final-vacation-payments-for-vsl-participants |
| March 12, 2021 | Deadheading Crew Boarding and Carry-on Luggage Policy | Mar 12 - As our flights begin to fill up, we are receiving questions resulting from incidents a... | deadheading-crew-boarding-and-carry-on-luggage-policy |
| March 12, 2021 | Safety & Scheduling – Country Restrictions Notice | Mar 12 - On Tuesday, March 9, United issued a Safety Alert about implementation of entry restri... | safety-scheduling-country-restrictions-notice |
| March 12, 2021 | Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing | Mar 12 - Addressing the ever-increasing need for pre-departure COVID-19 testing for flights to ... | pre-departure-covid-19-testing |
| March 12, 2021 | United’s “HotelOps” Live Chat | Mar 12 - Our Hotel and Transportation Committee has been advised that Inflight Scheduling and I... | uniteds-hotelops-live-chat |
| March 12, 2021 | Scheduling Alert – COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments and Post Vaccine Illness | Mar 12 - COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments and Post Vaccine Illness. | scheduling-alert-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-and-post-vaccine-illness |
| March 12, 2021 | AFA Voluntary Benefits – Open Enrollment March 15 | Mar 12 - As a reminder, starting next week, March 15, 2021, open enrollment for AFA Voluntary S... | afa-voluntary-benefits-open-enrollment-march-15 |
| March 11, 2021 | Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Bill | Mar 11 - President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Thur... | biden-signs-19-trillion-covid-relief-bill |
| March 11, 2021 | Daylight Saving Time | Sunday, March 14, 2021begins Daylight Saving time in the United States. At 2:00 a.m. Sunday the cloc... | daylight-saving-time |
| March 10, 2021 | MEC Officer Letter - Payroll Support Program Extension | Mar 10 - Congressional leadership in Washington D.C. passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP... | mec-officer-letter-payroll-support-program-extension |
| March 10, 2021 | AFA Interactive - We did it Again: PSP Extended! | Mar 10 - We did it again! Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, extending our Payroll Suppo... | afa-interactive-we-did-it-again-psp-extended |
| March 10, 2021 | E-Lines: March 10, 2021 SPECIAL EDITION | MEC Officer Letter - The American Rescue Plan (ARP) | e-lines-march-10-2021-special-edition |
| March 9, 2021 | Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts | Mar 9 - President Joe Biden continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White ... | biden-forges-ahead-with-his-pro-union-agenda-on-several-fronts |
| March 9, 2021 | Coming Soon: The ‘Vaccine Passport’ | Mar 9 - In the near future, travel may require digital documentation showing that passengers ha... | coming-soon-the-vaccine-passport |
| March 9, 2021 | URGENT - Final Pitch for #PSP! | Mar 9 - URGENT! Our Payroll Support Plan (PSP) is now before the House of Represen... | urgent-final-pitch-for-psp |
| March 9, 2021 | Call your Representative to pass the American Rescue Plan! | The Senate
passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) on Saturday, March 6th, and the House is
set to t... | call-your-representative-to-pass-the-american-rescue-plan |
| March 9, 2021 | E-Lines: March 09, 2021 | PSP-
Make Calls to the House, CDC
Vaccinated Mask Update, State
Mask Requirements VS United’s Mas... | e-lines-march-09-2021 |
| March 9, 2021 | CDC Update – Use of Masks Once Vaccinated | Mar 9 - As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely distributed we may start to see a shift in ... | cdc-update-use-of-masks-once-vaccinated |
| March 9, 2021 | State Mask Requirements VS United’s Mask Requirements | Mar 9 - Many states have begun to roll back mask mandates in favor of more relaxed or optional ... | state-mask-requirements-vs-uniteds-mask-requirements |
| March 9, 2021 | Interaction of Guarantee and 71-Hour Minimum Revisited | Mar 9 - Remember, our Contract requires that the minimum line average by location is 69 hours a... | interaction-of-guarantee-and-71-hour-minimum-revisited |
| March 9, 2021 | Women in Aviation Week | Mar 9 - Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW) is a global aviation awareness week for wo... | women-in-aviation-week |
| March 9, 2021 | Clarification on COVID-19 CBT Training | Mar 9 - Our Safety, Health and Security Committee reminds us that the previously “stand-alone” ... | clarification-on-covid-19-cbt-training |
| March 9, 2021 | AFA Voluntary Benefits – Open Enrollment starts March 15, 2021 | Mar 9 - Starting next week, March 15, 2021, open enrollment for AFA Voluntary Supplemental Bene... | afa-voluntary-benefits-open-enrollment-starts-march-15-2021 |
| March 8, 2021 | International Women's Day Events | Please join the AFL-CIO and the global labor movement for a series of
events celebrating Internati... | international-womens-day-events |
| March 8, 2021 | International Women’s Day – March 8, 2021 | Mar 8 - Recognized annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event cel... | international-womens-day-march-8-2021 |
| March 6, 2021 | Sara Nelson on How to Build a Better Country | Mar 6 - The Association of
Flight Attendants president sits down with Rolling Stone for “The N... | sara-nelson-on-how-to-build-a-better-country |
| March 6, 2021 | Senate passes Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan after all-night votes | Mar 6 - The Senate passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan, including... | senate-passes-bidens-19-trillion-covid-relief-plan-after-all-night-votes |
| March 5, 2021 | E-Lines: March 05, 2021 | PSP – Makes Your Calls to the Senate!, Possible Discrepancy in
Fleet Coding in Some Flight Attendan... | e-lines-march-05-2021 |
| March 5, 2021 | Make an Impact: PSP Photos | Mar 5 - We want Congress to understand why an extension of the Payroll Support Program (PSP) is so v... | make-an-impact-psp-photos |
| March 5, 2021 | Possible Discrepancy in Fleet Coding in Some Flight Attendant Applications | Mar 5 - In recent days management has become aware there may be a discrepancy in the fleet code... | possible-discrepancy-in-fleet-coding-in-some-flight-attendant-applications |
| March 5, 2021 | ORD Paves the Way for Vaccination Appointments | Mar 5 - This week United announced, in partnership with the city of Chicago and the Chicag... | ord-paves-the-way-for-vaccination-appointments |
| March 5, 2021 | United Updates Mask Policy | Mar 5 - United issued a Safety Alert that updated and replaced their February 16 mask policy an... | united-updates-mask-policy |
| March 5, 2021 | United Providing New Masks for Employees | Mar 5 - United announced they will be distributing an additional supply of masks meant to “repl... | united-providing-new-masks-for-employees |
| March 5, 2021 | Inflight Training Update for March CQ/RQ | Mar 5 - Due to the current and fluid changes affecting Flight Attendant populations resulting f... | inflight-training-update-for-march-cqrq |
| March 5, 2021 | April Special COLA | Mar 5 - Inflight Crew Scheduling has announced the availability of a Special COLA for the month... | april-special-cola |
| March 5, 2021 | Women’s History Month – Ellen Church | Mar 5 - As we celebrate Women's History Month, AFA will be spotlighting various women who were,... | womens-history-month-ellen-church |
| March 4, 2021 | United, American Airlines to Open Vaccination Sites at O'Hare Airport | Mar 4 - United and American Airlines have announced plans to offer vaccinations at Chicago's O'... | united-american-airlines-to-open-vaccination-sites-at-ohare-airport |
| March 4, 2021 | Why Americans shouldn't turn their noses up at Johnson & Johnson's vaccine | Mar 4 - Americans are taking another look at Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine ... | why-americans-shouldnt-turn-their-noses-up-at-johnson-johnsons-vaccine |
| March 4, 2021 | The Latest Case of Vaccine Alarmism | Mar 4 - It’s the latest case of vaccine alarmism. Many Americans are worried that Johnson ... | the-latest-case-of-vaccine-alarmism |
| March 2, 2021 | What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine | Mar 2 -U.S. regulators have approved a third coronavirus vaccine; the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ... | what-you-need-to-know-about-the-johnson-johnson-vaccine |
| March 2, 2021 | E-Lines: March 02, 2021 | PSP - The Next Hurdle, Hotel and Transportation Issues, Women’s History Month, U.S. D... | e-lines-march-02-2021 |
| March 2, 2021 | Vacated Vacation Periods for those Participating in the VSL in Open Time | Mar 2 - The unused vacation periods of those Flight Attendants participating in the voluntary separa... | vacated-vacation-periods-for-those-participating-in-the-vsl-in-open-time |
| March 2, 2021 | Update on Minimum Reserve Levels and Impact on Trading | Mar 2 - Over the course of the past several weeks, we’ve received a number of questions about the Re... | update-on-minimum-reserve-levels-and-impact-on-trading |
| March 2, 2021 | Women’s History Month – March 2021 | Mar 2 - During the month of March AFA will be paying honor to women in the aviation and labor commun... | womens-history-month-march-2021 |
| March 2, 2021 | Hotel and Transportation Issues– We need the facts | Mar 2 - Our Hotel and Transportation Committee reminds us when issues occur with our Contractua... | hotel-and-transportation-issues-we-need-the-facts |
| March 2, 2021 | PSP- The Next Hurdle | Mar 2 - We need to be prepared to push even harder as the bill makes its way to the Senate. It is up... | psp-the-next-hurdle |
| February 28, 2021 | 32 Years On – What Was Learned From United 811’s Explosive Decompression | (Simple Flying by Sumit Singh)Yesterday marked 32 years since a United
Airlines Boeing 747 lost a c... | 32-years-on-what-was-learned-from-united-811s-explosive-decompression |
| February 27, 2021 | House Passes Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid Relief Package -(CNN) | (CNN)The House of Representatives voted early Saturday morning to approve President Joe Biden's $1.9... | house-passes-bidens-19-trillion-covid-reluef-package-cnn |
| February 26, 2021 | E-Lines: February 26, 2021 | Furlough
Mitigation Partnership Awards, VSL: A New Beginning and Wishing our Friends Farewell, 20-Y... | e-lines-february-26-2021 |
| February 26, 2021 | VSL: A New Beginning and Wishing our Friends Farewell | This month, approximately 1,600 of our flying partners have elected to participate in the Voluntary ... | vsl-a-new-beginning-and-wishing-our-friends-farewell |
| February 26, 2021 | ISAP: Protecting Members First – Emphasizing Safety | One of the key components of the ISAP (Inflight Safety Action Report) is its focus on impr... | isap-protecting-members-first-emphasizing-safety |
| February 26, 2021 | COVID-19 Vaccine CBT - Part of Second Trimester CBT | The COVID-19 CBT contents will be part of the Second Trimester CBT and should be completed... | covid-19-vaccine-cbt-part-of-second-trimester-cbt |
| February 26, 2021 | Black History Month – Kamala Harris | On January 20, 2021, we witnessed history being made as Kamala Harris was sworn into offic... | black-history-month-kamala-harris |
| February 26, 2021 | 20-Year Anniversary of E-Lines – AFA Electronic Communications | This month, February 2021, is the 20th year anniversary of E-Lines. Let us reflect on the histo... | 20-year-anniversary-of-e-lines-afa-electronic-communications |
| February 24, 2021 | Contract: Don’t Leave Home Without It | Rather than lugging around our paper contract we can easily download it to our smart phones and/or t... | contract-dont-leave-home-without-it |
| February 24, 2021 | Fleet Update - Boeing 777 | United has opted to take a proactive step and will voluntarily be removing 24 of the 777-200 aircraf... | fleet-update-boeing-777 |
| February 24, 2021 | Disaster Relief for Texas Residents | If you are a Flight Attendant living in any of the affected counties and have suffered significant d... | disaster-relief-for-texas-residents |
| February 24, 2021 | Voluntary Furloughs Awarded – Furlough Mitigations Partnerships | The Furlough Mitigation Partnership bids closed February 24 at 12 PM CT, and will be awarded by 1700... | voluntary-furloughs-awarded-furlough-mitigations-partnerships-closed |
| February 24, 2021 | Furlough Mitigation Partnership Awards | Feb 24 - Furlough Mitigation Partnerships (FMP) were awarded this afternoon for all bases today... | furlough-mitigation-partnership-awards |
| February 24, 2021 | Practice Solidarity, Not Division | Feb 24 - This week, some Members are engaging, both on social media and in person on flights, i... | practice-solidarity-not-division |
| February 23, 2021 | E-Lines: February 23, 2021 | Voluntary Furloughs Awarded – Furlough Mitigation
Partnerships Closing Tomorrow at Noon CT,
Disast... | e-lines-february-23-2021 |
| February 22, 2021 | Contractual Voluntary Furlough Bidding - Closed | Bidding for Voluntary Furlough has closed and the contractual voluntary furlough award commencing Ap... | contractual-voluntary-furlough-bidding-closed |
| February 21, 2021 | United Airlines Removing 24 Boeing 777s From Service After Denver Incident | United Airlines is removing all of its Boeing 777 planes currently
in service that are powered by ... | united-airlines-removing-24-boeing-777s-from-service-after-denver-incident |
| February 20, 2021 | PSP Extension: Contact Congress Now! | If we know anything about Congressional legislation, it’s that, until it’s signed, it’s not law.&nbs... | psp-extension-contact-congress-now |