| October 18, 2019 | E-Lines: October 18, 2019 | Fall
Regular Meeting of the United MEC ,One-Month and Three-Month Special COLAs Available with Dece... | e-lines-october-18-2019 |
| October 18, 2019 | STRIKE ALERT: Chicago Public School Teachers and Workers are on strike! | The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), SEIU Local 73 school support staff and Park District workers went ... | strike-alert-chicago-public-school-teachers-and-workers-are-on-strike |
| October 18, 2019 | United Projects Higher Full Year Profit Sharing Payments | On the heels of Tuesday’s third quarter financial performance announcement, the company has pub... | united-projects-higher-full-year-profit-sharing-payments |
| October 18, 2019 | Human Trafficking Vigilance as Football Season Kicks Off | As Flight Attendants, we are uniquely positioned to potentially identify human traffickers and assis... | human-trafficking-vigilance-as-football-season-kicks-off |
| October 18, 2019 | Bonus Bucks Registration Extended to October 23, 2019 | Flight Attendants should recently have completed company required Computer Based Training (CBT). As ... | bonus-bucks-registration-extended-to-october-23-2019 |
| October 18, 2019 | Calling On & Calling Off Sick Leave | As we enter the cold and flu season, we encourage everyone to consider taking advantage of our negot... | calling-on-calling-off-sick-leave |
| October 18, 2019 | Revision #30 Effective Date - November 1, 2019 | Revision #30 is now availablewith an effective date of November 1, 2019.Flight Attendants are encour... | revision-30-effective-date-november-1-2019 |
| October 18, 2019 | Contract Changes Affect Line Construction | Since October 2018 when the Flight Attendant operation was merged and the development of Flight Atte... | contract-changes-affect-line-construction |
| October 18, 2019 | Benefits Training Concludes in Chicago | This week, volunteers from Local Councils across the system successfully completed two classes condu... | benefits-training-concludes-in-chicago |
| October 18, 2019 | Vision Plans | This year, two former vision plans, Superior Vision and the standard VSP Plans, will not be offered.... | vision-plans |
| October 18, 2019 | Healthy Rewards PPO and Changes to HRA Account | Beginning on January 1, 2020, participants in the Health Rewards PPO, will have a $4,800 cap on the ... | healthy-rewards-ppo-and-changes-to-hra-account |
| October 18, 2019 | Annual Benefits Open Enrollment - through October 25, 2019 | Open Enrollment began October 7 and will close on October 25, 2019. Flight Attendants can enroll onl... | annual-benefits-open-enrollment-through-october-25-2019 |
| October 18, 2019 | One-Month and Three-Month Special COLAs Available with December Bid Month | Inflight Scheduling has determined that there will be an opportunity to award one month and three-mo... | one-month-and-three-month-special-colas-available-with-december-bid-month |
| October 18, 2019 | Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC | The Fall Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) will take place October 22 – 2... | fall-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec |
| October 15, 2019 | E-Lines: October 15, 2019 | United
Releases Third Quarter Financial Performance Results,
Annual
Vacation Bidding,
Fall Reg... | e-lines-october-15-2019 |
| October 15, 2019 | Three Distinct Types of Reassignment per JCBA Section 7.Q. | Our Contract provides for three distinct types of reassignment scenarios and each of the three have ... | three-distinct-types-of-reassignment-per-jcba-section-7q |
| October 15, 2019 | “What is my work position?” | Understanding how to read a pairing and to understand the
corresponding work-position eliminates u... | what-is-my-work-position |
| October 15, 2019 | November 2019 Paid Holidays – NRT, GUM & All U.S. Bases | Our Contract stipulates that in
addition to all other compensation, Flight Attendants receive addi... | november-2019-paid-holidays-nrt-gum-all-us-bases |
| October 15, 2019 | Annual Benefits Open Enrollment - through October 25 | Open Enrollment for active employees began October 7
and will close on October 25, 2019. Flight At... | annual-benefits-open-enrollment-through-october-25 |
| October 15, 2019 | Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC - October 22 – 23, 2019 in Chicago | The Fall Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council
(MEC) will take place October 22 –... | fall-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-october-22-23-2019-in-chicago |
| October 15, 2019 | Annual Vacation Bidding | Vacation Elections (Flex days, Buy Back, 401(k) deferral) closed
this morning, October 15, 2019 08... | annual-vacation-bidding |
| October 15, 2019 | United Releases Third Quarter Financial Performance Results | United’s third-quarter net income jumped nearly 23% to more than
$1.02 billion from the year-earli... | united-releases-third-quarter-financial-performance-results |
| October 11, 2019 | E-Lines: October 11, 2019 | Background
on MEC Settlements,737
MAX – Grounded Through January 6 - 2020,
Welcome
New Hire Cl... | e-lines-october-11-2019 |
| October 11, 2019 | Network Operations Center (NOC) Monitoring Typhoon Hagibis – Stay Safe | Super typhoon, Hagibis is expected to pass near Tokyo, Japan,
Saturday night into Sunday. United’s... | network-operations-center-noc-monitoring-typhoon-hagibis-stay-safe |
| October 11, 2019 | Creating Awareness – Aircraft that Overnight at Non-Hub Locations | As a reminder, when arriving into a station
that is a non-hub location, galley Flight Attend... | creating-awareness-aircraft-that-overnight-at-non-hub-locations |
| October 11, 2019 | Impact of Personal Time Off (PTO) on Reserve Availability (Section 7.AA.4.) | Guaranteed personal time office will be made available to Flight
Attendants on a daily basis regar... | impact-of-personal-time-off-pto-on-reserve-availability-section-7aa4 |
| October 11, 2019 | Pay Claim Details Viewable on Pay Register | Flight Attendants who have submitted a pay claim have the ability to view details about paid pay cla... | pay-claim-details-viewable-on-pay-register |
| October 11, 2019 | System Scheduling Reports – DSL and SWLOF Reports, November, 2019 | Central Schedule Committee’s most recent (DSL) and (SWLOF) reportsdetailing their activities in... | system-scheduling-reports-dsl-and-swlof-reports-november-2019 |
| October 11, 2019 | 2020 CQ Rebid Award Results – Posted by October 16, 2019 | Flight Attendants who were
recently required to rebid their CQ due (must go) month by preferencing... | 2020-cq-rebid-award-results-posted-by-october-16-2019 |
| October 11, 2019 | Vacation Elections due by October 15, 2019 | Flight Attendants who would like to participate in the optional
Vacation Election process are enco... | vacation-elections-due-by-october-15-2019 |
| October 11, 2019 | Medical Rate Setting – Claims Experience and Cost of Administration Matter | From the rate you see when you
first look into the enrollment tool, keep in mind the wellness cred... | medical-rate-setting-claims-experience-and-cost-of-administration-matter |
| October 11, 2019 | Annual Benefits Open Enrollment - through October 25 | Open Enrollment began October 7
and will close on October 25, 2019. Flight Attendants can enroll o... | annual-benefits-open-enrollment-through-october-25 |
| October 11, 2019 | Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC - October 22 – 23, 2019 in Chicago | The Fall Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council
(MEC) will take place October 22 –... | fall-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-october-22-23-2019-in-chicago |
| October 11, 2019 | Welcome New Hire Class 1924 | On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, AFA welcomed the 56 graduating
Members of class 1924 to the line. Our... | welcome-new-hire-class-1924 |
| October 11, 2019 | 737 MAX Grounded through January 6, 2020 | United has made the decision to pull the 737-MAX aircraft from the company’s schedule until January ... | 737-max-grounded-through-january-6-2020 |
| October 11, 2019 | Background on MEC Settlements | This past Tuesday in E-lines we shared details of two MEC
Settlements and advised Flight Attendant... | background-on-mec-settlements |
| October 9, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-report |
| October 8, 2019 | E-Lines: October 08, 2019 | Learning
Network CBT & Travel on Sick Leave Information, 2020
Travel Pricing Error Corrected, ... | e-lines-october-08-2019 |
| October 8, 2019 | Tell Your Congressperson to Support the PRO Act | When workers stand together, we have the power to negotiate the wages we need and the benefits we de... | tell-your-congressperson-to-support-the-pro-act |
| October 8, 2019 | U.S. Driver's Licenses Must Be "Real ID" Compliant by October 2020 | To heighten airline safety and security, Congress adopted a 9/11 Commission recommendation in 2... | us-drivers-licenses-must-be-real-id-compliant-by-october-2020 |
| October 8, 2019 | Pre-retirement Checklist Information | The Continental Airlines Retirement Plan (CARP) interest rates used to determine lump sum options an... | pre-retirement-checklist-information |
| October 8, 2019 | Reminder CBD Oil is a Hazard to Continued Employment | Earlier this year our EAP Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) noted the hazards of CBD... | reminder-cbd-oil-is-a-hazard-to-continued-employment |
| October 8, 2019 | Trading Premium Positions and Crew Scheduling Notification | Questions regarding the trading of work positions onboard the aircraft persist. | trading-premium-positions-and-crew-scheduling-notification |
| October 8, 2019 | Go Pink for October– Support Breast Cancer Awareness | October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. To heighten awareness and emphasize the value of ... | go-pink-for-october-support-breast-cancer-awareness |
| October 8, 2019 | A Message from Your AFA EAP Volunteers Concerning Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase... | a-message-from-your-afa-eap-volunteers-concerning-breast-cancer-awareness-month |
| October 8, 2019 | UChat App Installation Guidance | The new Flight Attendant communication app, UChat, was pushed to our links on September 30, 2019.&nb... | uchat-app-installation-guidance |
| October 8, 2019 | Calculating the Value of the Vacation Buy Back Election Option | Flight Attendants have the option to “sell back" vacation days at a rate of three hours and fif... | calculating-the-value-of-the-vacation-buy-back-election-option |
| October 8, 2019 | New Codes for Rolling Occupational Sick and Workman's Compensation | Two new rolling Sick Codes have been developed to help ensure that the pay for Occupational Sick and... | new-codes-for-rolling-occupational-sick-and-workmans-compensation |
| October 8, 2019 | Vacation Election Window is Open until October 15, 0800HDT | The Vacation Election period closes next week, October 15, 2019, at 0800HDT. Flight Attendants who w... | vacation-election-window-is-open-until-october-15-0800hdt |
| October 8, 2019 | Settlement of NODs - Downline Reassignment of Flight Attendants | A number of Notices of Dispute (NODs) asserting that the Company is improperly interpreting the lang... | settlement-of-nods-downline-reassignment-of-flight-attendants |
| October 8, 2019 | Settlement of MEC 5-19 – Reassignment Pay when Deviating on a Final DH segment | Along with a number of Notices of Dispute, MEC 5-19 was filed asserting the Company was improperly i... | settlement-of-mec-5-19-reassignment-pay-when-deviating-on-a-final-dh-segment |
| October 8, 2019 | 2020 Travel Pricing Error Corrected | We reported earlier this month of an automation error in employeeRES that affected the NRSA pricing ... | 2020-travel-pricing-error-corrected |
| October 8, 2019 | Learning Network CBT & Travel on Sick Leave Information | The Learning Network CBT that Flight Attendants were required to have completed by October 6, 2019 c... | learning-network-cbt-travel-on-sick-leave-information |
| October 5, 2019 | Benefits Open Enrollment Begins Next Week - October 7, 2019 | October 7, 2019 begins our Annual Benefits open enrollment for 2020. Employees have the opportunity ... | benefits-open-enrollment-begins-next-week-october-7-2019 |
| October 5, 2019 | Vacation Election Period Open – Buy Back, FLEX and Deferral to 401(k) | The Vacation Election period opened Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT) a... | vacation-election-period-open-buy-back-flex-and-deferral-to-401k |
| October 5, 2019 | Hotel Sign-in Process | We’ve become aware of a number of discussions regarding the Crew Member hotel sign-in process.&... | hotel-sign-in-process |
| October 5, 2019 | November One Month Special COLA Bid Closes Monday, October 7, 2019 | Flight Attendants who are interested in applying for the November 2019 COLA are reminded that the bi... | november-one-month-special-cola-bid-closes-monday-october-7-2019 |
| October 5, 2019 | Quarterly Incentive Compensation Detailed & Paid on October 16, Pay Advice | As the third quarter of the calendar year closes, we recommend that Flight Attendants be on the look... | quarterly-incentive-compensation-detailed-paid-on-october-16-pay-advice |
| October 5, 2019 | Category I Local Council Elections are Underway | Local Council Elections are important because these provide the Members with the ability to directly... | category-i-local-council-elections-are-underway |
| October 5, 2019 | Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC - October 22 – 23, 2019 in Chicago | The Fall Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council (MEC) will take place October 22 – 2... | fall-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-october-22-23-2019-in-chicago |
| October 5, 2019 | Unaccompanied Minors (UMNR) Tracker App | Over the course of the past several months, there have been a number of changes to the procedures to... | unaccompanied-minors-umnr-tracker-app |
| October 5, 2019 | CCS Pop-up Alert Programmed to Appear During Working Flights | Beginning October 9, 2019, management is activating a trip trade pop-up alert function on CCS to rem... | ccs-pop-up-alert-programmed-to-appear-during-working-flights |
| October 5, 2019 | KCM® Rules | In an ongoing continuous educational effort, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Transportat... | kcm-rules |
| October 5, 2019 | Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) Interest Rates Published | The new interest rates for the Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) are now available on Your Benefits... | continental-retirement-plan-carp-interest-rates-published |
| October 5, 2019 | October 6th – Deadline to Complete CBT | October 6, 2019, is the last day to complete the six required CBT modules. The “2019 Flight Att... | october-6th-deadline-to-complete-cbt |
| October 5, 2019 | Travel While on Sick Leave | Permission to travel while on sick leave is not required. However, while on sick leave you are accou... | travel-while-on-sick-leave |
| October 4, 2019 | E-Lines: October 04, 2019 |
October 6th – Deadline to Complete CBT,
Continental
Re... | e-lines-october-04-2019 |
| October 3, 2019 | Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) Interest Rates Published | The new interest rates for the Continental Retirement Plan (CARP) are now available on Your Benefits... | continental-retirement-plan-carp-interest-rates-published |
| October 2, 2019 | In the Industry – the Struggle for Contract Improvements is Real | The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) representing United Express Carrier Air Wisconsi... | in-the-industry-the-struggle-for-contract-improvements-is-real |
| October 2, 2019 | TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes! | he Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 aims to protect airline passengers and crew from the harmful effects... | take-action-stop-toxic-fumes |
| October 2, 2019 | 2020 Annual Benefits Enrollment Reminder | Flight Attendants currently have the opportunity to explore Benefit plan options for the 2020 Benefi... | 2020-annual-benefits-enrollment-reminder |
| October 2, 2019 | Commuter Program also Applies to Surface Transportation | Section 28 of our Contract offers Flight Attendants who commute by air certain contractual protectio... | commuter-program-also-applies-to-surface-transportation |
| October 2, 2019 | International Purser/Purser Authority | The International Purser/Purser is the designated onboard leader on the aircraft and she/he is respo... | international-purserpurser-authority |
| October 2, 2019 | Act Now! - CBT Completion Due Date is October 6, 2019 | The “2019 Flight Attendant United HR Compliance and On-board Service”training is on Flying... | act-now-cbt-completion-due-date-is-october-6-2019 |
| October 2, 2019 | Sections 2.Q and 4.I Contractual Paid Holiday Trips Departing HKG & FRA | Our Contract provides for additional compensation for flight assignments flown on designated holiday... | sections-2q-and-4i-contractual-paid-holiday-trips-departing-hkg-fra |
| October 2, 2019 | UChat App Now Available | UChat, an app developed to facilitate Flight Attendant to Flight Attendant communications in a ‘chat... | uchat-app-now-available |
| October 2, 2019 | Vacation Election Period Open – Buy Back, FLEX and Deferral to 401(k) Deferral | The Vacation Election period opened Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT) a... | vacation-election-period-open-buy-back-flex-and-deferral-to-401k-deferral |
| October 2, 2019 | How is Day-at-a-Time (DATV) Vacation Awarded - Pre-Month vs. in the Operation? | It is important to recognize pre-month requests for DATV and those in the operation are handled sepa... | how-is-day-at-a-time-datv-vacation-awarded-pre-month-vs-in-the-operation |
| October 2, 2019 | Travel While on Sick Leave CBT Module Clarification . | Considerable confusion continues as it pertains to a Flight Attendant’s ability to travel while on s... | travel-while-on-sick-leave-cbt-module-clarification |
| October 2, 2019 | October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month | The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To date, breast cancer remains the m... | october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month |
| October 2, 2019 | Pricing Error in Employee Travel System for NRSA Travel in 2020 | Management reports there is an issue with the Employee Travel system which is causing incorrect pric... | pricing-error-in-employee-travel-system-for-nrsa-travel-in-2020 |
| October 2, 2019 | KCM® Rules | In an ongoing continuous educational effort, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the Transportat... | kcm-rules |
| October 1, 2019 | E-Lines: October 02, 2019 | Pricing Error in Employee Travel System for NRSA Travel in 2020, National Breast Cancer Awareness Mo... | e-lines-october-02-2019 |
| October 1, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| September 27, 2019 | E-Lines: September 27, 2019 | Vacation Election Period Open until October 15 –Buy Back - FLEX and 401(k) Deferral, Designation of ... | e-lines-september-27-2019 |
| September 27, 2019 | Hotel & Transportation Feedback via MEC Reporting Channels | In the September 18, 2019 ISW, management communicated their desire for Flight Attendants to provide... | hotel-transportation-feedback-via-mec-reporting-channels |
| September 27, 2019 | Unaccompanied Minor Policy Revised to include Unaccompanied NRSA Pass Riders | As of August 15, 2019 unaccompanied minor (UMNR) pass riders will count towards the cap of six (6) U... | unaccompanied-minor-policy-revised-to-include-unaccompanied-nrsa-pass-riders |
| September 27, 2019 | Reserve Availability Rules on the Last Day of the Bid Month | As we approach the last day of the September bid month, it is timely for us to review the Reserve av... | reserve-availability-rules-on-the-last-day-of-the-bid-month |
| September 27, 2019 | Providing Physician’s Note for ½ Point Reduction . | As part of our Contractual Attendance and Performance management provisions of our Contract, we nego... | providing-physicians-note-for-point-reduction |
| September 27, 2019 | Flight Time or Holding Time following a Diversion | Recent adverse weather across the country has resulted in the diversion of a number of flights to ci... | flight-time-or-holding-time-following-a-diversion |
| September 27, 2019 | Scheduled Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line Service into O’Hare | Flight Attendants who use public transportation to/from O’Hare Airport should be aware the Chicago T... | scheduled-chicago-transit-authority-cta-blue-line-service-into-ohare |
| September 27, 2019 | New Zealand (AKL) Electronic Travel Authority Effective October 1, 2019 | Effective October 1, 2019 all international visitors, transit passengers and working crew members fr... | new-zealand-akl-electronic-travel-authority-effective-october-1-2019 |
| September 27, 2019 | Occupational Leave vs Occupational Extended Illness and Vacation Accrual | Now that Vacation Accrual Letters have been published, we are beginning to receive questions from Fl... | occupational-leave-vs-occupational-extended-illness-and-vacation-accrual |
| September 27, 2019 | Designation of FLEX Vacation Days at the End of Vacation Bidding | The 2020 Vacation Guide advises Flight Attendants how FLEX vacation days will be identified for thos... | designation-of-flex-vacation-days-at-the-end-of-vacation-bidding |
| September 27, 2019 | Vacation Election Open until October 15 – Buy Back, FLEX and Deferral to 401k | The Vacation Election period opened Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT) a... | vacation-election-open-until-october-15-buy-back-flex-and-deferral-to-401k |
| September 25, 2019 | Deadline - 2020 CQ Due Month Change Bidding Closes September 27 | As a reminder, Flight Attendants who currently have a CQ due (must go) month of June, July or August... | deadline-2020-cq-due-month-change-bidding-closes-september-27 |
| September 25, 2019 | Go Pink for October– Support Breast Cancer Awareness | As a reminder, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. As we do each year to highlight th... | go-pink-for-october-support-breast-cancer-awareness |
| September 25, 2019 | Guidelines on Removing Language Qualification | A language qualified Flight Attendant who has been language qualified in accordance with compan... | guidelines-on-removing-language-qualification |
| September 25, 2019 | Section 3.I.11. – Consumption of Alcohol while on Deadhead Status | While we are on the subject of being rescheduled from deadhead to working status, a review of the la... | section-3i11-consumption-of-alcohol-while-on-deadhead-status |
| September 25, 2019 | Deadhead Rescheduled to Working Status | The company may reschedule a deadheading Flight Attendant(s) to work the flight on which she/he... | deadhead-rescheduled-to-working-status |
| September 25, 2019 | Required CBT Due Date of October 6th – Compensation Details | On August 7, 2019 Inflight Management notified Flight Attendants of the required 6 module CBT series... | required-cbt-due-date-of-october-6th-compensation-details |
| September 25, 2019 | Vacation Election Options – Vacation Buy Back, FLEX and Deferral to 401(k) | The Vacation Election period opens this Wednesday September 25, 2019, by 0800 Home Domicile Time (HD... | vacation-election-options-vacation-buy-back-flex-and-deferral-to-401k |
| September 25, 2019 | 2020 Vacation Accrual Letters Available expected by September 25, 2019 | Flight Attendants’ 2020 Vacation Accrual Letters will be available no later than September 25, 2019 ... | 2020-vacation-accrual-letters-available-expected-by-september-25-2019 |
| September 25, 2019 | 2020 Reserve (A/B) Letter Lists are Now Available for FRA, HKG, HNL, LHR, & NRT | The 2020 Reserve Letter Lists are now available in your Base and on Flying Together. Reserve (A/B) R... | 2020-reserve-ab-letter-lists-are-now-available-for-fra-hkg-hnl-lhr-nrt |
| September 25, 2019 | Resolving Reserve End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts | Last month, insertion of a Break (BRK) day placeholder in the schedule of a Reserve who has a potent... | resolving-reserve-end-of-month-1-in-7-conflicts |
| September 24, 2019 | E-Lines: September 24, 2019 | Resolving Reserve End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts,2020 Reserve (A/B) Letter Lists are Now Available fo... | e-lines-september-24-2019 |
| September 20, 2019 | E-Lines: September 20, 2019 | UChat – On September 30th - 2019 it’s coming!,Situational Awareness – Especially at the ATM Machine,... | e-lines-september-20-2019 |
| September 20, 2019 | AFA International President Testifies | On Thursday, September 26th, the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation wil... | afa-international-president-testifies |
| September 20, 2019 | Reminder - 2020 CQ Due Month Change Bidding Closes September 27 | As a reminder, Flight Attendants who currently have a CQ due (must go) month of June, July or August... | reminder-2020-cq-due-month-change-bidding-closes-september-27 |
| September 20, 2019 | Mark your Calendar - 2020 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment - October 7 - 25, 2019 | It’s that time of the year again when annual benefits open enrollment will take place during the per... | mark-your-calendar-2020-annual-benefits-open-enrollment-october-7-25-2019 |
| September 20, 2019 | 2019 Annual Communications Training Concludes this Week in Chicago | This week, the United Master Executive Council (MEC) Communications Committee conducted their annual... | 2019-annual-communications-training-concludes-this-week-in-chicago |
| September 20, 2019 | Irregular Operations from Extreme Weather | When extreme weather disrupts the operation as it did these past few days in Houston, the negotiated... | irregular-operations-from-extreme-weather |
| September 20, 2019 | Minimum Duty and Time Away (Trip) Rigs - Understanding how they interact | Understanding that Ratio-in-Guarantee (RIGs) offer protections for additional pay and credit beyond ... | minimum-duty-and-time-away-trip-rigs-understanding-how-they-interact |
| September 20, 2019 | 2020 Reserve Rotation Letter Lists to be Published Monday, September 23, 2019 | The 2020 Reserve Letter Lists will be made available in your Base and on Flying Together on Monday, ... | 2020-reserve-rotation-letter-lists-to-be-published-monday-september-23-2019 |
| September 20, 2019 | Vacation Election Options – Vacation Buy Back, FLEX and Deferral to 401(k) | The Vacation Election period opens by 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT) on September 25, 2019 and closes... | vacation-election-options-vacation-buy-back-flex-and-deferral-to-401k |
| September 20, 2019 | Situational Awareness – Especially at the ATM Machine | A recent “find” by a group of Chicago Flight Attendants on layover in Sau Paulo included a “skimmer”... | situational-awareness-especially-at-the-atm-machine |
| September 20, 2019 | UChat – On September 30, 2019, it’s coming! | In July, United management announced the testing of UChat, an app developed to facility Flight Atten... | uchat-on-september-30-2019-its-coming |
| September 19, 2019 | MEC Hotel & Transportation Report | This report lists resolution on issues discussed during the meeting and some responses and chan... | mec-hotel-transportation-report |
| September 18, 2019 | 90-Day Freeze on all iOS Updates | Effective September 10, 2019 the company has implemented a temporary freeze on all iOS updates.... | 90-day-freeze-on-all-ios-updates |
| September 18, 2019 | Go Pink for October– Support Breast Cancer Awareness | As a reminder, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. As we do each year to highlight th... | go-pink-for-october-support-breast-cancer-awareness |
| September 18, 2019 | TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes! | The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 aims to protect airline passengers and crew from the harmful effect... | take-action-stop-toxic-fumes |
| September 18, 2019 | Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC - October 22 – 23, 2019 in Chicago | We encourage Members to witness our democratic process in action by attending your Local Counci... | fall-regular-meeting-of-the-united-mec-october-22-23-2019-in-chicago |
| September 18, 2019 | CBT Due Date of October 6th Approaching - Keep a Record of Completion | On August 7, 2019 Inflight Management notified Flight Attendants of the required 6 module CBT series... | cbt-due-date-of-october-6th-approaching-keep-a-record-of-completion |
| September 18, 2019 | Positive Space Booking Window Expanded from 60 to 120 Days | Previously and as a matter of company policy, the advance booking of positive space (NRPS) travel ha... | positive-space-booking-window-expanded-from-60-to-120-days |
| September 18, 2019 | Early Boarding | As of January 1, 2019, the requirement for positive check-in was eliminated on a trial basis. | early-boarding |
| September 18, 2019 | Vacation Reductions | There are several instances where a Flight Attendant may experience a reduction in her/his vacation ... | vacation-reductions |
| September 18, 2019 | Vacation Elections Open September 25, 2019 with Accrual Letters | The 2020 Vacation Election window opens next week on September 25th. Under the terms of our Contract... | vacation-elections-open-september-25-2019-with-accrual-letters |
| September 17, 2019 | E-Lines: September 17, 2019 | Changes to Parking at Washington Geographic Location,Vacation Elections Open September 25 - 2019 wit... | e-lines-september-17-2019 |
| September 14, 2019 | Special Qualifications - 50 Hour Requirement | We have received reports in the MEC Office that some supervisory personnel are incorrectly advising ... | special-qualifications-50-hour-requirement |
| September 14, 2019 | 2020 CQ Changes – Due Month Bidding is Now OPEN - Closes September 27 | Flight Attendants who currently have a CQ due (must go) month of June, July or August received a e-m... | 2020-cq-changes-due-month-bidding-is-now-open-closes-september-27 |
| September 14, 2019 | Central Schedule Committee (CSC) Reports – October, 2019 | Central Schedule Committee’s most recent Build and Review Report detailing their activitie... | central-schedule-committee-csc-reports-october-2019 |
| September 14, 2019 | Known Crew Member – Comply & Report! Use KCM Online Reporting Form | Crew Members around the system, Flight Attendants and Pilots alike, continue to report inconsistenci... | known-crew-member-comply-report-use-kcm-online-reporting-form |
| September 14, 2019 | Vacation 2020! | In anticipation of the opening of the first round of Vacation bidding on October 23, 2019, a good de... | vacation-2020 |
| September 13, 2019 | E-Lines: September 13, 2019 | Vacation 2020!,Known Crew Member – Comply & Report! Use KCM Online Reporting Form,Central Schedu... | e-lines-september-13-2019 |
| September 13, 2019 | 2020 Annual Benefits Open Enrollment - October 7 - 25, 2019 | It’s that time of the year again when annual benefits open enrollment will take place during the per... | 2020-annual-benefits-open-enrollment-october-7-25-2019 |
| September 13, 2019 | Purchase Pink Uniform Accessories - Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month | October, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we do each year to highlight the importa... | purchase-pink-uniform-accessories-support-breast-cancer-awareness-month |
| September 13, 2019 | October Paid Holidays - HKG National Day (10/1) & FRA Unification Day (10/3) | Paid holidays during the month of October include pairings which originate in HKG and include Nation... | october-paid-holidays-hkg-national-day-101-fra-unification-day-103 |
| September 13, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report | Our MEC Reserve Committee’s most recent Reserve Committee Report addressing system Reserve... | mec-reserve-committee-report |
| September 13, 2019 | International Override Applies to Pairings with Flying Outside the U.S. & Canada | nternational override applies to those pairings flown to/from destinations outside the continental U... | international-override-applies-to-pairings-with-flying-outside-the-us-canada |
| September 13, 2019 | One Month Special COLA for November 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-november-2019-with-medical-benefits-at-active-rates |
| September 13, 2019 | Special COLAs for October 2019 Schedule Month Awarded | A total of 321 Special COLAs were awarded for the October 2019 schedule month on a system-wide basis... | special-colas-for-october-2019-schedule-month-awarded |
| September 12, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee SWLOF Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-september-5-2019 |
| September 12, 2019 | FLIGHT ATTENDANT SCHEDULE MONTHS FOR 2020 | Listed below, by month, are the number of days in each month, and the new start and end dates for ea... | flight-attendant-schedule-months-for-2020 |
| September 10, 2019 | E-Lines: September 10, 2019 | Special E-Lines Edition Always Remember and Never Forget! | e-lines-september-10-2019 |
| September 10, 2019 | Special E-Lines Edition, Always Remember, and Never Forget! | Today is a sacred, but somber day. Many of us will be attending September 11 Memorial Ceremonies whe... | special-e-lines-edition-always-remember-and-never-forget |
| September 6, 2019 | E-Lines: September 06, 2019 | FAA
Responds to AFA Advocacy to Move on 10 Hours Rest Implementation,
A
Message from Doug McKee... | e-lines-september-06-2019 |
| September 6, 2019 | Plan to Attend the NYC Labor Day Parade this Saturday, September 7, 2019 | This Saturday Sept. 7th, 2019, Endeavor AFA Local 45 (EDV AFA) Union Members will once again be marc... | plan-to-attend-the-nyc-labor-day-parade-this-saturday-september-7-2019 |
| September 6, 2019 | Updating your Phone Contact in CCS | Flight Attendants have the ability to update or change their phone number contact information in CCS... | updating-your-phone-contact-in-ccs |
| September 6, 2019 | System Scheduling Reports – DSL Report? | The most recent (DSL) Review Report from Central Schedule Committee detailing their activities in th... | system-scheduling-reports-dsl-report |
| September 6, 2019 | The Value of Our Contractual Scope Language | Just as we should not perform work that is assigned to other airport employees such as customer serv... | the-value-of-our-contractual-scope-language |
| September 6, 2019 | Jury Duty- Flight Attendant Guide Available from Help Hub | The Jury Duty- Flight Attendant Guide found in Help Hub details the procedures for notifyi... | jury-duty-flight-attendant-guide-available-from-help-hub |
| September 6, 2019 | Out of Base (OOB) Pick-ups are Not Eligible for Trading | As outlined in Chapter 10 of the Trip Trades and Adjustment guide, Flight Attendants may pick u... | out-of-base-oob-pick-ups-are-not-eligible-for-trading |
| September 6, 2019 | Register to Attend the September 11, 2019 - Flight 93 “Journey of Remembrance” | On September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National Memorial Park will depart ... | register-to-attend-the-september-11-2019-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| September 6, 2019 | Personal Strategies for Approaching the Anniversary of September 11th | As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, many of us will begin to plan how we’ll recognize ... | personal-strategies-for-approaching-the-anniversary-of-september-11th |
| September 6, 2019 | 9/11 Commemorative Pin and Black Memorial Remembrance Ribbons | For the month of September, AFA will be providing black ribbons to be worn behind your white AFA pin... | 911-commemorative-pin-and-black-memorial-remembrance-ribbons |
| September 6, 2019 | FAA Airmen Certification Card Replacement Clarification | As a clarification to the information published in this past Tuesday’s edition of E-lines, Flight At... | faa-airmen-certification-card-replacement-clarification |
| September 6, 2019 | New KCM Requirements But No Uniform Effective September 6, 2019 | On, September 3, 2019, TSA issued notice to their officers there would be revised crewmember identif... | new-kcm-requirements-but-no-uniform-effective-september-6-2019 |
| September 6, 2019 | A Message from Doug McKeen – Sr. Vice President Labor Relations | Earlier this week, Doug McKeen sent a letter to a specific group of Flight Attendants addressing tri... | a-message-from-doug-mckeen-sr-vice-president-labor-relations |
| September 6, 2019 | FAA Responds to AFA Advocacy to Move on 10 Hours Rest Implementation | Last year we successfully achieved 10 Hours minimum rest free from duty under the law. According to ... | faa-responds-to-afa-advocacy-to-move-on-10-hours-rest-implementation |
| September 4, 2019 | Layover Safety | In a recent July’s E-Lines article we focused on layover safety . The article offered tool... | layover-safety |
| September 4, 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 |
| September 4, 2019 | Attendance Bonus Point Application is Generated Automatically | Recently Flight Attendants have inquired as to the process as to how previously earned bonus point(s... | attendance-bonus-point-application-is-generated-automatically |
| September 4, 2019 | 2020 CQ Changes – Affected Flight Attendants, Bidding Opens September 13, 2019 | Flight Attendants who currently have a CQ due month of June, July or August are reminded to expect a... | 2020-cq-changes-affected-flight-attendants-bidding-opens-september-13-2019 |
| September 4, 2019 | FAA Airmen Certificate Replacement Card | With the recent changes to Known Crewmember (KCM) Flight Attendants traveling while NOT in... | faa-airmen-certificate-replacement-card |
| September 4, 2019 | New KCM Requirements But No Uniform Required – Effective September 6, 2019 | Today, September 3, TSA issued notice to their officers about the new crewmember identification requ... | new-kcm-requirements-but-no-uniform-required-effective-september-6-2019 |
| September 4, 2019 | September 11, 2019 - Flight 93 “Journey of Remembrance” | In the early morning hours of September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National... | september-11-2019-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| September 4, 2019 | 9/11 Commemorative Pin and Black Memorial Remembrance Ribbons | For the month of September and as part of our commitment to Never Forget, you are encouraged to wear... | 911-commemorative-pin-and-black-memorial-remembrance-ribbons |
| September 4, 2019 | Hurricane Dorian Update | Hurricane Dorian, downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane, is projected to approach the Florida’s centr... | hurricane-dorian-update |
| September 3, 2019 | E-Lines: September 04, 2019 | Hurricane Dorian Update,9/11 Commemorative Pin and Black Memorial Remembrance Ribbons,September... | e-lines-september-04-2019 |
| September 2, 2019 | E-Lines: September 02, 2019 | E-Lines Special Edition - Labor Day | e-lines-september-02-2019 |
| September 2, 2019 | Labor Day Special Edition | Labor
Day. It always falls on a Monday during the month of September in the
United States and Ca... | labor-day-special-edition |
| August 30, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - August 30, 2019 | MEC Reserve Committee Report - August 30, 2019 | mec-reserve-committee-report |
| August 30, 2019 | E-Lines: August 30, 2019 | Tune in to CBS Sunday Morning– Interview with AFA International President Sara Nelson,Sat... | e-lines-august-30-2019 |
| August 30, 2019 | Scholarship Opportunities | The Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded scholarships to more than 3000 Union families. T... | scholarship-opportunities |
| August 30, 2019 | Reporting 2Hot 2Cold Instances – Get the App | Fall is just around the corner but for many of our bases the heat of the summer is still in full swi... | reporting-2hot-2cold-instances-get-the-app |
| August 30, 2019 | ** Correction ** Transfers Awarded for November Bid Month | In Tuesday’s E-lines, as a result of a typographical error, we incorrectly reported that 18 transfer... | correction-transfers-awarded-for-november-bid-month |
| August 30, 2019 | Base Pay Increase Effective September Bid Month- DOS+3 | As set forth in Section 4.A. of our Contract, base pay rates were increased today, August 30, 2019, ... | base-pay-increase-effective-september-bid-month-dos3 |
| August 30, 2019 | 2020 CQ Changes | In the August 28, 2019 Edition of Inflight Services Weekly, the company announced that for 2020... | 2020-cq-changes |
| August 30, 2019 | Family & Medical Leave Make-Up to Restore Days Toward 78 Day FML Allocation | Our Contract provides for up to 78 days of Family & Medical Leave in any twelve-month period as ... | family-medical-leave-make-up-to-restore-days-toward-78-day-fml-allocation |
| August 30, 2019 | Work Positions on Operational Pairings (8000-9999) | Flight Attendants continue to ask for clarification regarding work positions associated with Operati... | work-positions-on-operational-pairings-8000-9999 |
| August 30, 2019 | AFA Resources for Hurricane Dorian | Hurricane Dorian is continuing to build and continues to move northwest through the Atlantic. Curren... | afa-resources-for-hurricane-dorian |
| August 30, 2019 | 737 MAX Update – Out of Schedule through December 19, 2019 | United management has announced plans to pull MAX flights out of schedule until December 19, 2019 an... | 737-max-update-out-of-schedule-through-december-19-2019 |
| August 30, 2019 | New KCM Requirements But No Uniform Required | This past week our International President, Sara Nelson, worked with pilot leaders and the airlines ... | new-kcm-requirements-but-no-uniform-required |
| August 30, 2019 | Satellite Bases at MCO, PHX & SAN Opened Today | Satellite bases at MCO, PHX & SAN opened today. Initial start up to full operation of the satell... | satellite-bases-at-mco-phx-san-opened-today |
| August 30, 2019 | Tune in to CBS Sunday Morning – Interview with AFA International President | On Sunday, September 1, 2019, tune in to CBS Sunday Morningfor an interview with Sara Nelson, A... | tune-in-to-cbs-sunday-morning-interview-with-afa-international-president |
| August 28, 2019 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report |
| August 28, 2019 | ROCKON - a Concert supporting the CAUSE Foundation and Pilots for Kids | Pilots for Kids and The CAUSE Foundation are hosting the upcoming Rock United fundraising ... | rockon-a-concert-supporting-the-cause-foundation-and-pilots-for-kids |
| August 28, 2019 | TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes Onboard | Our workspace is the public’s travel space and, in that space, today, crews and passengers are breat... | take-action-stop-toxic-fumes-onboard |
| August 28, 2019 | Purser Pay Rates | In the July 10, 2019 E-Lines publication we provided information on International Purser/P... | purser-pay-rates |
| August 28, 2019 | Personal Credit Card is Not Required to Check into Layover Hotel Rooms | Section 5.B.4 of our Contract establishes that Flight Attendants are not required to provide their p... | personal-credit-card-is-not-required-to-check-into-layover-hotel-rooms |
| August 28, 2019 | AFA EAP Personal Strategies for Approaching the Anniversary of September 11th | As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, many of us will begin to plan how we’ll recognize ... | afa-eap-personal-strategies-for-approaching-the-anniversary-of-september-11th |
| August 28, 2019 | 9/11 Commemorative Pin and Black Memorial Remembrance Ribbons | For the month of September AFA will be providing black ribbons to be worn behind your AFA pin. There... | 911-commemorative-pin-and-black-memorial-remembrance-ribbons |
| August 28, 2019 | Register to Attend Flight 93 Journey of Remembrance | On September 11, 2019, a Journey of Remembrance to the Flight 93 National Memorial Park will depart ... | register-to-attend-flight-93-journey-of-remembrance |
| August 28, 2019 | Transfers Awarded for November Bid Month - Action Required | The following new transfer opportunities were awarded to Flight Attendants on August 26, 2019 effect... | transfers-awarded-for-november-bid-month-action-required |
| August 28, 2019 | Resolving End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts | Following a recent communication from the company addressing programming changes to track 1-in-7 vio... | resolving-end-of-month-1-in-7-conflicts |
| August 28, 2019 | Important KCM Update | Since the announcement on Saturday that Known Crewmember (KCM) procedures would change AFA has been ... | important-kcm-update |
| August 27, 2019 | Important KCM Update | Since the announcement on Saturday that Known Crewmember (KCM) procedures would change AFA has been ... | important-kcm-update |
| August 27, 2019 | E-Lines: August 27, 2019 | Important KCM Update,Resolving End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts,Transfers Awarded for November Bid Mont... | e-lines-august-27-2019 |
| August 23, 2019 | Involvement Is Power- AFA Structure | Flight Attendants joined together to represent only Flight Attendants; every Member has the ability ... | involvement-is-power-afa-structure |
| August 23, 2019 | E-Lines: August 23, 2019 | Changes to the Route Network Announced This Week,Check the Semi-Annual System Seniority List Publish... | e-lines-august-23-2019 |