| October 25, 2021 | Positive space travel for New York and Washington D.C. area for October 26 – 27 | OCT 25 - The company announced due to significant weather events forecasted, Inflight Services has i... | positive-space-travel-for-new-york-and-washington-dc-area-for-october-26-27 |
| October 24, 2021 | What the Labor Movement Needs to Keep 'Striketober' Going - AFL-CIO President | OCT 24 - What the Labor Movement Needs to Keep 'Striketober' Going, According to New AFL-CIO Leader ... | what-the-labor-movement-needs-to-keep-striketober-going-afl-cio-president |
| October 23, 2021 | Five Ways Large U.S. Airlines May Change In The Next Few Years | OCT 23 - While the low-cost airlines have grown and shown resilience, the largest U.S. airlines... | five-ways-large-us-airlines-may-change-in-the-next-few-years |
| October 22, 2021 | American Airlines Is Making A Simple Change To Reduce Delays | OCT 22 - American has started to revise its approach and 97% of crew flowing through Dallas – F... | american-airlines-is-making-a-simple-change-to-reduce-delays |
| October 22, 2021 | The Four Reasons United Airlines Believes It’s Going To Win | OCT 22 - At the start of Wednesday’s United Airlines earnings call, CEO Scott Kirby outlined fo... | the-four-reasons-united-airlines-believes-its-going-to-win |
| October 22, 2021 | Delta Variant Stalled Recovery, But U.S. Airlines look to 2022! | OCT 22 - The four carriers reporting earnings this week said they were profitable, mainly with ... | delta-variant-stalled-recovery-but-us-airlines-look-to-2022 |
| October 22, 2021 | Inflight Scheduling’s Reserve Symposium | OCT 22 - The company will be conducting a monthly Reserve Symposium that Flight Attendants wil... | inflight-schedulings-reserve-symposium |
| October 22, 2021 | Flight Attendants at American Eagle Carrier Piedmont Vote 100% to Strike | OCT 22 - Flight Attendants at American Eagle carrier Piedmont overwhelmingly voted this week to... | flight-attendants-at-american-eagle-carrier-piedmont-vote-100-to-strike |
| October 22, 2021 | Travel versus Settling Time When Transferring | OCT 22 - Recent transfer activity has resulted in several questions about the difference betwee... | travel-versus-settling-time-when-transferring |
| October 22, 2021 | CQ Training Cycle | OCT 22 - Earlier this year and we began our recovery from COVID, the company announced that due... | cq-training-cycle |
| October 22, 2021 | 10 Hours Rest Is Law: Implementation is Moving Now After Years of Obstruction | OCT 22 - Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg put our 10 hours back on track, ... | 10-hours-rest-is-law-implementation-is-moving-now-after-years-of-obstruction |
| October 22, 2021 | Move-Up Line - Removing Name from Move-up List | OCT 22 - Reserve Move-Up Lines are built by the company from the first through the fifth day of... | move-up-line-removing-name-from-move-up-list |
| October 22, 2021 | New Mobile CCS Feature Offers Alternate Stand-by Check-in Alternative | OCT 22 - This week, the company announced starting November 1, 2021, a new way to check-in for ... | new-mobile-ccs-feature-offers-alternate-stand-by-check-in-alternative |
| October 22, 2021 | Reserve Timeline for the November 2021 Bidding Month | OCT 22 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the November bid month, there are various sc... | reserve-timeline-for-the-november-2021-bidding-month |
| October 22, 2021 | 2022 First Round Vacation Bids Opened Today! | OCT 22 - The first-round vacation bidding opened today at 11:00 AM CT for all domiciles and wil... | 2022-first-round-vacation-bids-opened-today |
| October 22, 2021 | United Announces Third (3rd) Quarter 2021 Financial Results | OCT 22 - This week, the company announced its third-quarter 2021 financial results. | united-announces-third-3rd-quarter-2021-financial-results |
| October 22, 2021 | AFA Professional Standards – Union First! | OCT 22 - If you have an interpersonal issue on a flight with a flying partner or during your wo... | afa-professional-standards-union-first |
| October 22, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: October 22, 2021 | AFA Professional Standards – Union
First!, United Announces Third (3rd) Quarter
2021 Financial Res... | afa-debrief-october-22-2021 |
| October 21, 2021 | ‘Caveat Emptor’: UAL CEO says rival airlines may regret lack of vaccine mandates | OCT 21 - “Caveat emptor,” United CEO Scott Kirby declared on the carrier’s third-quarter earnin... | caveat-emptor-ual-ceo-says-rival-airlines-may-regret-lack-of-vaccine-mandates |
| October 21, 2021 | FAA wants Flight Attendants Mandatory 10 hours of Rest Between Shifts | OCT 21 - The FAA wants to give flight attendants mandatory 10 hours of rest between shifts amid nati... | faa-wants-flight-attendants-mandatory-10-hours-of-rest-between-shifts |
| October 21, 2021 | What Happened When United Stopped Trying to Predict the Pandemic | OCT 21 - CEO Scott Kirby decided the airline couldn’t foresee when travel would rebound, instea... | what-happened-when-united-stopped-trying-to-predict-the-pandemic |
| October 20, 2021 | United CEO Says Beware Flying Airlines Without a Vaccine Mandate | OCT 20 - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby may not want the carrier’s successful Covid-... | united-ceo-says-beware-flying-airlines-without-a-vaccine-mandate |
| October 20, 2021 | Call Your Representative in Support of the PUMP Act! | OCT 20 - We are close to gaining federal rights for nursing mothers at work! Call yo... | call-your-representative-in-support-of-the-pump-act |
| October 20, 2021 | Ex-Alitalia Flight Attendants Strip Off Uniforms in Protest | OCT 20 - Dozens of former Flight Attendants from defunct Italian airline Alitalia stripped off ... | ex-alitalia-flight-attendants-strip-off-uniforms-in-protest |
| October 20, 2021 | How Can Airlines Be Held To Account? Start Here... | OCT 20 - America’s air carriers have received about $80 billion in pandemic aid from ... | how-can-airlines-be-held-to-account-start-here |
| October 20, 2021 | United Airlines expects Boeing 777s to return to sky in Q1 of 2022 | OCT 20 - United Airlines (UAL.O) said its Boeing (BA.N) 777-200 planes equi... | united-airlines-expects-boeing-777s-to-return-to-sky-in-q1-of-2022 |
| October 19, 2021 | Take Action! Solidarity with Piedmont Flight Attendants | Flight Attendants at
Piedmont—a subsidiary of American Airlines—are taking a strike vote righ... | take-action-solidarity-with-piedmont-flight-attendants |
| October 19, 2021 | Enrollment in Link Protection Plan | If you are interested in the full year protection, we are
expecting the company to shortly be relea... | enrollment-in-link-protection-plan |
| October 19, 2021 | Assigning Specific Flight Attendants to Inaugural Flights | Section
7.A.9.b. of our Contract provides for Special Purpose Flights where the
Company may a... | assigning-specific-flight-attendants-to-inaugural-flights |
| October 19, 2021 | Flu Shot Voucher Available on Flying Together | Receive a free flu shot through a pharmacy in the CVS
Caremark network or at one of the United Pre... | flu-shot-voucher-available-on-flying-together |
| October 19, 2021 | Reminder: Halloween Attendance for Two Holiday, Single Bonus Point | This
bonus point program is uniquely different from prior programs in that Flight
Attendants must ... | reminder-halloween-attendance-for-two-holiday-single-bonus-point |
| October 19, 2021 | AFA Debrief: October 19, 2021 | Take
Action! Solidarity with Piedmont Flight Attendants,
Enrollment
Link Protection Plan,
As... | afa-debrief-october-19-2021 |
| October 19, 2021 | Our bosses are so disconnected, we need to win to protect future generations... | OCT 19 - I'm striking at Kellogg. Our bosses are so disconnected, and we need to win to protec... | our-bosses-are-so-disconnected-we-need-to-win-to-protect-future-generations |
| October 19, 2021 | Flexible Spending Account (FSA) forfeiture for Plan Year 2019 | OCT 19 - The United Benefits team has finalized processing of the Flexible Spending Account (FS... | flexible-spending-account-fsa-forfeiture-for-plan-year-2019 |
| October 18, 2021 | ‘Our Future Is Not for Sale’: America Is Witnessing the Biggest Strike Wave... | OCT 18 - #Striketober could bring the strike back into the popular consciousness. | our-future-is-not-for-sale-america-is-witnessing-the-biggest-strike-wave |
| October 17, 2021 | Flight attendants at Piedmont Airlines are in the final days of a strike vote | OCT 17 - Many of the workers are based out of Philadelphia International Airport and fly regional ro... | flight-attendants-at-piedmont-airlines-are-in-the-final-days-of-a-strike-vote |
| October 15, 2021 | With Airline Staff At A Breaking Point, Passengers Can Expect More Headaches | OCT 15 - Although this weekend's problems were mainly limited to Southwest, it is by no means t... | with-airline-staff-at-a-breaking-point-passengers-can-expect-more-headaches |
| October 15, 2021 | Transfers with November 30, 2021 - Effective Dates Awarded Today | OCT 15 - Transfers with November 30, 2021 Effective Dates Awarded Today. | transfers-with-november-30-2021-effective-dates-awarded-today |
| October 15, 2021 | Vacation Election Period Closed - Next up: First Round Vacation Bidding | OCT 15 - The twenty (20) day period during which Flight Attendants are provided the opportunity... | vacation-election-period-closed-next-up-first-round-vacation-bidding |
| October 15, 2021 | Rapid Re-Accrual of Sick Leave When Returning from Injury, Illness or Maternity | OCT 15 - Flight Attendants returning from maternity (sick leave), or a single injury or illness... | rapid-re-accrual-of-sick-leave-when-returning-from-injury-illness-or-maternity |
| October 15, 2021 | Returning to Availability List following Completion of Standby Assignment (OSB) | OCT 15 - We have received questions from Members about the circumstances under which a Reserve ... | returning-to-availability-list-following-completion-of-standby-assignment-osb |
| October 15, 2021 | Understanding Corresponding Jumpseat and Work Positions | OCT 15 - Understanding how to read a pairing and to understand the corresponding work-position ... | understanding-corresponding-jumpseat-and-work-positions |
| October 15, 2021 | Variable Staffing Position(s) & Overstaffing | OCT 15 - Recently, a number of Flight Attendants have asked questions about how to assign jumps... | variable-staffing-positions-overstaffing |
| October 15, 2021 | Recognizing our Work - $1,000 Special Award Announced | OCT 15 - Earlier this week, Scott Kirby announced that all active employees will receive a spec... | recognizing-our-work-1000-special-award-announced |
| October 15, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: October 15, 2021 | Recognizing our Work
- $1000 Special Award Announced, No Cost Health Care Coverage at SFO Eliminate... | afa-debrief-october-15-2021 |
| October 14, 2021 | Should Passengers Be Vaccinated or Tested to Fly Within the U.S.? | OCT 14 - Numerous airline executives say no, but a growing number of politicians and medical experts... | should-passengers-be-vaccinated-or-tested-to-fly-within-the-us |
| October 14, 2021 | No Cost Health Care Coverage at SFO Eliminated Under the Law | OCT 14 - On November 10, 2020, the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors amended the HCAO to include ... | no-cost-health-care-coverage-at-sfo-eliminated-under-the-law |
| October 13, 2021 | United Airlines: Travel Expected to Surge in December | OCT 13 - The airline is planning its largest domestic schedule since March 2020, with 3,500 daily do... | united-airlines-travel-expected-to-surge-in-december |
| October 13, 2021 | Hollywood Crews Threaten Strike if Deal Isn’t Reached With Producers | OCT 13 - A union representing film and television crews said it would strike on Monday unless a... | hollywood-crews-threaten-strike-if-deal-isnt-reached-with-producers |
| October 13, 2021 | Deere Workers Prepare for Strike After Rejecting Contract | OCT 12 - More than 10,000 Deere & Co. workers appear ready to go on strike if negotiators c... | deere-workers-prepare-for-strike-after-rejecting-contract |
| October 13, 2021 | More Than 100K Workers Threaten Strikes As Unions Flex Muscles | OCT 13 - Workers in various industries nationwide are threatening to go on strike in a sweeping... | more-than-100k-workers-threaten-strikes-as-unions-flex-muscles |
| October 13, 2021 | Is America Experiencing An Unofficial General Strike? | OCT 13 - Across the country, people are refusing to return to backbreaking or mind-numbing low-wage ... | is-america-experiencing-an-unofficial-general-strike |
| October 12, 2021 | SWA says nothing nefarious behind flight cancellations, eyes holiday travel cut | OCT 12 - Southwest fell apart again over the weekend, canceling more than 1,900 flights&nb... | swa-says-nothing-nefarious-behind-flight-cancellations-eyes-holiday-travel-cut |
| October 12, 2021 | Should Passengers Be Vaccinated or Tested to Fly Within the U.S.? | OCT 12 - Numerous airline executives say no, but a growing number of politicians and medical experts... | should-passengers-be-vaccinated-or-tested-to-fly-within-the-us |
| October 12, 2021 | SWA CEO says he never wanted Covid vaccine mandate but Biden forced his hand | OCT 12 - Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told CNBC on Tuesday he believes businesses sho... | swa-ceo-says-he-never-wanted-covid-vaccine-mandate-but-biden-forced-his-hand |
| October 12, 2021 | Delays happen. Protect your duty time maximum! | As aviation’s first responders the amount of time we spend on duty plays
a crucial role in our abi... | delays-happen-protect-your-duty-time-maximum |
| October 12, 2021 | Holiday Bidding Reminder: November | For the November bid month, November 25, 2021 is a Holiday for Guam & U.S. Bases | holiday-bidding-reminder-november |
| October 12, 2021 | Gallagher Bassett Data Breach | We have confirmed with Gallagher Bassett that the written
communication sent to the homes of those... | gallagher-bassett-data-breach |
| October 12, 2021 | Known Crewmember (KCM) & TSA Regulations | Ensuring our continued participation in the Known Crew Member program
requires each of us to know ... | known-crewmember-kcm-tsa-regulations |
| October 12, 2021 | DOT to audit FAA staffing challenges after Southwest Airlines chaos | OCT 12 - The federal Department of Transportation’s inspector general will audit hiring and sta... | dot-to-audit-faa-staffing-challenges-after-southwest-airlines-chaos |
| October 12, 2021 | United Award Bonus | Today, Scott Kirby announced that every active employee as of November
10, 2021, as well as those ... | united-award-bonus |
| October 12, 2021 | AFA Debrief: October 12, 2021 | United Award Bonus,
Delays happen. Protect your duty time maximum!,
Known Crewmember (KCM) &am... | afa-debrief-october-12-2021 |
| October 11, 2021 | Analysis: Corporate business travel 'carbon budgets' loom for airlines | OCT 11 - As major companies look at drastic ways to cut carbon emissions from corporate travel,... | analysis-corporate-business-travel-carbon-budgets-loom-for-airlines |
| October 11, 2021 | Here’s what’s behind the Southwest Airlines cancellations | Oct 11 - Southwest initially said on Saturday that the delays were caused by a combination of b... | heres-whats-behind-the-southwest-airlines-cancellations |
| October 11, 2021 | Hollywood crews will strike Monday if contract deal is not reached with Producers | OCT 11 - IATSE has been bargaining with producers for months, advocating for better working hou... | hollywood-crews-will-strike-monday-if-contract-deal-is-not-reached-with |
| October 10, 2021 | With 22 Words, the CEO of United Airlines Taught a Bold Lesson in Leadership | OCT 10 - It all starts with what Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, told United empl... | with-22-words-the-ceo-of-united-airlines-taught-a-bold-lesson-in-leadership |
| October 9, 2021 | U.S. FAA wants airlines to do more to address unruly passengers | OCT 9 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urged U.S. passenger airlines "to commit to t... | us-faa-wants-airlines-to-do-more-to-address-unruly-passengers |
| October 8, 2021 | Benefits Committee Training and Wellness Health Benefits Available | OCT 8 - This week, our MEC Benefits Committee conducted their annual committee training for AFA... | benefits-committee-training-and-wellness-health-benefits-available |
| October 8, 2021 | Next Regular MEC Meeting Planned for Winter 2022 | OCT 8 - Given the Roadshow activity that will be conducted and ongoing through November 11, 202... | next-regular-mec-meeting-planned-for-winter-2022 |
| October 8, 2021 | 2021 International Purser Recurrent Training | OCT 8 - You are encouraged to review the IPRT21 information in the monthly Bid Package Cover Le... | 2021-international-purser-recurrent-training |
| October 8, 2021 | Uniform Orders | OCT 8 - We recommend that you consider placing orders for uniform items before the hustle and b... | uniform-orders |
| October 8, 2021 | FLT LINE New Menu Options | OCT 8 - The company announced they have changed some of the main menu options for FLTLINE. ... | flt-line-new-menu-options |
| October 8, 2021 | 2022 Benefits Enrollment Period | OCT 8 - It’s that time of the year again. With the advent of Fall brings about our Annual... | 2022-benefits-enrollment-period |
| October 8, 2021 | Review Annual Vacation Bidding Process | OCT 8 - Decisions must be made before October 15, 2021. Take a few minutes to look at the... | review-annual-vacation-bidding-process |
| October 8, 2021 | Special COLA for November 2021 | OCT 8 - Crew Schedule Planning has announced the offering of a Special COLA for the November 20... | special-cola-for-november-2021 |
| October 8, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: October 08, 2021 | Review Annual Vacation Bidding Process
2022, Benefits Enrollment Period, Special
COLA for Novemb... | e-lines-october-08-2021 |
| October 8, 2021 | November Special COLA Awards | OCT 6 - November Special COLA Awards | november-special-cola-awards |
| October 7, 2021 | Southwest Airlines gives flight attendants, pilots DoorDash memberships | OCT 7 - Southwest Airlines gives flight attendants, pilots DoorDash memberships to help with meal is... | southwest-airlines-gives-flight-attendants-pilots-doordash-memberships |
| October 6, 2021 | What To Know About Europe's Newest Airline - ITA -- Italia Trasporto Aereo | OCT 6 - There's a week to go before the world's newest airline launches, and it's promising to ... | what-to-know-about-europes-newest-airline-ita-italia-trasporto-aereo |
| October 5, 2021 | AFA Opening Proposal | OCT 5 - The summary and full-text version of the AFA Opening Proposal Summary may be found at www.co... | afa-opening-proposal |
| October 5, 2021 | Violent Anti-Maskers Make ‘Living Nightmare’ For Flight Attendants | OCT 5 - Outrage over COVID-19 safety guidelines and a recent increase in flight delays and... | violent-anti-maskers-make-living-nightmare-for-flight-attendants |
| October 5, 2021 | Annual Vacation Election Now Open | OCT 5 - To avoid confusion, when discussing Vacation Bidding for 2022, there are three win... | annual-vacation-election-now-open |
| October 5, 2021 | Third Trimester CBT Reminder | OCT 5 - The Third Trimester CBT is now available for completion and is required to be completed... | third-trimester-cbt-reminder |
| October 5, 2021 | Reserves and Phone Availability | OCT 5 - For some Flight Attendants it has been a while since they have been awarded a Reserve s... | reserves-and-phone-availability |
| October 5, 2021 | Masks Are Still a Federal Mandate | OCT 5 - The COVID-19 pandemic once again changed our roles on board the aircraft. With the impl... | masks-are-still-a-federal-mandate |
| October 5, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: October 05, 2021 | Masks Are Still a Federal Mandate, Reserves and Phone Availability, Third
Trimester CBT Reminder, A... | afa-debrief-october-05-2021 |
| October 4, 2021 | Budget Ukrainian airline swaps high heels for trainers | OCT 4 - Ukraine's low-cost flier has gone further: out go the high heels, skirts and tight blou... | budget-ukrainian-airline-swaps-high-heels-for-trainers |
| October 4, 2021 | Southwest Air to Require Workers to Be Vaccinated by Dec. 8 | OCT 4 - Southwest Airlines Co. said Monday that it will require most workers to be vaccinated a... | southwest-air-to-require-workers-to-be-vaccinated-by-dec-8 |
| October 3, 2021 | Flight attendants union calls to limit food and booze service | OCT 3 - Flight attendants union calls to limit food and booze service to stem tide of unruly passeng... | flight-attendants-union-calls-to-limit-food-and-booze-service |
| October 3, 2021 | Airlines accelerate climate pledge despite Chinese opposition | OCT 3 - Global airlines agreed on Monday to step up plans to tackle climate change as they face... | airlines-accelerate-climate-pledge-despite-chinese-opposition |
| October 2, 2021 | American, Alaska and JetBlue Will Require Their Staff To Be Vaccinated | OCT 3 - American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in... | american-alaska-and-jetblue-will-require-their-staff-to-be-vaccinated |
| October 1, 2021 | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month – Cesar Chavez | OCT 1 - AFA is recognizing the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic... | hispanic-latinx-heritage-month-cesar-chavez |
| October 1, 2021 | AFA International EAP, Safety, and Membership Phone Number | OCT 1 - There has been a major disruption to CWA Headquarters hardware phone lines, and this ha... | afa-international-eap-safety-and-membership-phone-number |
| October 1, 2021 | Vaccination Card is Primary Proof of Vaccination | OCT 1 - This morning, United management issued a Safety Alert updating their guidance communica... | vaccination-card-is-primary-proof-of-vaccination |
| October 1, 2021 | Flu Shots! | OCT 1 - Flu season is coming and it’s more important than ever for each of us to consider our p... | flu-shots |
| October 1, 2021 | AFA Opening Proposal Roadshows | OCT 1 - Our AFA Negotiating Committee will kick off an Opening Proposal Roadshow with the first... | afa-opening-proposal-roadshows |
| October 1, 2021 | Air Rage Townhall – Chicago | OCT 1 - In response to the pandemic driven uptick in air rage incidents, the Chicago Federation... | air-rage-townhall-chicago |
| October 1, 2021 | Payroll Support Program (PSP) End Impacts FRA, HKG and NRT Colleagues | OCT 1 - While the success of the hard-fought Payroll Support Program is undeniable and that we ... | payroll-support-program-psp-end-impacts-fra-hkg-and-nrt-colleagues |
| October 1, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: October 01, 2021 | Payroll Support Program (PSP) End Impacts FRA- HKG- and NRT- Colleagues, Air
Rage Townhall – Chicag... | afa-debrief-october-01-2021 |
| October 1, 2021 | October Reserve Move Up | Oct 1 - As of yesterday, the company used computer programming to vacate the pairings from... | october-reserve-move-up |
| September 30, 2021 | Bill Requires US Airline Passengers Have COVID-19 Vaccine or Prove Negative Test | SEP 30 - Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative te... | bill-requires-us-airline-passengers-have-covid-19-vaccine-or-prove-negative-test |
| September 30, 2021 | United Airlines Prepares to Fire Employees Who Refuse Covid-19 Vaccinations | SEP 30 - United Airlines Holdings Inc. is moving ahead with plans to terminate close to 600 emp... | united-airlines-prepares-to-fire-employees-who-refuse-covid-19-vaccinations |
| September 30, 2021 | Number of Unvaccinated United staff drops from 593 to 320 | SEP 30 - Number of unvaccinated United staff drops from 593 to 320 after airline said it would fire ... | number-of-unvaccinated-united-staff-drops-from-593-to-320 |
| September 29, 2021 | United Airlines CEO says vaccine mandate won't impact operations | SEP 29 - United Airlines does not expect its vaccine mandate to impact the company's operations... | united-airlines-ceo-says-vaccine-mandate-wont-impact-operations |
| September 29, 2021 | Nearly 600 United Employees Face Termination | SEP 29 - Nearly 600 United Airlines employees face termination for failing to comply with vaccine ma... | nearly-600-united-employees-face-termination |
| September 29, 2021 | NO MORE SHUTDOWNS! | SEP 29 - Unless Congress acts before Thursday night (midnight, Friday morning), the federal gov... | no-more-shutdowns |
| September 29, 2021 | Air rage: Airline workers share growing concerns at town hall near O'Hare | SEP 29 - Airline industry union workers gathered near O'Hare International Airport Wednesday to... | air-rage-airline-workers-share-growing-concerns-at-town-hall-near-ohare |
| September 28, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 28, 2021 | Covid-19 Vaccination Card Is a Required Duty Item, Vacation Bidding When Transferring, Award of Spec... | afa-debrief-september-28-2021 |
| September 28, 2021 | Reserve Survival Guide Updated | SEP 28 - Our MEC Reserve Committee has updated our Reserve Survival Guide which is no... | reserve-survival-guide-updated |
| September 28, 2021 | Reserve Move-up Process Review | SEP 28 - We are providing a full review of the Reserve Move-up Process which can be a... | reserve-move-up-process-review |
| September 28, 2021 | Award of Special COLAs for October from the Waitlist Occurs Tomorrow | SEP 28 - The company plans to award additional Special COLAs on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, ... | award-of-special-colas-for-october-from-the-waitlist-occurs-tomorrow |
| September 28, 2021 | Vacation Bidding When Transferring | SEP 28 - With the recent transfer awards last week, we have received questions from Flight Atte... | vacation-bidding-when-transferring |
| September 28, 2021 | Covid-19 Vaccination Card Is a Required Duty Item | SEP 28 - On Monday, September 27, 2021, the company issued clarification on the requirement for... | covid-19-vaccination-card-is-a-required-duty-item |
| September 27, 2021 | Airlines were counting on a post-Labor Day surge in business travel | SEP 27 - Airlines were counting on a post-Labor Day surge in business travel. It looks like that won... | airlines-were-counting-on-a-post-labor-day-surge-in-business-travel |
| September 25, 2021 | United Responds to Employee Lawsuit Challenging Vaccine Exemptions | SEP 27 - Any employee whose COVID RAP accommodation was approved will not be placed on unpaid leave ... | united-responds-to-employee-lawsuit-challenging-vaccine-exemptions |
| September 24, 2021 | System Transfers Awarded Effective for the November Schedule Month | SEP 24 - System transfers effective for the November 2021 schedule month (10/30) were awarded o... | system-transfers-awarded-effective-for-the-november-schedule-month |
| September 24, 2021 | National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Get Your PINK ON! | SEP 24 - The month of October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To date, breast cancer... | national-breast-cancer-awareness-month-get-your-pink-on |
| September 24, 2021 | Register to Vote! – It is your Right | SEP 24 - Your right and privilege to vote is not automatic, you must register to vote, and you ... | register-to-vote-it-is-your-right |
| September 24, 2021 | Annual Vacation Elections Now Open | SEP 24 - The Vacation Election period is now open as of September 23 and will remain open until... | annual-vacation-elections-now-open |
| September 24, 2021 | Vacation 2022 – Contractual Process Begins with Vacation Accrual Letters | SEP 24 - Vacation Accrual Letters have been prepared and are now available via the Vacation tab... | vacation-2022-contractual-process-begins-with-vacation-accrual-letters |
| September 24, 2021 | Third Trimester CBT – Consider Completing It Before Beginning any Time Away | SEP 24 - The Third Trimester CBT is now available for completion and is required to be completed by ... | third-trimester-cbt-consider-completing-it-before-beginning-any-time-away |
| September 24, 2021 | Reporting Passenger Mask Non-Compliance | SEP 24 - For United and the FAA to consider and pursue further action on these types of reports... | reporting-passenger-mask-non-compliance |
| September 24, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 24, 2021 | Reporting Passenger Mask Non-Compliance, Third
Trimester CBT – Consider Completing It Before Beginn... | afa-debrief-september-24-2021 |
| September 23, 2021 | Reserve Timeline for the October 2021 Bidding Month | SEP 23 - If awarded or assigned a Reserve line for the September bid month, there are var... | reserve-timeline-for-the-october-2021-bidding-month |
| September 23, 2021 | Delta Urges Airlines To Create A National "No Fly" List Of Problem Passengers | SEP 23 - Delta Air Lines is urging airlines to respond to the extraordinary surge in unruly beh... | delta-urges-airlines-to-create-a-national-no-fly-list-of-problem-passengers |
| September 22, 2021 | Democrats demand more action from feds on unruly airline passengers | SEP 22 - A pair of Senate Democrats is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal ... | democrats-demand-more-action-from-feds-on-unruly-airline-passengers |
| September 22, 2021 | The American Airlines and JetBlue Alliance Is Under Threat. Why It Matters. | SEP 22 - The alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways Corporation&... | the-american-airlines-and-jetblue-alliance-is-under-threat-why-it-matters |
| September 22, 2021 | United Expands Vaccination Opportunities | SEP 22 - United management released information through a statement to employees indicating tha... | united-expands-vaccination-opportunities |
| September 22, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 22, 2021 | United
Expands Vaccination Opportunities, Verify
your Vaccine Card Upload on Flying Together, Onbo... | afa-debrief-september-22-2021 |
| September 22, 2021 | Alert iOS Link Operating System | SEP 22 - United released an Inflight Services Alert on Monday September 20, 2021. Apple recentl... | alert-ios-link-operating-system |
| September 22, 2021 | CQ Attendance Month | SEP 22 - In recent weeks as the company has endeavored to balance their training liability at a... | cq-attendance-month |
| September 22, 2021 | Updating Your Password on www.unitedafa.org | SEP 22 - Because some of the information related to our work at United should not be subject to... | updating-your-password-on-wwwunitedafaorg |
| September 22, 2021 | 30 Minute Crew Rest Domestic and International | SEP 22 - As Safety professionals we know the importance of being well rested and alert in the p... | 30-minute-crew-rest-domestic-and-international |
| September 22, 2021 | Biden Administration to Require Vaccination to Enter U.S. | SEP 22 - On Tuesday, the Biden Administration made an announcement that they will begin lifting... | biden-administration-to-require-vaccination-to-enter-us |
| September 22, 2021 | Onboard Tidying Tools and New Inflight Announcement | SEP 22 - While a recent Inflight Services Weekly (ISW) article announced an expansion in the ty... | onboard-tidying-tools-and-new-inflight-announcement |
| September 22, 2021 | Confirm Your Vaccine Card Upload on Flying Together | SEP 22 - The September 27, 2021, deadline is fast approaching. Company policy requires all Flig... | confirm-your-vaccine-card-upload-on-flying-together |
| September 21, 2021 | American Airlines and JetBlue sued by DOJ over their airline alliance | SEP 21 - The Department of Justice has sued two major airlines on Tuesday, alleging t... | american-airlines-and-jetblue-sued-by-doj-over-their-airline-alliance |
| September 21, 2021 | FAA Tells Airlines To Do More About Unruly Passenger Behavior | SEP 21 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants airlines to do more to address unruly ... | faa-tells-airlines-to-do-more-about-unruly-passenger-behavior |
| September 21, 2021 | U.S. FAA wants airlines to do more to address unruly passengers | SEP 21 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday urged U.S. passenger airlines "to... | us-faa-wants-airlines-to-do-more-to-address-unruly-passengers |
| September 20, 2021 | Airline Jobs Have Always Been Easy to Fill, But Carriers Can't Enough Workers | SEP 20 - Once among the country’s most coveted companies to work for, airlines are suddenly str... | airline-jobs-have-always-been-easy-to-fill-but-carriers-cant-enough-workers |
| September 19, 2021 | The pandemic has turned United Airlines into a thriving freight company | SEP 19 - During the pandemic, many airlines shifted their focus to flying freight to make ... | the-pandemic-has-turned-united-airlines-into-a-thriving-freight-company |
| September 18, 2021 | Alcohol is such a problem airlines have added it to safety announcement | SEP 18 - Alcohol is such a problem airlines have added it to safety announcements — and banned it.&n... | alcohol-is-such-a-problem-airlines-have-added-it-to-safety-announcement |
| September 17, 2021 | United Airlines flights grounded briefly by system outage | SEP 17 - A system-wide outage briefly grounded several United Airlines flights across the Unite... | united-airlines-flights-grounded-briefly-by-system-outage |
| September 17, 2021 | Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month – Featuring Justice Sonia Sotomayor | SEP 17 - When President Obama nominated federal judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court in 2... | hispanic-latinx-heritage-month-featuring-justice-sonia-sotomayor |
| September 17, 2021 | AFA Celebrates Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month - September 15 – October 15 | SEP 17 - The AFA-CWA Executive Board unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing September 15 ... | afa-celebrates-hispanic-latinx-heritage-month-september-15-october-15 |
| September 17, 2021 | iPhone Software to Address Critical Vulnerability and United’s Link Updates | SEP 17 - As mentioned earlier this week in our Debrief newsletter, Apple has updated its softwa... | iphone-software-to-address-critical-vulnerability-and-uniteds-link-updates |
| September 17, 2021 | October Special COLA Awards | SEP 17 - In preparation for the award of system schedules for October 2021, management announce... | october-special-cola-awards |
| September 17, 2021 | Documenting Incidents as Safety Professionals | SEP 17 - As safety professionals Flight Attendants act daily to uphold and support the safety o... | documenting-incidents-as-safety-professionals |
| September 17, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 17, 2021 | Documenting Incidents
as Safety Professionals, October Special COLA Awards, Apple iPhone Software t... | afa-debrief-september-17-2021 |
| September 17, 2021 | American Airlines Cracks Down on Unruly Behavior in Latest Policy Update | SEP 17 - Consider yourself warned. If you’re going to misbehave on an American Airlines flight,... | american-airlines-cracks-down-on-unruly-behavior-in-latest-policy-update |
| September 17, 2021 | United Banned Almost 1,000 Passengers During Pandemic Over Unruly Behavior | SEP 17 - Almost a thousand passengers have been banned from flying on United Airlines ... | united-banned-almost-1000-passengers-during-pandemic-over-unruly-behavior |
| September 17, 2021 | US Is Planning to Create a New System for International Travel | Sep 17 - The White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, Jeff Zients, has revealed that the U... | us-is-planning-to-create-a-new-system-for-international-travel |
| September 17, 2021 | How Airline Marketing And Advertising Has Changed | SEP 17 - Regardless of the current trends ranging from climate change and sustainability to safety a... | how-airline-marketing-and-advertising-has-changed |
| September 17, 2021 | 10 U.S. Cities Lost Almost All Their Business Travel Revenue This Year | SEP 17 - US cities across the country, including New York, DC, and San Francisco, wi... | 10-us-citieslost-almost-all-their-business-travel-revenue-this-year |
| September 16, 2021 | Alaska Airlines right to ground anti-maskers — including state senator | SEP 16 - For most people, flying is rarely a hassle-free convenience. You show up early to get ... | alaska-airlines-right-to-ground-anti-maskers-including-state-senator |
| September 15, 2021 | Obama’s Transportation Chief to Biden: Mandate Vaccines For Airline Travel | SEP 15 - The White House hasn’t ruled it out. They haven’t embraced it either. Ray LaHood says it’s ... | obamas-transportation-chief-to-biden-mandate-vaccines-for-airline-travel |
| September 15, 2021 | Southwest Gives Fully Vaccinated Extra Pay & Cutting Special Sick Pay For Others | SEP 15 - Southwest Airlines is giving fully vaccinated staff 16 hours extra pay - and cutting specia... | southwest-gives-fully-vaccinated-extra-pay-cutting-special-sick-pay-for-others |
| September 14, 2021 | Apple issues urgent iPhone software update to address critical vulnerability | SEP 14 - Apple has updated its software for iPhones to address a critical vulnerability that in... | apple-issues-urgent-iphone-software-update-to-address-critical-vulnerability |
| September 14, 2021 | Third (3rd) Trimester CBT Due by October 30 | SEP 14 - The Third Trimester CBT is now available and is required for completion by October 30,... | third-3rd-trimester-cbt-due-by-october-30 |
| September 14, 2021 | International Override Applies to Flying Outside the Continental U.S. and Canada | SEP 14 - Section 4.J. of our Contract stipulates eligibility for the International Override and... | international-override-applies-to-flying-outside-the-continental-us-and-canada |
| September 14, 2021 | Annual Enrollment for Active Employees Takes Place in November! | SEP 14 - We want to get the word out that our Annual Benefits Open Enrollment for active employ... | annual-enrollment-for-active-employees-takes-place-in-november |
| September 14, 2021 | Speaking of Uniforms, CINTAS Uniform Points Balance do not Roll over | SEP 14 - As a reminder, uniform point balances do not roll over to the next calendar year. For Fligh... | speaking-of-uniforms-cintas-uniform-points-balance-do-not-roll-over |
| September 14, 2021 | Updated Appearance Standards Effective Tomorrow - September 15, 2021 | SEP 14 - As a reminder, United’s updated appearance standards for Flight Attendants g... | updated-appearance-standards-effective-tomorrow-september-15-2021 |
| September 14, 2021 | United Responds to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation | SEP 14 - AFA has been made aware that United has begun the initial phase of advising those requ... | united-responds-to-requests-for-reasonable-accommodation |
| September 14, 2021 | The Connection Between Vaccine Pass and Vaccination Incentive Vacation | SEP 14 - As of today, there remains several hundred Flight Attendant who have been vaccinated a... | the-connection-between-vaccine-pass-and-vaccination-incentive-vacation |
| September 14, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 14, 2021 | The Connection Between
Vaccine Pass and Vaccination Incentive Vacation, United Responds to
Request... | afa-debrief-september-14-2021 |
| September 14, 2021 | MEC Central Schedule Committee DSL Report - October 2021 | DSL Review Information, Mixed Base Flying Assignments, International Check-in time excepti... | mec-central-schedule-committee-dsl-report-october-2021 |
| September 13, 2021 | The next vaccine mandate battle could focus on airline passengers | Sep 13 - Over the past four days, the CEO of United Airlines seemed open to the idea of the fed... | the-next-vaccine-mandate-battle-could-focus-on-airline-passengers |
| September 12, 2021 | Those Business Travel Chickens That Airlines Were Counting? They Aren’t Hatching | SEP 12 - All Those Business Travel Chickens That Airlines Were Counting? They Aren’t Hatching, Under... | those-business-travel-chickens-that-airlines-were-counting-they-arent-hatching |
| September 11, 2021 | MEC President’s Letter – We Remember | Twenty years
ago, following the events of September 11, 2001, we made a promise to never
forget th... | mec-presidents-letter-we-remember |
| September 10, 2021 | Double Check COVID-19 Vaccination Status on Flying Together | Sep 10 - Company policy requires all Flight Attendants without an approved medical or religious... | double-check-covid-19-vaccination-status-on-flying-together |
| September 10, 2021 | Deadline Approaching to Protest System Seniority List Errors or Omissions | Sep 10 - The Flight Attendant Semi-Annual System Seniority List was published recently and the ... | deadline-approaching-to-protest-system-seniority-list-errors-or-omissions |
| September 10, 2021 | Update Global Entry Passport Information | Sep 10 - The Global Entry program makes reentering the United States easier and our Contract p... | update-global-entry-passport-information |
| September 10, 2021 | Spouse/Domestic Partner Re-verification Audit and GAP Audit Concluded: Last Chance Opportunity | Sep 10 - Check Your Benefits Resources (YBR) to verify if there is a message advising you that actio... | benefits-dependent-verification-and-gap-audit-concluded-last-chance-opportunity |
| September 10, 2021 | AFA Debrief: September 10, 2021 | Spouse/Domestic Partner
Re-verification Audit and GAP Audit Concluded – Last Chance Opportunity, Up... | afa-debrief-september-10-2021 |
| September 10, 2021 | September 11 Tribute Video | September 11 Tribute Video | september-11-tribute-video |
| September 9, 2021 | Flight 93 Memorial Shanksville Attendance | On
September 11th we invite Members to attend the Flight 93 Memorial in
Shanksville, Pennsylvania ... | flight-93-memorial-shanksville-attendance |
| September 9, 2021 | Qantas to Require that International Passengers Be Vaccinated | Sep 9 - Qantas becomes one of the first airlines to require that international passengers be va... | qantas-to-require-the-international-passengers-be-vacinated |
| September 8, 2021 | Required COVID-19 Testing Compensation and Flight Cancellations | When a situation arises causing the trip requiring pre-departure
testing to be cancelled leading t... | required-covid-19-testing-compensation-and-flight-cancellations |
| September 8, 2021 | Safety Demonstration - Compliance with FARs | Throughout the course of our workday we operate within the confines
of Federal Aviation Regulation... | safety-demonstration-compliance-with-fars |
| September 7, 2021 | Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP) CBT and Next Steps | It is important that when you experience fatigue and fatigue related
events to promptly report the... | fatigue-risk-management-program-frmp-cbt-and-next-steps |
| September 7, 2021 | Reminder COVID-19 Vaccine Card Required: September 27, 2021 | Effective September 27, 2021, all U.S. based employees
including those from Guam and Puerto Rico a... | reminder-covid-19-vaccine-card-required-september-27-2021 |
| September 7, 2021 | Fall 2021 Third Trimester CBT Launched | The 2021 Third Trimester CBT is now available and is required to be
completed by, October 30, 2021... | fall-2021-third-trimester-cbt-launched |
| September 7, 2021 | AFA Debrief: September 07, 2021 | United
Updates Corporate Mask Policy,
Check
COVID-19 Vaccination Status on Flying Together – Va... | afa-debrief-september-07-2021 |
| September 7, 2021 | United Updates Corporate Mask Policy | “Gaiter style face coverings are not permitted to be
worn by Flight Attendants.” | united-updates-corporate-mask-policy |
| September 7, 2021 | Check COVID-19 Vaccination Status on Flying Together – Vaccine Pass from Apps | We encourage all Member to review their submission of vaccination
documentation on Flying Together... | check-covid-19-vaccination-status-on-flying-together-vaccine-pass-from-apps |
| September 6, 2021 | Labor Day Message | Sep 6 - Labor Day – It’s our holiday. It’s that first Monday in September where we annual... | labor-day-message |
| September 5, 2021 | Airlines quickly cancel flights amid changing European entry regulations | Sep 5 - It’s like March 2020 all over again. On Friday, news broke that the Netherlands would ... | airlines-quickly-cancel-flights-amid-changing-european-entry-regulations |
| September 4, 2021 | Issues Affecting Reserves ability to Ascertain Assignments for Sunday, 9/5/2021. | Sep 4 - We have been advised of some issues impacting
the ability of Reserves, system-wide, to asc... | issues-affecting-reserves-ability-to-ascertain-assignments-for-sunday-952021 |
| September 3, 2021 | As The Delta Variant Soars, The Airline Industry Descends Into Another Slump | SEP 3 - The EU is taking the U.S. off its COVID-19 "safe list," but airlines have already been ... | as-the-delta-variant-soars-the-airline-industry-descends-into-another-slump |
| September 3, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: September 03, 2021 | NRPS – Positive Space Travel for NYC & D.C. – September 1 – 8 2021, Domestic Duty Time Maximum –... | afa-debrief-september-03-2021 |
| September 2, 2021 | Philippine Airlines to return 22 planes, reassures on survival | Sep 2 - Philippine Airlines last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United S... | philippine-airlines-to-return-22-planes-reassures-on-survival |
| September 1, 2021 | Southwest Airlines Pilots Are Suing The Airline, Claiming Company Withheld Pay | Sep 1 - Southwest Airlines pilots are suing the airline, claiming the company withheld pay in violat... | southwest-airlines-pilots-are-suing-the-airline-claiming-company-withheld-pay |
| August 31, 2021 | What to do if you’ve booked a Europe trip and entry rules changed | Aug 31 - Given yesterday’s recommendation by the European Union Council to its 27 mem... | what-to-do-if-youve-booked-a-europe-trip-and-entry-rules-changed |
| August 31, 2021 | Adjusting Our Schedules – Relying on Each Other & Bad Day/Worse Day Trades | Aug 31 - With the trading pool numbers hovering in the negative for the last several months man... | adjusting-our-schedules-relying-on-each-other-bad-dayworse-day-trades |
| August 31, 2021 | Reminder: Covid-19 Vaccination Card as a Required Duty Item | Aug 31 - Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination card becomes a required duty it... | reminder-covid-19-vaccination-card-as-a-required-duty-item |
| August 31, 2021 | Vaccination Reminders for VSL and Leaves of Absence | Aug 31 - As a reminder, Flight Attendants who have elected to take part in the Voluntary Separa... | vaccination-reminders-for-vsl-and-leaves-of-absence |
| August 31, 2021 | PERSONAL STRATEGIES FOR APPROACHING SEPTEMBER 11th | Aug 31 - As we approach September 11th, many of us will begin to plan how we’ll recognize this day. ... | personal-strategies-for-approaching-september-11th |
| August 31, 2021 | AFA DEBRIEF: August 31, 2021 | Vaccination Reminders for VSL and Leaves of Absence, AFA Hurricane and Natural Disaster Resources, R... | e-lines-august-31-2021 |
| August 30, 2021 | EU expected to recommend restrictions on US travelers as delta variant spreads | Aug 30 - The European Union is expected to announce a recommendation that member states reimple... | eu-expected-to-recommend-restrictions-on-us-travelers-as-delta-variant-spreads |