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Reserve Reminder; Special Qualification Reserves and Standby
Aug 29, 2024
This summer flying season, we experienced many days and weeks of irregular operations. When faced with these interruptio...
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Returning to Availability List Following Standby Completion
Jul 22, 2024
There have been questions recently about when a Reserve is to be placed back on the availability list on the same calend...
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End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts for Reserves: If You Don’t Fix It, You Waive It!
Jun 28, 2024
End-of-Month 1-in-7 Conflicts for Reserves: If You Don’t Fix It, You Waive It! MEC Reserve Committee Whenever a Reserve ...
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AFA Welcomes Class 2412!
Jun 14, 2024
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties
May 24, 2024
Standardized Process for Assigning Standbys to Pre-boarding Duties MEC Reserve Committee In late 2021, based on various ...
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MEC Annual Reserve Committee Training
May 09, 2024
This week, the United Master Executive Council (MEC) Reserve Committee conducted its annual Reserve Training in Chicago....
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2023 Reserve Christmas Wish List Wrap Up
Dec 28, 2023
The 2023 Reserve Christmas Wish List (RCWL) season has concluded, during which a total of 613 Reserves from across the s...
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Filing Grievance Worksheets and Other Reports with United AFA Reminder
Jul 21, 2023
JUL 21 - The United AFA Membership and Grievance Database system can be accessed through a designated portal known as Me...
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Operational Reliability Incentive & 10 Hour Minimum Legal Rest
Jun 13, 2023
JUN 13 - The minimum legal rest requirement at home or on a layover is a non-reducible ten (10) hours free from duty. Sh...
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