Safety, Health, and Security

December 11, 2018 - With the holiday travel season well underway, it’s important that we ensure safety and security are prioritized. During hectic travel periods we have more competition for our attention in the cabin during boarding and while inflight.

December 8, 2018 - Since November 17th, there have been ongoing “Yellow Vest” protests in Paris and they are anticipated to continue this weekend. The focus of these protests have been higher fuel prices and government proposed fuel taxes.

December 1, 2018 - Now that winter weather has officially begun Flight Attendants have been reporting extremely cold aircraft cabins, especially when operating an early morning flight.

November 16, 2018 - Due to strong winds and wildfire smoke, the air quality levels in some area of the west coast region of the United States is expected to fluctuate. Flight Attendants working flights into the affected wildfire areas will be provided N95 respirator masks, upon request.

November 16, 2018 - We continue to receive reports from the field that some stations continue to attempt to stage passengers for boarding on jet bridges.

November 2, 2018 - As more of our Members who have not previously flown on the Airbus fleet begin to interact with the unique features of this aircraft, we are finding there is an increase in the number of questions we are receiving. 

October 26, 2018 - The CDC website has currently advised of a Rubella outbreak in Japan. It is for this reason we encourage everyone to ensure your vaccinations are current.

October 13, 2018 - Flight Attendants can obtain information on how to update the personal information associated with the FAA Airmen Certificate may best accomplish this by visiting the FAA Airmen certification website, where they will find detailed instructions.

October 6, 2018 - Common Metal has arrived, and with it, many new distractions and challenges. Regardless of our pre-merger affiliation, we fully expect we will confront these new challenges as consummate Safety Professionals despite any uncertainty or lack of familiarity with any new aircraft.

August 28, 2018 - Due to strong winds and wildfire smoke the air quality levels in some area of Northwest region of the United States may fluctuate.