March 31, 2020 - Flight Attendants continue to operate on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. As essential workers we are placed at a higher risk for exposure while at work. Your Safety, Health and Security Committee has been hard at work ensuring you have the tools you need to remain safe amid this pandemic. 

February 15, 2020 - AFA, ALPA, United and LOSA Collaborative are about to begin a joint Line Observation Safety Audit (LOSA).  LOSA is a peer-to-peer observation which takes place during normal operations by line Flight Attendants. 

February 15, 2020 - Those locations having customs pre-clearance prior to arrival into the US, such as Canada, you may see additional screening for some passengers. Some but not all may be selected for a secondary screening, based on previous individual travel. 

February 7, 2020 - On February 5, 2020 United issued a Safety update in Inflight Services Weekly. The update suggests Flight Attendants “pump the breaks on holding boarding for maintenance”. 

February 7, 2020 - As we travel around the world in various cities, situational awareness when coming and going from our layover hotel, even in the hotel, is essential for our personal safety. 

February 2, 2020 - Beginning February 1, 2020 eFAOM Revision 31 becomes effective. Flight Attendants are encouraged to review our recent E-Lines from our MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming changes.

January 22, 2020 - January 21, 2020 — The novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, is creating growing concern for air travel. 

January 17, 2020 - eFAOM Revision 31 was announcedin the January 15, 2020 Inflight Services Weekly and became available for download on January 16, 2020.

January 17, 2020 - Coming this week, an opportunity to apply for a LOSA observer position will be posted on Flying Together.

December 13, 2019 - Last Friday’s Layover Safety article focused on important safety tips as it pertains to actions we should take when checking into our layover hotels.