Safety, Health, and Security

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.

August 10, 2018 - Ken Diaz, President of the AFA United Master Executive Council for the Association of Flight Attendants in concert with Ellen Saracini, the widow of our United Flight 175 Pilot, Victor Saracini, who was killed on 9/11/2001, joined bipartisan Representatives Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-PA. in calling on federal lawmakers to act on a bill that would secure cockpit doors on aircraft.

August 10, 2018 - On August 7, 2018 United released a communication concerning summer travel reiterating our commitment to the care of unaccompanied minors entrusted to us during the busy travel season. 

August 10, 2018 - Our MEC Safety, Health and Security Committee concluded our annual training seminar this week, August 7-9, in Chicago.

August 10, 2018 - On August 2, 2018, The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) hosted a panel discussion on efforts to combat an increase in unruly, and often drunken, passengers on board flights. 

August 3, 2018 - AFA was advised today by Inflight Safety of an inconsistency in the 767-300 C Safety video. Until further notice, Flight Attendants are required to perform a live safety demonstration on all flights operating on the 767-300 C aircraft.

August 3, 2018 - Effective immediately and until further notice, a Live Safety Demonstration is Required on all 767-300 C Aircraft

July 31, 2018 - A number of jumpseats on the newly reconfigured 777-200s have smaller lap belt lengths than our other 777-200 aircraft.

July 20, 2018 - To be FAA compliant with the regulation, galleys must be secured with all carts and containers properly stowed and latched prior to movement of the aircraft on the surface.

July 10, 2018 - We often consider activity onboard the aircraft when reviewing safety and security procedures, but personal safety at layover locations should also be at the forefront of safety in our work environment.