Aviation Coalition Urges Swift Action Against Unruly Passengers
Aviation Coalition Urges Swift Action Against Unruly Passengers
June 21, 2021 - AFA, APFA, ALPA, Airlines for America, and other unions sent a letter today to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking that “more be done to deter egregious [passenger] behavior, which is in violation of federal law and crewmember instruction...
Read more »Celebrating Juneteenth!
Celebrating Juneteenth!
June 19, 2021 — Today, June 19, marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, otherwise known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marking the freeing of the last enslaved Black people in the United States. The original Juneteenth celebrations happened on the Texas Gulf Coast, which is the childhood home of George Floyd.
Read more »Unruly Passenger Incidents at an All Time High
Unruly Passenger Incidents at an All Time High
June 18, 2021 — Unruly passenger incidents continue to threaten our safety and security at work. The FAA announced on Monday fines for an additional four passengers. There is no doubt that the issue of unruly passengers is at an all time high in the history of our profession and it cannot continue. Our union is working with other unions, lawmakers, the FAA, DOT, and airline management on more that needs to get this under control.
Read more »Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day
June 18, 2021 — To all the Flight Attendant Fathers, Dads of Flight Attendants, and all of our Step-Dads, Uncles, Grandpas and Father figures in our lives: wishing you the best Father's Day!
Read more »FAA Identifies 10 Hour Rest Rule as 2021 Priority
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Spring Regulatory Agenda
June 15, 2021 - Agenda Highlights Department’s Commitment to Increase Safety, Fight Climate Change, Advance Equity and Build our Economy Back Better
Read more »Get Vaxxed, Wear a Mask, Come Fly With Us
Get Vaxxed, Wear a Mask, Come Fly With Us
June 6, 2021 — As travel ramps up, it's more important than ever that we help instill confidence in the safety of aviation. Since the first vaccines were approved, our union advocated for Flight Attendants to be included with other essential workers in priority groups for voluntary access. Now the vaccine is available for adults in the U.S. and children 12 and older.
Read more »AFA-CWA & Union Plus Scholarships Awarded
AFA-CWA & Union Plus Scholarships Awarded
June 4, 2021 - The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to dependents of AFA Flight Attendants who will be attending a college or university.
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