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Resolution of MEC 14-22 - Remaining on Board with Passengers
Nov 11, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Section 6.N.2. United AFA and the company have reached a resolution to the dispute that resulted...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Report
Nov 11, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Knowing your Contract is the best way to ensure your rights are protected every day. With a grow...
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Layover Safety Tips
Nov 11, 2026
MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee As Flight Attendants, it is important to remember that we travel to various ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2638
Nov 11, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring unique talents and abilities that strengthen our prof...
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One Time 401(k) Post Tax Contributions
Nov 11, 2026
We have a great opportunity to increase contributions to our 401(K) where we can make a Post-Tax contribution to our Pla...
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Honoring All Who Served
Nov 11, 2026
Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and thank all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. ...
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AFA JIT Update November 10, 2026
Nov 11, 2026
JIT Update - November 11, 2026 A message from the JIT This communication is part of our ongoing commitment to providing ...
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Midterm Elections: 120th Congress
Nov 05, 2026
MEC Government Affairs Committee Over the last eight weeks, the hard work of our AFA Government Affairs Committee Member...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2637
Nov 04, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring unique talents and abilities that strengthen our prof...
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LearnLux - Free Financial Guidance Benefit
Nov 04, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee As Flight Attendants, we are an exceptionally diverse group of people with a variety of needs and...
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SkinIO - Free Skin Cancer Screening
Nov 04, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee Every year, more than 5 million reported cases of skin cancer are diagnosed, making it the most p...
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Pass Travel Enrollment 2027
Nov 04, 2026
Pass Travel Enrollment for the 2027 travel year opens soon! Eligible Flight Attendants will have the opportunity to upda...
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Vacation Round 2 Bidding Closes November 11
Nov 04, 2026
Round Two of Vacation 2027 bidding will close Wednesday, November 11 at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT). What if I don’t b...
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Crew Rest Facilities & Jumpseaters
Nov 04, 2026
CBA Section 3.CC.9.c. Section 3.CC.9.c. was amended to include United Flight Attendants awarded the jumpseat and occupyi...
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AFA Honors Native American Heritage Month
Oct 29, 2026
Each November, Native American Heritage Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histor...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2636
Oct 29, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring unique talents and abilities that strengthen our prof...
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2027 Benefits Enrollment Opens
Oct 29, 2026
The 2027 Benefits Enrollment window for active employees opens November 2 through November 13, 2026. That's twelve (12) ...
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“Fall Back” on November 1
Oct 29, 2026
On November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m., the clocks will “fall back” one hour as we return to Standard Time. While it is a change...
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Round 2 Vacation Bidding
Oct 29, 2026
The second and final round of 2027 Vacation Bidding will open Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and close at 0800 HDT on Novemb...
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New AFA Portal Login
Oct 28, 2026
Dear Members, Over the course of the last few days, our United AFA website has experienced outages that have affected th...
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First Round of Vacation Bidding Closes October 26
Oct 22, 2026
Round One of Vacation 2027 bidding will close this Monday, October 26th at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT). If you have no...
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Commuter Program- Utilizing Other Airlines & Revenue Tickets
Oct 22, 2026
On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Joint Implementation Team (JIT) announced that the Commuter Program, subsections 28.B.4...
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NEW: Interactive Web-Version of CBA 2026
Oct 22, 2026
MEC Communications Committee We are pleased to provide an interactive web version of CBA 2026 so Flight Attendants can f...
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Alcohol Beverages While Deadheading
Oct 22, 2026
Our Contract provides very specific conditions for when a Flight Attendant is permitted to drink alcohol beverages while...
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Less Daylight Can Bring Challenges
Oct 22, 2026
MEC EAP & Professional Standards Committee As daylight hours get shorter, it can be harder to get enough natural lig...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2635
Oct 22, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring unique talents and abilities that strengthen our prof...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2634
Oct 15, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring unique talents and abilities that strengthen our prof...
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Fall Regular Meeting of the United MEC Concludes
Oct 15, 2026
The United Master Executive Council (MEC) held its Fall Regular meeting October 13-15, 2026. These meetings, required un...
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No Alcohol 12 Hours Prior to Duty
Oct 15, 2026
MEC Safety Health & Security Committee International Alcohol Testing Standards (October 9, 2026 Safety Alert) As you...
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Fall CQ CBT’s Due October 21
Oct 15, 2026
All assigned CBT’s must be completed by their due date, October 21, 2026, by 2359 Central Time. As a reminder, TakeOff L...
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Round 1 of Vacation 2027 Bidding Begins Soon
Oct 15, 2026
The first round of 2027 Vacation Bidding will open this Sunday, October 18, and close at 0800 HDT on October 26, 2026. R...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2633
Oct 08, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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MEC Benefits Training 2026
Oct 08, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee Last week, 45 volunteers from Local Councils across the system successfully completed training se...
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Domestic Violence Awareness
Oct 08, 2026
MEC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Professional Standards Committee October is National Domestic Violence Aware...
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The Attendance Point System- A Refresher
Oct 08, 2026
Our Contract outlines how attendance and dependability are tracked using an attendance point system that is recorded in ...
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When Does Vacation 2027 Bidding Begin?
Oct 08, 2026
As the Vacation Election part of the Vacation 2027 process is about to close at 0800 HDT on October 10th, many are askin...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2632
Oct 01, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Upcoming Fall 2026 MEC Meeting
Oct 01, 2026
Our Fall MEC Meeting will be held October 13th - 15th in Chicago, IL, at the Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare. During this u...
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Follow The Flag: Clarification on White and Purple Flag Trips
Oct 01, 2026
During periods of IRROPs, our CBA allows the company to declare specific days as “White Flag” (WF) when coverage is not ...
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Suited For Success: Your Uniform One-Stop Shop
Oct 01, 2026
Since the launch of the new Flight Attendant uniform kits in 2025, Flight Attendants have reported a variety of issues r...
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AFA Honors October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 01, 2026
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to supporting those affected by and raising awarenes...
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Scheduling of CQ Training
Sep 25, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Scheduling of CQ Training Flight Attendants who do not schedule themselves for CQ training prior...
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United Premium Plus(UPP) Seating and Deadhead Booking
Sep 24, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee In 2018, the Company introduced a new premium economy product, United Premium Plus. These seats ...
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CBA 2026 PDF & United AFA JIT Updates Site
Sep 24, 2026
MEC Communications Committee The JIT (Joint Implementation Team) published the 2026-2031 Collective Bargaining Agreement...
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Vacation 2027 Elections - 1st Step
Sep 24, 2026
MEC Central Schedule Committee Between September 25, 2026, and November 29, 2026, there are several stages of the Annual...
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CSC - October 2026 DSL Report
Sep 24, 2026
MEC Central Schedule Committee Central Schedule Committee’s most recent (DSL) report detailing their activities in the d...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2631
Sep 24, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Pass Travel Reminder
Sep 24, 2026
In a Flying Together News Article dated September 18, 2026, an update to the pass travel program was announced as it rel...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2630
Sep 17, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Get Out The Vote 2026
Sep 17, 2026
MEC Government Affairs The November 3, 2026 Midterm election will determine what we can achieve for our profession and w...
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GUL Auto Enrollment of Flight Attendants Returning from LOA
Sep 17, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee Flight Attendants returning from Leaves of Absence are once again reminded that auto-enrollment i...
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Suicide Prevention Month: Breaking the Silence, Embracing Hope
Sep 17, 2026
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Professional Standards Committee September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucia...
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Latinx Heritage Month
Sep 17, 2026
MEC Human Rights and Equity Committee September 15th marked the beginning of a month-long observance of Latinx Heritage,...
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We Remember and Honor the Sacrifices on September 11, 2001
Sep 11, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, we made a promise as a profession and as a nation to Never Forget the day that changed our countr...
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Membership Engagement Training Recap
Sep 09, 2026
MEC Membership Engagement Committee This week, 20 volunteers from across the system came together in Chicago for Members...
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AFA JIT Update September 9, 2026
Sep 09, 2026
JIT Update - September 9, 2026 This communication is part of our ongoing commitment to provide information on issues rel...
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Never Forget: 25 Years
Sep 09, 2026
AFA-CWA International Officers Dear Flight Attendants and Our Aviation Family, We will Never Forget. No matter the unifo...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2629
Sep 09, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Jury Duty - What To Do
Sep 09, 2026
CBA 2026 Section 3.EE. Fulfilling our civic duty by serving on a jury can be challenging as Flight Attendants. The below...
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No Problem is Too Small for AFA-EAP
Sep 09, 2026
MEC Employee Assistance & Professional Standards Committee AFA EAP helps members, their families and partners deal w...
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Planning Your Retirement: A Retirement Seminar Video
Sep 03, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee Whether retirement is decades away or just around the corner, your future starts with understandi...
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Radiation Exposure of Flight Crews
Sep 03, 2026
MEC Government Affairs As aviation’s first responders and last line of defense, Flight Attendants keep the traveling pub...
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CWA Human Rights Conference Recap
Sep 03, 2026
MEC Human Rights & Equity Committee This past August, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Human Rights Confe...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2628
Sep 03, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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A Letter From The Retiree Association of Flight Attendants
Sep 03, 2026
We are pleased to introduce you to RAFA, the Retiree Association of Flight Attendants. Founded in 2004, RAFA became a co...
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Never Forget - 9/11 AFA-CWA Honor Guard 2026
Aug 27, 2026
In 2016, we began a tradition of an AFA Honor Guard in uniform to ensure the public remembers the sacrifice of Flight At...
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Reserve Move-Up Line Elections
Aug 27, 2026
MEC Reserve Committee In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Reserve Move-up lines cons...
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Central Schedule Committee (CSC) Monthly Reports
Aug 27, 2026
MEC Central Schedule Committee Central Schedule Committee’s most recent reports reviewing the flying assigned at each do...
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Hotel & Transportation Committee Monthly Reports
Aug 27, 2026
MEC Hotel & Transportation Committee The Hotel and Transportation Committee’s most recent report of their activities...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2627
Aug 27, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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CMAP Attestation (opt-in) Opens September 1
Aug 27, 2026
Inflight Services Weekly TSA is replacing Known Crewmember (KCM) with Crewmember Access Point (CMAP), and crewmembers mu...
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A Message From The JIT - August 17th, 2026 Update
Aug 20, 2026
This communication is part of our ongoing commitment to provide information on issues related to implementation. Please ...
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MEC 06-24: Understanding The Decision
Aug 20, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee In May and June 2024, the Union learned that management was denying Flight Attendants the right ...
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25 Years Later: A Message from Your AFA EAP
Aug 20, 2026
MEC Employee Assistance and Professional Standards Committee This coming September marks the 25th anniversary of the Sep...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2626
Aug 20, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Annual MEC Safety, Health & Security Training Concluded
Aug 13, 2026
MEC Safety, Health & Security Last week, the United MEC Safety, Health, and Security Committee hosted its annual tra...
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Boarding Pay Chart
Aug 13, 2026
Below is a Boarding Pay chart that can be saved to your mobile device for reference and reflects the new pay rates that ...
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Plan for End of Month (EOM) Conflicts
Aug 13, 2026
Contract Section 7.E. - Month to Month Line Adjustments With September bids due in a few days, be sure to consider if yo...
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Election to Defer Portion of One-Time Payment to 401(k) Closes Tomorrow August 14, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
The election period to defer a percentage of your One-Time Payment to your United Airlines Flight Attendant 401(k) Retir...
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401(k) True-Up Application for all Flight Attendants
Aug 13, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee We want to provide clarification as to how the 401(k) true-up provision applies when allocating a...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members - Class 2625
Aug 13, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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JIT Update - August 6, 2026
Aug 08, 2026
In This Edition: -Updated Pay Rates -One-Time Payment -Onboard Crew Rest A Message From the JIT: This communication is p...
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Navigating Delays and Cancellations on Standby Reserve
Aug 06, 2026
MEC Reserve Committee Standby Reserves are an integral part of ensuring a successful operation, fulfilling FAA minimum c...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Report
Aug 06, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Over the last quarter (April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026), Members filed a total of 318 Worksheets s...
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Staying Compliant With United’s Social Media Policy
Aug 06, 2026
It is important to become familiar with multiple policies and guidelines to ensure you are in compliance. Specifically, ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2624
Aug 06, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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From The Desk of The MEC President
Aug 05, 2026
On Friday, July 31st, the Company sent out a communication regarding the award in our “One and Done” reassignment arbitr...
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401(k) Plan Limits for 2026
Jul 30, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee In our January 2026 Debrief article, we reported the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had increased...
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Time Extended to Defer Portion of One-Time Payment to 401(k)
Jul 30, 2026
The election opportunity to defer a portion of the One-Time Payment opened July 27, 2026 for eligible Flight Attendants ...
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Visa Compliance for Non-U.S. Passport Holders: A Flight Attendant’s Responsibility
Jul 30, 2026
As Flight Attendants, our job not only takes us around the world, but we are also a diverse work group from all over the...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List – July 2026
Jul 30, 2026
The July 2026 System Seniority List has been published for review by Flight Attendants. It can be found on United’s Flyi...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2623
Jul 30, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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August Bid Month Base Pay Increase: Stepping Through the Pay Scale
Jul 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 (August bid month) marks the second Base Pay increase in just two months since our CBA 2026 went into effe...
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AFA-CWA Advocating for Flight Attendant Priorities on Capitol Hill Candidate Endorsements-MEC Government Affairs
Jul 23, 2026
Flight Attendants work in one of the most regulated industries. Decisions that affect our safety and security, our work ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2622
Jul 23, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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JIT Update- July 17, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Verbatim from JIT Communication emailed and posted on Flying Together July 17. 2026 The JIT has received a number of que...
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Don’t Forget Your Settling Time!
Jul 23, 2026
MEC Reserve Committee When starting your new role here as a Flight Attendant or when you have accepted a transfer to a n...
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One-Time Payment Deferral to 401(k)
Jul 23, 2026
The company announced this week the mechanism by which Flight Attendants will have the opportunity to make an election t...
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Clearing Up Confusion: Understanding DOT Random Drug Testing for Flight Attendants
Jul 23, 2026
Recent incidents involving Flight Attendants, including discipline and even termination for probationary Flight Attendan...
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Reserve 16 Day Off Lines
Jul 16, 2026
Over the last few months, multiple bases across the system have seen an increase in Reserve lines with 16 days off. Cont...
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Summer CBT Reminder
Jul 16, 2026
All assigned CBT’s must be completed by their due date, July 21, 2026, 2359 Central Time. As a reminder, TakeOff Learnin...
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Summer Regular MEC Meeting Concludes
Jul 16, 2026
The United Master Executive Council (MEC) held its Summer Regular meeting from July 14-16, 2026. These meetings, require...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2621
Jul 16, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our profession, they bring their unique talents and abilities, further strengthe...
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Open Time Trading Reopens After Staggered Base Time Brackets
Jul 16, 2026
As previously communicated by the Joint Implementation Team (JIT) in their June 9, 2026, update, “Following Honolulu's t...
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MEC Grievance 1-26: Challenging Improper Reserve Availability Requirements
Jul 14, 2026
In March of this year, the Union filed MEC Grievance 1-26 to challenge the company’s arbitrary and improper position tha...
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Why File A Local Council Worksheet?
Jul 09, 2026
Answer: If it is not officially reported, it appears to never have happened; and if it appears to never have happened, c...
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Flight Time Pay During Diversions
Jul 09, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee CBA Section 2.O Flight Time Know your rights under the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Su...
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Super-Typhoon Bavi’s Impact on Guam Based Flight Attendants
Jul 09, 2026
As many are aware, Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 MPH made landfall near Rota on July 6 in ...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2620
Jul 09, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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One & Done Reassignments Grievance (EWR 1040-19)
Jul 03, 2026
One & Done Reassignments Grievance (EWR 1040-19) The Union has prevailed in our “One & Done” reassignment grieva...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA – Class 2619
Jul 02, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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July Holiday Incentive Point for 2026
Jul 02, 2026
As previously communicated, AFA and the Company have mutually agreed to amend Section 22.D.1.a of the 2026 - 2031 Flight...
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Fourth of July Holiday Pay for Flight Attendants based in USA & Guam
Jul 02, 2026
Contract Sections 2.Q. and 4.I. Our contractual Holiday provisions recognize our time away from home on the holiday, not...
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Disability Pride Month
Jul 02, 2026
In July, we observe Disability Pride Month that celebrates disability identity, recognizes disability culture and the pa...
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Introducing our Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers
Jul 02, 2026
MEC Officer Term: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 As outlined in the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, the United MEC is the...
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Absence Certificate Reminder for Fourth of July Holiday
Jul 02, 2026
Contract Section 13.C.4. As previously reported in last week’s Debrief, pursuant to section 13.C.4. of our Contract, the...
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MEC President Letter: Farewell from Ken Diaz
Jun 25, 2026
Dear Flying Partners, Over the past twelve years, it has been the privilege of my life to serve as your Master Executive...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - 2618
Jun 25, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Absence Certificate Reminder: Fourth of July Period
Jun 25, 2026
During the Summer Holiday period, Flight Attendants must submit an Absence Certificate for any sick call, paid or unpaid...
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Summer 2026 MEC Meeting
Jun 25, 2026
The Summer 2026 Regular Meeting of the United Master Executive Council will take place in person on July 14-16, 2026. ME...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - 2617
Jun 18, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Midterms 2026 - Protect your future. Exercise your right to vote!
Jun 18, 2026
Midterm primary elections are well underway across the United States. Don’t miss your chance to cast your vote and shape...
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Juneteenth Freedom Day
Jun 18, 2026
MEC HRE, Council 12 President Kimberly Burckhalter, & MEC Communications Committee Elect This Friday, June 19, we re...
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KCM Update: Field testing of the Crewmember Access Point™ (CMAP™)
Jun 18, 2026
Known Crewmember (KCM) is transitioning into a new program called Crewmember Access Point™ (CMAP™), managed by TSA, by t...
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Pass Travel System Outage
Jun 15, 2026
The company has advised us that the pass travel system will undergo a systemwide outage starting Tuesday night, June 16,...
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Reserve Bidding Alert! 16 Day Off Lines for July
Jun 11, 2026
In July, multiple bases, satellites, and/or sub-bases will have Reserve lines with 16 days off. Flight Attendants awarde...
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2026 Summer CBT Now Available
Jun 11, 2026
The 2026 Summer Quarterly Computer-Based Training (CBT) is now available. All assigned CBTs must be completed by their d...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - 2616
Jun 11, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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One United26 - New Contract Communication Portal
Jun 04, 2026
As previously announced, the Joint Implementation Team (JIT) has been established. AFA and Company JIT members, and Subj...
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July Holiday Incentive Point for 2026
Jun 04, 2026
AFA and the Company have mutually agreed to amend Section 22.D.1.a of the 2026 - 2031 Flight Attendant Agreement (the "A...
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Celebrating Pride Month!
Jun 04, 2026
Throughout the month, there will be celebrations, remembrances, and events to honor the contributions and history of the...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - Class 2615
Jun 04, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - Class 2614
May 28, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Layover Safety: New Criminal Tactics & Staying Alert
May 28, 2026
MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee As Flight Attendants, we are frequently exposed to different regions of the ...
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International Flight Attendant Day
May 28, 2026
Our role as Flight Attendants is physically and emotionally demanding, often spent away from our loved ones for multiple...
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Joint Implementation Team Appointed
May 21, 2026
A Letter from MEC President-Elect Scott Pejas Members of United AFA, As your incoming MEC President, I have been entrust...
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Contract Secured: Wear Your Official AFA Pin!
May 21, 2026
Following the successful Ratification of our Tentative Agreement on May 12th, 2026, the United MEC unanimously passed a ...
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Pride: A Journey, Not A Destination
May 21, 2026
In June, we acknowledge the significance of Pride Month and emphasize the importance of understanding the diverse spectr...
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Company Offered Leave of Absence (COLA) Return Process
May 21, 2026
As announced recently on CCS, the June 2026 One-Month Special COLA Program will not be offered for the June bid month. T...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - Class 2613
May 21, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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TA2 Ratified, What’s Next?
May 14, 2026
TA2 was successfully Ratified and now the implementation process will soon begin. The Contract will be effective startin...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Update
May 14, 2026
Over the last quarter (January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026), Members filed a total of 314 Worksheets systemwide. Out of the...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA - Class 2612
May 14, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Tentative Agreement Ratified!
May 12, 2026
Today, United Airlines Flight Attendants voted to ratify the 2026 Tentative Agreement, with 88.85% of eligible members p...
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TA2 Voting Reminder - Only 5 Days Remaining
May 07, 2026
As of this morning, 18,550 of 27,210 eligible Members have cast their votes, representing 68.17% participation. Eligible...
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Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations
May 07, 2026
After more than 30 years of operations, Spirit Airlines ceased all operations at 3:00 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, May 2...
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ALS Awareness and Support: Donate to Wings Over Wall Street
May 07, 2026
AFA Members Toni Diamond and Warren Schiffer became founders of the extraordinary benefit "Wings Over Wall Street" after...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2611!
May 07, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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AFA Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Apr 30, 2026
HRE Committee During the month of May, we honor and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian ...
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Apr 30, 2026
MEC EAP Committee May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Taking time each May to focus on mental health is an important r...
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International Workers’ Day - May Day
Apr 30, 2026
May 1st is a significant day in labor history, marking a moment to stand in Solidarity and celebrate workers. May Day ho...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2610!
Apr 30, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2608 & 2609!
Apr 23, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Lineholder to Reserve, Don’t Lose Your Days Off!
Apr 23, 2026
When transitioning from a Lineholder month with a carryover pairing into a Reserve month, it’s important to take action ...
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TA2 Voting Now Open!
Apr 23, 2026
Voting is now officially open for Tentative Agreement 2 (TA2). Every Member is encouraged to take part in this important...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2607
Apr 09, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Navigating Acute & Delayed Stress as a Flight Attendant
Apr 09, 2026
MEC EAP Committee Stress is an inherent aspect of the flight attendant profession, often stemming from the demanding nat...
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Staying Informed: Your TA2 Resources
Apr 09, 2026
Tentative Agreement 2 (TA2) was released for Membership review on April 3, 2026. As part of the ratification process, Me...
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Don’t Delay, Finish Today!
Apr 09, 2026
The Spring 2026 Quarterly Computer-Based Training (CBT) closes on April 20th. The training contains multiple modules, es...
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TA2 Virtual Roadshows - Registration Reminder
Apr 06, 2026
Our TA2 virtual roadshows kick off tomorrow, April 7th, at 4:00 PM CT. Our Negotiating Committee will answer Member ques...
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Resolution Carried Unanimously
Apr 02, 2026
Tomorrow afternoon, April 3, 2026, we will release full details of the Tentative Agreement and begin the ratification pr...
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Deadhead Reminder - Drinking Alcohol Do’s & Don’ts
Apr 01, 2026
Deadheading assignments allow us to sit in a passenger seat while still being recognized as an on-duty crew member. It i...
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MEC Tentative Agreement Review
Apr 01, 2026
The Tentative Agreement is being presented this morning to the AFA United Master Executive Council (MEC) at a Special Me...
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Tentative Agreement Reached
Mar 26, 2026
During our final Mediated Session this week in Washington, D.C., we reached a Tentative Agreement based on the prioritie...
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Report Safety Concerns: ICE Interference at Security Checkpoints
Mar 23, 2026
Airports across the United States are experiencing extended security-screening delays due to a lack of government fundin...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2603 & 2604
Mar 17, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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2026 Open Enrollment – AFA Supplemental Benefits
Mar 17, 2026
This year’s annual open enrollment for AFA sponsored supplemental benefits for United AFA-CWA Members will be held from ...
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Understanding the AFA-CWA Dues Increase
Mar 17, 2026
On March 13th, our International Office shared the actions taken at the recent Board of Directors Meeting held in Portla...
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Spring 2026 Quarterly CBTs Now Available
Mar 05, 2026
The Spring 2026 Quarterly Computer-Based Training (CBT) is now available. The training contains 18 modules, and is estim...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA
Mar 05, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Daylight Saving Reminder: Spring Forward!
Mar 05, 2026
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 0200 in observance of the change to Daylig...
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Reassignment Process - Section 7.Q.3. Explained
Mar 05, 2026
Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East and recent airspace closures, Flight Attendants may be subject to schedu...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2601!
Feb 26, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Election Cycle for the 2026 Spring MEC Meeting
Feb 26, 2026
Elections are one of the most direct ways to shape the direction of our Union, and this spring, we have the opportunity ...
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March 19th Membership Action Day - RSVP
Feb 26, 2026
Corporate greed continues to be the driving force for management in these negotiations, as the company saves millions of...
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Sick Leave Abuse
Feb 19, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee If you read the prior quarterly update from the MEC Grievance Committee, you may have noted that...
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1095-C Form Availability
Feb 19, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee Purpose: 1095-C forms verify that you were offered health insurance by a large employer that meet...
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AFA-CWA 2026 Board of Directors
Feb 19, 2026
Our upcoming 53rd Annual Board of Directors Convention will take place in Portland, Oregon March 9th -11th, 2026. Electe...
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MEC Government Affairs Training Concluded
Feb 12, 2026
Last week, United MEC Government Affairs conducted their two-day annual training in Washington, D.C. Twenty-one Flight A...
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Membership Action Day - March 19th Save the Date!
Feb 12, 2026
At the conclusion of this week, there are only two scheduled sessions left in Negotiations. We are in the final push to ...
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London Heathrow Transfer Announcement
Feb 12, 2026
As announced in yesterday's Inflight Service Weekly, United’s London Base will soon be open for transfers. We expect the...
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MEC Grievance Committee Quarterly Update
Feb 05, 2026
This is the first installment of a new quarterly report from our MEC Grievance Committee. The quarterly reports will inc...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List - Now Available
Feb 05, 2026
The Semi-Annual Flight Attendant System Seniority List is now available. Under the provisions of our Contract, Section 1...
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Protecting Yourself from Scams
Feb 05, 2026
MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee Occasionally, we receive reports from Flight Attendants who are receiving phone c...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2546!
Feb 05, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Combined Duty - Deviation Correction
Jan 30, 2026
The company has corrected their process to adhere to provisions of Deadhead Deviation (3.I.12 and 3.I.13) as they relate...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA 2545!
Jan 29, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Semi-Annual System Seniority List
Jan 29, 2026
The Semi-Annual Flight Attendant System Seniority List will be available soon. Under the provisions of our Contract, Sec...
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United Technology Upgrade Coming - Plan Ahead
Jan 29, 2026
United will complete a planned technology upgrade on February 4th that will impact the availability of EmployeeRES and t...
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AFA Honors Black History Month
Jan 29, 2026
Human Rights & Equity Committee February honors Black History Month as a dedicated time to celebrate, recognize the ...
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White Flag Pay Indicator and Eligibility & Clarification
Jan 29, 2026
MEC Grievance Committee Sections 4.B.2 and 4.B.3 in our Contract are provisions that explain White and Purple Flag Pay. ...
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W2 Electronic Tax Forms Now Available
Jan 29, 2026
Company-provided W2 tax forms are now available electronically on Flying Together. You can review and download your W2 f...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA, Class 2544 !
Jan 22, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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Using Apps to Support New Year Wellness Goals
Jan 22, 2026
EAP Committee The new year often brings renewed goals around improved physical and mental well-being. Apps have become a...
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Safety, Health & Security Updates
Jan 22, 2026
Guatemala City (GUA) Layover Safety We have been notified that hotel staff are currently distributing a general communic...
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Profit Sharing Payment & FAQs
Jan 22, 2026
In the current JCBA, Profit Sharing was negotiated as part of our total compensation package, in addition to wages and b...
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AFA Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 19, 2026
Human Rights & Equity Committee Every third Monday in January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his contr...
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MEC Meeting Recap
Jan 16, 2026
On Thursday, the United Master Executive Council concluded the Winter 2026 Regular MEC Meeting. This meeting provided a ...
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Our Voices in Action!
Jan 16, 2026
On January 15, Flight Attendants took our fight directly to the front steps of United Airlines’ Headquarters in downtown...
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Welcoming Our Newest Members of AFA!
Jan 16, 2026
Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and abilities, further str...
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