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Understanding Your Contractual Holiday Pay
Nov 13, 2025
With the Holidays approaching quickly, it’s important to understand how Holiday Pay works under the current Contract. Ho...
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401(k) Plan - Post-Tax Contribution Special Window during NOV/DEC
Nov 13, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in the 401(k) plan has increased to $...
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Nov 13, 2025
MEC EAP Committee It’s normal to feel “off” or a little down from time to time. But if your mood changes with the season...
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Welcome Class 2535!
Nov 13, 2025
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 Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2025
On November 11th, across the United States, Americans will come together to honor the sacrifices of our Veterans, servic...
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Navigating Trip Refusals and Staying Compliant
Nov 06, 2025
MEC Grievance Committee There has been an increase in instances where the company has taken punitive action for what the...
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End of Month Conflict (EOM)
Nov 06, 2025
End-of-month adjustments are necessary when a Flight Attendant’s new month schedule conflicts with the old month schedul...
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PD Applied to Supplement when Remaining PTO Days are Insufficient
Nov 06, 2025
When a Flight Attendant requests PTO for a scheduled pairing, but does not have sufficient PTO days remaining to cover e...
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Welcome Class 2534!
Nov 06, 2025
Welcome Class 2534! Every time a new Flight Attendant joins our career, they bring with them their unique talents and ab...
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