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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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