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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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Anticipating Flight Reductions Following the DOT and FAA Announcement
Nov 06, 2025
The DOT and FAA have recently announced that they will cut 10% of flights in preparation for the extended Government Shu...
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AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Nov 01, 2025
November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, con...
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First Round Vacation Bidding Closes October 31st
Oct 30, 2025
The first round of vacation bidding for 2026 closes on October 31st, 2025, at 0800 Home Domicile Time (HDT). Awards will...
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Annual Benefits Enrollment for Active Employees Ends October 24, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee With less than ten days remaining before Annual Benefits Enrollment closes, we encourage everyone...
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Be Prepared: Your Guide to Successful Vacation Bidding
Oct 09, 2025
Flight Attendants have several steps to complete in preparation for vacation bidding. We can break this down into three ...
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Fall MEC Meeting 2025 Concludes
Oct 09, 2025
On Thursday, October 9, the United Master Executive Council concluded the 2025 Fall Regular MEC Meeting in Chicago, IL. ...
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Change to FML Call On/Off Procedure
Oct 02, 2025
Starting with the October 2025 Bid Month, Family Medical Leave (FML) absences for a Flight Attendant’s own medical condi...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Support, Screenings & Survivor Stories
Oct 02, 2025
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year, our focus is on support, screenings, and elevating sur...
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