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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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