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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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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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Clearing the Air: Hotel Changes and the Contractual Process
Oct 16, 2025
Our MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee has received emails regarding recent hotel changes which have led to question...
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Timely Hotel Reports Make All the Difference
Aug 21, 2025
MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee Your hotel reports are a vital part of how the MEC Hotel and Transportation Commi...
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Hotel Check-In/Out Reminder
Jul 25, 2025
As Flight Attendants, we are contractually required to check in and out of all layover hotels. While a credit card is no...
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Rome & Palermo Hotel Selection Dispute
May 01, 2025
The Union recently learned that United’s procurement department selected a layover hotel in Rome (FCO) and Palermo (PMO)...
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Ensuring Safe Layover Transportation
Feb 06, 2025
Safety, Health and Security Committee Hotels and Transportation Committee Your safety during layovers is our top priorit...
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Understanding the Hotel Selection Process
Dec 20, 2024
The MEC Hotel and Transportation Committee has seen increased social media discussions around displeasure with the hotel...
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Hotel Gainsharing JCBA Section 5.C
Sep 19, 2024
Section 5.C. of our JCBA states, “Flight Attendants who cancel hotel rooms in accordance with the provisions of this Par...
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