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Clarification on Company Updates to Personal Drop PTO & DATV
Dec 06, 2025
On December 1st, the company implemented updates to the process of awarding Personal Drops, PTO, & DATV, the intent ...
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Holiday Absence Certificate Requirement
Dec 04, 2025
Pursuant to section 13.C.4. of our Contract, the company has provided notification that an Absence Certificate will be r...
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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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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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Holiday Absence Certificate Reminder for Fourth of July Holiday
Jun 26, 2025
Per Section 13.C.4. of our Contract, Flight Attendants must submit an Absence Certificate for any sick call—paid or unpa...
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Doctor’s Note for Point Reduction
Jun 26, 2025
As part of the Attendance Management provisions of our Contract in Section 23.F.2, we have the opportunity for Flight At...
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16 Day Off Reserve Line Reminder
Dec 12, 2024
For January, multiple bases will see Reserve lines with 16 days off. Flight Attendants awarded a Reserve line having mor...
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Holiday Absence Certificate
Dec 02, 2024
Pursuant to section 13.C.4. of our Contract, the company has provided notification that an Absence Certificate will be r...
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Family Medical Leave – Former Eligibility Requirements Now in Place
Jul 15, 2024
Today the company notified the Union that the eligibility requirements for Family Medical Leave (FML) approval will reve...
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