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Fall 2008 Voluntary Leave of Absence Program (VLOA)

InFlight Services is offering 225 voluntary furloughs effective September 5, 2008 for Flight Attendants based in PHX and LAS.
There are three programs being offered: one if for a duration two (2) months with an end date of October 31, 2008; one is for a three (3) month duration with an end date of November 30, 2008; and one is for a seven (7) month duration with an end date of March 31, 2009.


VLOA Final Award

VLOA Information Page

 





US Airways Business Model Transformation


Passengers Pocket Change Expected to Deflect Escalating Oil Costs

AFA Responds to In-Flight Beverage Purchase Program

A La Carte Program FAQ's


Sherri Shamblin Letter - June 12, 2008

Doug Parker Letter - June 12, 2008

Action Plan FAQ's


Action Plan Chart

About US Special Edition - June 12th, 2008


Guest Pass and Parent Travel Price Change


AFA Letter to Sherri Shamblin
 


 

Effective June 12, the fees charged for employee guest pass tickets will double and the prices for parent passes will increase as well.

New
Parent and Guest Pass
Travel Fees

 


 AFA Action Alert!

CALL YOUR SENATOR TODAY





 


Senate Bill 2059  “The Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act”,  will finally clarify that all flight attendants and pilots are entitled to take unpaid family and medical leave to recover from an illness, to care for newborn children, and to look after sick or injured family members.

C
ONTINUED...



AFA-CWA Air Safety Health and Security Committee is collecting data on Inoperative Potable Water Systems onboard US Airways aircraft and we need your assistance.

ASHC Form


Crew Member
Self Defense
Training Program

US Airways
Training Center
(new location)

More Infomation...

August 22
September 13, 26
October 11, 24
November 7, 22
December 5, 19

Contact: Gary Vigneault
Phone: (480) 517-8510
 gary.vigneault@riosalado.edu

 


Important Dues Information

In accordance with Article XI.A.1 of the AFA Constitution and Bylaws dues collected on or after June 1, 2008 will be at the new rate of $43.00 per month. This means if you are on automatic payroll deduction, starting with your June 2008 paycheck $21.50 will be deducted twice per month. (This used to be $19.50).  more...


Recently Added to Government Agencies


Recently Added to Nonrev/Interline Travel



We always get the best price offered for ANY cruise.
ANY cruise line and ANY time. 

We also do NOT charge any booking fees!

Ask for Captain Mike!


Computer Based Training (CBT)


Computer Based Training (CBT) must be completed by noon October 31, 2008.

If you need assistance with CBT, please contact cbt.support@usairways.com

“A” Flight Attendant Lead Pay


“A” Flight Attendant Lead Pay
Lead Pay Q and A

AFA and the Company have agreed to a compensation package for the added responsibilities associated with the "A" Flight Attendant outlined in the Phase 1 Integration Training Booklet. 

Lead Pay Q and A
 

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Current Threat Level


  The U.S. threat level is High, or Orange, for all domestic and international flights. Only small amounts of liquids, aerosols and gels are allowed in carry-on baggage for passengers.

See the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for up-to-date information on items permitted and prohibited on airlines.

Recurrent Training Reminder

Please note that Recurrent Training is only one (1) day: 

R1 Morning Class – 0745-1615
R3 Evening Class – 1300-2130

Maestro is still programmed for two (2) days, so when bidding for training, please ignore R2 and R4.  Also once the training bid is initially awarded, ignore day 2. Bid Administration will remove the additional day, leaving only one (1) day of Recurrent Training on your line.
 
Remember to bring your up-to-date InFlight Emergency Manual (IEM) to all Training events.

You must have 12 hrs minimum rest prior to and after scheduled training.

Next LEC Meeting...

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
AFA Council 66 Office Conference Room
505 S. 48th St. Suite 101
in Tempe, Arizona 85281

Agenda: TBA


LEC meetings are open to all members in good standing and cover a variety of topics including committee updates, negotiation briefings, and other council business.



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