Happy Thanksgiving 2024!
Happy Thanksgiving, Aviation's First Responders!
November 28, 2024
Dear Flying Partners, friends, and family,
First and foremost, thank you. We are in the midst of what TSA estimates will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record with 18.3 million passengers flying. We make it possible for millions of Americans to come together with loved ones across the country. Take a minute to thank each other.
Read more »Spirit Files for Bankruptcy, But No Changes to Our Jobs Today
Spirit Files for Bankruptcy, But No Changes to Our Jobs Today
November 18, 2024 - Spirit management today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. First, it’s important to know that nothing changes today. Plan to go to work as normal if you have assigned flying and stay tuned to AFA communications. We will make sure you have the latest information at all times so we can make good decisions together.
Read more »Spirit Flight Hit by Gunfire
Spirit Flight Hit by Gunfire
November 15, 2024 - Earlier this week Spirit Flight 951 was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The flight safely diverted to the Dominican Republic. The FAA has prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot the Spirit Flight and two other flights on Monday.
Read more »Save the Date: Days of Action Coming Up
Save the Date: Days of Action Coming Up
November 15, 2024 - No matter the uniform you wear, we are all fighting to raise the standards for our careers — together. That’s why it’s so important to come out and support your union siblings during these upcoming Days of Action:
Read more »AFA Honors Trans Awareness Week
AFA Honors Trans Awareness Week
November 15, 2024 - Trans Awareness Week is November 13-19. We mark Trans Awareness Week by standing with millions of people in America who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, or intersex, and call for all such people to be treated with the respect and dignity everyone deserves.
Read more »Winter is Coming! Stay Warm With New AFA Gear
Winter is Coming! Stay Warm With New AFA Gear
November 15, 2024 - The weather outside may not be frightful… yet. But be prepared! We just added new AFA gear that is perfectly suited for colder weather. Visit the AFA store to purchase crewneck sweatshirts, quarter zips, and hats so you can rep your union all winter long.
Read more »Follow us on Bluesky
Follow us on Bluesky
November 15, 2024 - AFA is on Bluesky! Give us a follow. And while you’re at it, make sure you’re connected to us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X.
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