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Scholarships and Free College for AFA Flight Attendants & Family

Join AFA & Senator Chuck Schumer on Friday to talk #WorkersFirst Relief

January 19, 2021 — Exciting news! Flight Attendants are invited to join incoming Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in a conversation about our efforts to ensure Flight Attendants and aviation workers stay on the job, connected to our healthcare, and providing essential service to our country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FAA Adopts Stricter Unruly Passenger Policy

January 13, 2021 — "First strike and you're out," said AFA International President Sara Nelson.

FAA Administrator Steps Up Enforcement on Unruly Passengers

January 9, 2021 — Airlines and law enforcement agencies have bolstered security at Washington-area airports this week after reports of “mob behavior” on flights in and out of the region surrounding Wednesday’s siege on the U.S. Capitol. Every airline flying out of the region over the last several days has experienced incidents onboard. Flight Attendants House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Thursday urged TSA and the FBI to add “violent perpetrators” who participated in the Capitol riots to the federal No-Fly List.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Update

January 7, 2021 - AFA is advocating as part of an industry coalition to have airline workers in Tier 1B. The CDC has recommended that airline workers be placed in Tier 1B. Ultimately, individual states will determine their own tiers. The coalition sent letters to all 50 state governors at the end of December.

Flight Safety During Political Violence

January 6, 2020 — Today a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers to evacuate to undisclosed locations while attempting to certify the electors confirmed by the states in the U.S. presidential election. The National Guard and state and federal police were called in for control, and the mayor of D.C. imposed a curfew of 6 pm.