FAA Capacity Cuts Begin, Know Your Contract
FAA Capacity Cuts Begin, Know Your Contract
November 7, 2025 - The shutdown — now in its 38th day and the longest in history — will start having a direct and immediate impact on our livelihoods. The FAA has started limiting capacity because of the strain on the system due to the government shutdown.
Read more »Spirit Bankruptcy Update
Spirit Bankruptcy Update
November 7, 2025 - Spirit management indicated that they would be seeking changes to the Spirit AFA Contract under Section 1113 of the bankruptcy code. When a company is in bankruptcy, management can petition the bankruptcy court to open our contract and ask the court to make changes without our ratification.
Read more »Strike Alert: Starbucks Workers
Strike Alert: Starbucks Workers
November 7, 2025 - We know and love our Starbucks baristas, whether we see them in the terminal for some much-needed caffeine or when we need a pick-me-up on our days off. Starbucks workers are fighting for a fair union contract that guarantees better pay, fair schedules, and respect on the job — the same things we fight for as Flight Attendants.
Read more »FAA Capacity Cuts Begin, Know Your Contract
FAA Capacity Cuts Begin, Know Your Contract
November 6, 2025 — The FAA is moving forward with a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 markets, starting tomorrow, due to strain on the National Airspace System from the government shutdown. These schedule reductions will begin on Friday at about 4% and gradually increase throughout the weekend up to 10% sometime next week.
Read more »Tuesday is Election Day
Tuesday is Election Day
October 31, 2025 - November 4, 2025 is Election Day with statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey, numerous Mayoral races, six vacancy elections for Congressional seats, and many other local races.
Read more »Furloughs Begin at Spirit and Norse
Furloughs Begin at Spirit and Norse
October 31, 2025 - Voluntary and involuntary furloughs will begin at Spirit and Norse Atlantic Airways, respectively, tomorrow, November 1, 2025.
Read more »Forever Hawaiian: Final HA Callsign Flight
Forever Hawaiian: Final HA Callsign Flight
October 31, 2025 - Hawaiian Airlines flew under its “HA” callsign for the last time this week. Hawaiian Airlines has officially merged with Alaska Airlines under a single operating certificate, marking an important and emotional milestone for our AFA Hawaiian Ohana.
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