Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Our Vote. Our Power. Our Voice.

June 5, 2020 — Across the country, we are seeing the power of action in our democracy. We're out in the streets and we will continue our action at protests to stand up for Black lives.

June is Pride Month

June is Pride Month! AFA-CWA supports all LGBTQ+ Flight Attendants and workers as we fight for protections on the job and in our communities.

May 31, 2020 - Today is International Flight Attendant Appreciation Day! Thank you, Aviation’s First Responders, for all that you do and for serving as essential workers throughout this pandemic.

AFA Letter to Senate Commerce on the State of the Aviation Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Biggest Threat to Our Jobs is the Virus

May 5, 2020— The largest threat to Flight Attendants, passengers and aviation as a whole is the virus itself. Never before has aviation experienced a financial storm such as this with demand dropping overnight more than 90%. Without federal funding the entire industry would have collapsed, with no way to even plan forward because the emergency conditions are not over.

Passing of Spirit Flight Attendant Jay Harris

May 4, 2020 — It is with great sadness that we report that on May 2nd, 2020, Spirit Flight Attendant Jay Harris died from complications from COVID-19. Jay has been a part of our AFA Spirit Family as a Fort Lauderdale Flight Attendant since 2008 and is survived by his wife Ellen. 

He was a friend and loved by many Flight Attendants from all bases. Jay will be missed by the many who had the opportunity to work with him. He was well known for his dry sense of humor and thoughtfulness. Jay loved to fly! He was a commercial pilot for Air New England before becoming a Flight Attendant with Spirit. Jay also served as our AFA Spirit Master Executive Council Vice President, 2011-2012, and Local Executive Council 78 (FLL) Vice President, 2010-2012.

Resources While on Reduced or Unpaid Status

May 1, 2020