Flight Attendants Support Airline Catering Workers in Actions at American Airlines
Flight Attendants Support Airline Catering Workers in Actions at American Airlines
(August 16, 2019) - This week, UNITE HERE! Airline Catering workers protested at American Airlines headquarters and DFW Airport demanding American take action and put an end to poverty wages in the airline catering industry.
Read more »New FAA Administrator is Sworn In
New FAA Administrator is Sworn In
(August 16, 2019) - On Monday, AFA attended the official swearing in ceremony at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC for the new FAA Administrator Steve Dickson.
Read more »TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes!
TAKE ACTION: Stop Toxic Fumes!
August 13, 2019 — The Cabin Air Safety Act of 2019 aims to protect airline passengers and crew from the harmful effects of toxic cabin air.
“Our workspace is the public’s travel space and in that space today, crews and passengers are breathing toxins and it has to stop,” said AFA International President Sara Nelson.
Read more »USA TODAY: DOT Releases New Guidelines for Animals In the Cabin
USA TODAY: DOT Releases New Guidelines for Animals In the Cabin
(August 9, 2019) - On Thursday, the Department of Transportation released new guidance on service and emotional support animals in the cabin.
Read more »AFA Leaders Gather at the 77th CWA Convention
AFA Leaders Gather at the 77th CWA Convention
(August 9, 2019) - AFA-CWA Local Presidents and other officers were in Las Vegas last week for the 77th Annual CWA Convention. Our solidarity increases our collective bargaining power and our influence in national matters that directly affect Flight Attendants.
Read more »AFA at the Presidential Debates
AFA at the Presidential Debates
(August 9, 2019) - AFA was invited and proud to represent Aviation's First Responders at July's Democratic presidential debates to bring Flight Attendant issues forward and be a part of the national discussion.
Read more »9/11 Memorial & Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers During 2019 National Aviation Week
9/11 Memorial & Museum Recognizes Flight Crewmembers During 2019 National Aviation Week
August 5, 2019 — The 9/11 Memorial & Museum will mark National Aviation Week (August 19-25, 2019) by providing free Museum access to crewmembers both active and retired. Throughout the week, the Museum will feature flight crew-themed auditorium programming to highlight this chapter in aviation history and share these stories with Museum visitors.
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