Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

2021 AFA September 11th Events and Honor Guard

August 24, 2021 - Our sixth annual AFA Honor Guard will attend services at our nation’s three national memorials to ensure the public remembers the sacrifice of Flight Attendants.

Personal Strategies for Approaching the September 11th 20 Year Remembrance

August 23, 2021 - As we approach the remembrance of September 11, 2001, many of us will begin to plan how we’ll recognize this day. Remembrances offer an opportunity to acknowledge our memories and experiences, to connect with others who share in them, and to pay tribute to our individual and collective journeys.

Considerations for CRAF Evacuation Flights

August 23, 2021 - Participation in CRAF evacuation flights can be extremely rewarding. It can serve as a hands-on way of being part of an international relief effort. If you are considering volunteering for a CRAF evacuation flight or if you have been scheduled for this important work, please consider the following stress prevention and management tips:

Mask Mandate Extended Through January 18

August 20, 2021 - TSA and the CDC announced this week that the TSA mask mandate enforcement directive, previously set to expire on September 13, 2021, will be extended through January 18, 2022.

FAA Announces More Unruly Passenger Fines Topping $1M

August 20, 2021 - This week, the FAA announced $532,000 in fines against 34 airline passengers accused of disrupting flights, including a person who threw a carry-on bag at other passengers, another who snorted what appeared to be cocaine and another who hid a flight attendant’s jacket.

September 11th 20 Year Remembrance

August 20, 2021 - Twenty years ago, we made a promise to Never Forget the events of September 11, 2001 and never allow them to be repeated. No matter the uniform we wear, the routes we fly, or the years we have worn our wings we will always remember the events of September 11th and lift up our heroes. 

Updated on November 5, 2021