Notice to Crewmembers
Notice to Crewmembers
The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has temporarily approved non-uniformed crewmembers to travel with commercially-available liquid disinfectant products in quantities adequate for personal use for the duration of their assigned trip in order to protect their health and safety.
Read more »Flight Attendants are Essential Workers
Flight Attendants are Essential Workers
April 27, 2020
Dear Flight Attendants:
Today is Essential Worker Day. It’s a day to celebrate all the people on the frontlines who are keeping our nation safe, fed, and connected even in the midst of social distancing.
Read more »OP-ED: Airline executives don't need a bailout—but thousands of flight attendants do. Here's why helping lift America's flight industry is the morally correct thing to do.
Airline executives don't need a bailout—but thousands of flight attendants do. Here's why helping lift America's flight industry is the morally correct thing to do.
Originally published in Business Insider on April 23, 2020 by Sara Nelson, AFA International President.AFA to DOT and HHS: Require Masks, PPE, and Suspend Leisure Travel
AFA to DOT and HHS: Require Masks, PPE, and Suspend Leisure Travel
April 23, 2020 — AFA sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar to implement new, stronger measures to protect flight crews and passengers from the spread of COVID-19. The letter reads in part:
Read more »U.S.-based Norwegian Flight Attendants: Forever AFA
U.S.-based Norwegian Flight Attendants: Forever AFA
April 20, 2020 - Today, Norwegian announced a more definitive end to U.S. staffing and flying for U.S. based crews.
