Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

May 4, 2019 at 8:30am ET — Last night, a Miami Air International plane was carrying 136 passengers and seven crew from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, when it attempted to land at Naval Air Station Jacksonville around 9:40 p.m. The Boeing 737 slid off a runway and came to a stop in the shallow waters of the nearby St. Johns River.

Take the AFA Census NOW!

May 3, 2019 — How many hours do you fly on average? Are you a lineholder or reserve?  How many airlines have you worked for?

NEXT WEEK: Air Wisconsin Picketing at IAD on May 9th

May 3, 2019 — AFA Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants continue to fight for a fair contract. Plan to get on the picket line this Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 1-2pm eastern at IAD on the Departure Level, outside of United Ticket Counters.

AFA Supports ALS Awareness Month

May 3, 2019 — ALS is a devastating disease that robs patients of their ability to walk, smile, breath, and live. At this year’s Board of Directors Meeting in Denver, the AFA BOD unanimously adopted a resolution supporting ALS Awareness Month each May, beginning with May 2019. Look for updates throughout the month from AFA leaders to see how you can raise awareness and support the fight against ALS.

10 HOURS REST PETITION

May 3, 2019 — Thanks to the advocacy of thousands of Flight Attendants and AFA's focused #FightFor10 campaign, we achieved 10 hours minimum rest in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, signed into law on October 5, 2018.

Summer Flying Starts This Month, Download 2Hot2Cold

May 3, 2019 — In the summer, cabins can get too hot. If it’s too hot, crew and passengers can experience symptoms ranging from the mild (fatigue, dizziness) to moderate (heat exhaustion) to catastrophic (heat stroke).

Honoring Aloha 243 on Workers Memorial Day

April 28, 2019

Dear AFA-CWA Members:

Today, pause to recognize Workers Memorial Day.