Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 14, 2022) – The Department of Transportation today granted the application of Norse Atlantic for exemption authority, and tentatively granted it a foreign air carrier permit. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA and Norse Atlantic Airways reached a historic pre-hire agreement in May 2021 for good union jobs with job security in the U.S. 

Washington, D.C. (January 3, 2022) —The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) joined forces today and called once again for the delay of AT&T and Verizon’s 5G services after the wireless companies rejected requests from Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to postpone rollout until concerns over aviation safety and operations can be addressed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2021) — Following this week’s aviation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee where AFA President Sara Nelson testified along with four airline executives and an economist, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) reminds the public that masks are indeed a key component of creating the safest conditions possible during air travel. While the Delta variant continues to circulate widely in the United States, the CDC said the Omicron coronavirus variant is increasing rapidly and expected to become the dominant strain in the coming weeks. The U.S. is now averaging about 120,000 cases a day. AFA International President Sara Nelson released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 15, 2021) — The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, convened a full committee hearing titled "Oversight of the U.S. Airline Industry" at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. AFA President Sara Nelson testified.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 7, 2021) — The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA) International President Sara Nelson released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Deirdre Hamilton to serve on the National Mediation Board:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 7, 2021) — Following the announcement of American Airlines CEO Doug Parker's retirement, Sara Nelson issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. (December 1, 2021) — Following the announcement by House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) that he will retire at the conclusion of the 117th Congress, AFA International President Sara Nelson released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2021) — The Thanksgiving travel week saw the highest passenger volumes since the start of the pandemic 2 years ago with no major operational disruptions. This travel rebound and success would not have been possible without the Payroll Support Program and union-negotiated incentives to ensure a smooth operation. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA International President Sara Nelson released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC (November 24, 2021) — Today, Attorney General Merrick Garland directed federal prosecutors to prioritize prosecution of disruptive airline passengers onboard. Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) International President Sara Nelson released the following statement: