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BASE CLOSINGS

January 2010 Primary Lines - The Manager of Crew Scheduling, John Petronzi set the maximums in ALL bases at 85 hrs of Company time. (Read More)

CBS MESSAGE - CATCREW OPTION 44 ENHANCEMENT - At the request of AFA, the Company has inserted an indicator for System Bid Charters and as a result the following CBS message was sent to all Flight Attendants on Friday, November 13, 2009 (Read More)

FMLA Passes U.S. Senate - The Family and Medical Leave Act, Flight Crew Technical Correction passed the U.S. Senate last night. (Read More)

US AIRWAYS AND SWINE FLU - On October 24, 2009 President Obama declared the H1N1 virus a national emergency. What does that mean for US Airways and more importantly what is US Airways doing to protect you. Not enough-in my opinion. (Read More)

Safety News - The Ultimate Service - These items should be discussed and covered in your pre flight briefings  (Read More)

Lining Issues Part Three - As of October 31, 2009 TwinHill stopped accepting the burden of cost for uniform lining issues. (Read More)

AFA-CWA APPLAUDS NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD - Association of Flight Attendants-CWA today withdrew the single transportation certification application it filed with the National Mediation Board (NMB) (Read More)

ADDITIONAL DOMICILE CLOSURE INFORMATION - The domicile specific list for BOS and LGA seniority - (Read More)

"Heroes of the Heart" Online Holiday Auction - The Pegasus Project's "Heroes of the Heart" Online Holiday Auction is now open. (Read More)

CANCELLATION OF E190 FLYING DUE TO THE SALE OF 10 E190 AIRCRAFT - The recent Company decision to sell 10 E190 aircraft has led to the transfer of two E190 aircraft to the buyer- Republic Airlines - (Read More)

TODAY'S ANNOUNCEMENT - BASE CLOSURES - This morning US Airways announced plans to change the way the Company does business. Unfortunately the change will be painful for US Airways employees. (Read More)

Things you need to know if awarded Vacation Buyback in December - If you are a Primary Lineholder awarded vacation Buyback for the month of December you will be able to SAP up to the 90 hour MAX plus the value of your vacation -  (Read More)

From Your AFA MEC EAP and ASHS Chairpersons - Work and Conduct Rules-US Airways Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program - (Read More)

Trip Trades thru Scheduling, ETB, & ACARS - Recently a situation was brought to the Union's attention involving trip trades between Flight Attendants conducted through Crew Scheduling. (Read More)

Protected Holiday SAPPING - How Does It Work - By Carol Austin-AFA Scheduling Chairperson (Read More)

Torn/Shredding Continued - On September 22, 2009 I issued an E-Line that notified you that TwinHill had accepted responsibility for the tear/shredding lining and that you could return the item (Read More)

HEALTH BENEFITS NETWORK PROVIDER UPDATE - Annual enrollment for your 2010 employee benefits is now open and will end on Friday, October 30th at 11:59pm ET/ 8:59 PT -  (Read More)

Safety... The Ultimate Service - As an active employee of US Airways, whenever you are working, deadheading and/or pass riding you MUST adhere to all safety rules and regulations. - (Read More)

Reserve Newsletter- It's that time of year again. (Read More)

US AIRWAYS TO SELL TEN E-190 AIRCRAFT - US Airways announced the sale of 10 of their 25 E-190 aircraft to an unnamed carrier. (Read More)

BENEFITS UPDATE, 2010 HEALTH INSURANCE CHANGES & PCL CHANGES - There are a number of changes in the health insurance program and PCL for the 2010 benefit year. (Read More)

EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTION AND SPLIT TRIPS & MAINTAINING PRIMARY POSITIONS - The Union identified the following two situations the Company had previously been processing incorrectly. (Read More)

What You Should Know About Certain Lead-Out Pairings –Important - In CATS Options 2 and 5 display figures in the OBL and PRJ fields that may not correctly reflect a FA’s monthly responsibility. - (Read More)

Travel Without Valid Passport - The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all travelers to and from the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and citizenship to enter or re-enter the United States. (Read More)

New Reciprocal Jumpseat Agreement and Correct Jumpseat Dress Code (Read More)

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The Online Employee Travel Center (ETC)  allows employees to:

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Voluntary Furlough

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- DIFFERENCES IN TRAVEL PRIVILEGES FOR EAST AND WEST VOLUNTARY FURLOUGH PROGRAMS

 
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