AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union
@afacwa.org
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, (AFA) AFL-CIO represents nearly 55,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines. Proudly #1u.
Newly elected Flight Attendant Officers from ATI, Envoy, Endeavor, Frontier, Horizon, PSA, Spirit and United met in Washington, D.C. this week for a four-day New Officer Orientation ahead of the start of their terms on January 1, 2026. Welcome, Officers-elect!
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Newly elected Flight Attendant Officers from ATI, Envoy, Endeavor, Frontier, Horizon, PSA, Spirit and United met in Washington, D.C. this week for a four-day New Officer Orientation ahead of the start of their terms on January 1, 2026. Welcome, Officers-elect!
What harms transgender people harms us all. This #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor the transgender and gender-nonconforming people who have been killed this year.
Remember, AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
Remember, AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
What harms transgender people harms us all. This #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honor the transgender and gender-nonconforming people who have been killed this year.
Remember, AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
Remember, AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
Let’s stand in Solidarity and support our @sbworkersunited.org siblings — which demonstrates power to our airline management too. Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers are on strike. Sign the No Contract, No Coffee pledge and find a picket line near you: nocontractnocoffee.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Let’s stand in Solidarity and support our @sbworkersunited.org siblings — which demonstrates power to our airline management too. Don’t shop at Starbucks while workers are on strike. Sign the No Contract, No Coffee pledge and find a picket line near you: nocontractnocoffee.org
We mark Trans Awareness Week by standing with millions of people in America who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, or intersex, and call for all such people to be treated with the respect and dignity everyone deserves.
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We mark Trans Awareness Week by standing with millions of people in America who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, or intersex, and call for all such people to be treated with the respect and dignity everyone deserves.
From military service to aviation’s first responders, we’re celebrating the military union veterans of AFA. Are you a Flight Attendant who previously served? Request an AFA-CWA Veterans Pin from the International Vice President’s office here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cmw...
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
From military service to aviation’s first responders, we’re celebrating the military union veterans of AFA. Are you a Flight Attendant who previously served? Request an AFA-CWA Veterans Pin from the International Vice President’s office here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cmw...
We observe this Veterans Day with deep gratitude for those who have served and those who continue to serve, especially our own AFA member veterans and all of their families who support them. We are honored to fly with our veterans. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We observe this Veterans Day with deep gratitude for those who have served and those who continue to serve, especially our own AFA member veterans and all of their families who support them. We are honored to fly with our veterans. #VeteransDay
The FAA announced plans for a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 markets starting Friday. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social’s statement:
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The FAA announced plans for a 10% reduction of air traffic in 40 markets starting Friday. @flyingwithsara.bsky.social’s statement:
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
"Safety is not a political game. Recent events in aviation should sober us all and redirect an urgent call to work together to keep Americans safe."
We are offering AFA EAP support to families of UPS 2976 and all of their flying partners. 800-424-2406 As we learn more about this tragedy and how far it spread, we are holding close to prayers for those affected and their families. Join us in sending love to Louisville.
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We are offering AFA EAP support to families of UPS 2976 and all of their flying partners. 800-424-2406 As we learn more about this tragedy and how far it spread, we are holding close to prayers for those affected and their families. Join us in sending love to Louisville.
Horizon management no-showed negotiations because the federal mediator was unavailable due to the shutdown. AFA Horizon Flight Attendants picketed Horizon HQ to say #ContractNow!
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Horizon management no-showed negotiations because the federal mediator was unavailable due to the shutdown. AFA Horizon Flight Attendants picketed Horizon HQ to say #ContractNow!
Horizon management no-showed negotiations because the federal mediator was unavailable due to the shutdown. AFA Horizon Flight Attendants picketed Horizon HQ to say #ContractNow!
October 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Horizon management no-showed negotiations because the federal mediator was unavailable due to the shutdown. AFA Horizon Flight Attendants picketed Horizon HQ to say #ContractNow!
Wishing Flight Attendants and families a safe and Happy Halloween!
Thank you, Jetlagged Comic, for always making us laugh!
Thank you, Jetlagged Comic, for always making us laugh!
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Wishing Flight Attendants and families a safe and Happy Halloween!
Thank you, Jetlagged Comic, for always making us laugh!
Thank you, Jetlagged Comic, for always making us laugh!
Day 30. This crisis is unsustainable, with health care premium increases, SNAP food assistance running out of funding, and Head Start centers closing, all beginning in the next few days. Here are three things you can do to support our safety, security, and economic stability:
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Day 30. This crisis is unsustainable, with health care premium increases, SNAP food assistance running out of funding, and Head Start centers closing, all beginning in the next few days. Here are three things you can do to support our safety, security, and economic stability:
Day 29. TAKE ACTION NOW: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Two crises. One vote. End the Shutdown today.
Two crises. One vote. End the Shutdown today.
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Day 29. TAKE ACTION NOW: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Two crises. One vote. End the Shutdown today.
Two crises. One vote. End the Shutdown today.
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a historic Category 5 storm. Flights are cancelled, and airline traffic is keeping a safe distance.
Check your AFA MEC website for details about your airline's operations.
Photo credit: Flightradar24.com
Check your AFA MEC website for details about your airline's operations.
Photo credit: Flightradar24.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a historic Category 5 storm. Flights are cancelled, and airline traffic is keeping a safe distance.
Check your AFA MEC website for details about your airline's operations.
Photo credit: Flightradar24.com
Check your AFA MEC website for details about your airline's operations.
Photo credit: Flightradar24.com
We are Aviation's First Responders, trained to save lives by evacuating the aircraft in 90 seconds or less, performing CPR and providing medical care, fighting fires, de-escalating conflicts, and more. Happy National First Responders Day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are Aviation's First Responders, trained to save lives by evacuating the aircraft in 90 seconds or less, performing CPR and providing medical care, fighting fires, de-escalating conflicts, and more. Happy National First Responders Day.
Join us on October 18th as we fight for our constitutional rights & freedoms. Our country belongs to us — we the people who care, who show up, who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity stand together to defend our freedom & our hard-won rights. www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=a...
October 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Join us on October 18th as we fight for our constitutional rights & freedoms. Our country belongs to us — we the people who care, who show up, who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity stand together to defend our freedom & our hard-won rights. www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=a...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Use these self-exam tips to check for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. And remember, AFA EAP is available at any time: 1-800-424-2406.
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Use these self-exam tips to check for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. And remember, AFA EAP is available at any time: 1-800-424-2406.
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
October 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
🚨 Letter from all stakeholders in the airline industry on the impact of the looming government shutdown.
Not only would ATC Controllers, FAA inspectors, TSA Officers be forced to come to work without pay. NMB federal mediators who oversee our contract negotiations would be furloughed.
Not only would ATC Controllers, FAA inspectors, TSA Officers be forced to come to work without pay. NMB federal mediators who oversee our contract negotiations would be furloughed.
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🚨 Letter from all stakeholders in the airline industry on the impact of the looming government shutdown.
Not only would ATC Controllers, FAA inspectors, TSA Officers be forced to come to work without pay. NMB federal mediators who oversee our contract negotiations would be furloughed.
Not only would ATC Controllers, FAA inspectors, TSA Officers be forced to come to work without pay. NMB federal mediators who oversee our contract negotiations would be furloughed.
A government shutdown doesn’t just put us at risk. It also has negative repercussions that last far beyond the shutdown itself.
www.afacwa.org/we_must_avoi...
www.afacwa.org/we_must_avoi...
September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A government shutdown doesn’t just put us at risk. It also has negative repercussions that last far beyond the shutdown itself.
www.afacwa.org/we_must_avoi...
www.afacwa.org/we_must_avoi...
We appreciate all of the good thoughts and desire to support the well-being of Spirit Flight Attendants. Send a message of support here: www.afacwa.org/support_spir...
AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
September 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We appreciate all of the good thoughts and desire to support the well-being of Spirit Flight Attendants. Send a message of support here: www.afacwa.org/support_spir...
AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
AFA EAP is always available at 800-424-2406.
AFA has expert bankruptcy counsel and has already successfully argued to lead the Creditor’s Committee. We are supporting Flight Attendants and encouraging all those who are able to bid for voluntary furlough in order to save jobs and mitigate harm.
September 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
AFA has expert bankruptcy counsel and has already successfully argued to lead the Creditor’s Committee. We are supporting Flight Attendants and encouraging all those who are able to bid for voluntary furlough in order to save jobs and mitigate harm.
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants are navigating a very difficult bankruptcy that includes an announcement of 1800 furloughs.
September 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendants are navigating a very difficult bankruptcy that includes an announcement of 1800 furloughs.
Shana Tova to all Flight Attendants, friends, and family who are celebrating #RoshHashanah. May it be a safe, healthy, and happy New Year!
September 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Shana Tova to all Flight Attendants, friends, and family who are celebrating #RoshHashanah. May it be a safe, healthy, and happy New Year!
ATI AFA Flight Attendants voted 70% to ratify a new contract.
The four-year agreement provides an immediate, double-digit wage increase and a signing bonus, among other improvements. They now have the highest hourly rate among similar charter operators.
Read more: www.afacwa.org/ati_afa_flig...
The four-year agreement provides an immediate, double-digit wage increase and a signing bonus, among other improvements. They now have the highest hourly rate among similar charter operators.
Read more: www.afacwa.org/ati_afa_flig...
September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ATI AFA Flight Attendants voted 70% to ratify a new contract.
The four-year agreement provides an immediate, double-digit wage increase and a signing bonus, among other improvements. They now have the highest hourly rate among similar charter operators.
Read more: www.afacwa.org/ati_afa_flig...
The four-year agreement provides an immediate, double-digit wage increase and a signing bonus, among other improvements. They now have the highest hourly rate among similar charter operators.
Read more: www.afacwa.org/ati_afa_flig...