F/A Union proposes, AA accepts, REDUCED service levels
#31
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With the continued spread of the Omicron variant, APFA has proposed a temporary reduction to onboard service levels and customer touchpoints. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of Flight Attendant and passenger safety as possible onboard the aircraft. These proposed changes lessen the time that a passenger will not be wearing a mask and, in turn, limit Flight Attendant exposure.
APFA proposals include serving entres with salad/soup/appetizers in premium cabins when possible and reducing main cabin beverage services on domestic and IPD flights. We have asked that these reductions in service be implemented immediately.
Stay tuned for updated service guidelines from the company.
APFA proposals include serving entres with salad/soup/appetizers in premium cabins when possible and reducing main cabin beverage services on domestic and IPD flights. We have asked that these reductions in service be implemented immediately.
Stay tuned for updated service guidelines from the company.
Last edited by Tack; Jan 20, 2022 at 6:32 am
#32
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I tend to agree (my personal politics generally hate all unions, and I'm a half member of SAG-AFTRA.). The big problem right now is staffing issues, if you push any of them to quit then you'd better be able to replace them fast, which isn't happening. Granted, most would stop bluffing and do their job again, but losing even 10 percent could be a big problem for a little while.
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I tend to agree (my personal politics generally hate all unions, and I'm a half member of SAG-AFTRA.). The big problem right now is staffing issues, if you push any of them to quit then you'd better be able to replace them fast, which isn't happening. Granted, most would stop bluffing and do their job again, but losing even 10 percent could be a big problem for a little while.
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Why quit if you can be lazy and get paid to travel the world and get away with it. And if you stay and manage not to get fired, eventually you'll get paid and treated even better just for sticking around... tenure is crap.
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I have a better suggestion, since this virus is airborne transmitted and most likely be transmitted by talking to each other, banning all these FAs from chitchatting with each other will most likely stop the spread.
Really dont understand what exactly could be reduced. Barely flying AA for a long time since not close to their hubs now but isnt the stuff already served on one tray on most routes? And are they sure they really served 2nd round beverage in main on routes more than 1400mi before (despite being required to do so)? Even before covid??
Really dont understand what exactly could be reduced. Barely flying AA for a long time since not close to their hubs now but isnt the stuff already served on one tray on most routes? And are they sure they really served 2nd round beverage in main on routes more than 1400mi before (despite being required to do so)? Even before covid??
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I remember reading recently that DL had something like 35k applicants the last time their FA hiring window was briefly open last year. AA would clearly have no issues hiring replacements, but that's really besides the point since they're going to placate and support the current workforce.
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AA has no such issues nor reason to "appease" their FA's.
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With the continued spread of the Omicron variant, APFA has proposed a temporary reduction to onboard service levels and customer touchpoints. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of Flight Attendant and passenger safety as possible onboard the aircraft. These proposed changes lessen the time that a passenger will not be wearing a mask and, in turn, limit Flight Attendant exposure.
APFA proposals include serving entres with salad/soup/appetizers in premium cabins when possible and reducing main cabin beverage services on domestic and IPD flights. We have asked that these reductions in service be implemented immediately.
Stay tuned for updated service guidelines from the company.
APFA proposals include serving entres with salad/soup/appetizers in premium cabins when possible and reducing main cabin beverage services on domestic and IPD flights. We have asked that these reductions in service be implemented immediately.
Stay tuned for updated service guidelines from the company.
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