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Greetings, AFA 66
eCommunication - Monday, April 13, 2009 The Company continues to work with AFA to find creative solutions to the Flight Attendant staffing issues and to avoid any type of furloughs for our members. In lieu of the monthly VLOA for May, the Company has put a three (3) month VLOA package together for the months of May, June and July. Company management notifies AFA on a month-to-month basis on the VLOAs. Spring 2009 Voluntary Leave
of Absence Program
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US Airways InFlight
Services is offering 150 voluntary furloughs effective May 1,
2009 for Flight Attendants based in PHX and LAS. The duration
will be for a three-month period - May 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009.
This program is called the “Spring 2009 Voluntary Leave of
Absence.” Application forms are available here. The form
must be submitted to InFlight Planning. The deadline for InFlight
Planning to receive the form has been extended
to 1700 (MST), April 15, 2009.
Please ensure you submit the correct form, which states
SPRING 2009 INFLIGHT SERVICES Voluntary Leave of Absence Program
Request Form (PHX/LAS Flight
Attendants) Here are some highlights
of the “Spring 2009 Voluntary Leave of Absence
Program” Duration of three (3) months (150 slots) with an end date of July 31, 2009. Must be in an "active" and "available" status at the beginning of voluntary furlough. Unlimited on-line travel privileges for employee and eligible family members, including companion passes and registered guests. The boarding priority will be that of active employees (SA3). Travel on other airlines will be at the discretion of those airlines. Continuation of current group health and welfare benefits through May 31, 2009 only. After this time, flight attendants who are currently enrolled with US Airways benefits will be COBRA eligible. Continued seniority and longevity accrual. May retire from a voluntary leave of absence status. Changes to the VLOA Request Form may be made during the bid period only. The most recent form received will be processed. Once the award is made, no changes may be made. Lineholders will be responsible for carry-in trips to May and will be ineligible to bid for May. Reserves will be available to scheduling for trips up to and including April 30th. MEC President, Lisa LeCarreMEC Vice President, Dorene Fredette MEC Secretrary-Treasurer, Jeff Albers  mec@afa66.org www.afa66.org |
