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Greetings, AFA 66 eCommunication - Sunday, July
26, 2009 Career Transition Services Presentations Flight Attendants Get Involved in AFA work National Call-In Day on Healthcare Reform AFA Golf Tourney Raises Money for Food Pantry 2nd Annual Mark Wagner Open US Airways
Introduces Onboard Wi-Fi
Services They will also hold
afternoon sessions at your AFA Union Office, 505 S. 48th Street,
Tempe, AZ 85281 both days from 1330 to 1530 pm. Mr. Jerry Carlton will be
hosting these presentations and will provide registration
information for your Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Department
of Economic Services Job Service and Workforce Development
Career Transition assistance.
AFL-CIO AFA-CWA Council 66 Employee Assistance Program MORNING SESSIONS AFA Officers would like to
thank the following individuals for making the important
decision of volunteering their time and efforts on behalf of all
flight attendants. Ann Shulte Dermanelian has been
appointed as AFA Lead Grievance Representative and will be
working closely with Grievance Chairperson Robin Agee.
Barbi Walker has stepped up to the challenge of the AFA
Communications Committee Newsletter Editor. Ralph Huerta will be
an excellent addition to the important System Board of
Adjustment. Our thanks to Ann, Barbi and Ralph for their commitment to expend their energies toward a positive cause and toward the improvement of flight attendant’s careers through union work.
Next Tuesday, July
28,2009, members of labor unions throughout the country will be
calling their elected Senators and Legislators to voice our
needs regarding Health Care Reform. Join the movement and tell
Congress that Health Care Reform can’t
wait! It’s easy to do. National Health Care
Call-In Day Instructions -- 4 Easy Steps [For Senators:] Health Care Can’t Wait. We need action on the health care reform bills.
On Saturday July 18, 2009
AFA held a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Sundland Village Golf
Course with proceeds going toward AFA’s “The Pantry
of Love”. The 21 golfers enjoyed a day on the
links. Most of the golfers were fellow flight attendants,
their friends and family along with several golfers from US
Airways Corporate included Bob Hemphill, Rick Carpenter, Stacy
Benson, and Mark Stelzer. AFA would like to thank those
golfers for supporting the AFA Pantry of Love. AFA received a $15
donation for each golfer who participated. Additional donations
were made raising the total donations to $1540.00. AFA would
like to take a moment to thank US Airways, President Scott Kirby
for his generous donation, and US Airways COO, Robert Isom and
Senior Vice President Public Affairs, C.A. Howlett for their
donations to the to AFA’s Pantry of Love. These donations
are a wonderful step toward maintaining the pantry, which
assists flight attendants in this time of economic need.
Thanks to all of you who came out to support this worthwhile cause.
Friday Sept. 11,
2009 - 2nd Annual Mark Wagner Open
US Airways to
Introduce Onboard "Wi-Fi" Service Last Thursday, US Airways
announced a partnership with Aircell to provide Wi-Fi service
onboard a segment of the US Airways fleet. The Company
announcement is printed below. In a meeting with Vice President
of InFlight, Hector Adler, AFA leaders were briefed on some
additional details regarding the Wi-Fi service: US Airways is partnering
with Gogo Inflight Internet Service to provide Wi-Fi on 51 A321
aircraft. First aircraft
installation is anticipated to be completed by January
2010. The Union will be
monitoring the progress of this "service enhancement" to make
sure the Wi-Fi capability does not hinder our safety or service
duties onboard the aircraft. Although the system is not
cellular, we want to insure that the use of net-based phone
services cannot be accessed.
US Airways is turning
aircraft into Wi-Fi 'hotspots' by partnering with Aircell to
provide Gogo® Inflight Internet service beginning in early
2010. Full Internet access including Web, Instant Messaging,
email and VPN access will be available for purchase to
passengers with laptops, smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled
devices. "Gogo Inflight Internet
will allow our customers to make the most of their flying time
by catching up on work or relaxing and surfing the
Internet. This is an exciting new option for our
passengers that we believe will enhance their travel
experience," said Andrew Nocella, senior vice president,
Marketing and Planning. Gogo will initially be
installed on US Airways A321 aircraft, flying select domestic
routes. A map detailing those routes can be found at www.usairways.com.
And later next year, customers will be able to see if Wi-Fi is
available on a specific flight by looking for the Wi-Fi icon
while booking their flight on usairways.com. The pricing for Gogo Inflight Internet on US Airways will be announced closer to the launch date. Customers will be able to choose service from Aircell's standard pricing structure, which currently ranges from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used. "Gogo is for anyone who
wants to make plane time their time," said Jack Blumenstein,
president and chief executive officer of Aircell. "Whether
you want to stay connected to the office, your family or
friends; whether you want to work, play or learn; Gogo is for
you. We look forward to working with US Airways to bring the
world to its passengers." More information about US
Airways' new Gogo Inflight Internet service can be found online
at www.usairways.com
and www.gogoinflight.com. |
