{"id":108647,"date":"2025-08-19T00:42:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=108647"},"modified":"2025-08-19T00:42:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T19:12:46","slug":"american-airlines-delays-flight-attendant-leave-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/american-airlines-delays-flight-attendant-leave-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines Delays New Flight Attendant Leave Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FORT WORTH-<\/strong> American Airlines (AA)<\/a> recently informed its flight attendants’ union of a new attendance points system, with changes affecting sick leave and medical absences. The policy was set to begin in early August at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)<\/a>, the carrier\u2019s primary hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants quickly objected, leading to an agreement on July 29 to delay implementation. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between American Airlines and its cabin crew over disciplinary policies tied to attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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American Airlines New Attendant Attendance Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

American Airlines (AA) first introduced a points-based attendance system in late 2018. Under that policy, flight attendants received points for missing scheduled flights, with progressive discipline and even dismissal possible as points accumulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sick time, though a contractual benefit, is still added to a flight attendant\u2019s record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest revision was more stringent. Reported by View From the Wing<\/a>, the proposed rules included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n