The US government's response to the events of September 11th, could result in US Airways' participation in performing military charters outside the United States in the very near future. In an effort to know your rights and be prepared for a possible CRAF operation, please refer to Side Letter #27 in your contract. This letter provides specific information on the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Operation, which involves using civilian aircraft and crews to transport troops.
Side Letter #28 - Missing, Internment, Hostage, Prisoner of War, and Hijacking deals with wartime-related events and outlines what is provided in the way of death and dismemberment benefits and compensation should you experience one of these events.
It is sometimes difficult to consider these issues and you may have questions concerning these important provisions. If you have questions, please go to www.afausairways.org and use the Questions and Rumors Form. We have set up a Command Center to provide answers to you as quickly as possible. Due to the high volume of calls to your local office, this may provide the most efficient way of addressing your concerns.
Important Notice Regarding Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Operations
A unique and significant part of the nation’s mobility resources is the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). Selected aircraft from U.S. airlines are contractually committed to CRAF and support the Department of Defense (DOD) airlift requirements in emergencies when the need for airlift exceeds the capability of military aircraft. US Airways, along with other U.S. air carriers, has an agreement with the DOD to participate as needed in CRAF operations.
The Company and AFA have negotiated enhanced rates of pay, rules and working conditions for CRAF operations. These provisions are set forth in Letter 27 of the Flight Attendant Agreement.
One of the provisions of Letter 27 is that the Company will develop a Preference List (Section 4.a of the Letter) of flight attendants interested in participating in CRAF Operations.
If you are interested in being considered for CRAF operations, you may sign up and submit your name to be added to the Preference List. The number of vacancies available and awards made will be determined as soon as possible.
In order to sign up, all
you need to do is submit a letter of request to Inflight Administration
by 1700 on Wednesday, October 17, 2001. You may either submit by
mail or facsimile, however only requests received in our office by the
deadline will be considered. A final Preference List will be posted
in the crew room shortly after October 17th.
Submit Requests to:
US Airways
2345 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22227
Attention: Inflight Administration;
H-695
Facsimile Number (703) 872-6476