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RECALL OF 216 INVOLUNTARY FURLOUGHED FLIGHT ATTENDANTS

The Company issued the following CBS message this morning:

InFlight Services is pleased to announce a recall of 216 flight attendants effective February 15, 2008. The recall will be for all bases as follows:

BOS +53
CLT +45
DCA +55
LGA +30
PHL +33

Total +216

Some flight attendants might ask why we're recalling flight attendants when not everyone in all bases is getting her/his time in. There are 3 reasons for this recall:

1) Backfill the 73 flight attendants awarded the Separation Package effective March 2008;

2) Begin our preparation for summer flying (approximately 100 flight attendants); and

3) Recall flight attendants to bases where incumbent flight attendants didn't fill the March 2008 Transfer Posting instead of displacing to fill those vacancies. (It's important to note, that the March 2008 Transfer Award resulted in the actual awarding of all Transfer Requests on file as of the closing date/time. This leaves no transfers on file for base openings.)

In looking at the numbers one might ask why 216 flight attendant recalls when bullets #1 and #2 above represent only 173 flight attendants. The additional 43 recalls represent the anticipated 'no show' factor for flight attendants accepting recall but not actually returning to the line. During the past three recalls approximately 25% of furloughed flight attendants accepting recall, change their mind or don't complete the return to work process and thus prevent another furloughee from being able to return to the line. By adding this factor to our recall number, we not only ensure ample flight attendants returning to the line, but we enable more flight attendants to return to the flight attendant ranks.

Another question one might ask is "Why February 15th instead of early March to coincide with the effective date of the March separations?" The majority of the flight attendants on the involuntary furlough list need anywhere from 4 - 7 days of training. By recalling them for an effective date of February 15th, we can ensure they receive any needed training as well as provide them with any relocation days needed prior to the date they actually start flying again.

Once this recall is completed, approximately 650 flight attendants will remain on involuntary furlough.

We looking forward to welcoming these flight attendants back to the US Airways family.

There are some other factors to consider when looking at the recall number. The Company's decision to close the PIT domicile led to the displacement of 314 active PIT Flight Attendants. Without the March transfer bid, additional displacements would have been necessary to balance the bases as a result of the PIT displacements. Additionally, the remainder of the 133 Flight Attendants who accepted a Separation Package award (60 Flight Attendants) will be leaving the workforce in April and June.

Once the recall list is complete and training dates are established, the Company will make the decision as to whether or not recalled Flight Attendants who complete training in February will be made available (AVL) for the balance of the February Bid Month.

If you are currently on Involuntary Furlough Status you will receive a recall notice. It is vitally important to return the necessary forms to the Company. Even if you plan to 'pass' the recall offer, failure to return the necessary documentation may result in your being removed from the seniority list and separated from the Company.

If you have any questions about the recall/training process or need to update your address please contact either Rick Carpenter or Mark Stelzer.

Rick Carpenter - Supervisor, Inflight Planning and Administration
480- 693- 8671
Rick_Carpenter@usairways.com

Mark Stelzer - Analyst, Inflight Planning and Administration
480-693-5827
Mark.Stelzer@usairways.com

You may also contact your local AFA office with any questions or concerns.
 

Thank you,

Mike Flores, President
The US Airways Master Executive Council
AFA-CWA

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Council 40 PIT 412-245-1214
Council 41 DCA 703-212-8090
Council 69 BOS 781-289-8454
Council 70 PHL 215-492-0840
Council 82 LGA 315-736-3483
Council 89 CLT 704-527-0325

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