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AFA US Airways MEC E-Line for May 21, 2004

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FAA to Impose Fines
Entertainment Discounts for Union Members
Accessing The Hub
AFA Local Numbers

Is Your Manual Up to Date?

Two Flight Attendants were found not having an alert bulletin (01-2004 issued in January of this year) in their manuals during an FAA enroute inspection last month. Because the company has done all that it can do to inform/train/educate the Flight Attendants as to the importance of maintaining a current manual, the Federal Aviation Administration now feels it has no recourse but to personally fine Flight Attendants for manual noncompliance. Flight Attendants had been forewarned by AFA that this would occur.

The FAA will be levying a $500 fine for each Flight Attendant. They note that the Flight Attendants flew 10 legs on that trip (and several trips prior to the enroute inspection) in which their manuals were not current. Technically, the FAA could fine the Flight Attendants $1,100 per leg worked with a non-compliant manual. The FAA also states, the next phase of enroute inspections will not only look for manual compliance, but also for the Flight Attendants' knowledge of what is contained in our manual.

As Safety Professionals, we need to understand the seriousness of our responsibilities and to also understand the consequences. Look for more information coming soon on promoting Flight Attendant Safety Compliance and Professionalism.

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Entertainment Discounts for Union Members

Relax...you can afford it!

You deserve a break - both from work and high entertainment costs. Through Working Advantage, union members can use Union Plus Entertainment Discounts - including movie ticket, video and theme park discounts.

Members can call 1-800-565-3712, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET and reference Company Member ID: 744387769. Or Online, Members must enter the member ID number in any forms or online - Company Member ID: 744387769

So get out and enjoy the following union member deals:

Savings up to $15 per ticket at theme parks across the country - including Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, Hershey Park, Paramount's Great America, Sea World, Six Flags and Universal Studio*
Discount movie rentals at Hollywood Video and Blockbuster for just $3.40 per rental
Movie ticket savings up to 40% off regular ticket price at AMC, CineMark, City Cinemas, Clearview Cinemas, Crown Theaters, Harkins Theatres, Hoyts Cinemas, Lanmark, Loews, Mann, Marcus, Pacific Theatres, Regal Cinemas and United Artists
Sight-seeing savings at theaters, Broadway shows, museums, aquariums, zoos and sporting events like Major League Baseball in selected cities - New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Jersey, Philadelphia and San Francisco
Discount ski lift tickets for New England Ski resorts

Advantage points: The Union Plus Entertainment Discounts program rewards you for making purchases and registering online. When you buy tickets and register on the Working Advantage website, you automatically receive extra "Advantage Points" upon signing up and you can earn one additional point for every dollar spent on purchases. Points may be redeemed for free entertainment. Union members, for example, can get a free movie pass for 550 points. Click here to learn more about Advantage Points.

* Disney is not offering discounts at this time.

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Accessing The Hub:

http://thehub.usairways.com
Logging in the first time your user name is u0(zero) and your five digit employee number. Your initial password is the first five digits of your social security number. Questions about the Hub? Call 800-327-0117 and listen for the catcrew help desk prompts. More information can also be found HERE.

AFA Local Numbers
Council 40 PIT 724-695-3329
Council 41 DCA 703-690-6859
Council 69 BOS 978-352-7401
Council 70 PHL 215-492-0840
Council 82 LGA 201-803-6141
Council 89 CLT 704-527-0325

New Hotline Number Toll Free: 866-USA-AFA2
US AIRWAYS Benefits Information 800-872-4780

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