Masks. The word itself elicits a response that can best be described as exhausting. Talking about the pros and the cons of wearing or not wearing a mask, our efforts at enforcement of the federal transportation mask mandate, and the controversy with which we are faced every day we go to work all can be simply overwhelming regardless of which side of the issue on which we may individually stand.
Nonetheless, the federal transportation mask mandate is in place through March 18, 2022.
Recognizing the diversity of our Membership, we are aware some AFA members have said they want it extended while others have said they would prefer it was not. Either way, as long as it is in place Flight Attendants are charged with managing it on the plane. AFA continues to advise the public of the role of Flight Attendants, so they are not focusing frustrations on the crew, in response to any of our safety instructions. AFA’s focus is backing up Flight Attendants who are simply doing our job.
Regrettably, this week there has been misinformation and inaccurate reporting in the press, which has since been corrected but that nevertheless has created confusion on where AFA stands on the issue. READ MORE