Update from ASHSC Committee

Hello Fellow Flight Attendant’s!

The Air Safety, Health and Security Committee wanted to share some of the details that this AFA Committee is working on.The report defines some topics and issues that were worked on for the months of May- July.

The ASHSC hopes that you enjoy the review.

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Date: May-July 2025

Meeting Dates:

May: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 8th,12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th.

June: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 30th.

July: 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th,11th, 14th, 15th, 28th.

Brief outline of issues discussed:

•  ASAP. Development of QX SOP.
•  Pre flight before boarding. Pre departure Safety Debrief being added to FA Preflight.
•  PAE field Safety concerns addressed. County involved in tarmac safety enhancements. Approved and awaiting date confirmation. SRA on 7-29-2025.
•  Pre LOSA enhancements/ SOP. Manual worked on. Enhancement suggestions. LOA 2.
•  18,000 ft alignment with AS cabin prep. (Turbulence Injury Prevention/Protection)
•  Self Defense enhancements. Defense of cabin.
•  Mental Health training/resources for inflight incidents.
•  Non verbal communication between the Flight deck and Flight Attendant’s when the interphone is not working. Currently, slide paper under the door. More ideas to enhance this process. Additional idea and conversation was the ability to communicate via text onTEAMs .
•  Safety De-brief process. What components are in the SOP that would immediately
• schedule a safety debrief.
• Cobra cuff tabs need to be in the up position. Change in FAM.
•  Pre flight misses. ( Monitoring )
•  MCD P&P.
•  FC Cart SRA. VSD.
•  SOAR.
•  Bleed Air Follow up regarding FA Cabin Air Quality. Establishing a Cabin Air Quality educational resource section in Comply 365 for FA easy accessibility.  Establishing a well vetted , disruptive passenger form with pre populated data questionsfor FAs to answer, which ensures all pertinent information is available and shared.
•  Establishing a FA assault prevention and response plan standards and best practices. Establishing appropriate protocols, standards and training for employees to respond effectively to hostile situations and disruptive behaviors. (Reauthorization Act 2024)
•   Establishing a formal sexual assault and harassment policy with collaboration between company and labor input. One that prominently displays the procedures for reporting asexual assault or harassment incident and supplies immediate support and resources. (Comply 365 and Reauthorization Act 2024)
•  Alignment with verbiage concerning seatbelt placards between Inflight and Flight ops.

•  18,000 ft from 10,000ft descent notification.
   

  Summary of Work by the ASHS Committee:

PAE safety concerns around the lack of safety walk ways on the tarmac. County contacted and

confirmed to establish safety walk ways/boundaries. SRA on 7-29-2025 .

ERC. QX SOP to be established.

Monthly FAIR Report viewing .

Enhancements to the SMS process and Matrix.

Slide deck(s) sent to MEC.

ASHSC discussions to complete a focused pre flight before boarding on plane swaps.

Discussions on the importance of giving Regional FAs the same attention and protections as

Mainline FAs concerning turbulence. 18,000 ft alignment with AS requested. ( Not aligned with new process)

Local Chairs collaboration and jointly assisting with ASHSC list from member’s questions,

concerns, insight.

NEW MCD-Closing and disarming procedure.

FAA confirmed FAs allowed to step off the plane to close the MCD. Recorded

FAIR Compliance spoke upon in DAG as well as another meeting. Mgmt confirmed that it is acceptable to comply with FAIFs anytime before first leg. Does not require compliance solelyafter check-in. FAM needs to be changed. Recorded in DAG ( March) . Bulletin bundle trial approved.

Committee conversation regarding CS contact after FAs are released.

Concern came fwd that CS may be changing times on trips.

Issues being Elevated to the MEC:

•  De-Escalation/Self Defense Training. Wings of Wellness to align with AS.

 IFRMP, Non punitive, not using our own sk bank to cover management’s operational

issues.

•  18,000FT seating for protections against injury from Turbulence.
•  Enhanced Self Defense.
•  FAIF Compliance.
•  LOA 2 PRE LOSA

Important Information!

•  When closing the MCD, you may request assistance from the agent and you may step

off of the aircraft to release the gust lock during door closure.

•  Reporting is what creates positive change. Your reports create data and is then tracked

and trended to see if Policy and Procedural change is necessary.

•  Pre LOSA observations are a peer to peer observation. They are non punitive and

confidential. The program is to promote and enhance safety in the workplace.

•  Wildfire Protocol Information is in our IMD, under Comply 365 under Inflight References.

AFA requested and collaborated with the QX Leadership Team to ensure that individuals with compromised immune systems and health issues were protected during high Air

Quality Events.

• Overview:Inflight crew members who are part of groups sensitive to poor air quality will not be required to layover at locations experiencing an AQI over 200. Crew members must self-identify to Inflight Supervisors.AQI 200: Using the EPA’s website (https://airnow.gov) when the AQI reaches 200. N95 mask will be stocked at all affected location.
• Addition to our Public Announcement regarding Passenger interference. This has been a long time ask from your AFA ASHSC. Adding an educational piece for the public that intimidating, threatening and/or assaulting a Flight Attendant is prohibited.
•  This is an exciting enhancement and a big win in the Flight Attendant ‘s daily work environment!

What constitutes interference?

•  Physical assault – this includes any act of violence against a crew member.
•  Threats – making threats to harm a crew member or anyone else on the aircraft
•  Intimidation – using actions or words to instill fear in a crew member.
•  Interference with duties – any behavior that disrupts a crew member’s ability to perform their job,such as blocking their path or refusing to follow instructions.
• Disobeying instructions – refusing to comply with a crew member’s requests, like returning to yourseat or turning off an electronic device. This addition aims to enhance clarity and emphasize the importance of following crew instructions. By explicitly stating that interference with crew members is prohibited, we hope to ensure a safer and more orderly environment on board.

A BIG thank you to Wendy Kaihara and Josh Haimes for your service and contributions on the ASHS Committee! Your support and advocacy is greatly appreciated and a fine farewell from the ASHSC.

Thank you for reviewing some of the Air Safety, Health and Security Committee’s work for the months of May-July!

Kind regards,

Courtney Schilling, AFA LEC 17 ASHSC Chair

Bryan Grosvold , AFA LEC 16 ASHSC Chair

Kari Terrana, Representative

Wendy Kaihara, Representative (Retired from the ASHSC)

Josh Haimes, Representative( Retired from the ASHSC)

Jennifer Levcun, AFA MEC ASHSC Chair