Last update: 11:42 a.m. 4/3/2020
This situation is evolving, and updates will be provided on this page as news becomes available. The content on this page is intended to address questions about COVID-19 but cannot help with specific contractual language or legal interpretations of the disease.
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U.S. Congress Passes Economic Relief Bill to Protect Workers: Learn more about the bill.
Canada Call to Action: The government needs to hear from you! Act now.
FAA Medicals (Update 3/31/20): Enforcement Policy for Expired Airman Medical Certificates (Domestic Crews) | Exemption (International Crews)
New Member Resource: ALPA has produced a summary of some of the most relevant travel documents that have been published in the last several weeks. Also available in the resources list below.
Attention Pilots: If you have traveled internationally in the last two months, please check the IATA Travel Centre page.
Updated Guidance for Businesses from CDC: Cleaning and disinfection after persons suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19 have been in the facility. Read the full guidance.
Contact Information
ALPA Aeromedical
U.S.-based pilots should contact the Aviation Medicine Advisory Service, ALPA’s Aeromedical Office, at 303-341-4435, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mountain time.
Canadian ALPA members can call David Noble, the Association’s pilot health consultant, in the Association’s Toronto, Ont., office toll-free at 1-800-561-9576 to be referred to a physician.
Additional Questions for ALPA
For additional information, contact ALPA’s Engineering and Air Safety Department at EAS@alpa.org or 1-800-424-2470.
Centers for Disease Control
CDC has set up an e-mail account to field further questions from industry at dgmqpolicyoffice@cdc.gov.
Local and State Health Departments
The CDC has provided a list of local and state health department contact information regarding COVID-19. Find local contacts.
ALPA Pilot Peer Support
For ALPA members experiencing stress at home or at work, our Pilot Peer Support program is available 24/7 to listen and offer confidential assistance. Contact PPS.