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        You are here: Home / Alaska Airlines/Virgin America Merger / Joint Negotiating Committee / Merger TAs and Information

        Tentative Agreement (TA)

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        TA Documents & Resources

        NEW TA webinar videos now available by clicking here.

        Reference Key

        • AS or L-AS: Affects only pre-merger Alaska Airlines FAs
        • VX or L-VX: Affects only pre-merger Virgin America FAs
        • AS+VX: Affects pmAS FAs and pmVXFAs

        TAs (Comprehensive Full Text)

        [AS+VX] AFA Alaska Airlines-Virgin America Merger Agreement
        • Merger Agreement TA
        [AS+VX] 2018-2021 Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA)
        • JCBA 2018-2021 TA (03/27/2018)
          • JCBA LOA Changes to the 2014-2019 CBA TA (03/04/2018)
          • JCBA LOA Supplemental Reduction in Force Protection TA
          • JCBA LOA Virgin America Red-Circled Pay Rates TA
        [AS] L-AS Transition Agreement 2018
        • L-AS FA Transition Agreement 2018 TA
        [VX] L-VX Transition Agreement 2018
        • L-VX FA Transition Agreement 2018 TA (03/24/2018)
        • L-VX JCBA Implementation Timetable LOA TA
        • VX InFlight Teammate Work Rules v5

        TA Summaries

        • [AS+VX] Summary of Changes to the 2014-2019 CBA (02/13/2018)
        • [AS] Summary of AS Transition Agreement (03/04/2018)
        • [VX] Summary of VX Transition Agreement (03/24/2018)

        JCBA Payscale Comparisons

        • [AS] FA Industry Comps in TFP (2/16/2018)
        • [VX] FA Industry Comps in BLOCK HOURS (2/16/2018)
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        TA Timeline

        Date Event
        02/09/2018 TA reached in negotiations
        02/12/2018 TA approved by MEC for presentation to Membership
        03/06/2018 Roadshows begin
        03/13/2018 Ballots mailed to address on file with AFA International
        03/16/2018 Polls open
        04/03/2018 Polls close
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        Roadshow Schedule

        Date Times City Location
        Tuesday
        March 6
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        ANC The Lakefront Anchorage
        4800 Spenard Road
        Anchorage, AK  99517
        Wednesday
        March 7
         No roadshow
        Thursday
        March 8
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SEA Four Point by Sheraton Seattle Airport South
        22406 Pacific Hwy South
        Des Moines, WA  98198
        Friday
        March 9
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        PDX Embassy Suites Portland Airport
        7900 NE 82nd Avenue
        Portland, OR  97220
        Saturday
        March 10
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SEA Four Point by Sheraton Seattle Airport South
        22406 Pacific Hwy South
        Des Moines, WA  98198
        Sunday
        March 11
         No roadshow
        Monday
        March 12
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SFO Doubletree San Francisco Airport
        835 Airport Blvd
        Burlingame, CA  94010
        Tuesday
        March 13
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SFO Doubletree San Francisco Airport
        835 Airport Blvd
        Burlingame, CA  94010
        Wednesday
        March 14
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        LAX Embassy Suites Los Angeles Airport North
        9801 Airport Blvd
        Los Angeles, CA  90045
        Thursday
        March 15
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SNA Embassy Suites Irvine/Orange County Airport
        2120 Main Street
        Irvine, CA  92614
        Friday
        March 16
        9 AM – 12 PM
        1 PM – 4 PM
        SAN Doubletree San Diego Downtown
        1646 Front Street
        San Diego, CA  92101
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        TA Questions?

        Do you have questions about the TA?  Is there language you would like clarified or need more information about?  Email the Joint Negotiating Committee at jnc@afaalaska.org to get your answers from the source!  You can also view the JNC blog to review questions asked by other Flight Attendants and the answers from the JNC.

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        Latest News

        • Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026
        • President’s Message Regarding Action At BOD
        • AFA News in Review – March 27, 2026
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026
        • Council 39 March 2026 Update
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026
        • Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Council 43 and Council 47 Meeting Recap
        • 2025-2028 CBA Final Document
        • AFA News in Review – March 20, 2026

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

        March 30, 2026

        Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

        March 27, 2026

        Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

        March 27, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

        March 26, 2026

        On Thursday, March 19, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Bradley Young (SFO), Carin Merritt (LAX pmAS), David Lake (SEA pmAS), Deb Wallstrom (ANC), Eva Gatus […]

        Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Council 43 and Council 47 Meeting Recap

        March 25, 2026

        The Negotiating Committee continues to advocate for clear and consistent guidelines regarding moving expenses and reimbursement for Flight Attendants. Despite management’s refusal to participate in recent meetings, the committee remains committed to addressing members’ concerns and ensuring contractual compliance. As the grievance process moves forward, Flight Attendants are encouraged to document their interactions and stay engaged in upcoming opportunities to seek clarification from management.

        Recent Posts

        • Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026
        • President’s Message Regarding Action At BOD
        • AFA News in Review – March 27, 2026
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026
        • Council 39 March 2026 Update
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026
        • Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Council 43 and Council 47 Meeting Recap
        • 2025-2028 CBA Final Document
        • AFA News in Review – March 20, 2026
        • MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – March 3, 2026
        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026
        • Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026
        • AFA News in Review – March 13, 2026
        • 2026 AFA Board of Directors Convention Recap

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