This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants
LAX Update – April 10, 2026
We hope you are all doing well. We wanted to take a moment to provide a few updates and share some recent happenings within our base.
- Meaningful A Hui Hous
- LAX Vacancy Update
- NGP
- AFA Lounge Visit
- LAX Managerial Support
- CA Endorsements
In solidarity,
Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form
Meaningful A Hui Hous
While we have said a hui hou to a good portion of our LAX Base as they transfered to SEA Base, we’ve had a couple of meaningful a hui hou moments we wanted to highlight.
First, we want to recognize the retirement of trailblazing Flight Attendant Larry Christenson. Larry retired after 41 years of dedicated service with Hawaiian Airlines. Throughout his career, he contributed to the legacy and culture that make our group so special. He will be deeply missed, and we wish him all the best in this next chapter.
We also said a hui hou to one of our own as he begins a new journey in another domicile. The legendary Uncle Pete, has transferred to the Seattle base. Before his departure, he was honored by his crew in recognition of his many years at LAX and his contributions to Hawaiian Airlines as a whole. We know he will carry that same Spirit of Aloha with him to SEA. And no more driving from VEGAS!!!
LAX Vacancy Update
As many of you have seen, a vacancy bid was posted for five LAX positions to be active in the month of May. Of those, only two positions were filled. While we had hoped and strongly advocated for new hires to fill the remaining three positions, the company has indicated they will not be moving forward with filling the remaining three positions. That said, we do believe our continued advocacy played a role in ensuring these vacancies were offered in LAX. Your feedback matters, so please continue to share your concerns with us so we can effectively represent you in these discussions.
NGP LAX Open Enrollment
We’re also pleased to share that NGP will be at the LAX Village from June 10–12. This will be an opportunity for you to enroll in or make changes to your supplemental insurance plans.
NGP (National Group Protection) offers a range of voluntary benefits designed to complement your existing coverage. This can include accident insurance, critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity plans, and more. These plans are intended to provide additional financial protection and flexibility based on your individual needs. Representatives will be available on-site to answer questions and walk you through your options.
LAX AFA Lounge Visit
Council 47 will also be conducting a lounge visit on April 13. Josh Aoki, along with members of your LEC committee leadership, will be present to connect with you in person, hear your feedback, and better understand how things are going on the line. We always value these opportunities to engage directly and ensure your voices continue to guide our work.
Please look out for more dates in May.
If we are not able to connect with you during Lounge Visits, do not hesitate to reach out to us.
LAX Management Support
We have been working closely with management to ensure LAX Flight Attendants are appropriately supported by managemnt. LAX Base Manager Aron Kahan recently shared an email with contact information for all LAX managers. New information shared with us is that while all managers remain available as resources, Gary Oda will now serve as the primary point of contact for the Hawaiian LAX group. As part of this effort, Gary will be traveling to Honolulu in early May to job shadow Hawaiian Inflight leaders at the CRO. This is intended to strengthen alignment and deepen understanding of Hawaiian Inflight operations, ultimately improving support for our LAX group.
Midterm Endorsements from the California Federation of Labor Unions
As we approach the upcoming midterm elections, the California Federation of Labor has released its list of candidate endorsements. These recommendations are made by union delegates, including your Local Council President, Josh Aoki, and LEC Government Affairs Chair Bruni Agosto-Pinal.
It’s important to note that these endorsements are not based on political party affiliation. They are grounded in one key principle: support for labor. The recommendations reflect candidates who have demonstrated a consistent track record of standing with working people and supporting legislation that protects and advances workers’ rights.
We encourage you to take time to review the endorsements and stay informed as you prepare to vote.
