This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants
LAX Officer Report – March 2026
Aloha LAX,
We wanted to provide an Officer Report based on what has transpired this month. If you have any questions, concerns or need clarification on any of this information, please reach out to us at 47@afahawaiian.org or fill out the LAX Pulse Form.
In solidarity,
Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form
On-Site LAX Manager
Since the departure of Gina Lorenzo, your officers have seen a significant lack of in-person support in Los Angeles for our Flight Attendants. We made it clear to management that the current system is not working, and that virtual briefings alone do not provide the level of support our Flight Attendants need.
Following Gina’s departure, there was a possibility that Alaska would hire a Hawaiian-specific manager for LAX. After further strategic planning, the company decided instead to move that vacant manager position to San Diego, where they intend to expand Alaska flying.
That said, we strongly emphasized the importance of having a consistent, in-person support manager in LAX. We need someone who can serve as a reliable “go-to” for administrative, operational, and day-to-day support.
In response to our concerns, the company moved quickly. LAX Alaska management will be stepping in to provide increased support. We were also told that they have always wanted to support our group, but had been approaching the situation carefully out of respect for our Hawaiian workgroup during this transition. Even if Alaska management is not fully familiar with our operation or contract, they can still serve as a point of contact to help obtain answers and ensure appropriate company follow-up.
In the coming weeks, you will begin hearing more from Alaska managers, and we expect a designated point of contact to be identified. With ALL interaction with management, we encourage you to ALWAYS have a union rep with you or cc us (47@afahawaiian.org) in your email discussions.
We will continue to advocate for the level of support our Flight Attendants deserve and will keep you updated as things develop.
LAX Widebody Gate
For months, Terminal 6 has been operating with only one wide-body gate due to ongoing airport construction. We were advised that construction on the second wide-body gate remains on schedule and is expected to be completed sometime in April.
The reopening of this gate should help reduce arrival wait times when our flights come in.
Thank you for your patience during this construction phase. We know how frustrating it has been, especially when flights have had to arrive at remote gates.
HNL Airport Standbys (ARC) at LAX
The company has seen an increase in sick calls recently. As a result, they have been positioning HNL reserves at the LAX Village to help cover flying.
We want to remind everyone that while sick calls are a contractual right, the frequency of usage can impact overall base reliability and, ultimately, the type of flying assigned to LAX.
Please continue to take care of your health, but also be mindful of how these patterns can affect our operation as a whole.
NGP LAX Visits
We have begun the early stages of planning for our annual NGP (National Group Protection) visits for LAX, and we are currently targeting dates in June.
NGP is a voluntary benefits program available to AFA members that offers access to supplemental insurance plans, such as accident, disability, critical illness, and other coverage options, at special AFA group rates. These plans are designed to provide additional financial protection beyond your standard benefits.
NGP only offers open enrollment once a year, so it is important to pay close attention to upcoming communications and plan your schedule accordingly when the time comes.
LAX Base Sits
Starting in April, we will begin coordinating base sits. These visits may include or be a combination of your officers, chairs, and committee members, and are an opportunity to connect with you before your flights, hear your concerns, and share important updates.
If you are unable to catch us during a base sit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 47@afahawaiian.org or by using the anonymous LAX Pulse Form.
