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Council 47 Update – April 3, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

CBT Reminder, Scholarship Due Dates and Printed Contracts 

Aloha Council 47 LAX & SEA,

We wanted to provide you all a few reminders of deadlines approaching. Please take the time to take action on these and reach out should you have any questions.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
47@afahawaiian.org
LAX PULSE FORM
SEA PULSE FORM

Q1 2026 CBT

Q1 2026 CBT is due by April 15. To access the computer based training, please search your Alaska Air email, as it will not appear in Pelesys. CBTs are now completed through Cornerstone. If you experience any issues or have trouble accessing the course, please contact the Training Department at HATraining.Inflight@alaskaair.com.

CBT’s will be paid at 1 hour of your hourly rate in accordance to Section 26.4.C.

AFA & CWA Scholarship Deadlines

AFA Scholarship Fund

The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our members who will be attending a college or university. Your application must be postmarked by April 10, 2026. Learn more about the Scholarship and see how to apply.

CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship

The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026. Click here for more details and how to apply.

Printed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Would you like a paper copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (contract)? The company is offering printed copies for those who request one. If you would like to receive a copy, please be sure to complete the form by April 15.

Please also note that the contract is available online and can be downloaded to your phone for convenient access.

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