This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants
A Message Regarding the Hawaiian Crew Meal Program
Aloha Hawaiian Flight Attendants,
Our work life is currently experiencing overwhelming amounts of change. Part of this change is managementʻs introduction of a new crew meal program with the transition to our business/first class pre-order meal program. Pre-merger Alaska management is now overseeing all crew meals for Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants. The AFA Officers and Inflight Service Committee have heard your concerns regarding the quality and consistency of what is currently being provided. We are diligently educating management on our past expectations, their contractual obligations, and the preferences specific to Hawaiian Airlines crew members.
Management has expressed that the new program was never intended to reduce the quality or integrity of the options available to our crews. They are committed to working with AFA to reestablish meals that meet our needs while fulfilling the $550,000 annual budget increase that was established in the 2020 agreement. We have confirmed that this annual spending budget is being met and we will continue to hold management accountable to these parameters. Solutions will take both a short and long term approach as management works through the logistics with local and international kitchens.
We appreciate your continued diligence in documenting all of your experiences. Your B2B reports are important and remain the primary driver for these changes. Mahalo a nui loa for your patience!
In solidarity,
AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons,
Bianca McKee, Master Executive Council – Hawaiian Brand
Thalia Adachi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 43, Honolulu
Gary Manoi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 47, Los Angeles
Kekai Lum, Hawaiian Airlines Council 47, Seattle
