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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.

Council 47 SEA Base Update – Welcome To Council 47

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

Council 47 Welcomes You

Aloha Seattle Base Transfers and AFA Council 47 Members,

On behalf of your Council 47 Officers – Joshua Aoki, Paul Ikioka, and Beth Hayes, we want to welcome you all to Seattle. This will be a new journey for all of us as Flight Attendants and as union members.

Let’s be clear, this transition has not been seamless. There have been challenges, and there may be more ahead. That said, this is exactly when it matters most that we stay grounded, informed, and unified.

Our responsibility as your officers is to enforce the contract and hold the company accountable. Where there are violations, we will address them. Where there are gaps, we will continue to push. But that work is only as strong as the unity behind it. These issues do not impact just a few of us, they affect all of us. As union members, we need to remain united in our efforts. The opportunities for division are real when the environment around us feels chaotic, so let’s remember who and where to direct our frustrations.

We know this transition will look different for each of you. New flying, new crews, and new uniforms will take adjustment. Through it all, do not lose what makes our group strong. The Spirit of Aloha is not tied to a base, a uniform, or an aircraft. It is something we carry with us, and it should continue to define how we show up for one another.

Nonetheless, we are excited for this next chapter in your careers and all that comes with it. We look forward to connecting with each of you in person through our lounge sits, on the line and at membership meetings.

We’re proud to stand alongside you in this transition and are committed to representing you every step of the way.

Below is a bunch of information (we know… more information…) and suggested action items. Please take the time to read through it and save this for future reference.

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org
SEA Pulse Form

Union Representation

Council 47 will represent the Seattle (SEA) Domicile in addition to the Los Angeles (LAX) Domicile.

What does this mean for you?

Your primary representation will come through the Council 47 Officers: Joshua Aoki – LEC President, Paul Ikioka – LEC Vice President, Beth Hayes – LEC Secretary, along with the Council 47 Chairs and Committee Members who support the work of the Council.

Council 47 currently has strong representation in place and, as we expand to support both domiciles, we will also be seeking additional committee members to help support our continued growth.

AFA Contact – Council 47​
LEC PresidentJoshua Aoki
Email – josh.aoki@afahawaiian.org
LEC Vice PresidentPaul Ikioka
Email – paul.ikioka@afaalaska.org
LEC SecretaryBeth Hayes
Email – beth.hayes@afahawaiian.org
SEA Officer Group EmailIf you would like to email all officers, please use this group email47@afahawaiian.org
SEA Pulse FormThis anonymous form is a space for SEA Flight Attendants to share concerns, feedback, ideas, and observations. Submissions may be brought directly to management or addressed within AFA leadership, depending on the topic. While responses are anonymous, all submissions must align with ourMutual Respect Policy. Our goal is to use your feedback to advocate effectively and strengthen our base.SEA Pulse Form
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SUBSCRIBE TO COUNCIL 47 EMAIL COMMUNICATIONShttps://actionnetwork.org/forms/alaska-hawaiian-email/

Update Your Info

We encourage all Flight Attendants to review and update their contact information with the company to ensure the most accurate details are on file. Please be aware that updating your physical address with the company may affect your taxes.

It is equally important to keep your information current with AFA so you continue to receive communications and any important physical mail from the Union. With the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) process on the horizon, key updates and materials will be sent to the mailing and email addresses on file. Taking a moment now to confirm your information is up to date will help ensure you do not miss any important communications. For additional help, please email beth.hayes@afahawaiian.org.

Update Contact Info​
With the companyPeopleSoft
With the AFAhttps://afacwa.org/hubhttps://afacwa.org/hubhelp (if not currently subscribed to the Membership Hub)

SEA Base Manager Contacts

Gina Lorenzo (HA), former LAX Inflight Manager, will be our SEA Inflight Manager. For all inflight administration and operational support, please contact her. Jenny Bookert (AS) is the Operations Manager and is responsible for both Seattle and Anchorage operations.

SEA Base Manager Contacts​
SEA Inflight Manager (HA)Gina LorenzoDuty Cell – (808)352-2950Email – gina.lorenzo@alaskaair.com
SEA Operations Manager (AS)Jenny BookertOffice – (206)301-0511Email – jenny.bookert@alaskaair.com

Commuter Information

Please remember that if you plan to commute, you must be registered as a commuter to be protected by our Commuter Policy.To register, please fill out the Commuter Policy Enrollment Form. We encourage you to read through the policy so that you are clear what is required of you and how you are protected by the Commuter Policy.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Letters of Agreement (LOA)

Below are links to our 2025 contract extension and letters of agreements that affect our SEA Base.

SEA Community Groups

Below are a few groups created by Flight Attendants to help streamline communication and stay connected. While these groups are member-driven and not managed by AFA, they can be a helpful resource for coordinating drops/trades and discussing Seattle base–related topics.

SEA Community Groups​
HA SEA BASE [Facebook Group]https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17R49VuGUb/
HawaiianFASEA [Google Groups]Group focused on drop/trades/pickupsEmail Patrick Smith for invite: psmith808@gmail.com
HALSEATTLE [Google Group]Email Molly Anderson for invite: northshorehippie@gmail.com

Council 47 LAX Update – March 31, 2026

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.

Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Council 43 and Council 47 Meeting Recap

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • A MEC Grievance has been filed over management’s requirement for proof of relocation to qualify for the flat rate payment, with AFA contesting the change and moving the dispute to arbitration
  • The SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee has been addressing the vague and inconsistent guidance regarding “reasonable” moving expenses
  • Flight Attendants are encouraged to copy the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee on related emails to ensure compliance

Council 43 and Council 47 SEA Domicile Meeting

The Negotiating Committee would like to acknowledge and thank everyone for their participation and engagement in the SEA Domicile meetings. The Negotiating Committee understands that there are still many questions about what qualifies as  “reasonable” actual moving expenses for reimbursement and the flat rate payment. Despite the grievance AFA filed and pending arbitration, we have been engaging with the company to work through these issues, but have only received vague, unclear, and conflicting guidance. We have been appealing to management, emphasizing the need to communicate clear, consistent guidelines for the Flight Attendants.

Thanks to the many of you who have cc:’ed the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee (SEA NC) on your communications with management.This has brought to light these inconsistencies.  If you are experiencing any inconsistencies with the Inflight Administration regarding these issues, please copy the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee (using the “cc:” function, add “SEA@afahawaiian.org“) on your emails so we may monitor and address them to ensure contractual compliance.

Meeting Recap

  • Address Changes will trigger tax changes and a qualifying life event for medical insurance. Health insurance is subject to our contractual requirements, which will not change. Please contact the People Resource Line (PRL) if you have any questions at 1-844-899-3617 (Monday to Friday 5 AM HT to 4 PM HT) at PeopleResourceLine@alaskaair.com. To verify provider participation, please contact your insurance provider directly.
  • If you will be Commuting, it is in your best interest to register as a commuter. Please review the Commuter Policy Letter of Agreement and register using your Hawaiian Airlines SSO (Single Sign-On) here. Alternatively, Flight Attendants may search “Commuter Policy” on the IFS (InFlight Sharepoint) website.
    • After the PSS (Passenger Service System) Cutover on April 22, boarding priority will be based on the Hawaiian Airlines company year of hire, followed by check-in time. Employees will maintain their company seniority for pass travel privileges. The earliest check-in time will be available 24 hours prior to departure (local time of the city of departure)
    • For an overview of the AS Travel Program, please visit TeamAAG using your Alaska SSO
  • Moving Expenses
    • Flight Attendants may delay claiming the moving expense and requesting reimbursement up to 12 months from the effective date of the transfer:
      • For April 1 transfers, the deadline is March 31, 2027, and,
      • For May 1 transfers, the deadline is April 30, 2027.
    • If electing Actual Moving Expenses, the limitation for expenses covered will be from domicile to domicile or actual cost of the move, whichever is less, and up to 1500 cubic feet or 15,000 pounds for household goods and personal effects. As an example, if a Flight Attendant is moving from Honolulu to Orlando, Florida, the company will only cover the portion of the cost that is equal to a move from Honolulu to Seattle (domicile to domicile); anything in excess will be the responsibility of the Flight Attendant.
      • Please contact Inflight Administration at HA.Inflight.Admin@alaskaair.com for the following:
        • To request Positive Space, you may request positive space on either Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines
        • For Space Available Cargo Shipping, please contact 1-800-225-2725 to coordinate your reservation. Form SP-28 must be completed, indicating that you have been awarded a relocation to SEA. The SP-28 Form is available through Inflight Administration.
        • For any Pet Shipping that requires special handling please reach out to Gary.Ichimura@alaskaair.com to facilitate any special approvals
        • You are also eligible for reimbursement for transportation of up to two personal vehicles, shipping arrangements are the FA’s responsibility.
    • If electing Flat Rate Expenses, AFA is currently disputing the company’s unilateral implementation of proof of relocation requirements. Please be aware that if proof of relocation is not provided in accordance with management’s demands a Flight Attendant’s payment may be denied or clawed back if already received. Those who elect the Flat Rate options are not entitled to Settling Expenses as outlined in Section 5.F.
  • Pick-Ups between SEA-based Flight Attendants and those out of domicile will be subject to the ETCH rules which protect the flying out of each base. A Flight Attendant can pick up trips as long as there is no conflict with moving days and training and the trip has cleared the 12-hour hold of the ETCH folder.
  • Starting April 25, SEA-based Flight Attendants will begin to wear the newly distributed Dreamliner Uniform. In the interim, between April 10 and April 24 Flight Attendants will continue to wear the Hawaiian Airlines uniform. Flight Attendants based in HNL and LAX will be able to order the new Dreamliner Uniform at a later date.
  • Immersion Training will be located at the Alaska Airlines Global Training Center which is located at 1301 SW 16th Street, Renton, WA 98057. Clothing attire at this training should be in line with the company’s Uniform Guidelines. Discussions are still being had for Immersion Training opportunities for Flight Attendants in HNL and LAX.

AFA encourages Flight Attendants to voice your opinions and concerns at the upcoming Inflight Insights Townhall on Tuesday, March 31 at 2 PM PT and 11 AM HT on Microsoft Teams. Inflight management will be taking live and pre-submitted questions. Here is your chance to get the clarification and answers to questions directly from management. Please use the Hawaiian SSO to submit a question here. We strongly encourage all non-operating Flight Attendants to participate.

Flat Rate Grievance Update

An MEC grievance was filed on February 23, 2026, regarding the Moving Language Violation, requiring proof of relocation to qualify for the flat rate payment. AFA’s stance is that Flight Attendants are able to qualify for the flat rate payment in lieu of actual moving expenses without providing proof of relocation. The flat rate payment allows the Flight Attendant to establish essential necessities at their new domicile. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing a crashpad and transportation. Management’s new requirement is a unilateral change by the company that AFA did not agree to. Management believes they have the ability to require documentation. The initial hearing for the grievance was held on March 13. A decision denying the grievance was rendered on March 19. AFA is moving forward with an arbitration.

If you are unable to provide the company requested documentation:

  • Document all interactions with the management regarding your denial of the Flat Rate moving expense
  • Flight Attendants may copy (cc:) the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee (SEA@afahawaiian.org) in any emails with management
  • Flight Attendants who are wrongly denied the Flat Rate, or who are paid the Flat Rate which is subsequently wrongly recouped by management, will be included in the grievance.

SEA Domicile Resources

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at SEA@afahawaiian.org.

Council 47 SEA Base Update – FLICA Information

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

Seattle Base – FLICA Information

Aloha All,

For those already awarded April Schedules, you will be under SEA trade rules in the April folders. You’ll remain at your current base through the end of March. For the May FA group, you’ll have access to your SEA pairings in the May folders and remain in your base for April.

Please note the following:

  • ETCH – ER, Turns, Charters, Holiday pairings still require the 12-hour hold from 0600-1800 LDT (local domicile time) 
  • ER Segments must be posted in the ETCH folder and clearly marked in the comments as to which leg it is. It can be picked up according to seniority and processed in that folder. 
  • Non-ETCH remains first-come, first-served.
  • Open time Folder is closed and processed at 1800 HST
  • GDO pickup / Trip Request folder processed at 10:30 LDT
  • Reserve trades are still processed manually in the NANI folder.
  • RSA closes and is processed at 1:30 LDT
  • You may only pick up NANI and Cleared-ETCH pairings in HNL or any LAX pairings with duty times at 14 hours or less. These are considered “Off-base” trades and are manually processed.

If you have any issues or questions, please submit a Flica/RSA Inquiry via the Team AAG HAL Inflight Website Crew Scheduling page. 

Mahalo, 

Greg Wickstrom
AFA MEC Flica Admin
greg.wickstrom@afahawaiian.org

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

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On Thursday, June 11, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met with management to represent our Flight Attendants and advance meaningful improvements in our workplace. Your representatives at the meeting included Naomi Parcell (ANC), Ross DeJong (SEA), Todd Horn (PDX), Raymond Ramirez (SFO), Johanna Thomas (LAX pmAS), Gary Manoi (LAX pmHA), Andrew Malone (SAN), and […]

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This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, June 23, 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), […]

Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, June 17, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met with management for their regular meeting. These discussions help ensure that management understands the real-world impact of their decisions on Flight Attendants and that your concerns are addressed directly.  Your representatives at the meeting were Deb […]

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