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Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Negotiations – March 2026 Update

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • AFA has filed a grievance disputing the proof of relocation required by management to qualify for the flat rate moving expense
  • Flat-rate moving expenses are taxed as bonus wages and are not grossed up, while actual moving expenses reimbursed with receipts will be grossed up to cover taxes owed

Flat Rate Moving Expense Update

Many of you have come to us with concerns about management’s requirement to provide proof of relocation to be eligible for the flat rate moving expense. AFA’s position is that a Flight Attendant does not have to actually move in order to be eligible for the flat rate payment.  We are in dispute with management over the requirement and have formally filed a MEC grievance on the issue. The grievance process will take some time to resolve the dispute. In the meantime, we would like to clarify the requirements for those who may be interested in securing the flat rate expense under management’s terms.

First, management is requiring that you actually move, but you do not need to move to Seattle – just a location that makes sense for you to be able to commute to SEA. For example, a move from HNL to a location on the continent such as AUS, SMF, PDX, or DEN, is allowable.

Second, there is no requirement that your move be a permanent one. If you move and a group of Flight Attendants decides to lease a home or large apartment together, with the intention of moving from your current place of residence to SEA or to a location closer to SEA than your current residence, the flat rate moving expense is available.

Third, management is requires that you provide two forms of the required proof of relocation within sixty (60) days after the effective date of your transfer in order to receive the flat rate moving expense. Management requires two forms of the documentation below:

  • Lease or rental agreement
  • Mortgage or rental payment receipt
  • Insurance documents, like homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy
  • Driver’s license, State ID
  • Mail from the Department of Motor Vehicles with your address listed
  • Official school documents, including an enrollment form or a school ID
  • Utility bill (including any public utility like a gas, electricity, or water bill) or confirmation of utility service (including a utility hook-up or work order)
  • Statement from a bank or financial institution with the address listed
  • U.S. Postal Service change of address confirmation letter
  • Moving company contract or receipt with your address listed
  • Voter registration card with your name and address listed

Finally, if you need the flat rate moving expense before your move, please contact your base manager. Section 5.B.2. of the contract provides that the flat rate moving expense can be provided to you in advance. Please note that the company will not be able to provide you with a cash voucher (the funds will be directly deposited). In addition, flat rate expenses are now taxable under changes in tax laws.

AFA’s position is that you should not need to provide proof of relocation. We hope this information provides additional clarity regarding flat rate moving expenses for those of you who will be able to provide the company-required documentation, while we work through the grievance process for those who will not be able to provide relocation documentation.

If you are unable to provide the company requested documentation:

  • Document all interactions with management regarding your denial of the Flat Rate moving expense
  • Email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org so we may track any potential grievants.

Moving Expenses – Tax Clarification

Actual Moving Expenses

For moving expenses that are reimbursed with actual receipts (actual moving expenses and settling expenses), the company will gross up the payment. This means that the company will be increase the gross payment to cover the taxes owed, to ensuring the Flight Attendant receives the intended reimbursement amount.

Flat Rate Moving Expenses

Lump sum payments (flat rate moving expense and new hire settling expense) will be taxed similarly to bonus wages and will not be grossed up.

For any questions regarding your specific tax situation, please consult your tax advisor or another qualified financial professional.

Other Information

Pet Moving Expenses

The company will reimburse reasonable expenses associated with moving your pet, including the required pet health certificate. If your pet is unable to travel in the cabin or in the baggage compartment and may require specialized handling, please reach out to your duty manager for next steps.

Cargo Information

If you wish to ship your household goods by cargo, you may do so on a space available basis on company aircraft. You will need to complete an SP-28 form, available through Alaska Cargo. Please call 1-800-225-2752 or cargo.capacity@hawaiianair.com for more information.

SEA LOA 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 LAX Update – Travel Open Enrollment

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

Travel Open Enrollment

Aloha LAX,

As the single Passenger Service System (PSS) approaches, Travel Open Enrollment will be commencing soon. Changes are coming to pass travel, so please take time to review what is ahead and make any necessary updates. We have provided a summary below but it is in your best interest to read the company’s detailed communication.

If you have specific questions, please contact the People Resource Line Department. We always encourge you to cc your union leadership in all interactions with manegement (email below).

The company is providing in-person assitance in Hawai’i during Travel Open Enrollment and your leadership has inquired and requested that the same support be offered to LAX and all stations on the Continental U.S.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
lax@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form

📅 Key Dates to Know

  • March 3–24: Travel Open Enrollment
  • April 21–22: System cutover to single Passenger Service System
  • April 22: Begin booking in Fly
  • April 21–22: If possible, avoid travel during system transition

**After April 22, ID90 listings for future flights will no longer be available and all bookings will move to Fly.

What Open Enrollment Means For You

During March 3–24, you may:

  • Update your Primary Traveler / Travel Companion
  • Remove parents and replace with Secondary Travelers (*new*)
  • Verify student status for eligible children
  • Enroll or review all travelers before the combined program goes live

If student status is not verified, travelers will be removed on April 22.

Your currently enrolled travelers will automatically transition into the combined program, but this is your opportunity to make changes.

🔄 Booking Timeline Before Cutover

  • Through March 13: Book up to 30 days out in ID90
  • March 14–April 13: Book up to 7 days out
  • April 14–20: Book up to 1 day out
  • April 22 forward: Book in Fly

If possible, avoid booking travel April 20–22 to ease the system transition.

What Changes After Integration

Once we reach PSS in April 2026:

  • Hawaiian employees move to the Alaska travel program platform (Fly)
  • Year of hire at Hawaiian and check-in time determines boarding priority (this has nothing to fo with the Seniorty Merger Integration List)
  • Travel privileges expand across AS, HA, and QX metal

Until PSS, boarding processes and procedures remain separate depending on which carrier is operating the flight.

Travel Programs Available After Integration

In addition to standby travel, employees will have access to:

  • Confirmed Employee Travel at 20% discount (similar to K-fare)
  • Positive Space Travel credits (2 one-way per year) or Employee Choice Credits (20 per year)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Traveler Categories at a Glance

You may select:

  • One Primary Traveler (Spouse, Domestic Partner, or designated PT)
  • Eligible children and students
  • Up to two Parents or Secondary Travelers

Imputed income rules apply to certain traveler categories.

Council 47 LAX Update – February 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

February 2026 Update

Aloha LAX,

Last week, your Council 47 Officers and Committee Chairs met in Seattle for our quarterly Chairs meeting. While there, we met with Alaska management and AFA Alaska Council 19 SEA and toured the Alaska Global Training Center (GTC) and Seattle Village.

As Council 47 prepares to represent both LAX and SEA, we felt it was important to see firsthand the environment our Seattle based Flight Attendants will be working in and to meet the managers who will be supporting that domicile. Understanding the operation on the ground allows us to advocate more effectively for both bases.

We also dedicated time to strategic planning. Our focus was ensuring representation for LAX and SEA and identifying ways to improve communication and advocacy across both domiciles. It was a productive meeting with meaningful discussion and planning.

We were also able to meet with our sibling council, AFA Alaska Council 19 in SEA, to discuss the logistics of being Seattle based and explore ways we can collaborate to effectively support both of our work groups.

One outcome of those discussions is the return of a monthly Council 47 Newsletter. This month marks the launch of that initiative, based on feedback and suggestions from our Committee Chairs.

Additionally, a question raised through the LAX Pulse Form asked that we publish a list of our current Chairs and volunteers. We are in the process of finalizing a detailed organizational chart that will include committee contacts. We plan to share that with you soon.

As always, thank you for your continued engagement and feedback. It helps shape how we represent you so please be sure to reach us via our email lax@afahawaiian.org or anonymously on the LAX Pulse Form.

Council 19 [AS] and Council 47 [HA] Officers and Chairs

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth
lax@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form

In This Update:

  • Black History Month
  • Understanding Understaffing
  • EAP Update and Support
  • Mid-Term Elections – Register Now!
  • Safety Committee Updates
    • Fume Events
    • Reporting
  • Important Inflight Service Dates
  • Membership Hub

🌎 Human Rights and Equity (HRE) 🌎

HRE Chair: bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of Black leaders, workers, and communities who have shaped our country and our movement. It is also a reminder that the fight for equity, opportunity, and justice continues.

In our industry and within the labor movement, Black trailblazers have helped secure workplace protections, expand representation, and open doors for future generations. This month, we celebrate those contributions while recommitting ourselves to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Click Here to view our Black History Month Newsletter

📚 Grievance Committee 📚

Grievance Chair: melissa.teshima@afahawaiian.org

Understanding Understaffing

Out of LAX, we currently operate two aircraft types: the A321 and the A330. Both require FAA minimum Flight Attendant crews to operate, and there is a distinction between a STANDARD crew and an AUGMENTED crew. In addition, we must consider two sets of governing rules: our LAX Side Letter within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Contract, and the Flight Attendant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Understanding how these work together ensures that in the event of an understaffed flight, we know exactly what we are entitled to and what we are not.

For the A321:

Under our LAX Side Letter, the standard crew is (4) Flight Attendants up to 15:35 scheduled.

However, due to FARs, any pairing scheduled between 14 hours and 16 hours requires an additional Flight Attendant above the FAA minimum. That means five (5) Flight Attendants are required to legally operate the A321 for scheduled duty days between 14 hours but less than 16 hours per FARs.

If you depart LAX with four (4) FAs on a pairing scheduled over 14 hours:

  • You are not entitled to understaffing pay because four (4) Flight Attendants meet the STANDARD crew requirement and does not trigger understaffing [SEC 3.F.]
  • You may not operate the return flight back to LAX due to the FAR requirement
  • You may layover or deadhead (DH) back the same day, as long as you land within two (2) hours of your originally scheduled projected grouping

For the A330:

The FAA minimum crew to operate the A330 is six (6) Flight Attendants. Per Section 7.C.2.b., the STANDARD crew is eight (8) or nine (9) FAs, depending on the calendar month.

Under our LAX Side Letter, Flight Attendants may be scheduled above 14 hours (up to 15:35) in a duty day. However, under the FARs, if a grouping is scheduled over 14 hours, the company must staff one (1) additional Flight Attendant above the FAA minimum. Due to our contractual staffing for the A330, we exceed the minimum crew by (2) or (3) Flight Attendants. That means seven (7) FAs are required to legally complete a turn duty day scheduled between 14 and 16 hours.

It is important to remember that the company normally staffs flights according to the STANDARD crew defined in the CBA for the applicable month, not just the FAA minimum.

If you depart LAX with fewer than the contractual STANDARD crew:

  • You are entitled to understaffing pay under Section 3.F. of the CBA. Understaffing is defined as each Flight Attendant working any segment with less than the applicable STANDARD crew specified in Paragraph C.2. of Section 7 being paid, not credited, $10 per hour for each flight hour.
  • You are able to complete a full turn day with (7) Flight Attendants for days scheduled between 14 and 16 hours
  • You can only work one way with (6) Flight Attendants for days scheduled between 14 and 16 hours due to FAR limitations

Please familiarize yourself with Section 3 [Compensation], Section 7.C.2.b. [Hours of Service] and the LAX Side Letter

🌎 Human Rights and Equity (HRE) 🌎
HRE Chair: bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting impact of Black leaders, workers, and communities who have shaped our country and our movement. It is also a reminder that the fight for equity, opportunity, and justice continues.

In our industry and within the labor movement, Black trailblazers have helped secure workplace protections, expand representation, and open doors for future generations. This month, we celebrate those contributions while recommitting ourselves to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Click Here to view our Black History Month Newsletter

📚 Grievance Committee 📚
Grievance Chair: melissa.teshima@afahawaiian.org

UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTAFFING

Out of LAX, we currently operate two aircraft types: the A321 and the A330. Both require FAA minimum Flight Attendant crews to operate, and there is a distinction between a STANDARD crew and an AUGMENTED crew. In addition, we must consider two sets of governing rules: our LAX Side Letter within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Contract, and the Flight Attendant Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Understanding how these work together ensures that in the event of an understaffed flight, we know exactly what we are entitled to and what we are not.

For the A321:

Under our LAX Side Letter, the standard crew is (4) Flight Attendants up to 15:35 scheduled.

However, due to FARs, any pairing scheduled between 14 hours and 16 hours requires an additional Flight Attendant above the FAA minimum. That means five (5) Flight Attendants are required to legally operate the A321 for scheduled duty days between 14 hours but less than 16 hours per FARs.

If you depart LAX with four (4) FAs on a pairing scheduled over 14 hours:

You are not entitled to understaffing pay because four (4) Flight Attendants meet the STANDARD crew requirement and does not trigger understaffing [SEC 3.F.]
You may not operate the return flight back to LAX due to the FAR requirement
You may layover or deadhead (DH) back the same day, as long as you land within two (2) hours of your originally scheduled projected grouping
For the A330:

The FAA minimum crew to operate the A330 is six (6) Flight Attendants. Per Section 7.C.2.b., the STANDARD crew is eight (8) or nine (9) FAs, depending on the calendar month.

Under our LAX Side Letter, Flight Attendants may be scheduled above 14 hours (up to 15:35) in a duty day. However, under the FARs, if a grouping is scheduled over 14 hours, the company must staff one (1) additional Flight Attendant above the FAA minimum. Due to our contractual staffing for the A330, we exceed the minimum crew by (2) or (3) Flight Attendants. That means seven (7) FAs are required to legally complete a turn duty day scheduled between 14 and 16 hours.

It is important to remember that the company normally staffs flights according to the STANDARD crew defined in the CBA for the applicable month, not just the FAA minimum.

If you depart LAX with fewer than the contractual STANDARD crew:

You are entitled to understaffing pay under Section 3.F. of the CBA. Understaffing is defined as each Flight Attendant working any segment with less than the applicable STANDARD crew specified in Paragraph C.2. of Section 7 being paid, not credited, $10 per hour for each flight hour.
You are able to complete a full turn day with (7) Flight Attendants for days scheduled between 14 and 16 hours
You can only work one way with (6) Flight Attendants for days scheduled between 14 and 16 hours due to FAR limitations
Please familiarize yourself with Section 3 [Compensation], Section 7.C.2.b. [Hours of Service] and the LAX Side Letter

👐 EAP Committee 👐

EAP Chair: milo.penarubia@afahawaiian.org

LAX and SEA Support

Our EAP team at LAX wants everyone to know that we are readily available to support our group through this transitional period. We are supporting the SEA base for the foreseeable future so to anyone moving bases to SEA domicile, please keep our contacts in mind in case you need support or hear of someone in need.

Crisis Prevention

I’m excited to conduct my third Crisis Prevention short-course which will be conducted in March for the EAP reps in Seattle; equipping more reps with crisis tools which will make us even more resourceful to our FAs.

More updates will be given as new information reaches us and as more training and events roll out so stay tuned!

⚖️ Government Affairs ⚖️

Government Affairs Chair: bruni.agosto-pinal@afaalaska.org

Local, state, and federal offices are all on the ballot this year, with real impacts on our work, our contracts, and our communities. Be sure to check your state election website for registration deadlines, polling locations, and ballot details. If you will be flying or otherwise scheduled on Election Day, request your absentee ballot early so you can participate without stress.

Your voice makes a difference.

Reminder: An AFA member is running for Congress. Learn more, support her campaign, or sign up for phone banking opportunities at: https://kaelaforcongress.com/

Primary Election Dates by State

🦺 Safety Committee (ASHS) 🦺

Acting Safety Chair: kahea.alvarez@afahawaiian.org

What’s New With ASHS Committee

As we all know, change remains a constant at work. Revisions to our FAM, monthly pairings, and positions within management to name a few. With the merging at the MEC level, representation for our committee is as follows:

  • MEC ASHS CHAIR, Seth Heiple (AS FA)
  • MEC ASHS CO-CHAIR, Kerri Ruiz (HA FA, pre merger ASHS CHAIR)
  • Local Council 47 Acting ASHS CHAIR, Kahea Alvarez

Feel free to reach out to Kahea with any feedback or concerns regarding Air safety, health and security, via email: Kahea.Alvarez@afahawaiian.org, text or call: (831) 905-8747.

How Does Information You Share to Your Local Chair Get Handled

Depending on the severity of the situation and importance, your feedback gets shared to our MEC Committee Chair & Co-chair, either immediately or during the following meetings:

  • ASHS Committee Chairs Meeting (1-4 times a month)
  • ASHS Committee Base Meetings joined by Management (8 times a year)
  • Local Quarterly Meetings

Topics Brought Up to Management in January ASHS Base Meeting

  1. FUME Events – management pointed out there is a major issue with inconsistencies in reporting. In some cases, events are not being reported and pilots are not logging it into maintenance Logbooks. However, they were able to pinpoint the cause of two different types of fume events that were occurring and take action:
    1. Engine oil overfilled during top-off by mechanics. More training and supervision is being provided.
    2. Third party conducting engine washes cut corners during flushing. Washes are now being conducted in-house. 
  2. PAX Large beverage containers not being stowed during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Management knows this is a huge issue. These containers actually caused a lot of injuries and damage to the aircraft during a severe turbulence incident. We will be following up.

Fume Events

Utilize Your Resources on the AFA website: https://afacwa.org/fume-events-what-to-do/. Some of the links are not up to date. Efforts are being made to update them. If you experience a fume event, please inform Kahea for tracking purposes as well as to receive guidance. Below are some updates and highlights regarding these events.

  • REPORT & WRITE IT UP IMMEDIATELY!! We’ve had instances where events were reported to the flight deck, but it was not logged into the Maintenance Log book. If you suspect the FD did not log it, inform an agent who will notify SOC. This is particularly important for our LAX turn pairings scheduled to operate on the same A/C.
    • Report it to the FD
    • Intelex a HSAP report and include in your description of the event “Please send a copy to AFA MEC ASHS Co-Chair Kerri Ruiz, Kerri.ruiz@afahawaiian.org” This is for tracking purposes.
  • WHAT HAS REPORTING ACTUALLY DONE?
    • RESULT OF REPORTING – Management was able to pinpoint the Fumes connected to engine washing and take action.
    • FINDINGS – The 3rd party used to perform the engine washes was cutting corners when it came to flushing the engines
    • ACTION TAKEN – Management brought the procedure in-house to be conducted by our mechanics.
    • If we continued to approach these odors/fumes in the cabin with the mindset, “it’s normal, aircrafts have odors,” there wouldn’t have been reports and who knows how long the problem would have persisted.
  • WHY REPORT?
    • If not for the above example, for your own records and to hold the company accountable. I recommend keeping a log of fume events you’ve encountered and be specific. Date, A/C, position, time and duration smelt, type of fume, source of fumes, etc.
  • IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS
    • Monitor your symptoms and seek medical attention. There are resources available on the AFA Website. See link above.
  • RESOURCES
    • There are many resources with helpful information regarding fume events. Updates are in the works.

✈️ Inflight Service ✈️

Inflight Service Chair: gary.manoi@afahawaiian.org

Your Inflight Service Committee wants to remind you of some important dates.

👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 Membership & Benefits 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

Membership & Benefits Chair: beth.hayes@afahawaiian.org

Back in MAY of this year, AFA sent out emails to everyone (your personal email on file, not your company email) If you have not already completed this – Please use the following links to help you through setting up your account with AFA Membership Hub. Once logged in, you can update contact information.

In the Membership Hub you will have access to:

  • View and manage your AFA-CWA Membership information and status
  • Update your contact details – this is important to check to make sure your mailing address is correct so that when it comes time to vote for our new contract you will receive your ballot!
  • Review your AFA dues history
  • Make dues payments
  • Set up automatic monthly dues payments
  • Access MEC/LEC contact information

Your Clock ID will be your employee number.

To login, please set up your password by clicking the “Set Password” button below. Choose a strong, unique password with at least 8 characters. IF you do not know what email you have on file for AFA – please click the “need log in credentials?”

** You will be selecting to RESET PASSWORD to initiate the process of creating your HUB account. **

Set Password

For assistance, we recommend visiting Hub Help to view the “Getting Started” video. Additional videos are also available on that page, and Hub Help is always accessible as one of the support options at the top-right of the site.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact AFA-CWA Membership Services.

Council 47 LAX Update – Staffing and Flying

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

LAX Base Update: Staffing, Flying and What We Know

Aloha LAX,

We want to acknowledge up front that many of you have been asking for clearer information about staffing and flying. That is completely fair. Communication should be coming directly from us and we agree that transparency matters, especially during periods of change.

Over the past several weeks, We have been working closely with management to obtain clearer information so we can provide you with accurate and reliable updates. We have been in ongoing discussions with upper management as well as the Crew Planning team. We have emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriate staffing levels and building efficient, sustainable flying for LAX, and management has been receptive to continuing that dialogue.

We have also encouraged base managers, trainers, and MEC officers to continue elevating LAX staffing and flying concerns in their conversations with upper management. Please know that the company is very clear on where we stand and what we are advocating for.

We received additional information recently that we wanted to share with you. While it is still not fully finalized, we hope it provides more clarity.

What Does “Not Closing the Base” Mean for Us?

Management reaffirmed that the Hawaiian LAX base will remain open. California is considered a strategic priority for Alaska Air Group, and the Los Angeles base is intended to remain a base in the combined network.

What Will Our Staffing Number Be Post-May?

Management stated that the target basing size for LAX remains approximately 100 to 120 Flight Attendants.

If LAX staffing drops below that range after the second SEA vacancy bid and the next hiring class meets expectations, they indicated they would create vacancies in LAX to maintain the 100-120 numbers. There are a few Flight Attendants who have a standing bid on file indicating LAX as their base of choice. AFA has asked the company to honor those requests on file despite the 100 – 120 target number; the company is considering this request.

3-Day Trips vs 1 or 2-Day Trips

AFA has shared with management the need and importance of 1 and 2 day turns. 

Management shared that flying patterns have become less consistent due to network adjustments:

  • LAX–KOA moved to Alaska metal
  • LAX–HNL is either too tight or too long to structure as a single day turn
  • LAX–OGG has a duty day that is too long to allow a same day return

These changes are largely driven by connection opportunities into the broader Alaska network.

Although the March bid packet only offers 3-day pairings, April is projected to have both 2-day and 3-day pairings. Again, April pairings are projections and all things are subject to change. 

Wide-Body Flying Out of LAX

Management stated there is no deliberate effort to reduce wide-body flying from LAX. 

Future Growth at LAX

At this time, there are no announced growth plans specific to LAX. Staffing at 100 – 120 is the anticipated desired staffing. Management stated the network team continually evaluates opportunities but nothing is currently projected.

We recognize that change can bring a wide range of emotions, and we want you to know that we are here for you. Our commitment to advocating on your behalf does not waver. Regardless of the size of our base, our representation remains strong, and we will continue to carry your concerns, priorities, and perspectives into every discussion and interaction with management.

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth
lax@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – February 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Bidding has opened for 121 permanent vacancies available at the SEA Domicile effective May 1, 2026. Bids will close at 11:59 PM HT on February 16
  • The Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement on the SEA Domicile Vacancy Bidding process, which offers additional relocation options for April and May bidders
  • The Committee is addressing the company’s requirement for proof of relocation for flat rate payments, and advises affected Flight Attendants to document their interactions and contact union leadership if denied the flat rate

SEA Domicile May Vacancy Posting

The company has posted vacancies for the SEA domicile. There are 121 permanent vacancies available, effective May 1, 2026 for the May bid month. Bids will close at 11:59 PM HT on Monday, February 16. Awards will be posted by 12:00 PM HT on Tuesday, February 17. Please use the IFS Vacancy Bid Form if you are interested.

DateTimeEvent
Monday, February 1611:59 PM HTClose of bids Email confirmation of vacancy bid sent to hawaiianair.com email
Tuesday, January 17    12:00 PM HTPost of awards/Recission Period Begins Email (hawaiianair.com) to successful bidders
Wednesday, January 18    11:59 PM HTRescission deadline for successful bidders
Thursday, February 1912:00 PM HTPost of backfill awards (if any) / 2nd Recission Period Begins
Friday, February 2011:59 PM HT2nd Recission Period Ends     
Monday, February 2312:00 PM HTFinal Awards Posted

SEA Domicile Vacancy Bidding Letter of Agreement

The Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement on the award process for the SEA Domicile Vacancy Bidding. Any provision not addressed in the Letter of Agreement (LOA) will be handled in accordance with the CBA.  Please review the full text of the LOA here:

Here are some highlights of the agreement:    

  • As an alternative option for Relocation Days and Travel Time (for April and May bidders only), the provisions of Section 5.G (Relocation Time) will still apply and are an available option for Flight Attendants.
  • April bidders may elect to receive pay and credit of 4.50 hours per day for a total of 27 hours for April 1 to April 6, or April 2 to April 7, or April 3 to April 8
  • May bidders may elect to receive pay and credit of 4.50 hours per day for a total of 27 hours for May 1 to May 6, or May 2 to May 7, or May 3 to May 8
  • A response to the company email is needed within 15 calendar days to accept, reject, or slide relocation days.
    • If Flight Attendants wish alternate moving days, but do not know the exact days, they still must inform the company within 15 calendar days that they will mutually arrange the days later
  • Low Time for the month of May will include 9 Low Time positions.
  • There will be 1 Reduced Time position for the month of April per Section 13.B. and 13.D of the CBA.  Bids will open March 1 and close March 7 for that position.

SEA LOA Resources

Flat Rate Moving Expenses

Thank you very much for reaching out to us to share your concerns and frustration about management’s 11th-hour notification of the requirement to provide proof of moving in order to receive the flat rate moving expense. This is the first time that AFA is aware of this requirement and it was not discussed during the negotiations for any HA-SEA Domicile Letters of Agreement or in any prior contract negotiations. We feel blindsided.

AFA does not agree with management’s demand for documentation for the flat rate payment.

There is no justification either in long-standing practice, or in the CBA, of requiring Flight Attendants who opt for the flat-rate payment to supply proof of relocation. The negotiated SEA Domicile Vacancy Bidding LOA contains no requirement for relocation to receive the flat-rate payment.

Hawaiian has a long-standing practice of requiring receipts for the actual moving expenses, but not for the flat rate. The flat rate was created as an option for Flight Attendants and to assist those who are not actually moving to establish themselves at the new base. This would include the opportunity for Flight Attendants to secure housing (i.e. crash pads) and transportation.

In fact, the only instance in the CBA in which documentation demonstrating relocation for a flat     rate payment is required is if a Flight Attendant is on a leave of absence.

As a reminder, Flight Attendants have 12 months from the date of their report to the domicile to elect the flat rate payment.

Next Steps

For the Negotiating Committee:

  • The Negotiating Committee continues to seek a resolution with management. If the disagreement remains unresolved the Committee will seek to file a timely grievance.

For Flight Attendants seeking the Flat Rate:

  • Document all interactions with management regarding your denial of the Flat Rate moving expense
  • Please contact your local union leadership to inform them of your denial, Council 43, Martin Gusman (martin.gusman@afahawaiian.org), or Council 47, Josh Aoki (josh.aoki@afahawaiian.org) so we may track any potential grievants.

Taxes and Moving Payments

Moving Payments (including Flat-Rate and Actual Expense Reimbursement) are currently treated as taxable income under federal law. This change was introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which required these payments to be taxed starting January 1, 2018. Although this provision was originally set to expire in 2025, subsequent legislation has extended the taxation of moving benefits indefinitely. This information is provided for general awareness only. For questions regarding your specific tax situation, please consult your tax advisor or another qualified financial professional.

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

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