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        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

        June 16, 2026 09:00

        On Monday, June 8, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Le’a Tupola (LAX/SEA pmHA), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), and Matt Mitchell (HNL), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

        The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner, and Crew Hotel Support Specialists Tamotsu “Tomo” Hirai and LaFay Williams.

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, July 13.

        Topics of Discussion

        • City Specific Issues (pmAS):
          • FAI: We have requested a follow-up on contractual terms regarding acceptable room placement at our incumbent hotel, as crews continue to report ongoing issues. Room placement guarantees were a key factor in our Hotel Committee’s acceptance of the contract renewal.
          • SIT: The incumbent property has committed to installing individual HVAC units in crew rooms by fall 2026. We have requested a contractual “out” clause in the renewal to ensure we can act if this target is not met. The Committee has already approved an alternate property in SIT should this milestone not be achieved.
          • We are awaiting final hotel decisions for SJO (long), JFK (long/short), DFW (short), PHX (long/short), and ATL (long).
        • Ground Transportation Challenges: Pre-merger Alaska crews are permitted to bring guests in company-provided transportation during layovers, space permitting. Recently, some providers in MSY, BOS, and JFK denied guests. Management is proactively following up with providers to reinforce our policy. In certain markets, such as PVR, guest access is restricted by vehicle size; in others, such as CHS, a surcharge applies to cover additional liability insurance. We have also requested follow-up with the ATL hotel regarding shuttle procedures for crews, and asked for the removal of shuttles with broken air conditioning in HNL. Pre-merger Hawaiian continues to address ground transportation challenges, including late transportation at the airport and hotel in FCO, and a van with a broken air conditioner in LHR during 80-degree weather.
        • Outstanding Items (pmAS):
          • Ground Transportation Tracking: We are still waiting for instructions on how to access GPS data for some transportation vendors. Eventually, this information will be incorporated into a MyCrewCare function.
          • TBDs: At our May meeting, we requested an explanation for all the TBDs in the bid packet, but have not yet received any information about the high number of TBDs for July. Management will begin listing the reasons for TBD hotels in each market on the monthly hotel update.
        • Best and Final Hotel Contract Negotiations: Before visiting a market, our Hotel Committee reviews hotel proposals, which commonly include F&B discounts and complimentary breakfast. These offers are carefully considered when creating our short list of hotels for site visits. We have observed that some amenities initially discussed are being negotiated away during best and final rounds with API, resulting in a lower nightly rate but reduced overall value. The Committee bases recommendations on the hotel’s complete offering, and the removal of key benefits after endorsement may impact the Committee’s preferences. Crew Hotels has now requested access to contract drafts during negotiations to ensure that all agreed-upon terms are retained through finalization. If API is unable to join a site visit, the Committee remains committed to advocating for our priorities. Additionally, Crew Hotels aims to have a signed contract in place with each hotel at least 45 days prior to its use.

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: Our Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  

        Pre-Merger Alaska: The Committee is evaluating the need for additional site visits in 2026 and is getting a jump-start on the plan for 2027. The scheduled site visits through September 2026 are:

        • June: LIR, RNO
        • July: BZE, LGB (New Layover), BWI (Short), DEN (Short)
        • Aug: MCI (Short), CHS (Long)
        • Sept: YYC (New Layover), YEG (New Layover)

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:

        • June: JFK

        2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): There have not been any new developments in the Hotel Gainshare program since our last update. Negotiations on the Gainshare program are currently stalled because management is concerned about the federal tax implications. AFA International was consulted and provided a legal counterargument. We’re waiting for AFA International to coordinate with Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management on this. Our goal is to reach a consensus and finalize the program’s negotiations. We recognize that many of our Members are interested in this program, and we’re doing everything we can to make it a reality.  

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

        Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

        Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

        May 18, 2026 13:00

        On Monday, May 11, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

        The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner, and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams.

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, June 8.

        Topics of Discussion

        • Market Sourcing: Market sourcing continues to present challenges, and we’re proactively working with Crew Hotels and API to address our needs. Both the AFA and ALPA Hotel Committees are actively monitoring this process, understanding that the options presented for site visits directly influence where our crews will ultimately be placed. We are committed to advocating for the best possible accommodations for Flight Attendants.
        • Missing Hotel Hotlines (pmAS): Occasionally, Hotel Hotlines have been missing from the inflight website—most often at month’s end, when the current hotel expires and the next month’s hotline has not yet been uploaded. To address this, we’ve requested that the expiration date for the previous month’s hotline be extended to the 7th, ensuring continuity of information during the transition. Crew Hotels has indicated that updating the Hotel Hotline is an overly burdensome process and is considering eliminating it entirely. While MyTravel was introduced as a replacement, it remains a generic platform rather than being customized for each air carrier. Crew Hotels also lacks admin rights, so updates require API involvement. We’re working to make this platform more useful for Flight Attendants and have asked management to advocate for direct access for Crew Hotels. Your feedback on this process is always welcome.
        • Bid Packet TBDs (pmAS): To increase transparency in layover bidding, we asked Crew Planning last year to include a “TBD” in the bid packet whenever a hotel has not yet been confirmed for the bid month. API typically has three days to assign all our crew hotels after receiving the flight schedule from Crew Planning. Because flight schedules fluctuate each month, there are times when we find ourselves in an overcapped market, where the number of rooms needed exceeds the number the hotel is required to provide under their contract. While our crew hotels can usually accommodate the extra rooms, it’s not always certain before assignments are finalized and imported into NAVBLUE. This is the primary reason you may see a TBD. We’ve also requested that Crew Hotels provide explanations for each month’s TBDs, so we can answer your questions with clarity and confidence.

        Hot Topics

        • FAI (pmAS): We recognize that our Fairbanks hotel has received numerous complaints this year. In response, we expedited our site visit from July to March to quickly evaluate alternative options. As many of you know, contractually compliant hotels in Fairbanks are extremely limited, and crew rooms often compete with peak tourist demand—cruise passengers in the summer and northern lights tours in the winter—making it challenging for hotels to prioritize crew business. Given these constraints, we have, for now, remained at the current crew hotel. The hotel is undergoing a rebrand and a $30 million renovation over the next four years, with work progressing during the off-season. We’re hopeful that the new brand standards will drive meaningful improvements in service, attention to detail, and infrastructure. In the meantime, we’ve asked Crew Hotels to address the most frequent concern—housekeeping. We appreciate everyone who has submitted CareCare feedback, and want you to know that the Hotel Committee reviews your experiences closely and advocates on your behalf. Thank you for your candor and engagement.
        • Hotel Points: We know hotel points are important to many of you, and we’re often asked why crew rooms typically don’t earn them. Loyalty programs operated by major hotel chains—including Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, and World of Hyatt—explicitly exclude airline crew rates from earning points for room bookings, as outlined in their loyalty program terms. Crew rates are heavily discounted, directly billed, and the cost of awarding points is significant for the property. Occasionally, some hotels may allow incidental points on personal expenses, even when the room rate is not eligible. The Hotel Committee requests hotel points for Flight Attendants as a benefit at every site visit, although properties are not required to provide them. We always advocate for your interests and will continue to pursue this wherever possible.

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  

        Pre-Merger Alaska: The scheduled site visits through July 2026 are:

        • May: SIT, PHX, ATL
        • June: OGG, RNO
        • July: BZE, BWI

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:

        • June: JFK

        2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): There have not been any new developments in the Hotel Gainshare program since our last update.The Gainshare program negotiations are currently stalled because management is concerned about the federal tax implications. AFA International was consulted and provided a legal counterargument. We’re waiting for AFA International to coordinate with Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management on this. Our goal is to reach a consensus and finalize the program’s negotiations. We recognize that many of our Members are interested in this program, and we’re doing everything we can to make it a reality.  

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

        Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

        April 21, 2026 17:00

        On Monday, April 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Barry Spitzer (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

        The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams.

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, May 11.

        Topics of Discussion

        • Final Hotel Decisions: Management has finalized hotel decisions for PHL, MKE, IAD, and PSP. This information will be communicated in April’s Hotel Informational Bulletin, as we cannot publicly disclose the names of our crew hotels.
        • API Challenges: We spend most of our meeting addressing challenges with our hotel vendor, API. Some of the items are Hotel Committee facing (site visit schedules, hotel bids (RFPs) with incorrect information, sourcing timelines, etc.), and other issues are Flight Attendant facing (missing newly contracted hotels in MyCrewCare, discrepancies with system van times, etc.). Crew Hotels took detailed notes during our meetings and will follow up with API for resolution.
        • Ground Transportation GPS Tracking: We have communicated before that a number of our ground transportation providers have GPS-enabled vans. The MyCrewCare app will eventually have this feature integrated. In the meantime, we have asked for the specific standalone apps or websites where crews can currently get this information. Our goal is to have this information posted with April’s Informational Bulletin.  

        Overheard on the Jetbridge

        We’re aware of a rumor circulating on social media suggesting that we’re planning to leave one of our key KOA properties. We want to confirm that this isn’t true. In fact, our Hotel Committee has requested the renewal of the contract with this property and has inquired about the possibility of securing higher food discounts for Flight Attendants as part of the renewal negotiations.

        We’re unsure of the rumor’s exact origin, though it may have stemmed from a comment made by an individual from another workgroup. Both AFA and ALPA maintain Hotel Committees dedicated to advocating for their Members’ needs. While the committees collaborate closely, preferences for specific properties can occasionally differ between the two groups. Our Hotel Committee always puts Flight Attendants first and will keep pushing for the hotels that work best for us.

        Important Reminders

        • Conducting a Site Visit ≠ Leaving a Property: Doing a site visit doesn’t mean we’re planning to leave a property. As we mention each month, conducting a site visit in a market isn’t a sign that we’re getting ready to leave an existing hotel.
        • Positive Feedback Matters: We’ve recently heard a lot of good things about this property. Please keep sharing your compliments about hotels you like via CrewCare—your feedback helps both the Hotel Committee and the hotel know they’re doing a great job.
        • Your Representatives are Available: Your Local Hotel Committee is always here to answer your questions. If you hear rumors, it’s best to skip the gossip and ask us directly.

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  

        Pre-Merger Alaska: We have been provided the site visit schedule for 2026, and it’s quite extensive. Additional site visits may be added due to the conditions listed above. The scheduled site visits through June 2027 are:

        • April: DFW, EWR, JFK
        • May: PHX, ATL
        • June: OGG, RNO, BOS
        • July: BWI

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:

        • April: SYD, LAX
        • June: JFK

        2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): The Gainshare program negotiations are currently stalled because management is concerned about the federal tax implications. AFA International was consulted and provided a legal counterargument. We’re waiting for AFA International to coordinate with Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management on this. Our goal is to reach a consensus and finalize the program’s negotiations. We recognize that many of our Members are interested in this program, and we’re doing everything we can to make it a reality.  

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

        Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

        Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

        March 17, 2026 09:00

        On Monday, March 9, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

        The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay William

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, April 13.

        Topics of Discussion

        The Committee reviewed several items during the meeting with management, most of which focused on hotel decisions and challenges in our layover markets. This time was also spent improving department processes and communication flows. Some items discussed include:

        • Transportation Technology: Many of our ground transportation providers offer real-time GPS tracking via standalone apps. API, our hotel vendor, is looking to incorporate this feature into a future MyCrewCare app update. In the interim, we have asked Crew Hotels to compile a list of all transportation companies that offer this feature and publish it so it is readily available to Flight Attendants. 
        • Hotel Hotline: The Hotel Hotline was not posted for several days at the start of March for April bidding. We have asked that the prior month not be taken down if the next month is not available. Crew Hotels has informed that the hotline is an overly burdensome document to maintain and would like to transition fully to the MyCrewCare platform. Given errors that have been identified in MyCrewCare and that Crew Hotels does not directly update this platform, the Hotel Committee wants to keep the hotline until a suitable replacement is found, whether that is a new platform or direct access to MyCrewCare updates and edits.  
        • TBD Visibility: Last year, Crew Planning began adding “TBD” to bid packets when the hotel had not yet been confirmed during NAVBLUE programming. This usually happens when our needs exceed the number of rooms we have under contract at a hotel. The Hotel Committee has asked for a report on all TBDs and the reasons behind them for future bid periods.  
        • Hotel Relocation Challenge: We recently had a relocation in IAH over several days due to a cheer conference in the downtown area. The relocation was supposed to be in North Houston and was made at the suggestion of our crew hotel. Unfortunately, there were many issues, including being re-relocated back to downtown, firm checkout times at 16:00 (despite later van times), and crewmembers being asked to provide a credit card on file. Given the depth of issues, Crew Hotels is still researching where this broke down. Crew Hotel has expressed that they will proceed with more caution with relocations at the request of the hotel or our hotel vendor.

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  

        Pre-Merger Alaska: We have been provided the site visit schedule for 2026, and it’s quite extensive. Additional site visits may be added due to the conditions listed above. The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:

        • March: PSP, MKE, FAI, MIA
        • April: DFW, EWR, JFK
        • May: PHX, ATL
        • June: OGG, RNO, BOS

        Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The following site visits are confirmed for 2026 so far: 

        • March: LHR, SJC
        • April: SYD, LAX

        2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): We have received a response from our AFA International legal department regarding the tax implications raised by management.  We are analyzing the guidance and determining the best way to present this to management.  We will provide additional details as soon as they are available.

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

        Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

        Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – February 2026

        February 16, 2026 17:00

        On Monday, February 9, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX-pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

        The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams. 

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, March 9.

        Topics of Discussion

        The committee reviewed several items during the meeting with management, most of which focused on hotel decisions and challenges in our layover markets. Some items discussed include:

        Hotel and Ground Transportation Specific Issues (pmAS):

        • BOS- One of our BOS hotels is charging $25 per microwave request. This charge was not conveyed during the site inspection, and Crew Hotels will follow up with the hotel for resolution. 
        • KOA- There were a few reports of white, spider-like bugs in crew rooms in Kona. Although these are not bed bugs, the hotel has enacted hotel bed bug measures to ensure that these rooms are properly treated.  
        • CMH- A crew was relocated to an airport hotel that is not a contracted property, which means that direct billing was not used. The Flight Attendant has since been contacted by the hotel for room payment for their crew’s stay. This was escalated to corporate accounts payable to rectify. 
        • EWR (Transportation)- During the recent winter ice storms on the East Coast, ground transportation was adjusted in a few markets as a precaution to ensure crews arrived on time. In EWR, one crew arrived forty-five minutes earlier than necessary. We have asked that Crew Scheduling be more realistic with their transit predictions so as not to infringe on a Flight Attendant’s layover time.  Furthermore, the Hotel Committee was not notified of transit time adjustments.  

        Group Booking Awareness (pmAS):

        • Crew Hotels was asked to be more proactive in relocating crews when there are known group bookings at our layover properties that will result in a significant decrease in crew amenities.  

        Self-Help Clarification (pmAS CBA §34.D):

        • To better clarify both Flight Attendant and Company responsibilities when electing hotel self-help, a process plan is being developed for Flight Attendant reference. Additionally, training is being requested so that Crew Scheduling and Base Management feel empowered to authorize self-help when requested. 

        What The Committee Is Working On

        • Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  
          • Pre-Merger Alaska: We have been provided the site visit schedule for 2026, and it’s quite extensive. Additional site visits may be added due to the conditions listed above. The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:
            • February: CVG, PHL, KEF
            • March: PSP, MKE, FAI, MIA
            • April: LIR, DFW, KOA, JFK
            • May: BOS, PHX, ATL
          • Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The following site visits are confirmed for 2026 so far: 
            • February:  FCO, SMF
            • March: LHR, SJC
        • Hotel Gainshare Update: There is no new update at this time. We are still awaiting further information from our AFA International legal department regarding the tax implications raised by management. We will provide additional details as soon as they are available.

        We Want to Hear From You!

        Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

        Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

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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

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        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 […]

        Save the Date: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

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        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Pre-merger Alaska Reserve Flight Attendants: Have you ever had Crew Scheduling call you with a change to your assignment and wondered, “Can they do that?” Lineholders, have you flown with a Reserve Flight Attendant and found yourself asking the same question? You’re not alone! Our Reserve Committee […]

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