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Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Our Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement with management
  • The Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA) has been ratified by the Hawaiian voting members of the Master Executive Council (MEC) per the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws
  • The Seattle domicile is planned to open in April 2026 and Hawaiian Flight Attendants are encouraged to review the SEA LOA and attend virtual roadshows

Agreement Reached

After months of negotiations following the Seattle domicile announcement, AFA and management have reached an agreement establishing the Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).  The SEA LOA provides an orderly process for establishing the base and enhanced contractual provisions that will protect Hawaiian Flight Attendants. 

Per AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, Section IV, the Hawaiian voting members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) have ratified the SEA LOA. MEC ratification of this LOA is in line with our history of establishing new domiciles outside of Section 6 negotiations. Letters of Agreement considered for membership ratification include issues that affect the vast majority of our Flight Attendants including new aircraft type negotiations and restructuring agreements to avoid bankruptcy or as a part of bankruptcy. We would like to emphasize that the SEA LOA contains only improvements to our current contract provisions.

Management is preparing to open the SEA domicile in April 2026. Flight Attendants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the enhanced contractual provisions secured by your AFA Negotiating Committee. Please review the SEA LOA and the Question and Answer (Q & A)to answer your immediate questions.

More information will be forthcoming in addition to virtual roadshows that the Negotiating Committee will be hosting. We ensured that there is adequate time between this announcement and the first vacancy bid closing for Flight Attendants to evaluate whether they would like to submit a vacancy bid for the Seattle domicile.  For any questions not answered in this Q & A, please email the Negotiating Committee at sea@hawaiianafa.org. We will continue to update the FAQ and post more information as it becomes available.

Vacancy Bid

  • OPEN: December 15, 2025
  • CLOSE: January 12, 2026
  • AWARD: January 14, 2026

Please check your company email for details. Information will also be posted to the company IFS website.

Save the Date – Virtual Roadshows

  • Session #1 – Monday, December 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT
  • Session #2 – Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM HT
  • Session #3 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM HT

Details will be forthcoming.

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

Local Executive Council Meeting Tomorrow

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

This is a friendly reminder that Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, our Local Council 43 Officers will be hosting two membership meetings  at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the Conference Center in Terminal 1 (7th Floor). Take the mauka side elevator from the inter island parking structure up to the 7th floor.

There will be two sessions at 0930 and 1300. Between sessions, your LEC Officers will also be available to talk story and answer any questions one-on-one. Refreshments will be provided, and parking will be validated for $3.50.

All members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Mahalo,
Honolulu Local Council 43 LEC Officers

Martin Gusman, LEC 43 President
Kela Chong, LEC 43 Vice President

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update #2 – November 2025

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee continues to make progress towards an agreement and expects to provide another update early next week

Negotiations Update

Earlier this week, our Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee committed to providing an update on the Seattle Domicile Negotiations. We are getting closer to an agreement and anticipate providing you with another update early next week.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work to secure fair and comprehensive protections for the Seattle Domicile. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

Local Executive Council 43 Membership Meeting Agenda

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Please see below for the Agenda for the Local Council 43 Membership Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Location: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Terminal 1 Conference Center, 7th Floor
Start Times: 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM
Parking: $3.50 with validation
Light refreshments will be provided

Mahalo,
Honolulu Local Council 43 LEC Officers
Martin Gusman, LEC 43 President
Kela Chong, LEC 43 Vice-President

Local Executive Council 43 Membership Meeting – November 25, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

This is reminder that our Local Council 43 Officers will be hosting two membership meetings this coming Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in the Conference Center in Terminal 1 (7th Floor).

We will be holding two sessions at 0930 and 1300. Whether you’re coming in from a flight, heading out on your next pairing, or enjoying a day off, we hope you can join us at one of our sessions. You are welcome to attend whichever meeting works best for your schedule.

Between sessions, your LEC Officers will also be available to talk story and answer any questions one-on-one. Refreshments will be provided, and parking will be validated for $3.50.

All members in good standing are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Mahalo,
Honolulu Local Council 43 LEC Officers
Martin Gusman, LEC 43 President
Kela Chong, LEC 43 Vice-President

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 15 – June 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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