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Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

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This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight Attendant or a lineholder flying with a Reserve—this series is designed for you. Our Reserve Committee will host a limited-run series of webinars starting in August, focusing on your most pressing questions and providing clear, actionable guidance on the topics that matter most.

Mark your calendar for our kickoff session: Thursday, August 6, at 1 PM PT. Our first Reserve Webinar, “Can they do that?”, will offer practical, contractual insights for both everyday scheduling scenarios and those unexpected curveballs. This session is open to all—Reserve Flight Attendants and lineholders alike. Come ready to engage, learn, and ask anything on your mind.

Register Now!

The webinar will be hosted on Zoom, making it easy to join from home or while on a layover. Advance registration is required to receive your unique Zoom link and event reminders. As always, the AFA mutual respect policy will be in effect throughout the session.

Click here to register >

To secure your spot, please use your personal email address—registrations using an alaskaair.com email address will be canceled. Attendance is limited to Members in good standing, and membership status will be verified prior to the event. If you’re unsure about your status, visit the AFA Membership Hub to confirm.

Once registered, you’ll receive a unique Zoom link by email. This link is exclusive to you and can only be used on one device, so keep it handy. Each attendee must register individually, as links are not shareable. If you’re unsure whether you’ll be able to join the session, register anyway—this guarantees you’ll have access should your schedule allow. Keep in mind that registration closes one hour before the webinar begins.

Need help with Zoom? Visit the Zoom support website for details on system requirements and joining instructions.

Submit Your Questions in Advance!

If you have a “can they do that?” question, we want to hear from you! Use the link below to submit your questions ahead of time. While you’ll have the chance to ask live during the session, advance submissions help us tailor the webinar to your needs and ensure we address the topics that matter most.

Click here to submit your question now >

Questions or Need More Info?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to your Local Reserve Committee.

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

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July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day.

Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely welcome and valued—from day one and throughout your career. We know there’s a common misconception that “the Union” is just a group of volunteers and officers, but the reality is, our Union is made up of all of us. Every Member plays a role, and our strength comes from the unique voices and experiences each person brings.

We’re committed to showing you how you can participate and get involved, no matter where you are in your journey. When every Member is engaged and empowered, our Union thrives. Participation isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. Whether you’re a new hire or a senior Flight Attendant, your perspective and voice matter. We want to help you shape your own AFA experience and discover ways to actively participate—whether as a Member, committee volunteer, or even an elected officer.

Supporting Every Member: The Role of Membership Engagement

Our committee is focused on building a strong, engaged community. Here’s how we make a difference together:

  • Building Connections: From your first day on the line and throughout your career, our committee ensures you feel welcomed and valued as part of our Union family.
  • Empowering Through Knowledge: We offer one-on-one support at every experience level, helping you discover AFA resources and use them confidently every day. Knowledge is power, and we’re here to ensure you know how to find the information you need to succeed—whether it’s contract details, benefits guidance, or news about our profession.
  • Amplifying Your Feedback: We listen to your concerns and ideas, turning them into meaningful suggestions that help guide our MEC’s direction. Your feedback is our compass. By sharing your thoughts, you help us identify opportunities for improvement and growth throughout our Union.
  • Building Our Union Family: Through events and networking, we strengthen relationships and camaraderie, creating a supportive, unified community. These connections go beyond work—they foster friendships, mentorships, and a sense of belonging that makes our Union stronger.
  • Opening Doors to Participation: We give you the tools and information you need to play an active role in shaping our future—from elections to a variety of volunteer opportunities. Getting involved is simple, and there’s a place for everyone, regardless of experience or background. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’ll help you find the right path.

Discover Our Work: A Four-Week Focus

To help you learn more about the Membership Engagement Committee, we’ll spend the next four weeks highlighting key parts of our work:

  • This Week (General Overview): Meet our Membership Engagement Committee, discover its history, and explore the impact we’re working to achieve through Member-driven initiatives and outreach.
  • Week 2 (Town Hall & Building Connections): Go behind the scenes of our MEC Town Halls and see how the Committee keeps everyone informed, engaged, and involved.
  • Week 3 (Education & Outreach): Learn how the Committee ensures every Flight Attendant is in the know—familiar with AFA news, tools, and resources, and how to access them.
  • Week 4 (Getting Involved): Explore how you can learn more about our Union and its history and discover the different ways to get involved—no experience necessary!

Watch & Connect: Our Membership Engagement Committee

In the video below, MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson Mischelle Fielsch shares our committee’s mission and highlights how we collaborate daily to strengthen our collective voice through meaningful connections. We encourage you to watch, share your thoughts, and reach out with questions—let’s keep the conversation going!

Click here to watch on YouTube ➔

Take the Next Step: Get Involved

Our Union’s strength is built on solidarity—and it starts with you. If you’re ready to make a difference and help shape our future, there’s no better time to get involved. Your involvement—no matter how big or small—makes our community stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to meet any challenge together.

Become a Volunteer: Explore the many ways you can get involved at afaalaska.org/volunteer.

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

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This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Our JNC met with management this week on July 1 to July 3 in Seattle; our next negotiation session is scheduled for July 21 to July 23
  • A Tentative Agreement has been reached for Section 35 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges) and LOA 9 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat)

Negotiations Update

Our AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC met with management from July 1 to July 3 in Seattle, WA. At the negotiating table for this session were:

Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants  Representing Management
Tim Green, Joint Negotiating Committee ChairpersonAllen Thieman, Vice President of Inflight, Alaska
Martin Gusman, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberRyan St. John, Vice President, Finance, Planning and Investor Relations, Alaska
Jeffrey Fuke, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberJoe Wonderly, Vice President, Labor Relations, Alaska
Virginia Fritz, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberCarmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska
Heather Reier, Joint Negotiating Committee MemberKalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian
Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff NegotiatorMike Link, Labor Relations Program Manager, Alaska
 Karen Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska

This week, the JNC has reached a tentative agreement on Section 35 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges) and Letter of Agreement (LOA) 9 (Flight Attendant Jumpseat). These provisions cement protections governing Flight Attendant Jumpseat usage and establish the priority order for Flight Attendant assignment to the jumpseat. The LOA further secures jumpseat assignment order and availability ensuring access and guidelines for Flight Attendant pass travel. The JNC also received the first proposal from management on Section 23 (Insurance Benefits) and spent a considerable amount of time analyzing and consulting with our subject matter experts to prepare a comprehensive counter proposal. The JNC also passed a proposal on Section 30 (Training) and is continuing to make progress forward.

Section by Section Progress

The Alaska CBA is being used as the basis of the joint contract for language purposes. Each section and provision from both contracts will be reviewed individually to incorporate and amend the strongest elements from each agreement.

Sections discussed in this session:

  • Insurance Benefits (AS CBA Section 23 and HA CBA Section 32)
  • Training (AS CBA Section 30 and HA CBA Section 26)
  • Flight Attendant Jumpseat and Pass Privileges (AS CBA Section 35 and HA CBA Section 30)
  • Commuter Policy (AS CBA Section 36 and HA CBA Section 34-28)

Sections in ongoing discussion:

  • Vacations (AS CBA Section 14 and HA CBA Section 18)
  • Sick Leave (AS CBA Section 16 and HA CBA Section 19)
  • Leaves of Absence (AS CBA Section 15 and HA CBA Section 17)
  • General and Miscellaneous (AS CBA Section 24 and HA CBA Section 27)
  • Domiciles (AS CBA Section 28 and HA CBA Section 5, 14, and 27)

Sections listed below are on hold until discussions regarding future sections, which affect specific provisions, take place.

  • Seniority (AS CBA Section 6 and HA CBA Section 9)
  • Grievance Procedures (AS CBA Section 19 and HA CBA Section 23)
  • Charters (AS CBA Section 33 and HA CBA Section 12)

What’s Upcoming

Our next session with management is scheduled for July 21 to July 23.

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

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On Wednesday, June 24, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Yan Yan Teague (SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Trista Vanta (SFO), Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), and Erika Daniel (SAN). MEC Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairperson Chip Hestle II and MEC Vice President Brice McGee also attended.

The Committee met with several members of management, including Managing Director of Inflight Operations Michaela Littman, Seattle Director of Inflight Base Operations Jenny Bookert, California Director of Inflight Base Operations Benito Pasia-Garcia, and Director of Culture & Belonging Steve Nelson. 

The Committee’s next meeting with management is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include: 

  • Pride Parade AFA Participation: The committee discussed upcoming participation by AFA Human Rights & Equity Committees and other AFA Representatives in ANC, SEA, PDX, SFO, and SAN. All Flight Attendants are welcome and encouraged to join. Additional event information is available at: https://afacwa.org/join-our-afa-siblings-at-pride/.
  • 2026 CWA Human Rights Conference: This event will be held in Atlanta, GA, from August 16 to 19. All Local Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons, as well as the MEC Committee Chairperson, are registered to attend.
  • Supervisor Presence for Uniform Compliance Checks: The Committee expressed concerns aboutsupervisors being on board to conduct uniform compliance checks during or immediately before boarding. This practice was noted as distracting and potentially a safety concern.
  • ADA-Accessible Hotel Rooms on Layovers: Flight Attendants registered in PeopleSoft as employees with a disability may request an ADA-accessible room upon check-in at their layover hotel. The hotel is required to provide an accessible room upon request, subject to availability and applicable requirements. Alternatively, crew members may contact the hotel the night before arrival to request accommodations. Information regarding ADA accommodation requests will be included in the hotel update distributed at the beginning of July.
  • Idaho House Bill (HB) 752: This bill,which would have criminalized transgender individuals for using public restrooms consistent with their gender identity, is currently blocked by a preliminary injunction while its constitutionality is challenged in court. Management is awaiting the outcome before determining next steps. The Committee discussed providing employees with a resource that identifies all-gender restroom locations to assist them when traveling. This topic will remain an ongoing discussion with the Cultural & Belonging department and inflight management.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Optional Pronouns on Wings: The Committee is tracking efforts to allow Flight Attendants to choose to display their personal pronouns (such as she/her, he/him, or they/them) on their uniform wings. The next steps depend on the progress of the merger, which might result in a completely new wing design for everyone.
  2. Land Acknowledgment Signage: The Committee is working to place signs in Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines workplace locations that acknowledge and honor the indigenous communities whose land these workplaces are on. Land acknowledgments are statements that recognize the long-standing relationship between indigenous peoples and their traditional territories.
  3. Batok Tattoos Visible While In Uniform: The Committee is tracking a proposal that would permit Flight Attendants to display traditional Batok tattoos while in uniform. Batok is an ancient form of tattooing practiced by indigenous communities in the Philippine and holds deep cultural significance. Management hasn’t made a final decision on the policy.  
  4. Transition of Alaska Airlines Drug and Alcohol Infinity Group to a New Alaska BRG / Hawaiian ERG: The Alaska Airlines Drug and Alcohol Infinity Group is becoming an Alaska BRG/Hawaiian ERG. Its mission is to help employees who are struggling with drug or alcohol issues by offering resources, peer support, and educational programs. The group will focus on prevention, recovery, and reducing the stigma around addiction in the workplace.

We Want to Hear From You!

Do you have feedback for the Committee, concerns you’d like to share, or items you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Human Rights & Equity Committee is your voice to management. You can find our contact information on the Human Rights & Equity Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

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 Thalia Adachi (HNL). MEC Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons Chase Vandergrift (Alaska Brand) and Bianca McKee (Hawaiian Brand) guided the discussion.

The Committee met with Senior Inflight Experience Program Manager Matthew Coder, Director of Food & Beverage Products Mita Padhi, Manager of Food & Beverage Planning and Programs David Rodriguez, Principal of Food & Beverage Programs Gracie Truex, Food & Beverage Planning Systems Manager Andrea Carns, Senior Food & Beverage Product Manager Gayatri Watwe, Principal Product Manager of Service Strategy Megan Low, Principal Product Manager of Service Strategy Jesse Starmer, Senior Inflight Experience Program Manager Wendy Kong, Cabin Product Director Christopher Dela Rosa, Director of Cabin Experience David Scotland, Principal of Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Product Manager Ryan Williams, Principal Product Manager of Inflight Mobile Alyssa Fornek along with other management representatives from the inflight mobile team, Director of Catering Operations Andrew Moyer, and Manager of Catering Performance Daniel Lluberes, along with other management representatives of the catering operations team.

While this meeting was originally intended to cover both the Alaska and Hawaiian brands, it primarily focused on the Alaska brand. The Committee strongly advocated for expanding future quarterly meetings to two days to enable more comprehensive dialogue. Although management is not willing to extend the meeting duration at this time, they acknowledge the importance of dedicating more time to these discussions. Historically, the pre-merger Alaska Committee has met quarterly, while the pre-merger Hawaiian Committee has held monthly meetings with management. Until additional time is secured for the Hawaiian brand in the merged quarterly meetings, pre-merger Hawaiian Committee Chairpersons will continue holding their own monthly Committee meetings with management to address projects specific to pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft. Given this meeting structure, this update may not cover every issue relevant to pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants, but future communications will provide further details.

The next quarterly committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 24.

Topics of Discussion

The Committee discussed several topics during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some of the items included:

Elite Recognition

  • Alaska Legacy Brand: The Committee recognizes and understands the importance of elite recognition, however it’s no secret that the current system is flawed. It’s inconsistent and confusing for both Flight Attendants and passengers, and creates uncomfortable interactions when chocolate bar supplies run short, or they’re requested in first class. Management also recognizes the need for a program overhaul. When elite recognition began, there was a single qualifying elite tier and a single main cabin service level. Since then, three additional elite tiers have been added, along with Premium Class and complimentary meals for top-tier elites. The Committee and management have a shared goal of streamlining this process in the cabin and look forward to sharing upcoming changes as they are developed.
  • Hawaiian Brand and Alaska Global Brand: A version of the Elite Recognition Program was launched for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants on April 22 at PSS. Currently, complimentary meal options are not available, chocolates are offered only on 787 domestic flights, and beverage benefits for elites remain unclear. This has created confusion for both crews and passengers. The Committee continues to raise these concerns with management and is advocating for clearer communication and better education moving forward.

Exit Row transition to Premium Class

  • Alaska Legacy Brand: Management accelerated the transition with limited notice and without an opportunity to review the service flow. There was not enough time to add key cabin elements such as premium row placards, reserved overhead bin markers, or updated headrest covers. Placard installation will occur from September through December, but headrest updates are not planned. Management acknowledges the onboard service challenges and has committed to testing new options and making adjustments, starting with exploring service flow changes to help crews deliver mid-flight beverage refill service more efficiently on Premium Long Haul flights.
  • Hawaiian Brand and Alaska Global Brand: The transition from Hawaiian’s Extra Comfort to Premium Class took place on April 22 at PSS. With the current Premium Class seat configurations, Flight Attendants are often left explaining to disappointed passengers that some perks don’t come with certain seats. Since the launch, there’s also been confusion about the Premium Class beverage policy. On Legacy Alaska Brand flights, passengers are limited to one alcoholic beverage per scheduled service (double if requested) plus one additional beverage upon request. The Committee has asked management to provide clear communication of these policies to the pre-merger Hawaiian workgroup.

Bamboo Cutlery Packs (Alaska Legacy Brand and Alaska Global Brand)

  • The new bamboo cutlery packs were ordered with only a knife, fork, and napkin, but lacked a spoon. Originally, spoons were intended to be loaded separately; however, due to the opaque brown paper packaging and lack of labeling, this has proven too challenging for kitchens to execute, leading to frequent reports of missing spoons. Additionally, when these products were used for 787 meal service, they required two separate cutlery packs to be loaded onto each meal tray, and any cart movement after loading caused them to shift and fall off, getting lost in the cart and slowing service.
  • New 4-in-1 cutlery packages—including a spoon—have been ordered and will begin appearing systemwide in five to six weeks. On the 787, this transition will be accelerated, so crews may encounter some temporary cutlery substitutions to bridge the gap until the permanent solution arrives.

Large Plastic Lids for Base Plates (Alaska Legacy Brand and Alaska Global Brand)

  • The material for these lids has been improved for greater structure and stability, and they should already be onboard or appearing soon as kitchens use up existing supplies. The new lids are designed to stay securely in place. Additionally, packing changes have been requested to keep Saran-wrapped pilot meals separate from dishes with plastic lids, preventing them from sticking together and sliding food off the plates. If you notice ongoing issues with lids or plates, please let your Local Inflight Service Committee know.

SEA-KEF Packing Changes in effect on June 17

  • Thank you to those of you who have worked the SEA-KEF service since the Inaugural on May 28 and shared valuable feedback with the committee. Several immediate changes have been implemented for these Reykjavik flights as of June 17:
    • An additional bag of First Class tea (5 Portland Breakfast and 5 Chamomile) will be loaded in the forward beverage cart. Please continue to report any missing varieties or shortages. Unfortunately, all the menus for the season were printed before the Committee received a preview, and the tea numbers were omitted and cannot be added. Management has committed to sending menu previews to the Committee for review prior to final printing in the future.
    • The oven gloves and wine opener will be swapped to align with Alaska Airlines’ standard specs.First Class menus will be shrink-wrapped in packages of 17 to prevent shortages.First Class linens will be increased to 2 packs of 10 each (date TBD).
    • Pilot meals will be moved so the Saran Wrap does not stick to the charcuterie platter plastic lids.
    • The five-piece cutlery roll-up will move off the TSU and instead replace the cutlery served with the charcuterie plate. The linen napkin and unused pieces will be retained for the primary meal service.
    • Tomato juice will be removed from the juice drawers. It was shipped to KEF in error.
  • Additional testing will be scheduled to further optimize the service flow. If you have worked these flights and have feedback on the service or suggestions, please send those to mec.inflightservice.chair.as@afaalaska.org so they can be consolidated and forwarded to management. 

Stumptown Coffee Bags (Alaska Legacy Brand and Alaska Global Brand)

We’ve received many reports about Stumptown brew bags breaking on the 787, along with concerns about poor or inconsistent brew quality. The Committee is actively sharing these concerns with management. We also encourage pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants to report any issues with coffee brew bags or quality on the 737. Your feedback helps us advocate for a better, more comprehensive solution.

787 International (Alaska Global Brand)

  • The Committee is grateful for the wealth of feedback we’ve received from our 787 crews. Your insights directly shaped the final service proposal, which is still under review. At this quarterly meeting, we discussed the following:
    • Incorrect Inflight Guides (IFG) being loaded on the aircraft: Management is working with fleet support to ensure that only 787-specific IFGs are loaded. 
    • Too Much & Not Enough: The Committee is working through B2B feedback to address where catering adjustments are needed.
    • Wrong Menus Frequently Loaded: Effective 7/1, menus will have printed route identifiers.
    • Main Cabin Cutlery Issues: As previously mentioned, 4-in-1 cutlery to replace individual cutlery packs
    • Boxed Water Size Too Small for Service on the 787: Switch to 1.5L Bottled Water began on June 10

Catering Operations

  • Ice quality will continue to be monitored as we move into the hottest months of summer; however, reports in Block2Block are essential to keeping management and our catering partners accountable for poor-quality ice. 
  • Alaska Legacy Brand: A reminder to crews to use the ice catered in drawers first before using any ice stocked in coolers. This includes any extra ice stocked in the aft galley empty cart on medium-haul and long-haul flights that do not receive ice replenishment at the outstation. Ice in coolers should be saved for the downline leg on these flights. 

Bonded Alcohol (Hawaiian Brand and Alaska Global Brand, including SEA-KEF)

  • The bonded alcohol process began with the introduction of SEA-FCO/LHR/ICN/KEF. Bonded alcohol refers to duty-free alcohol products that are stored securely in kitchens (“in bond”) and are exempt from local taxes and customs duties, provided they remain unopened and secured in designated carts until after takeoff. This process is a collaborative effort between kitchens and Flight Attendants. Kitchens are directed to fill out the starting inventory of bonded alcohol within a cart, while Flight Attendants are to fill out the closing inventory of bonded alcohol within a cart. Numerous reports have been submitted of incomplete and/or inaccurate forms, incorrectly identifying bonding alcohol, missing seals, gray areas with procedures, missing forms/seals, small font size on forms, etc. The Committee continues to advocate for a streamlined process for bonded alcohol. Management intends to improve the program by the end of June. The bonded alcohol program is expected to carry over to Hawaiian Airlines’ international flights on August 1.  

Cabin Configuration and Wi-Fi

  • Atmos Rewards verification will begin rolling out on June 10 and should be available on all Starlink-equipped aircraft by mid-July. Login will require last name, seat, and date of birth. Once this information is entered, the passenger will be prompted to join if they are not an Atmos Rewards member.
  • Only 2 of 3 fields must match for a successful login, and it should work for seat swaps.
  • The path for minors will skip the Atmos Rewards membership requirement and direct them online.
  • Alaska Legacy Brand and Alaska Global Brand:
    • Starlink is scheduled to be installed on all 787 aircraft by the end of 2026
    • All 800 NG aircraft are in the 161-seat configuration with new seats. 
    • Three MAX8s remain in the previous configuration and will fly through the summer before the 161-seat reconfiguration in the fall.
    • Calf rests will be retrofitted with a new part to improve functionality. Installation will begin in September.
    • Starlink installation has been paused due to the summer flying schedule but will ramp up in the fall as aircraft availability improves. New deliveries should be able to proceed with Starlink installation prior to entry into service.
    • The existing Wi-Fi network has been experiencing congestion, especially on the East Coast. Please continue to report issues as they arise using the connectivity tool on your IMD.

Upcoming Changes

  • Alaska Legacy Brand and Alaska Global Brand:
    • Menu cycle change for domestic First Class and Main Cabin on September 2 
    • Jetsetter’s Jam optimization and testing
    • Stumptown Cold Brew launched on 737s (please report any stock-outs in Block2Block)
    • Pirates Booty Packaging Rebrand: same product, different packaging 
    • Chef Jew Program ending on June 30
    • 787 International Menu Cycle Change October 21
    • SEA-NRT Transition to the 787 and will adopt the 787 SEA-International service on October 25
    • Explore the 12-oz beverage can transition and options to increase retail.
    • IMD iPhone 17 rollout Q3 with a newly designed case
    • Offline tap-to-pay and sunset of card readers target Q1 2027
  • Hawaiian Brand:
    • Hawaiian Onboard Service Enhancements launch July 1. The complimentary sandwich will be removed on Domestic Medium-Haul Flights (Hawaii to all mainland destinations, excluding JFK). The service transition will be pre-order only and will only affect the main cabin on the A330 and A321. Pau Hana Cart Items will still be available for purchase. A more elaborate communication to follow.
    • Expansion of the International Business Class wine offering on August 1 
    • Expansion of the International Main Cabin alcohol offering on August 1
    • Inflight guides to be created for the Main Cabin with Starlink Information, Atmos Rewards, Beverage Offerings, and more.
    • Domestic and International Business Class menu cycle change on September 30
      • Featured Chef Keaka Lee on flights departing from Hawaii
      • Chef Del on flights departing to Hawaii
    • Pau Hana Snack Box Changes – Wet Nap will be removed from the snack boxes.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Elite Recognition Overhaul: We are actively developing a proposal to present to both our MEC and management for a new, streamlined elite recognition program. Our goal is to create a system that is simple, consistent, and easy for Flight Attendants to deliver, ensuring a positive experience for both crew and passengers.
  2. Committee Involvement: In recent months, our MEC has not been included in several service changes and product rollouts, primarily due to management workload and turnover. Our Inflight Service Committee Representatives have strongly reiterated the importance of early and frequent Committee involvement in future projects. We remain committed to advocating for our continued participation to provide meaningful insight and feedback to management at every stage of development.
  3. 787 International Proposal: The Committee has submitted a final service proposal to management for consideration, following the 30 day observation period that ended. We are persistent in creating long term solutions for a fair and deliverable service.
  4. Hawaiian Onboard Service Transition: The Committee is actively involved with management and the Hawaiian Service Team to support launch and post launch support efforts. We will actively be collecting Flight Attendant feedback and working flights alongside you to ensure our voices and concerns are effectively communicated to management.

We Want to Hear from You!

Do you have any other feedback for the Committee or items you’d like to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Inflight Service Committee is your voice to management. You can find our contact information on the Inflight Service Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day. Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely […]

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.

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, June 24, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Yan Yan Teague (SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Trista Vanta (SFO), Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), […]

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

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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