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Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #1 Roadshow Reminder

November 30, 2025 13:00

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

The first session for the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement is scheduled for tomorrow, December 1, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT
All members in good standing should register for the webinar using a non-company email and review the SEA LOA Question and Answer prior to attending

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is hosting the first of three virtual roadshows tomorrow to share information about the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).

Session #1 – Monday, December 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT

Webinar Reminders

All Members in good standing are welcome to join.
We encourage you to log on to the webinar early to verify your credentials and to ensure a prompt start
To register, please use a non-company email. Registration will close at the start of the webinar.
You may attend multiple sessions. Just fill out a separate registration form for each session you plan to join.
After you register, you’ll get a confirmation email with your unique link. Please keep this link private.

SEA LOA Resources

Please look over the SEA LOA Question and Answer section before the webinar. To help everyone get the most up-to-date information, we may not answer questions that have already been answered. You may also submit your questions in advance using the registration form.

Register for Additional Sessions

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

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

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement Roadshow Information

November 28, 2025 13:00

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Our Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is holding three virtual roadshows to discuss the new Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA)
All members in good standing are invited to attend, but each session requires a separate registration using the email address on file with AFA (non-company email)

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is hosting three virtual roadshows to share information about the newly negotiated Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).

Here are a few reminders:

All members in good standing are invited to join.
Please fill out a separate registration form for each session you want to attend. You can sign up for more than one session.
Use the email address you have on file with AFA to register. Do not use your company email.
After you register, you will get a confirmation email with your unique link to join. Please keep your link private.

Mark Your Calendar

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

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

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

November 26, 2025 17:00

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Tuesday, November 25, 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 Heather Reier (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Kitty Cohen (SAN). MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS Virginia Fritz, and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones were also present.

The Committee met with Crew Scheduling Supervisor Matthew Trujillo, Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Flight Crew System Support Sue Rawlings, and other management representatives from Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, information technology (ITS), payroll, and inflight performance.

The Committee is next scheduled to meet in person on Tuesday, December 16.

Topics of Discussion

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

Local Committee Chairperson Reports:

PDX

Charter Pay Issues: Two Flight Attendants were paid differently for charter assignments. It appears one Flight Attendant was compensated under the night rule, and we’re having payroll investigate if applicable.
IT Outage Impact: During the IT outage, issues arose where two Flight Attendants received payment based on the old process, resulting in a flight being partially paid at a premium rate. Reviewing the pay and ensuring it is accurate.

SAN

Grievance Over Duty Pay Concern: Management is not paying compensation for Flight Attendants who are going over duty that extends beyond 12:30 and flying into their day off. AFA plans to file a grievance. It could take several months to resolve, as our position is that they pyramid.
Turn Requests: Emails were sent requesting more turn assignments. There was a lot of discussion about the optimizer, aircraft rotation, duty days, hotel costs, and several other factors that led to pairing length and distribution.

ANC

Quiet Operations: The period has been relatively calm, aside from some reassignments related to exceptions.

LAX

Surface Deadhead Check-in Issues: Flight Attendants were given a late check-in for a surface deadhead flight. We are expecting a resolution to the ability to check in for surface deadheads in future updates of Block2Block (B2B). For now, please call Crew Scheduling to check in for surface deadheads.
Charter Trip Discrepancies: Blurry picture details for posted charter trips were reported. Crew Scheduling confirmed the information was updated correctly on their end. They needed to upload a new PDF. If you notice an upload is blurry, please contact Crew Scheduling to resolve the issue.

SFO

Pay Concerns: Questions arose surrounding over-duty pay and pyramiding of day-off pay. A grievance is being filed.
Delay Reporting: A delay from JFK required reporting before TSA closed; the ticket regarding this was forwarded to the Reserve Committee for further review.

SEA

Social Media Reports and Check-in Times: Flight Attendants raised concerns about late reports, emphasizing that they are not required to check in earlier than scheduled. This has been driven by management’s push to move departures on certain flights earlier than scheduled, when the system updates the flight departure earlier by 5 minutes or less.
Tech Stop Policy: Confirmed that tech stops count as 1.5 times for duty periods, and reports need to be tracked to avoid advising Flight Attendants to file inquiries unnecessarily.
IT Debrief: Discussions are ongoing regarding deadhead seating and outstanding issues, necessitating follow-up with Crew Scheduling on compensation.
Feedback on Pairings: Flight Attendants expressed a desire for specific turns and two-day trips (one leg per day). This is difficult as the system builds the trips, and the flying is being distributed for a multitude of reasons.

PBS Subcommittee Report

Bidding & Awards: December’s focus was on coverage and denial mode, with good engagement as Flight Attendants sought to understand the program better. December Awards bidding was smooth, coinciding with high coverage during the holiday month.
Bid Protests: Most protests were related to coverage, which is not a valid basis for a protest. Flight Attendants are encouraged to reach out for education on why they received their award, rather than relying on a Bid Protest to seek advice.
Meetings: A series of meetings took place, including quarterly NAVBLUE customer calls and AFA monthly calls, as well as focus groups discussing error messages.
Testing and Releases: Completed testing of PBS version 25.5.574. Goal to upgrade to this version in December to be ready for February Bidding. In 2026, PBS logins will transition to AAG SSO.
PBS Base Sits: Base sits for 2026 have been approved, allowing for two visits per base annually, with the first expected in April 2026.

Pairing Construction Report

Raw Pairings: Sent out to Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons, with a focus on penalizing three and four-day trips while increasing one and two-day trips.
Run Selections: Noted an increase in soft locks within the chosen runs.

ITS Report

PBS Testing Completion: Successfully tested PBS version 25.574 with 234 out of 239 passes.
TFP Calendar Changes: Development is complete; user acceptance testing has started.
Trade Data: November saw 103539 total trades, with a 98.5% transaction speed under 10 seconds. A release is scheduled for December 8, 2025. Information about the release will be distributed within the next few weeks.
Future Releases: Focusing on international restrictions and automating deadhead flight components.

Payroll Report

Pay Inquiries: Increased inquiries to 4323 for October, a rise from September.
Quarterly Rainmaker Meetings: Scheduled for 2026, focusing on Crew Scheduling annotations and upcoming system updates aimed at automating pay components.

Crew Planning Report

January 2026 Projections: Total block hours at 288844, which is lower than December. Staffing adjustments for the month are around 312. We expect to see reserve percentages around 19% for the system-wide.
Upcoming Changes: The Pairing Analytics Dashboard is scheduled to launch soon, with adjustments for pilot teaming and Flight Attendant pairing strategies ongoing through February.
PBS Update: There will be an update to NAVBLUE around December 17, 2025, that will require Flight Attendants to utilize SSO and change their passwords every 90 days.

Crew Scheduling Report

Sick Leave Trends: Sick leave rates remain consistent with the previous year, with 5587 calls in November.
Reserve Utilization: Reserve utilization is currently at 90%, with Seattle having the highest rates.
Premium Breakdown: November’s premium figures reported significant activity in both awarded and contractual premiums.
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing updates regarding B2B contactability and upcoming changes to the project management structure.

Hotel Committee Update

Transportation Safety: Initiatives are underway to ensure the safe transportation of crews and luggage. Testing of Uber black for pilots is being conducted. We discussed the importance of contacting Crew Scheduling if safety concerns arise with hotels or transportation, and filing Crew Care reports.

What The Committee Is Working On

Crew Access Issues: Addressing challenges affecting operations and Flight Attendant satisfaction. Meetings with Jeppesen management and internal/external debriefs regarding a recent outage are scheduled. A Crew Access update is scheduled for December 8, 2025, featuring several improvements and updates.
Resolving Pyramiding Pay Disputes: Discussions are ongoing through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to clarify payment rules for over-duty pay and day-off violations. AFA is filing grievances regarding several concerns with pyramid pay.
ISA for Reserves Implementation: Working to finalize a new system for ineligibility for self-assignment (ISA) for Reserve Flight Attendants, with the next Crew Access release expected in early December 8, 2025.
Vacation Bidding: AFA met with management to discuss the new vendor AI Crew Solutions. It was determined that when a flight attendant either doesn’t hold a bid or forgets to bid that they will be allowed to bid in the 2nd round of vacation. The current process assigns slot 1 and slot 2. We will provide educational material and information when bidding begins next year on the new platforms.

We Want to Hear From You!

Whether you have feedback for the Committee, concerns to share, or items you’d like brought up with management – don’t hesitate to let us know. Your Local Scheduling Committee is here to be your voice to management. You can easily open a support ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or directly contact us using the information provided on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement

November 25, 2025 23:00

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.

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

November 24, 2025 17:00

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Wednesday, November 12, our AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), and JP Perina (SAN). Horizon AFA MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Norann Mann and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara Jenkins were also present.

The committee also met with SFO Inflight Base Manager Cierra Lewis, PDX Inflight Base Manager Kristie Stafford, SEA Fit Center Manager Ashley Sentner, Director of Procurement and Logistics Eric Phillipson, Senior Product Manager Marketing Megan Low, and Flight Attendant Experience Manager Dre Gohlke.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Topics of Discussion

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

Transition Jacket With Dresses
- The Committee is still asking for the transition jacket to be allowed with the dresses. Management is keeping the current policies in place and is not making changes right now as we move to the new uniform.
AFA Involvement With The New Uniform Process
- Management has committed to keeping the Committee involved with the new uniform process so that we may represent the Flight Attendant group and their concerns as the project moves forward.
Copper River Vest
- The Committee has requested that the Copper River Vest be allowed when flying within the state of Alaska.
- Management is hesitant to allow this since a decision has not been made on how it will fit with the new uniform.
Occfit Compression Hosiery and Shoes
- Because of changes in state laws, Occfit is not available at all bases.
- The committee is working with HR and Occfit to find a new solution.
Hosiery and Nylons
- Due to rising costs, the Committee is working on ways to offer a discount on these items.
- The Committee is reaching out to other airlines to determine what they offer to their workgroups.
Seasonal Boots
- The Committee and management realize that the availability of the boots on the approved list changes with the seasons.
- The list of approved seasonal boots is intended for reference purposes.
- If a Flight Attendant finds similar boots that are not on the list, they should ask their supervisor for approval.
Current Uniform Inventory
- As we move towards the new uniform, some items with the current uniform may no longer be available.
- The Aura dress, Aura blazer, and Gilet are no longer being made. Once the current stock runs out, they will not be restocked.
- The Quarter Zip Cardigan was brought back for a one-time run. The inventory is now gone, and it has been removed from the Unisync site.
Specialty Tie and Scarves
- People have noticed quality differences between the Luly Unisync designs and the specialty designs.
- The Unisync ties and scarves are made of polyester, while the specialty ones are silk from a previous supplier. The silk designs are less durable and wear out faster.
- Because there is too much inventory, changing materials is not possible right now.
- The Committee has asked for Honor Flights to be added to the list of occasions when the Patriotic Tie and Scarf can be worn.

What The Committee Is Working On

Easier Reporting of Quality Concerns
1. Management is working to add the ability to report quality concerns directly from your IMD. We are getting closer, and hopefully, this feature will be available in the next couple of months.
1. To ensure issues are addressed until the new IMD feature is available, please submit quality concerns using the Quality Concern Form on Team AAG > Other Resources > Uniforms > Safety & Quality > Quality > Here [AAG SSO required]. This will enable Unisync and the AFA Uniform Committee to track recurring issues. Changes can only be made if the vendor is provided with sufficient data and evidence of quality concerns.
Policy and Standards Expectations of New Uniform
1. The Committee and management are aware of the challenges ahead as we move forward with the new uniform and a global look.
1. Management will begin exploring ways to engage Flight Attendants as we approach the launch of the new uniform.
SEA Fit Center will be moving to the new Global Training Center (GTC)
1. The last day appointments are available at the Fit Center at the Hub will be December 5th. Flight Attendants who need to try on garments or require in-person support should schedule an appointment prior to December 5. Flight Attendants who have alterations currently in the Fit Center ready for pickup are being contacted to collect their items. They are being notified that if they are not picked up by December 1, they will be co-mailed to the base. Please contact your supervisor or the Fit Center before sending any items in for alterations.
1. Between December 8 and January 2, management will be relocating from the HUB to the GTC. During this period, they will check their email periodically, and responses may be delayed. Phone calls may not be the most reliable method of contact. In-person support will not be available, as management will not have access to the building until January 5.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please fill out the Quality Concern Form on the Uniform subsite on TeamAAG with any quality issues. Additionally, you may email your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.