Letters of Agreement (LOAs)

What is a letter of agreement?

The AFA constitution & bylaws grants the Master Executive Council (MEC) the authority to enter into letters of agreement (LOAs) with management to supplement contractual language and provide additional guidance surrounding matters that were either not foreseen or could not be anticipated during contract negations. LOAs have the full force of contractual language.

Currently Effective Letters of Agreement
Listed by section in chronological order

Section 8: Hours of Service

Reserve Monthly Maximum (05/10/2018)Download

§8Q Contactability and FAA One Phone Call Policy (08/07/2024)Download

Section 10: Scheduling

§10.Q Low Bid Option (12/19/2017)Download

Block In After Midnight and Surface Deadhead (05/10/2018)Download

PBS Bidding Credit for 2020 RT (11/25/2019)Download

Modification of Section 10.S Pre-Cancellations (09/09/2022)Download

Section 11: Reserve

§11.H.3 Lineholder Can Split Block of Picked Up Reserve Days (12/07/2016)Download

Section 12: Exchange of Sequences

Open Time 2020 (01/30/2020)Download

Section 13: Uniforms

Custom Uniform 2020 (10/10/2019)Download

Section 14: Vacations

See Section 15 for “Moving Vacation Days While on LOA and PPP Eligibility (11/20/2019)

Section 15: Leaves of Absence

Moving Vacation Days While on LOA and PPP Eligibility (11/20/2019)Download

Section 21: Compensation

Month End Overlap with “Whole Sequence” Minimum Pay Rules (MPRS) (08/08/2016)Download

Excessive Time Clearing Customs at LAX–Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) (08/23/2018)Download

Section 22: Expenses

§22.B Reimbursement for Surface Deadhead Transportation (09/18/2017)Download

Section 24: General and Miscellaneous

Distribution Of iPhone 13 Inflight Mobile Devices to Flight Attendants Currently Issued an iPhone 7 or 8 Plus (01/09/2023)Download

iPhone Mobile Device Distribution (08/25/2025)Download

Chime (10/13/2025)Download

Section 25: Air Safety, Health, & Security

Zika (03/23/2017)Download

Fatigue Risk Management Plan (FRMP) (06/02/2020)Download

Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Additional Provisions (09/28/2021)Download

Operational Safety Debriefs (01/17/2023)Download

Inflight Line Operations Safety Audit LOSA Program (06/28/2023)Download

Mini Evac and Dry Ditching Demonstrations (06/19/2026)Download

Section 27: General

Reduction in Force 2020 (07/08/2020)Download

Inflight Service Testing Observers (03/27/2025) Download

Inflight Service Testers (03/26/2026)Download

Section 28: Domiciles

Commuter Policy and Utilizing Other Airline (OAL) Carriers During COVID-19 Schedule Disruptions (04/07/2020 – 03/31/2021) [Extended by COVID-19 Agreements Extension Through December 17, 2022 (01/05/2022)]Download

Ground Commuting During Significant Weather Events (05/20/2020)Download

Section 30: Training

Trading Recurrent Training to Early or Grace Months (02/08/2018)Download

Supplemental Training Before and/or After RT or RQ (02/21/2020)Download

Care Retreat 2022-2023 (07/14/2022)Download

Initial Training Pay for RQ3 Outside Contractual Hours (5/16/2023)Download

Initial Training Pay for RQ3 Outside Contractual Hours 2024-2025 (09/19/23)Download

Supplemental Ditching Training (07/15/2024)Download

Section 32: Attendance Policy

Flight Attendant Check-In App and Elimination of Scanners (01/25/2017)Download

Section 35: Duration

Amendment of JCBA Section 35 [Duration] (12/11/2020)Download

One Year Contract Extension 2021-2022 (05/12/2021)Download

Miscellaneous

Return to Cabin No Discipline Agreement (12/05/2016)Download

COVID-19 Agreements Extension Through December 17, 2022 (01/05/2022 – 12/17/2022)Download

COVID-19 Agreements Extension Through Ratification of Subsequent CBA (12/06/2022)Download

Flight Attendant Onboard Breaks (03/27/2023)Download

TSA Rap Back Required Fingerprinting (12/22/2023)Download

AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Congratulates Pilots on Tentative Agreement

November 11, 2026

Yesterday, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) announced that pilots at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) for a new Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). On behalf of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian Master Executive Council, we extend our congratulations to our flight deck colleagues and their negotiating committee on reaching […]

Inside Our Inflight Service Committee Meetings With Management

November 9, 2026

Welcome to Week 2 of our Inflight Service Committee Focus Month! As aviation safety professionals and first responders, our primary focus in the cabin is always the safety and well-being of our passengers. At the same time, the care and hospitality we provide on every trip represent a core part of our professional identity. To […]

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – November 2026

November 9, 2026

On Monday, November 2, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person to receive an update on current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Brian Sherill (pmAS LAX), Le’a Tupola (pmHA LAX/SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Kanani Vallot (SAN), Hilary Streem (SFO), with MEC […]

787-10 New Aircraft Negotiations

November 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants New Aircraft Acquisition Negotiations According to Section 27.C.2 of the AFA Hawaiian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the company must enter into negotiations when acquiring new aircraft. The company announced plans to acquire additional 787s in January of this year. However, AFA received the official letter of intent […]

MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson Interviews – December 2026

November 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants. Are you passionate about helping your flying partners navigate their financial futures? Our MEC is seeking a dedicated and organized Member in good standing to serve as the pre-merger Hawaiian MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for assisting […]