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

Section 27: General

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

Inflight Service Testing Observers (03/27/2025) 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

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 9 – November 2025

November 21, 2025

Our JNC met with management for three days of collective bargaining in Seattle, making progress on several key contract sections. A Tentative Agreement was reached on Section 25 (Air Safety, Health and Security), incorporating valuable improvements influenced by the Hawaiian Collective Bargaining Agreement.

2025-2028 CBA Document Update

November 21, 2025

Over the past several months, AFA Alaska and Alaska management have worked to correct any unintended errors in the final 2025-2028 CBA document. AFA Alaska also updated citations, hyperlinks, and the index. Strikethrough language is removed, and the text color is standard black (blue for hyperlinks). The document is now available online and will be […]

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update #2 – November 2025

November 21, 2025

The Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is making meaningful progress toward a new agreement. Our Committee remains committed to keeping you informed with timely updates as negotiations continue.

Sick Leave Survey Extension – Closing Soon

November 20, 2025

There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the Sick Leave Survey that will help shape future provisions. Our JNC is eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of our paid sick leave policy are most meaningful to you, as we strive to improve our support for your needs. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Friday, November 21 at Noon PT.

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

November 18, 2025

On Monday, November 10, 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), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot […]