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

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

Crew Meal Survey Now Open

May 12, 2026

Crew meals are an important aspect of supporting the health and effectiveness of Flight Attendants. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance these provisions, the JNC is collecting feedback from Flight Attendants. Your participation in the Crew Meal Survey will directly influence future meal standards and help ensure that your needs and preferences are represented.

Navigating Recovery: Understanding FADAP and Other Support Options

May 11, 2026

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with drugs or alcohol, it’s important to know that you are not alone, and support is available. Flight Attendants have treatment options designed to address the unique realities of this career. Note: This video references FAAS (Flight Attendant Addiction Support), which is a program for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants. […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairpersons

May 8, 2026

As we wrap up the first week of EAP/Professional Standards Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to share an open conversation that takes you behind the scenes of our support network built for Flight Attendants. MEC Communications Committee Chairperson Brian Palmer recently sat down with pre-merger Alaska MEC EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson Melanie Buker and Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Dillon to […]

Grievance Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026

May 5, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Grievance Committee is committed to supporting you by ensuring fair disciplinary procedures and upholding our contractual rights. Our contract guarantees at least 13 arbitration dates each year to address both disciplinary and contractual matters. Termination cases are typically prioritized to help Flight Attendants return to work […]

System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2026

May 4, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the pre-merger Alaska AFA System Board of Adjustment. Scope Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise […]