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

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

October 30, 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, October 28, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters 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), […]

Sick Leave Survey Now Open

October 28, 2025

Your Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) prioritizes your health and well-being and seeks to understand which aspects of our paid sick leave policy matter most to you. We encourage you to participate in the survey, which is open until Tuesday, November 11 at Noon PT, to ensure your voice is heard in shaping our support for your healthcare needs.

SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025 Update #2

October 27, 2025

This session was marked by the Negotiating Committee’s strong advocacy for protections and enhancements that would support the Seattle base as a viable option for transferring Flight Attendants. With insights from Ryan St. John, the Vice President of Finance, Planning, and Investor Relations for Alaska Airlines, the Negotiating Committee highlighted the necessity of combining data-driven strategies with hands-on experience and sufficient resources for long-term success.

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 8 – October 2025

October 27, 2025

During our recent negotiations, the Joint Negotiation Committee focused on key sections, particularly reaching a Tentative Agreement on Lodging and Transportation, which improves food availability and transportation safety. We also engaged with Council 19 to clarify negotiation processes and differences between contracts. Stay tuned for our upcoming session with management from November 18 to 20.

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

October 23, 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]