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Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

What is a memorandum of understanding?

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) provide clarification to the intent and interpretation of existing contractual language. They are binding agreements with management and are fully enforceable.

Currently Effective Memorandums of Understanding
Listed by section in chronological order

Section 8: Hours of Service

Contactability Scheduling Obligations When Contacted During A Remain Over Night (07/31/2014)Download
Section 8.I Night rule and Section 33.C Charter CompensationDownload
Application of 8.F (Over Duty Pay) and 8.G (Fourteen Hour Duty Provisions) (07/02/2026)Download

Section 9: Junior Available and Premium Open Time

Premium Open Time §9.E and Trading Safety Positions §10.O (06/06/2019)Download

Section 10: Scheduling

Additional Transportation Options Between Domiciles/Co-Terminals/Out Stations (11/08/2017)Download
Application of Passport Renewal Process (04/24/2018)Download
Reassignments and 4k Sequences ADR 006-24a (09/05/2025)Download
Deadhead Seat Assignment Preferences (02/06/2026)Download

Section 11: Reserve

Duty and Debrief Clarification (06/06/2018)Download
Reserve Block Month End Overlap (03/04/2026)Download

Section 15: Leave of Absence

§15.M.3 Transitioning from Sick Leave to Vacation/Longevity PTO and Vice Versa During Leaves with Coordination (01/29/2019)Download

Section 19: Grievance Procedures

Temporary Waiver of Discipline Delivery Confirmation (04/14/2020 – 06/30/2021) [Extended by COVID-19 Agreements Extension – Through December 17, 2022 (01/05/2022)]Download
Probationary Discipline (08/24/2023) Download

Section 21: Compensation

Productivity Premium Program (PPP) and New Hires ADR 039-24a Download

Section 23: Insurance Benefits

Eligibility Requirement for Group Health Care Benefit While Receiving Long Term Disability and Following Separation from the Company (03/08/2017)Download

Section 25: Air, Safety, Health, & Security

Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) (10/21/2020)Download

Section 30: Training

CBT Time Testing Review Process with Attachment (03/19/2020)Download

Section 34: Hotels

Remain Overnight (RON) at Domicile (04/25/2019)Download

Hotel Exception — PDX (08/06/2020)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — AUS (02/06/2023)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — GDL (02/21/2023)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — JNU (10/21/2024)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

Hotel Exception — LAS (12/14/2024)
Note: the complete MOU is not posted due to specific hotel names being mentioned. It may be reviewed through the GoodReader app on the IMD.

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July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

Discover The AFA Online Learning Academy

As part of Membership Engagement Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our core missions: empowering you with knowledge and confidence to participate more fully in our Union. When we understand how our Union works, we strengthen our collective voice and create a more engaged community. To help you on this journey, we’re […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, July 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Global Training Center to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 17 – July 2026

This session, the JNC focused on refining the Reserve survey to ensure a comprehensive representation of member concerns. Significant progress was also made on Section 23 (Insurance Benefits), with proposals aimed at enhancing Flight Attendant protections and securing tailored insurance provisions. Additionally, productive discussions continued on Section 30 (Training). Further improvements are anticipated pending management’s response to our latest proposal.

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