In This Edition
- Important Update: Irregular Operations Due to Civil Unrest In Mexico
- Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – February 2026
- Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026
- Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!
- Joint Contract Negotiations Session 12 – February 2026
- Next Week’s Events
Important Update: Irregular Operations Due to Civil Unrest In Mexico
Originally posted February 22, 2026
Civil unrest in Mexico has led to significant disruptions, with all flights to and from Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and Manzanillo canceled and operations only resuming as conditions allow. Be sure to prioritize safety, review contractual provisions, and utilize available resources as management and AFA Representatives continue to monitor the evolving situation.
Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – February 2026
Originally posted February 25, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska
From unresolved Crew Access glitches and compensation concerns for stranded crews to the push for more flexible low-bid options, February’s Scheduling Committee meeting addressed a host of issues facing pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants. Key discussions included hotel and pay disputes, ongoing technology challenges, and focused efforts to improve scheduling and bidding processes.
Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026
Originally posted February 26, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska
At their first quarter 2026 meeting, the pre-merger Alaska Uniform Committee discussed updates affecting Alaska Flight Attendants, including progress on discounted accessories, inventory reductions, and getting ready for the new merged uniform expected in 2028. Highlights include plans to make reporting quality concerns easier, the discontinuation of some uniform pieces, and preparations for wear-testing the new uniform.
Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!
Originally posted February 27, 2026
Looking for the latest AFA news and answers to your questions? The upcoming AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall on Tuesday, March 3, is your direct line to updates and real-time responses from your MEC Officers.
Joint Contract Negotiations Session 12 – February 2026
Originally posted February 27, 2026
During this negotiation session, we made progress on Sections 15 (Leaves of Absence) and 22 (Expenses). The JNC advocated for positive developments from the Hawaiian CBA to strengthen our proposals. We also introduced our initial proposal for Section 28 (Domiciles) and remain committed to meaningful improvements in all areas of discussion.
Next Week’s Events
| Monday, March 2 | Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting |
| Monday, March 2 | Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting |
| Tuesday, March 3 | MEC Town Hall (Register Here) |
| Wednesday, March 4 | Council 35 (SFO) Local Council Meeting |
| Thursday, March 5 | Quarterly Reserve Committee Meeting (pmAS) |
