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AFA News in Review – January 23, 2026

In This Edition

  • Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson–New Hire & Probation
  • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026
  • Next Week’s Events

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson–New Hire & Probation

Originally posted January 19, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

We’re proud to introduce Meghan Casey, our new pre-merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson for New Hire & Probation. With her strong background in service and education, Meg is well prepared to support and advocate for our newest Flight Attendants as they begin their careers in our rewarding profession.

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026

Originally posted January 19, 2026

Hotel and transportation challenges in FAI, CUN, and LIR took center stage at the January Hotel Committee meeting, sparking discussions to support Flight Attendants across the system. Plus, find out which cities are in line for hotel site visits and a reminder for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants about your contractual options for self-help when it comes to wait times for hotels and ground transportation.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, January 27 – Thursday, January 29Joint Contract Negotiations
Wednesday, January 28Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting

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Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting included Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Nyachan Chuar (ANC), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). MEC Human […]

Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually 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), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

On Thursday, March 19, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Bradley Young (SFO), Carin Merritt (LAX pmAS), David Lake (SEA pmAS), Deb Wallstrom (ANC), Eva Gatus […]

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