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AFA News in Review – January 9, 2026

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  • Using Apps to Support New Year Wellness Goals
  • Next Week’s Events

Using Apps to Support New Year Wellness Goals

Originally posted January 9, 2026

Discover simple, effective ways to prioritize your wellness as you head into the new year. Our AFA EAP/Professional Standards Committee has put together a list of free apps and resources to help you boost your mental and physical health, improve your sleep, and start fresh with healthy habits.

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Next Week’s Events

Sunday, January 11Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement Roadshow Session #3
Monday, January 12 – Wednesday January 14Regular MEC Meeting
Monday, January 12Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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Never Forget: Honoring Alaska Airlines Flight 261—January 31, 2000 

On this day, we pause to remember and honor the anniversary of the tragic loss of Alaska Airlines Flight 261, which occurred on January 31, 2000. This heartbreaking event claimed the lives of all 88 passengers and crew on board, leaving an enduring impact on all of us. As we reflect on this tragic day, […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 11 – January 2026

The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) continues to make steady progress in collective bargaining sessions with management. Recent meetings have focused on refining contract Section 15 (Leaves of Absence). The JNC continues to incorporate the strongest language from both Alaska and Hawaiian agreements.

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – January 2026

On Monday, January 12, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX-pmAS), Kanani Vallot (SAN), […]

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

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce our newly elected pre-merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation, Meghan Casey. Meg began her term immediately upon being elected last week. Below, you’ll find a brief biography highlighting her background and experience as she begins her work supporting our […]

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #3 Roadshow Recording

The Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA) Presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the agreement with updates to the extended bidding timeline. The Question and Answer Post has also been updated to ensure that the latest information and additional inquiries are addressed.

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