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        AFA News in Review – July 25, 2025

        July 25, 2025 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025
        • Seniority Merger Integration Committee (SMIC) FAQs
        • Special Post IT Incident Debrief Next Week
        • Next Week’s Events

        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

        Originally posted July 22, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        Our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) met with management last week with discussions on lithium-ion power bank usage, service animal guidelines, and improving communication regarding safety protocols. We’re also pushing for improvements in training for CSAs on L1 door safety, addressing connectivity issues in the State of Alaska, and the clarifying authority of Flight Attendants to handle intoxicated passengers for a safer flying experience.

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        Seniority Merger Integration Committee (SMIC) FAQs

        Originally posted July 23, 2025

        The Seniority Merger Integration Committee (SMIC) has put together a comprehensive FAQ to explain how the merger will affect Flight Attendant seniority. This resource provides details on the integration process, including how seniority dates will be determined and what changes to expect.

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        Special Post IT Incident Debrief Next Week

        Originally posted July 24, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        On Thursday, July 31, the AFA and management will conduct a post-incident debrief to address the challenges Flight Attendants faced during the recent IT outage and subsequent ground stop. If you were affected, please share your experiences by submitting a ticket through the AFA Online Support Center by July 28 at 12 PM PT to ensure your concerns are included in the discussion.

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        Next Week’s Events

        Wednesday, July 30 – Thursday, July 31Regular MEC Meeting
        Thursday, July 31Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

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