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        You are here: Home / Latest News / AFA News in Review – May 15, 2026

        AFA News in Review – May 15, 2026

        May 15, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Navigating Recovery: Understanding FADAP and Other Support Options
        • Crew Meal Survey Now Open
        • Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026
        • Government Affairs Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026
        • Council 19 (SEA pmAS) LEC Officer Election Results
        • Boeing 787 Seattle International Service Observation Period Update – May 2026
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        • Next Week’s Events

        Navigating Recovery: Understanding FADAP and Other Support Options

        Originally posted May 11, 2026

        Struggling in silence is never easy—especially in a career as demanding as ours. Discover how the Flight Attendant Drug and Alcohol Program (FADAP) and other specialized resources can support you or another Flight Attendant you care about.

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        Crew Meal Survey Now Open

        Originally posted May 12, 2026

        Crew meals are an important aspect of supporting the health and effectiveness of Flight Attendants. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance these provisions, our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is collecting feedback from Flight Attendants. Your participation in the Crew Meal Survey will directly influence future meal standards and help ensure that your needs and preferences are represented.

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        Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

        Originally posted May 12, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

        This quarter’s meeting recap from the pre-merger Alaska Uniform Committee is here, including new compression tights and socks vendors, compliance reminders, and changes to uniform policy. Discover what’s new with inventory, get the latest on upcoming wear testing for the new uniform, and see how our Committee is working to share your feedback and advocate for improvements for all of us.

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        Government Affairs Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026

        Originally posted May 13, 2026

        The 2026 election cycle is in full swing—make sure you’re ready to vote by checking state deadlines and reviewing essential information about what’s at stake in this year’s midterms. Get the latest on our Government Affairs Committee’s latest activities, including our advocacy for the Safe Air on Airplanes Act and push for worker protections against unchecked artificial intelligence.

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        Council 19 (SEA pmAS) LEC Officer Election Results

        Originally posted May 15, 2026

        Seattle-based Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants have elected their LEC Officers for the upcoming three-year term, with polls closing earlier this week. Meet the team set to start representing the Local Council on July 1.

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        Boeing 787 Seattle International Service Observation Period Update – May 2026

        Originally posted May 15, 2026 | Pre-Merger Hawaiian

        As the 30-day observation period for the new Alaska-branded 787 international service continues, our Inflight Service Committee has provided an in-depth breakdown of the challenges with current staffing models, the reasons behind the train vs. zone service debate, and management’s last-minute service additions. The Committee just launched a survey to capture feedback from pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants on international 787 main cabin service delivery; take the survey now to ensure your voice guides the Committee’s effort to secure a service model that works for everyone.

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        Check out this week’s highlights from our social media! Click on a graphic below to view the original post on Instagram. Be sure to follow us for the latest updates and news as we share it!

        Originally posted May 13, 2026

        Originally posted May 15, 2026


        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, May 19LEC Officer Elections: Council 39 (PDX) Polls Close @ 11 AM PT; Council 43 (HNL) Polls Close @ 12 PM PT
        Wednesday, May 20Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting
        Thursday, May 21Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

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        • Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.
        • Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon
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        • When the Unexpected Happens in the Skies: How the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Supports You
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        Celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month

        June 1, 2026

        Every June, we come together to honor LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the remarkable resilience, diversity, and achievements of the LGBTQ community. Pride Month began as a tribute to the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan in 1969, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQ rights movement. The inaugural Pride March, […]

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

        May 29, 2026

        On Wednesday, May 20, our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) representatives met virtually to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Kalin Lackey (PDX), Bradley Young (SFO), Bryce Sarmiento (LAX pmAS), […]

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

        May 29, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, May 26, 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), […]

        Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.

        May 27, 2026

        We all know flying can be demanding—long days, irregular hours, and fatigue are part of the job. It’s natural for tensions to rise. Before you head to management or vent on social media, consider Professional Standards. In this video, Ava McWilliams-Ellington, pre-merger Alaska LAX EAP/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson, shares how Professional Standards provides a confidential, […]

        Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon

        May 25, 2026

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants Our Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is committed to prioritizing your nutrition during the work day through our crew meal provisions. We are eager to hear your thoughts on which elements of crew meals are most meaningful to you, as we continue to advocate for […]

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        • Struggling With A Coworker? Consider AFA Professional Standards.
        • Crew Meal Survey Closing Soon
        • AFA News in Review – May 22, 2026
        • When the Unexpected Happens in the Skies: How the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Supports You
        • Council 43 (HNL) LEC Officer Election Results
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        • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026
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        • AFA News in Review – May 15, 2026
        • Boeing 787 Seattle International Service Observation Period Update – May 2026

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