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AFA News in Review – May 22, 2026

In This Edition

  • AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Monday, June 8
  • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026
  • Council 39 (PDX) LEC Officer Election Results
  • Council 43 (HNL) LEC Officer Election Results
  • When the Unexpected Happens in the Skies: How the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Supports You
  • Shared on Social
  • Next Week’s Events

AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Monday, June 8

Originally posted May 18, 2026

Looking for the latest AFA updates and a direct line to your MEC Officers? Register now for our next AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall on Monday, June 8—your opportunity to hear what’s going on, ask questions, and connect with AFA Representatives.

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – May 2026

Originally posted May 18, 2026

From challenges with market sourcing to missing hotel hotlines, the latest AFA Hotel Committee meeting tackled a wide range of issues affecting Flight Attendants. Plus, learn about why most hotels don’t give loyalty program points for crew rooms on layovers.

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Council 39 (PDX) LEC Officer Election Results

Originally posted May 19, 2026

Portland-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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Council 43 (HNL) LEC Officer Election Results

Originally posted May 19, 2026

Honolulu-based Hawaiian 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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When the Unexpected Happens in the Skies: How the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) Supports You

Originally posted May 19, 2026

When a critical event happens in the air or on a layover, AFA EAP is there with immediate, confidential, and compassionate support. Discover how the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) connects you with a caring peer, resources to help, and a safe space—whenever you need it most.

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Shared on Social

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!

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, May 26Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Wednesday, May 27Monthly Communications Committee Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

787-9 Inflight Service Grievance: Protecting Our Contract and Standards

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants For decades, Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants have defined the Spirit of Aloha. We take pride in delivering world-class service, but management’s current Boeing 787-9 service model is threatening that legacy. It isn’t just inefficient—it’s an unsustainable pace that undermines the quality our passengers expect and the professional […]

Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our first pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! We created this interactive session to share practical contract tips and help you feel more confident about reserve life. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel using the link below. Please note that […]

Wrapping Up Membership Engagement Focus Month: Stronger Together

July was a remarkable month for our Membership Engagement Committee. We set out with a clear purpose: to bring our Flight Attendant community closer together, share valuable resources, and build authentic connections throughout our system. Over the past four weeks, we explored what it means to be engaged in our AFA family. We kicked things […]

Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

Discover The AFA Online Learning Academy

As part of Membership Engagement Committee Focus Month, we’re excited to spotlight one of our core missions: empowering you with knowledge and confidence to participate more fully in our Union. When we understand how our Union works, we strengthen our collective voice and create a more engaged community. To help you on this journey, we’re […]

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