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AFA News in Review – October 10, 2025

In This Edition

  • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025
  • Government Affairs Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2025
  • Protecting Yourself From Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
  • SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025
  • Next Week’s Events

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

Originally posted October 6, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) recently met to tackle critical issues directly impacting our daily work and safety. From improving the accessibility of paper clips in a decompression to clarifying policies on lap children’s carry-on bags and addressing unattended passengers on jet bridges, they’re working to make our jobs safer and smoother.

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Government Affairs Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2025

Originally posted October 7, 2025

This quarter, our Government Affairs Committee has been actively advocating for Members through various trainings, congressional engagements, and local initiatives. Read the full update on their efforts, including legislative priorities and community involvement.

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Protecting Yourself From Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault 

Originally posted October 8, 2025

Drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) involves using substances to incapacitate individuals, making them vulnerable to assault. Learn more about common drugs like GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine, their effects, and crucial safety guidelines for Flight Attendants, along with steps to take if assault is suspected and available support resources.

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SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025 

Originally posted October 9, 2025

The recent meetings of the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee in Seattle and Honolulu highlighted both progress and persistent challenges in negotiations with management. While there has been advancement on some issues, significant concerns remain. Key topics under discussion include the transfer processes, return options to HNL or LAX, staffing, moving expenses, and safeguarding existing bases. Our committee prepares for the next round of negotiations in Seattle during the week of October 20.

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Next Week’s Events

Monday, October 13Monthly Hotel Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 – Thursday, October 16Regular MEC Meeting
Wednesday, October 15LAX Base Safety Meeting (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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What You Need To Know About The FAA Capacity Cuts

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans for a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 markets, starting this Friday. According to news reports, these schedule reductions will begin on Friday and will gradually increase throughout the weekend until they reach the full 10% by the following week. Reports also suggest that all Alaska […]

Council 47 (LAX pmHA) LEC Officer Election Results

Polls closed at 12 PM PT today for the election of Council 47 LEC Officers, representing Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants based in Los Angeles. The following AFA Flight Attendants have been elected to Local Council Officer positions: LEC President: Joshua AokiLEC Vice President: Paul IkiokaLEC Secretary: Beth Hayes View the certified election results here >> These newly elected […]

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, […]

Merged MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants The integration of our Master Executive Councils (MECs) is progressing steadily. Several committees have successfully merged over the past few months, and we are now planning for another committee to merge on January 1. As part of the committee merger process, our MEC will […]

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 1 marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month in the United States. Also known as National Native American Heritage Month, this celebration originated from efforts to recognize an American Indian Day in the early 20th century. In 1916, New York became the first state to officially proclaim American Indian Day following a declaration […]

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