In This Edition
- Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2025
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection Gender Code Requirement
- Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
- Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results
- ICYMI: Stand Up for Our Rights October 18
- Next Week’s Events
Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2025
Originally posted October 15, 2025
Stay informed with the latest Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee updates, including changes to the Boeing 787-9 SEA-ICN and SEA-NRT service and the transition of Extra Comfort to “Premium Class.” Read on for details about catering, pre-recorded announcements, and important safety reminders as we head into the winter season.
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Gender Code Requirement
Originally posted October 15, 2025
Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced changes to the rules surrounding how airlines report information about passengers and crew before flights using a system called Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). Going forward, APIS will only accept “M” for male or “F” for female in the gender field, and airlines will need to choose one of these options even if a traveler’s document shows a different gender indicator or none at all.
Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
Originally posted October 17, 2025
This week, our MEC announced the newly elected MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives who will lead the way for our next group of merged MEC committees. Learn about the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons and Representatives who are set to begin their roles on November 1.
Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results
Originally posted October 17, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska
We’re excited to announce the results of the elections for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee positions for the upcoming MEC Officer term. Congratulations to the newly elected Flight Attendants who will serve as part our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), Reserve Committee, and Scheduling Committee starting January 1, 2026.
ICYMI: Stand Up for Our Rights October 18
When our rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!
In our workplaces, across the country, and around the world, our rights are under attack. Due process is being denied. Freedom of expression is under attack. And Flight Attendants at non-union carriers are being fired for protected speech expressed in off hours and outside connection to the workplace.
Next Week’s Events
| Tuesday, October 21 – Thursday, October 23 | Joint Contract Negotiations |
| Wednesday, October 22 | Monthly Communications Committee Meeting |
| Thursday, October 23 | SAN Base Safety Meeting |
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