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AFA News in Review – October 3, 2025

In This Edition

  • Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution
  • Clarifying 480 TFP Requirements and Productivity Premium Program
  • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 7 – September 2025
  • Shared on Social
  • Next Week’s Events

Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution

Originally posted October 2, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Management has begun distributing new Inflight Mobile Devices (IMDs) to Flight Attendants whose devices are nearing the end of their lifecycle, with those holding the oldest devices prioritized for replacement. A new letter of agreement (LOA) outlines more details, ensuring compensation for device pickup and setup, and flexible options for receiving the new devices.

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Clarifying 480 TFP Requirements and Productivity Premium Program

Originally posted October 2, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

We created quick reference charts for the 480 and PPP requirements, and management has published a PPP calculator user guide. Management has also informed AFA that updated TFP calculators are expected to be operational on September 22. Please review all resources for clarity on TFP accruals and requirements.

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Joint Contract Negotiations Session 7 – September 2025

Originally posted October 3, 2025

Our JNC made significant progress in shaping our JCBA, successfully reaching a Tentative Agreement on Section 13 – Uniforms. Key provisions include enhancements to uniform standards, ensuring protective measures such as no surnames on name tags, and valuable items from the Hawaiian CBA, like a lunch tote and a 22-inch rollaboard. While we continue discussions on various sections, including Air Safety Health and Security, Training, and Commuter Policy. We appreciate feedback from the 2207 Flight Attendants who participated in our recent Vacation Survey.

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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!

Originally posted October 1, 2025

Originally posted October 3, 2025

Next Week’s Events

Monday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 8SEA Domicile Negotiations (pmHA)
Thursday, October 9Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

On Monday, October 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot […]

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Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

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