Today, management announced plans to establish Hawaiian Airlines’ 787 Pilot and Flight Attendant bases in Seattle by early 2026. This move aims to enhance operational efficiencies for Alaska Airlines as it expands its international presence in the Seattle area. According to the terms of the Merger Transition Protocol Letter of Agreement, the Company is allowed to open Flight Attendant domiciles for either pre-merger carrier in the same city where the other pre-merger carrier has an existing domicile once it obtains a Single Operating Certificate (SOC), which is anticipated to be secured by the end of October.
It’s important to note that the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant contract requires management to negotiate the terms for opening a new domicile in accordance with Section 6, Title I of the Railway Labor Act, as amended.
We recognize that this announcement may come as a surprise, and many of you may have questions about the implications going forward. Our Master Executive Council (MEC) is committed to keeping you informed throughout this process.
Anuhea Coubertier says
How will this affect me as a Seattle Base Flight Attendant?
Brian Palmer (MEC Communications Committee Chairperson) says
At this point, it’s still too early to determine how this announcement will impact Seattle-based pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants, as well as other Flight Attendants from both pre-merger airlines. The plans to establish a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant base in Seattle are still in the very early phases, and management has only just begun working on the detailed planning activities associated with it.
As we receive more information from management about the operational changes and how they may affect both pre-merger Hawaiian and Alaska Flight Attendants, we’ll ensure this information is shared with everyone. We understand there are many questions and concerns, and we appreciate your patience as we navigate this change together. Our MEC is committed to keeping everyone informed as updates become available.
B.J. Wilkinson says
Excellent progression of things, all of this seems to show how quickly this process may go. Here is to the SOC in October 2025.