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In This Edition

  • Single PSS Is Coming: What It Means For You
  • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026
  • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026
  • Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants on Tuesday, April 28
  • Next Week’s Events

Single PSS Is Coming: What It Means For You

Originally posted April 21, 2026

The Alaska/Hawaiian merger takes a big step forward with the transition of both airlines onto a single Passenger Service System (PSS). Though jumpseat and commuter policies will remain separate until we achieve a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA), you’ll want to be in the loop on how to navigate FLY following the cutover.

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

Originally posted April 21, 2026

April’s Hotel Committee meeting brings finalized crew hotel decisions for PHL, MKE, IAD, and PSP, addresses ongoing challenges with the company’s hotel vendor API, and debunks rumors about leaving a key KOA layover property. Get the details on GPS tracking for ground transportation, upcoming site visits in cities like JFK and SYD, and why your CrewCare and hotel reporting feedback is more important than ever.

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – April 2026

Originally posted April 23, 2026 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Pay errors, technology glitches, and evolving scheduling processes are just some of the challenges our pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee is confronting right now. Read more about potential 4-position pairings, what line averages and reserve utilization will look like for June, and when you’re required to check Block2Block messaging under the new contractual requirements.

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Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants on Tuesday, April 28

Originally posted April 24, 2026

On Tuesday, April 28, join us on the picket line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to support Horizon Air Flight Attendants in their fight for a fair contract. Let’s show up, stand strong together, and make it clear that our solidarity demands respect and a fair contract for Horizon Flight Attendants.

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Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 28AFA Horizon Contract Now Picket @ SEA
Tuesday, April 28 – Thursday, April 30Joint Contract Negotiations
Friday, May 1LEC Officer Elections: Council 19 (SEA pmAS) Polls Open

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Since November 2023, Horizon Air Flight Attendants have been in negotiations, fighting tirelessly to secure a new contract that recognizes their work. Even after applying for mediation in January 2025, management continues to offer proposals that ignore the essential contributions Horizon Flight Attendants make to the success of Horizon Air and Alaska Air Group. 

On April 28, 2026, Horizon Air Flight Attendants will take to the picket line—demanding the contract they rightfully deserve. Their unity and resolve make their message unmistakable: they are committed to securing a contract that truly honors their work and recognizes their vital role in Horizon Air and Alaska Air Group. Together, they are ready to do whatever it takes!

When Alaska Flight Attendants fought for our contract, Horizon Air Flight Attendants stood shoulder to shoulder with us. Now, it’s our turn to return that solidarity and stand with them!

Join Horizon Flight Attendants on the picket line for their Contract Now picket, and let’s show the strength of our solidarity. Together, we can send an unmistakable message to Horizon Air, Alaska Air Group, and the entire airline industry: Flight Attendants demand—and deserve—our fair share. Now is the time for bold, collective action. RSVP today and make our voices impossible to ignore!

Horizon AFA Contract Now Picketing Event Information

Date: Tuesday, April 28 – 2:45 to 3:45 PM PT
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Click here for event details and to RSVP >

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Tuesday, April 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at the Alaska Airlines Global Training Center in Renton, WA to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Kitty Cohen (SAN). MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee—PBS Subcommittee Member Adam Clarey, and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones were also present.

The Committee met with Managing Director of Inflight Performance & Crew Scheduling Sara Cook, Manager of Inflight Crew Scheduling Goose Hlaingmyint, Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Planning Colin Beard, Senior Manager Product Management Rick Mitchell, ITS Technical Product Owner Nathan McFerren, Manager of Crew Pay Debbie Bakke, and other management representatives from Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, information technology (ITS), payroll, and inflight performance.

The Committee is next scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 26.

Topics of Discussion

The Committee reviewed several topics during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

Announcements

  • Upcoming Scheduling Meetings: May 26, June 23, July 21 (in-person), August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 29.
  • Scheduling Review Board (SRB): The SRB will meet on the first of each month from May through December 2026.
  • Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR): Scheduled out through October 8, 2026. Dates are on the MEC events calendar.
  • JCTE Update: A new update is anticipated in May 2026.
  • Pairing Selection Meetings: Scheduled monthly through December 2026 to discuss pairing selections.
  • Flight Attendant Open Time Monitoring: Active monitoring will occur on the 16th of each month, with specific times set for each base.

MEC Committee Chairperson Report

  • Crew Backlog Review: The status of the crew backlog is still pending. Need to schedule upcoming dates. 
  • Crew Bi-Monthly Review: A review with ALPA is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
  • Known Crew Access Issues: A review meeting is set for May 27, 2026.
  • Rainmaker Crew Pay System: Meetings are scheduled for May, August, and November to address ongoing concerns.
  • Fatigue Review Board (FRB): A series of meetings throughout 2026 will monitor fatigue-related issues.
  • NAVBLUE Monthly Call: Regular calls scheduled through December 2026 will address operational updates.
  • Personal Drop Report Process: Updates are being integrated into JCTE, with specific attention to the Alaska system.
  • Pyramiding Pay Dispute: Discussions continue regarding issues related to over-duty and pay disputes.
  • 4K Dispute: A grievance has been filed by AFA concerning compensation for redeye flights and the night rule.
  • Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs): Ongoing discussions focus on various operational issues and self-help arrangements.

Local Committee Chairperson Reports

  • PDX: Significant feedback regarding leaves with an emphasis on awarding low bids. Expressed concerns over what appears to be micromanagement in Block2Block (B2B) chat.
  • SAN: An issue involving a pay premium for a reassigned Flight Attendant was highlighted, and Wi-Fi code errors were noted but did not require follow-up. If you experience errors with deadhead Wi-Fi codes, please contact Crew Scheduling. 
  • ANC: Concerns about disappearing Flight Attendant schedules and pay errors were raised. This is a known issue, and Flight Attendants should contact Crew Scheduling if this occurs.
  • LAX: Issues with four-day trips in Burbank and pay analyst errors were reported.
  • SFO: Discussions centered on reassignment and compensation issues.
  • SEA: Concerns about PVR cancellations and the need for improved communication were emphasized, along with reassignments and changing flying patterns.

PBS Subcommittee Updates

  • Bidding Process: Increased bidding volume was noted in May, with challenges with some runs during SEA awards.
  • Bid Awards and Protests: Workarounds for website issues were implemented, allowing bid protest submissions via email.
  • Meetings: Various meetings were conducted, focusing on new initiatives and error messaging; the PBS system is now branded as “Skywise.”
  • Other Updates: Ongoing testing for PBS systems is in progress, with notable issues addressed.

Pairing Construction

  • Staffing Policy Changes: Effective for June 2026, management is reviewing the possibility of offering staffing leave for that month. It is the Committee’s recommendation that management not offer leaves at this time to provide relief to Flight Attendants. 
  • June Pairing Selection: Agreement has been reached on utilizing the more cost-effective solution over other options for June. This includes considerations for hotel and transportation expenses, allowing for better financial management.
  • Review of Trip Length and Distribution: There is ongoing scrutiny of the length of flying and trip distribution. The focus is on optimizing routes to reduce costs, particularly during the summer months when demand is higher.
  • Processing 4 Position Pairings: The Committee is exploring the feasibility of processing 4-position pairings rather than the traditional 1- and 3-position pairings. This adjustment aims to enhance flexibility and improve crew efficiency.
  • Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: A detailed analysis of the cost implications of different pairing structures is underway. The goal is to establish a more efficient pairing system that balances crew needs with operational demands.
  • Historical Data Review: Historical data indicates a significant decrease in the viability of four-day trips. The Committee is analyzing how to increase the value of these trips to provide more flexibility for crew members.

Crew Pay and Planning Updates

  • Crew Pay: An increase in inquiry counts in April was observed, along with a review of payroll trend data.
  • Crew Planning: Upcoming June block hours total 347k, with significant discussions on trip distribution and staffing leaves. Line averages will remain around 80 TFP, while reserve coverage should be 20% system wide. 
  • IROPS Mitigation: Various construction delays and adjustments to layover/connection times were discussed. The layover/connection restraints affect our pairings and what is available to bid. 

Crew Scheduling Update

  • Sick Leave Trends: A decrease in sick leave usage was observed, with ongoing monitoring.
  • Reserve Utilization: High utilization rates across all bases were highlighted. Seattle has the highest utilization rates. 
  • Fatigue Reports: Reports are trending downward, underscoring the importance of successful fatigue management strategies. If Flight Attendants are fatigued, they should file detailed reports on the causes of the fatigue so the review board can make the most effective decisions and recommendations. 
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Improved communication and issue reporting processes were discussed to enhance operational efficiency.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Resolving Pyramiding Pay Disputes: Discussions are ongoing through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to clarify payment rules for over-duty pay and day-off violations. Our Grievance Committee is filing grievances regarding several concerns with pyramid pay. These discussions are still ongoing with Labor Relations management. 
  2. Vacation Bidding: Representatives from the Committee met with management to discuss the new vendor, AI Crew Solutions. It was determined that when a Flight Attendant either doesn’t hold a bid or forgets to bid, they will be allowed to bid in the 2nd round of vacation. The current process assigns slot 1 and slot 2.  We will provide educational material and information when bidding begins next year on the new platforms. Our next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026. We have additional meetings to discuss implementation and buddy bidding. We are currently testing and reviewing the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) environment. 
  3. Flow Charts: These are posted on the AFA website to help guide you through contractual understanding and irregular ops here: 2025-2028 AFA Alaska CBA Reference Documents 01.26.2026
  4. Block2Block (B2B) Contactability: Implemented on February 1, 2026. Please familiarize yourself with the contractual language and bulletin bundle. Every Flight Attendant must check B2B at the end of every duty period (not trip) and make positive contact if a message is sent prior to block-in of the last flight of the duty period per §8.Q.2.e.
  5. Chime (Microsoft Teams): Implemented on February 9, 2026. This will allow Flight Attendants to contact Crew Scheduling for additional resources. Please refer to the letter of agreement and bulletin bundle.

We Want to Hear From You!

Whether you have feedback for the Committee, concerns to share, or items you’d like brought up with management – don’t hesitate to let us know. Your Local Scheduling Committee is here to be your voice to management. You can easily open a support ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or directly contact us using the information provided on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

So far, this year has been about having to adapt to nearly constant change while being expected to calmly project feelings of warm and friendly hospitality onboard the aircraft. It hasn’t been easy. The amount of change we have seen this year, leading up to the opening of the SEA domicile and now the implementation of a single Passenger Service System (PSS), has simply been mentally exhausting. I would argue that providing warm and friendly hospitality onboard the aircraft is not something we were trained to do. I believe for most of us it is who we are because of our island culture, but it still needs to be nourished and supported, otherwise it could be lost.

In addition to those changes there is the economic pressure we are all feeling due to the recent spike in oil prices, which has put more financial pressure on the Company and on the success of the service to Europe. On Thursday, April 23, there will be an all-employee Town Hall to discuss the Q1 financial results. It appears that so far demand has held up and it does not appear that there will be any significant schedule changes.

One schedule change that we have been asked about is the loss of the LAS turns. The change is the result of adding additional non-daily flights into LAS, which created an unbalanced flight schedule. If the turns continued, there would be longer pairings for LAS with more deadheading, which would not be as cost efficient as the schedule we are operating today. We’ve had the LAS turns for years because they are efficient and because the flight schedule supported them.

Finally, last month Kela and I attended the AFA Board of Directors meeting in Portland, Oregon. The most significant outcome of the meeting is there will be an increase in AFA dues beginning in June. The dues increase, which is $5.12, was not optional. It was mandated by AFA’s affiliation agreement with the CWA back in 2003 – more than 20 years ago. A more complete explanation of the dues increase is below.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me (martin.gusman@afahawaiian.org) or Kela (kela.chong@afahawaiian.org).

In Solidarity,

Martin Gusman
LEC President

Kela Chong
LEC Vice President

Single Passenger Service System (PSS) Cutover

The launch of the single passenger service system (PSS) tomorrow will bring about a number of changes, including some that may affect your ability to get to work or leisure travel. These are the issues that we have been asked about and are watching:

  • Commuting Policies
    After PSS, Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants will continue to operate under the provisions of their respective policies. An issue of concern for many people is Alaska’s positive space pass for commuting – D8Y. Management’s intention is to maintain the status quo of the pre-PSS environment. D8Y will still be available for Alaska employees on their pre-merger fleet of 737’s, but will not be available on the B717, A321, A330, or B787. This is a complicated issue which may be grieved by several Unions.

  • Boarding Priority & Seniority
    Beginning with PSS, our boarding priority for non-revenue travel will be determined by our priority code, year of hire, and time of check-in. Hawaiian’s boarding priority for non-revenue travel was determined by our priority code, and our full date of hire (year, month, and day). The loss of the month and day elements for determining our boarding priority (versus just the year of hire that will be used at PSS) amounts to a loss of seniority for travel purposes. The Alaska-Hawaiian MEC will be filing a grievance on this issue to have our full seniority recognized for non-revenue travel.  

  • Flight Attendant Jumpseat
    The Alaska-Hawaiian MEC will be looking into filing a grievance regarding the change to our Jumpseat Policy. Section 30.G.1. of our contract requires that AFA and management mutually agree on procedures for assignment of cabin jump seat authority. As a note, only qualified Hawaiian Flight Attendants are allowed to occupy the Flight Attendant jumpseat. The FAA requires anyone who occupies a Flight Attendant jumpseat to be trained on the operation of the exit.

AFA Dues Increase

Please be advised that there will be a net increase of $5.12 to our AFA dues beginning in June. Under the terms of AFA’s affiliation agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFA membership dues must be equal to the average dues of a CWA member, which is $65.36. During this year’s Board of Directors meeting in Portland, the voting delegates (the Local Council Presidents of each AFA represented airline) debated and ultimately determined by vote how the increase will be implemented. There are two important things to understand about the increase and how it will be implemented:

First, the increase is not optional. The increase is mandated by AFA’s affiliation agreement with the CWA, which was approved in 2003. The affiliation agreement came about in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, which left the entire US airline industry, and our Union, with an uncertain future. More than twenty years later the question wasn’t whether or not the Board favored an increase. The question was how would the increase be implemented?

Second, the Board recognized that the increase needed to be implemented in a way that reduced the financial impact to Flight Attendants. The Board achieved this by spreading the increase over three years – the maximum allowable time for implementation –by providing a dues rebate. Each Master Executive Council (MEC) has the ability to request a dues rebate on behalf of their Flight Attendants, thereby limiting the increase to $5.12 annually for three years. Your Alaska-Hawaiian MEC will be submitting a request for a dues rebate and more information about the rebate and the dues increase will be forthcoming.

While no one wants to see dues increase, the fact is that dues have not kept up with the cost of doing business. Our last dues increase was 10 years ago while the cost of negotiating and enforcing contracts have steadily increased since that time.

Crew Rest Facility Priority

With the increased number of Flight Attendants deadheading and pass riding on flights between Honolulu and Seattle, there have been a few times when there was some confusion about the priority for access to the crew rest facilities (LDMCR/OFAR).

This is the contractual priority order for access to the crew rest facility:

  1. Working Crew
  2. Deadheading Crew
  3. Pass Riding Flight Attendants

This information can be found in Section 7.D.2.f.(19)-(20) of the contract, on pages 7-17 and 7-18. As a reminder, our contract provides us with the flexibility to use crew rest facilities when working, deadheading, or pass riding. We all have a shared responsibility to use good judgement and to be fair when it comes to using these facilities.

Scott Henton Receives AFA Lifetime Achievement Award

Congratulations to Scott Henton, who was recognized at this year’s Board of Directors meeting for his career-long commitment to his fellow Hawaiian Flight Attendants and our Union! Scott received AFA’s Ada Brown Greenfield Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to a Union leader who has distinguished themself through a lifetime of contribution to the advancement of our Union with professional and personal integrity. The award is not given annually and is only given when a deserving member is identified. Scott is the third Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant to receive this prestigious award, joining previous recipients Sharon Soper and Diana Huihui. 

This year four Alaska-Hawaiian Flight Attendants received special recognition! Beth Hayes of LAX Council 47 received the Edith Lauterbach Merit Award, Melanie Buker of SAN Council 15 received the EAP Lifetime Achievement Award, and Terry Taylor of SEA Council 19 received the Ada Brown Greenfield Lifetime Achievement Award. A heartfelt mahalo and congratulations to all of our outstanding Flight Attendants for their contributions to their fellow Flight Attendants and our Union!

Alaska-Hawaiian Council 43 HNL Election

Local Council Officers will need to be elected for the term beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029, as provided by the AFA-CWA Constitution & Bylaws. Nominations for the positions of LEC President, LEC Vice President, and LEC Secretary closed on April 16. Voting notices with credentials to access the ballot will be mailed on April 30, 2026, and voting begins on May 5, 2026.

As an active member in good standing, you have the right to support candidates for office, to run for office and to cast a secret ballot during the election. Our elections are governed by procedures outlined in the Association’s Constitution & Bylaws, Article VIII and the AFA Policy Manual. For more information, please visit afacwa.org/elections.

Updated Council 43 Committee Roster

Our Council 43 Roster has been updated and moved to its new home at the AFA Alaska website (afaalaska.org), and may be found on the HNL Council 43 Committee page (https://afaalaska.org/hnl/committees). Please bookmark the page for future reference. In addition you’ll find our 2025 Contract Extension as well as the 2025 SEA Domicile LOA.

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

Uniform Delay Update

Aloha Council 47 SEA Flight Attendants,

We’ve been hearing your concerns loud and clear regarding the recent uniform delivery delays and how this may impact your ability to operate your scheduled 787 flying.

We brought this forward directly to management today and had a conversation to get clarity. While the launch of the updated uniforms is important to the company, it is not their position to discipline Flight Attendants or impact pay due to not having the correct uniform as a result of these delays.

To be clear, Flight Attendants should not be subject to discipline, corrective action, or removal from trips without pay in these situations. The company has indicated a primary focus on ensuring FCO flights are fully uniformed for launch, while understanding that other flying (ICN/HNL) may require flexibility during this transition period.

That said, we do ask that Flight Attendants continue to do their part by working with Affinity Apparel to arrange for their uniform pieces and stay engaged in the process.

We know many of you planned your schedules around the original timelines, and it’s frustrating when things change outside of your control.

If you experience anything that doesn’t align with this, please reach out so we can address it.

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org

On Monday, April 13, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met virtually 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 pmAS), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Barry Spitzer (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotel and Administration Diane Szubert, and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams.

Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, May 11.

Topics of Discussion

  • Final Hotel Decisions: Management has finalized hotel decisions for PHL, MKE, IAD, and PSP. This information will be communicated in April’s Hotel Informational Bulletin, as we cannot publicly disclose the names of our crew hotels.
  • API Challenges: We spend most of our meeting addressing challenges with our hotel vendor, API. Some of the items are Hotel Committee facing (site visit schedules, hotel bids (RFPs) with incorrect information, sourcing timelines, etc.), and other issues are Flight Attendant facing (missing newly contracted hotels in MyCrewCare, discrepancies with system van times, etc.). Crew Hotels took detailed notes during our meetings and will follow up with API for resolution.
  • Ground Transportation GPS Tracking: We have communicated before that a number of our ground transportation providers have GPS-enabled vans. The MyCrewCare app will eventually have this feature integrated. In the meantime, we have asked for the specific standalone apps or websites where crews can currently get this information. Our goal is to have this information posted with April’s Informational Bulletin.  

Overheard on the Jetbridge

We’re aware of a rumor circulating on social media suggesting that we’re planning to leave one of our key KOA properties. We want to confirm that this isn’t true. In fact, our Hotel Committee has requested the renewal of the contract with this property and has inquired about the possibility of securing higher food discounts for Flight Attendants as part of the renewal negotiations.

We’re unsure of the rumor’s exact origin, though it may have stemmed from a comment made by an individual from another workgroup. Both AFA and ALPA maintain Hotel Committees dedicated to advocating for their Members’ needs. While the committees collaborate closely, preferences for specific properties can occasionally differ between the two groups. Our Hotel Committee always puts Flight Attendants first and will keep pushing for the hotels that work best for us.

Important Reminders

  • Conducting a Site Visit ≠ Leaving a Property: Doing a site visit doesn’t mean we’re planning to leave a property. As we mention each month, conducting a site visit in a market isn’t a sign that we’re getting ready to leave an existing hotel.
  • Positive Feedback Matters: We’ve recently heard a lot of good things about this property. Please keep sharing your compliments about hotels you like via CrewCare—your feedback helps both the Hotel Committee and the hotel know they’re doing a great job.
  • Your Representatives are Available: Your Local Hotel Committee is always here to answer your questions. If you hear rumors, it’s best to skip the gossip and ask us directly.

What The Committee Is Working On

1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits on hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and cost-saving opportunities.  

Pre-Merger Alaska: We have been provided the site visit schedule for 2026, and it’s quite extensive. Additional site visits may be added due to the conditions listed above. The scheduled site visits through June 2027 are:

  • April: DFW, EWR, JFK
  • May: PHX, ATL
  • June: OGG, RNO, BOS
  • July: BWI

Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:

  • April: SYD, LAX
  • June: JFK

2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): The Gainshare program negotiations are currently stalled because management is concerned about the federal tax implications. AFA International was consulted and provided a legal counterargument. We’re waiting for AFA International to coordinate with Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management on this. Our goal is to reach a consensus and finalize the program’s negotiations. We recognize that many of our Members are interested in this program, and we’re doing everything we can to make it a reality.  

We Want to Hear From You!

Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

Tonight, the Alaska and Hawaiian merger will reach another major milestone—the integration of both airlines into a single passenger service computer system (PSS). While this change will affect Flight Attendants less than other groups—like Customer Service Agents and airport staff—there are still important updates you should know.

Block2Block App and Onboard Service

Pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants will now use the Block2Block (B2B) app to access flight and passenger information and conduct onboard sales. Here’s what that means:

  • Onboard sales will now be transacted using B2B using the new card readers that were distributed over the past few months.
  • Elite status recognition begins.
  • Catering reports will now be submitted using B2B, via the “catering and service feedback” tab found under your selected flight.

Additionally, Extra Comfort on pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft will transition to Premium Class starting tomorrow, aligning with the existing Alaska Premium Class experience.

Employee Travel

Starting tomorrow, Hawaiian Airlines flights will move to the FLY website. All Air Group employees will use FLY to list for Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon flights, streamlining the process for everyone.

For employee travel, pre-merger Alaska aircraft are the Boeing 737 fleet, and pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft are all Boeing 717, Airbus A321, Airbus A330, and Boeing 787 aircraft.

Travel Seniority

Both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian employees can now travel on all mainline aircraft with the same boarding priority. Standby list order will be determined by company seniority (year of hire), and if multiple employees have the same hire year, check-in time will determine priority.

It’s important to note that travel seniority is based on company (Alaska/Hawaiian) seniority and is not part of the seniority merger integration process, which is taking place separately to merge the Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendant seniority lists. The merged Flight Attendant seniority list is a separate entity that will only be released once we reach and ratify a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA). 

Jumpseats

Pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants will no longer use ID90 to list for jumpseat travel. All jumpseat listings should now be made through FLY. Once you are listed, approach the Customer Service Agent (CSA) at the gate to request the jumpseat. Jumpseats will be awarded in Flight Attendant seniority order until 30 minutes prior to departure, after which any remaining jumpseats will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Due to differences in our current collective bargaining agreements, Flight Attendants may only jumpseat on their respective pre-merger carrier’s aircraft. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants are limited to pre-merger Alaska aircraft, and pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants are limited to pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft. This policy will remain until a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) is reached and ratified.

Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants will also continue to be able to jumpseat on Horizon Air aircraft and vice versa. The ability to jumpseat on Horizon Air aircraft does not extend to pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants at this time.

Commuters

Even with a single PSS and shared travel platform, commuter policies and benefits remain tied to each pre-merger contract. These will stay separate until a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) is in place.

Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants who are registered commuters will continue to use the commuter boarding priority (D8) on pre-merger Alaska aircraft only (including flights operated by SkyWest for Alaska Airlines). The commuter boarding priority does not extend to pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft. FLY will not permit a pre-merger Alaska commuting Flight Attendants to list using the commuter boarding priority on pre-merger Hawaiian aircraft.

Please note: FLY may display a Boeing 787 flight as an Alaska-branded flight, even when the aircraft belongs to the pre-merger Hawaiian fleet. Currently, Boeing 787s are mostly scheduled for Asia and Europe routes but also operate select flights between HNL and SEA and may appear elsewhere, especially during irregular operations. If you commute between HNL and SEA, check the aircraft type before listing to confirm whether it’s a pre-merger Alaska or Hawaiian aircraft.

Pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants who are commuters will continue to be able to use the provisions in the CBA/commuter policy LOA (section 34-28). Pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants can utilize the commuter policy LOA when traveling on pre-merger Alaska aircraft.

Kindness and Patience

Integrating two complex computer systems while keeping the airline running is a major challenge. Customer Service Agents and airport operations employees will be at the forefront of this transition, especially at stations new to the system. Please continue to show patience and kindness in all your interactions with them—whether you’re working a flight, commuting to or from work, or non-reving using your travel benefits.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the changes associated with single PSS, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your LEC Officers.

In This Edition

  • Navigating Acute & Delayed Stress As A Flight Attendant
  • Next Week’s Events

Navigating Acute & Delayed Stress As A Flight Attendant

Originally posted April 14, 2026

From turbulent skies to unexpected emergencies, Flight Attendants face high-pressure situations that test our resilience every day. Understanding the unique stresses of our profession—and how to spot their warning signs—is the first step toward staying healthy and prepared both on and off the job.

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, April 21Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Wednesday, April 22Monthly Communications Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 23Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Call for Council 47 AFA Chairs and Volunteers

Aloha Council 47 LAX and SEA Members,

As our membership continues to grow, so does the need to expand our representation. We have been truly humbled hearing, especially during immersion training, how many Flight Attendants want to get involved in union work. That level of interest and engagement is incredible to see.

Remember, we are the Union. Each of us plays a role in protecting our careers, enforcing our Contract, and ensuring we remain united in our efforts.

We are happy to announce opportunities for you to get involved. Please review the available positions below, along with their qualifications and expectations. If a position does not specify a base (LAX or SEA), it will support both locations.

Open Positions:

  • Grievance Committee – SEA Focus
  • EAP Co-Chair – SEA Focus
  • EAP Committee – SEA Focus
  • Hotel Committee
  • Reserve Chair
  • General Engagement ***(see note below)

***We’ve heard a strong general interest from Flight Attendants who want to contribute but may not yet know where they fit. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to submit for General Engagement so we can help connect you with opportunities that align with your interests and where support is most needed.

Please take the time to review the qualifications and expectations, and reach out to your Officers if you have any questions.

The term for these position will be aligned with the Council 47 Officer terms which will end on December 31, 2028

Please Read Before Applying:

Application Timeline:

  • Now through May 1 – Application Process
  • May 4–8 – Optional interviews conducted
  • May 10 – Selections announced

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
47@afahawaiian.org

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Hi everyone,

I want to take a moment to provide some clarity around recent conversations regarding the Alaska AFL-CIO and how endorsements work within our structure.

First, the Alaska AFL-CIO is the state’s largest labor organization, representing over 50,000 workers across more than 50 unions, including ours. Together, we work through this federation to advance the interests of working people across Alaska through advocacy, education, and political engagement.

As part of this role, there is ongoing work throughout the year. Much of that work is carried out through our Government Affairs Committee, which is structured to engage in these efforts on behalf of the Council. This can include sharing information with members, participating in labor discussions, supporting issue-based advocacy, and coordinating with other unions on matters that impact working people across Alaska.

This structure allows responsibilities to be shared, which means officers may not always be in attendance at every event. That said, there are key moments, like the Alaska AFL-CIO convention, where officer participation is important. These are the settings where formal representation of the council takes place, including voting and involvement in the endorsement process, which are responsibilities of officers.  This is done with input and feedback from our GA Committee, as they have been engaged in that work throughout the year. 

Political endorsements are just one part of the overall work of the AFL-CIO.  Endorsements are determined through an Alaska AFL-CIO process that takes place later in the summer in connection with their convention. That process includes candidate vetting, input from affiliated unions, and a collective decision made by labor organizations, not by any one individual or local council.

I want to be clear that I have not made any endorsement decisions at this time, and that process has not yet taken place.

As your elected representative, my role in that process is to represent our membership thoughtfully and in alignment with the broader labor movement. In past cycles, that has meant aligning with the recommendations of both the Alaska AFL-CIO and Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Government Affairs after candidates have gone through a formal vetting process. It’s also worth noting that endorsed candidates have come from both sides of the aisle, based on their support for labor and working people.

I also recognize that our membership spans a wide range of political perspectives, and that’s something I take seriously. While there are times within our structure where votes may be split to reflect that diversity, endorsement decisions are made collectively through labor organizations with a focus on supporting candidates who are committed to workers’ rights.

If you have questions about the process, I’m always happy to help clarify.

In Solidarity,

LeiLauni

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