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

Immersion Training Per Diem Overpayment

Over the past several months since Immersion Training began, AFA has been actively working with the company regarding the payment of immersion training per diem. Unfortunately, there have been multiple payroll errors throughout this process. We understand the frustration these issues have caused and want you to know that we have been working behind the scenes to ensure the company complies with its contractual obligations and corrects these errors.

Issue #1:

We were initially made aware that no per diem had been paid for immersion training. AFA immediately notified the company of its contractual obligation under Section 4.A.2. to pay a minimum of eight (8) hours of per diem for each day of training.

Issue #2

When attempting to correct the issue, the company processed payments at each Flight Attendant’s hourly rate of pay rather than at the negotiated per diem rate, creating additional payroll inaccuracies.

Issue #3

While correcting the overpayment through the recovery process outlined in Section 27.K.2., the company failed to provide advance notification to affected Flight Attendants prior to making deductions from paychecks. This lack of communication caused unnecessary confusion, anxiety, and frustration.

We recognize that ongoing payroll errors have been burdensome and have eroded confidence in the payroll process. We share your concerns and continue to hold the company accountable for these repeated mistakes.

We encourage all Flight Attendants to carefully review their pay statements and verify that they are being paid correctly. If you identify any discrepancies, please report them to HA.fapay@alaskaair.com and copy your Council 47 Officers at 47@afahawaiian.org. Keeping us informed helps us track trends, advocate on your behalf, and apply additional pressure for timely and accurate resolutions.

Mahalo,

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

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

Pre-merger Alaska Reserve Flight Attendants: Have you ever had Crew Scheduling call you with a change to your assignment and wondered, “Can they do that?” Lineholders, have you flown with a Reserve Flight Attendant and found yourself asking the same question? You’re not alone! Our Reserve Committee is excited to launch a brand-new, limited-run series of Reserve Webinars in August to answer your most pressing reserve questions and bring clarity to the topics that matter most to you.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 6, at 1 PM PT for our first Reserve Webinar, titled “Can they do that?” Join us as we answer your questions and share practical, contractual insight into both everyday scheduling situations and those rare curveballs that come your way. This webinar is for everyone: Reserve Flight Attendants and lineholders alike. We encourage you to come ready to learn, connect, and ask anything on your mind. Registration details and a Zoom link will be shared as soon as August bidding opens.

Have a “can they do that?” question of your own? We want to hear from you! Use the link below to submit your questions in advance. While you’ll also have the opportunity to ask live during the webinar, the more questions we receive ahead of time, the better we can tailor the session to what matters most to you.

Click here to submit your question now ➔

Stay tuned—more details coming soon!

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in our Flight Attendant ʻohana!

Just like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day holds a unique and personal significance for each of us. For many of us, our fathers not only taught us practical life skills but also instilled character by teaching us resilience and the importance of taking responsibility for our actions.

Today is a day when we recognize the sacrifice and hard work that fathers bring to their families and to our workplace. Whether you’re celebrating with family, remembering a loved one, or at work today, we want you to know that we appreciate your contribution and thank you for all that you are and do – this day is for you!

Mahalo!

Martin Gusman & Kela Chong

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

Inflight Service Chair Selected – Kekai Lum

Aloha Seattle ‘Ohana,

The Council 47 Officers are pleased to announce the appointment of Kekai Lum as our new Inflight Service Committee Chair – SEA Focus.

Yesterday, we concluded our interview and selection process for this position. We were encouraged by the strong interest from the Membership, with seven Members submitting applications to serve in this role. We appreciate everyone who took the time to apply and participate in the process.

Kekai brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. In addition to his years of service at Hawaiian Airlines, he is also a former Aloha Airlines Flight Attendant. As a high flyer, he has extensive experience working a variety of routes and is well-versed in both Business Class and Main Cabin service positions. His broad operational experience and firsthand understanding of our onboard service make him well-positioned to represent the interests of our Members in Seattle.

As Inflight Service Committee Chair, Kekai will serve as a resource for Members on service-related matters, work closely with the MEC and Local Inflight Service Committee, and help ensure the perspectives of the SEA Flight Attendants are represented as our 787 service continues to evolve.

Please join us in welcoming Kekai to the Council 47 team and congratulating him on his appointment.

Mahalo,

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

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Action Required: Invalidate and Confirm Your Hawaiian Airlines ID Badge

Aloha Council 47 Members,

We want to remind all former Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant badge holders that the company continues to require the invalidation of Hawaiian Airlines ID badges in accordance with TSA requirements.

The company has advised that approximately 415 directives have been issued to Flight Attendants between all three domiciles who have not yet surrendered their HA ID badge or provided proof that the badge has been properly invalidated. Flight Attendants who have not completed this requirement may be at risk of missing the directive deadline and could be subject to further disciplinary action.

To comply with the directive, Flight Attendants should ensure their Hawaiian Airlines ID badge has been invalidated by punching two holes in the expiration date:

  • One hole through the expiration month
  • One hole through the expiration year

If you have already invalidated your badge but have not yet provided proof, please submit a photo clearly showing the badge with both hole punches visible.

It was brought to our attention that some Flight Attendants who previously invalidated their badges, either on their own or with the assistance of management, may have received a directive in error. After discussing this issue with management, the company acknowledged there were instances where invalidated badges were not properly documented. This was a failure in the company’s recordkeeping process, not a failure on the part of the affected Flight Attendants.

We understand the inconvenience, frustration, and anxiety this may have caused and apologize to those who wrongly received certified mail.

If you have questions regarding this requirement or need assistance, please contact HA.inflight.performance@alaskaair.com.

Please do not delay in completing this requirement if you have not already done so.

Mahalo,

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

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

The Emancipation Proclamation

On January 1, 1963, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that “all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious States “are, and henceforward shall be free.”

Enforcement of the proclamation took nearly two and a half years, and ended on June 19, 1865 when 250,000 enslaved people in Texas were finally emancipated (freed) from slavery.

Why We Celebrate Juneteenth

“Juneteenth” (June 19th) commemorates emancipation, and honors the lives and labor of those whose enslavement called for the proclamation.

Their contributions to society helped jumpstart a wave of labor movements around the globe including the founding and organization of Labor Unions.

Emancipation in Hawaiʻi

The Kingdom of Hawaiʻi Constitution, enacted by Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III in 1852 explicitly outlawed slavery (Article 12) thirteen years before the final Emancipation Proclamation enforcement in Texas:

“Slavery shall, under no circumstances whatever, be tolerated in the Hawaiian Islands: whenever a slave shall enter Hawaiian territory he shall be free; no person who imports a slave, or slaves, into the King’s dominions shall ever enjoy any civil or political rights in this realm…”

Article 12 challenged the norm to extend grace and protection to a vulnerable and oppressed class. This, and other Hawaiian laws and values call for solidarity and kindness toward others.

Emancipation, Unions, and Solidarity

Hawaiʻi has the highest rate of Union membership (24.8%) compared to other jurisdictions on the continent.

The high rate of Union membership in Hawaiʻi is the product of labor movements. Many of these movements were organized on plantations; however, labor movements today span many industries.

Communities were formed on those plantations among people who were meant to remain divided.

Unions Feed Our Communities

Community, kindness, and good food is central our cultural and social norms. These factors are central because we recognize food as a basic human right, and do not hesitate to share it and other resources with others.

When our ability to put food on the table is jeopardized, it doesn’t affect us individually– it affects those around us as well. For this reason, Labor Unions remain strong in Hawaiʻi.

The history of exploited labor on plantations is a grim reminder what’s to come if we cease to take action or lose hope. Behind every change is someone who was ruthlessly hopeful. More importantly, it’s important that we have a reason to keep going.

We don’t need to outrun every change or topple every obstacle. Sometimes, just going is enough.

WE are “The Union.”

Labor Unions are the vanguard (frontline forces) that protect the working class from becoming a class of slaves. Every member of a Labor Union upholds this boundary just by being a member. Strength in numbers!

As a Labor Union, we honor those who keep society afloat: Workers like us! There is no such thing as unskilled labor; everyone deserves fair pay for their contributions.

On this day, the 19th of June, we commemorate those who fought to improve work conditions and strengthen labor laws for all– up to and including emancipation.

Happy Juneteenth – Emancipation Day!


In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

AFA Hawaiian, Local Council 43 (Honolulu Base)
WE are the Union!

PS: CWA National Human Rights Conference

Are you passionate about human rights? CWA will host a National Human Rights Conference in Peachtree, Georgia August 16 – 19.

Learn more:https://cwahumanrights.com/

In This Edition

  • MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – June 8, 2026
  • Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026
  • Next Week’s Events

MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – June 8, 2026

Originally posted June 15, 2026

The full recording of our June 8 MEC Town Hall is now available—catch every update, candid conversation, and answer from our MEC Officers. Stay informed with the latest on contract negotiations, integration milestones, and the Q&A session, and check out our handy Q&A summary of all the questions asked during the broadcast.

Read More >

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – June 2026

Originally posted June 16, 2026

Curious about why some layover hotels are still listed as TBD in the bid packet or how we’re tackling shuttle issues like broken A/C? Our latest AFA Hotel Committee update dives into room placement issues in FAI, upcoming HVAC installations in SIT, and how we’re fighting to keep crew amenities that were promised during Hotel Committee site visits from being negotiated away by management.

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, June 23Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
Wednesday, June 24Quarterly Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 24Monthly Communications Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 25Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) (pmAS)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

June: Human Rights Update

As we move through June, we recognize and celebrate several important observances that reflect our commitment to inclusion, equity, education, and community. We encourage you to learn more through the resources provided below.

Mahalo,

Bruni Agosto-Pinal
Human Rights & Equity Chair
Council 47 LAX/SEA
bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org

🌈 Pride Month | All Month Long 🌈

Pride Month is both a celebration and a call to action. We honor the courage of those who came before us, stand with those facing challenges today, and recommit ourselves to building workplaces and communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

What began as a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall uprising has evolved into a global movement centered on education, advocacy, visibility, community, and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Solidarity means showing up for one another. When one community is under attack, we are all affected. We proudly celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community every day, and especially during Pride Month.

AFA Pride pins are avaiable in the LAX and SEA Lounges.

Join AFA Pride Events

Resources

Happy Pride!

June 11 | King Kamehameha Day

King Kamehameha Day honored the legacy of King Kamehameha I, the leader who united the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom. Observed annually on June 11, it is the only state holiday in the United States dedicated to a monarch.

Resources

June 19 | Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The observance celebrates freedom, resilience, and Black history while recognizing the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

Happy Juneteenth!

Resources

June 15-21 | Men’s Health Week

June is Also Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Week promotes awareness of preventive care, routine screenings, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices. Early detection and proactive healthcare can significantly improve long-term outcomes.

Resources

June 20 | World Refugee Day

Established by the United Nations General Assembly, World Refugee Day honors the courage, strength, and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or human rights violations. It is an opportunity to recognize refugees’ contributions and demonstrate solidarity with displaced communities around the world.

Resources & Opportunities

June 21 | Father’s Day

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, and father figures throughout our membership. Thank you for all that you do, and we hope you enjoy your day.

Resources

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

NGP Enrollment Available by Phone Through July 1

Aloha Council 47 Members,

NGP’s in-person enrollment visit has concluded, but there is still time to enroll or make changes to your benefits.

NGP will continue to offer enrollment and member assistance by phone through July 1.

Members may call NGP at 800-344-9016 to:

  • Enroll in an NGP plan
  • Check the status of an existing enrollment
  • Make changes to their current plan
  • Ask questions about available plans and benefits
  • Receive general assistance regarding NGP services

If you were unable to meet with the representative during the in-person visit, or if you still have questions, please take advantage of this extended enrollment opportunity before July 1.

Mahalo,

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

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

LAX: Increased Traffic During World Cup Events

Aloha LAX,

We wanted to share an awareness notice recently communicated by the LAX Employee Parking and Shuttle staff.

Due to increased traffic and congestion associated with World Cup events in the Los Angeles area, travel times to and from LAX have reportedly increased significantly, with some trips taking nearly twice as long as normal. Traffic impacts have been observed throughout the airport area, including:

  • Terminal roadways
  • Westchester Parkway
  • Jetway Boulevard
  • Airport access routes via Vicksburg Street and Sky Way

Parking staff are encouraging all employees to allow additional travel time and consider arriving earlier than usual to help ensure timely arrival for scheduled assignments. Increased congestion is expected, particularly on days surrounding matches at SoFi Stadium.

Upcoming Match Dates/Times:

  • June 18 at 12:00 PM
  • June 21 at 12:00 PM
  • June 25 at 7:00 PM
  • June 28 at 12:00 PM
  • July 2 at 12:00 PM
  • July 10 at 12:00 PM

This information was provided by the LAX Employee Parking and Shuttle staff and is being shared for situational awareness.

Questions regarding parking and transportation impacts may be directed to the Transportation MOD at (213) 457-7796.ore July 1.

Mahalo,

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

That’s a Wrap on Government Affairs Focus Month!

As Government Affairs Committee Focus Month comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank everyone who tuned in, asked insightful questions, and shared resources throughout September. Whether you watched a quick video on the van or started a conversation about voting in the crew lounge, your engagement made a difference. We started this month […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met for their regular quarterly meeting to advance ongoing activism, promote workplace equity, and champion meaningful policy improvements across our workplace. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Soon Kim (HNL), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (pmHA LAX/SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Erika Daniel […]

MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – September 23, 2026

Whether you joined us live or are ready to watch on your own schedule, the full recording of our September 23 MEC Town Hall is now available! Catch up on the discussions and hear directly from our MEC Officers and AFA panelists. Watch the video anytime on our AFA Alaska + Hawaiian YouTube channel using the link below. (Note: […]

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – September 2026

In September, our Hotel Committee participated in two meetings: the standing monthly meeting with Crew Hotels on September 14, and a Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with the company’s hotel procurement vendor, API, on September 23 (pmAS) and September 24 (pmHA) in Seattle.  Representing you at these meetings were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA pmAS), […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Wednesday, October 21

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants When Crew Scheduling calls at 3 AM with a change to the trip you self-assigned, do you know your contractual rights? Understanding what management can—and cannot—do on reserve is your strongest line of defense. Join our Reserve Committee for “Is This Legal?”, the second installment in our three-part pre-merger […]

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