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        July 22, 2026 17:00

        On Monday, July 13, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person 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), Hilary Streem (SFO), Le’a Tupola (LAX/SEA pmHA), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), and Matt Mitchell (HNL), 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, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner, and Crew Hotel Support Specialist LaFay Williams.

        Our next monthly meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, August 10.

        Topics of Discussion

        • Guests in Ground Transportation (pmHA): The Hotel Committee advocated for alignment on guest policies in ground transportation. Previously, pmHA Flight Attendants could not have guests accompany them in crew transportation, whereas pmAS Flight Attendants could. Effective immediately, guests of pmHA Flight Attendants are allowed to ride in crew shuttles, except in locations where only crew are permitted on the shuttles. Working crew remains the priority, and there must be room for them and their bags. Guests must never cause delay, inconvenience, or displace crew during transport. If there is insufficient room for your guest, please be prepared to make other transportation arrangements.
        • Ad Hoc List Update (pmAS): Management uses a list of Hotel Committee-approved properties for relocations from our contracted crew hotels when necessary. Maintaining the list is no small task. The list is constantly evolving as properties are added (after site visits) and deleted (labor disputes, crew feedback, etc.). Previously, a single list was shared by both AFA and ALPA, but it has now been separated so that each union can elect the order of hotels they prefer. The Committee will update the list to incorporate the markets that were visited this year, then have the list posted to the Flight Attendant Website, as called for in CBA §34.A.6.b  
        • Hotel Contractual Terms (pmAS): We continue to notice that items discussed with hotel management during on-site visits are not being incorporated into final hotel contracts. There are a variety of reasons why this has happened: the hotel overpromised during a site visit and didn’t follow through, API negotiated away offered amenities (free breakfast, F&B discount, etc.) to secure a lower rate for the company, etc. The Hotel Committee has been actively monitoring these discrepancies, as our final hotel decisions are based on what was presented as a complete package during the site visit. To put this into context, we recently conducted a JFK site visit to find a new short-stay hotel. A hotel was selected on the premise that the hotel-provided shuttle would run on demand for crew, instead of the published 30-minute schedule. The hotel backtracked on the on-demand shuttle, which caused us to break with that property and utilize an on-airport property instead. If you notice any discrepancy in a crew amenity that is published in MyCrewCare or the Hotel Hotline, please ensure you write a CrewCare report and contact your Local Hotel Committee if necessary.  
        • City-Specific Issues/Updates:
          • RDU: There have been several recent write-ups regarding HVAC, noise, and the property’s condition. This market is up for renewal next year, but the Committee has asked that sourcing be expedited to find a suitable replacement.
          • BOS: There have been numerous reports of rooms not being ready for redeye arrivals, resulting in excessive wait times. This is unacceptable, as rooms should be taken out of service the night prior.  This has been escalated to Crew Hotels for follow-up.
          • SJO: We are still waiting for a final hotel decision in SJO. We have been told an update will be coming soon.
          • LIR: We are still investigating viable solutions to cut down on the transit time. We conducted another site visit to the market in June, but our top choice withdrew their bid shortly after the visit.  
        • Ground Transportation Live Tracking (pmAS): Instructions for tracking ground transportation with participating providers have been posted in the July Informational Bulletin on TeamAAG. Additionally, it has been requested that this information be displayed in Crew Access and posted to Comply365 on the IMD. This should help Flight Attendants track their ride.    

        What The Committee Is Working On

        1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: Our 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: The Committee is evaluating the need for additional site visits in 2026 and is getting a jump-start on the plan for 2027. The scheduled site visits through September 2026 are:
          • July: BZE, LGB (New Layover), BWI (Short), DEN (Short)
          • Aug: MCI (Short), CHS (Long)
          • Sept: YYC (New Layover), YEG (New Layover)
          • Oct: TUS (Short), OAK (Short/Long)
          • TBD: OGG
        • Pre-Merger Hawaiian: The scheduled site visits through June 2026 are:
          • Aug: HNL, OGG
          • Sept: SMF

        2. Hotel Gainshare Update (pmAS): There continues to be no update on the Hotel Gainshare program, same as last month. Negotiations remain stalled due to management’s concerns about federal tax implications. AFA International has provided a legal counterargument, and we are still waiting for coordination between AFA International and Alaska Airlines Labor Relations management. Our goal remains to reach a consensus and finalize program negotiations. We know many Members are interested in this program and will continue to keep you informed.

        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.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Hotel Committee Tagged With: committee meeting

        July 21, 2026 18:31

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        A Message from our LEC President: 737-800 Interisland Operations

        Aloha nui kākou,

        Earlier today, the Company publicly announced that the Boeing 737-800 will replace the 717-200 fleet in our interisland network. The Company’s decision to select the 737-800 is no surprise, as Alaska Airlines has operated this aircraft type for many years. While this announcement may have been anticipated for some time, Alaska Airlines has also decided to begin operating interisland flights under the Alaska brand between Honolulu and Maui beginning this October. This decision by the Company is both disheartening and disappointing to us at Hawaiian AFA.

        The unfortunate reality of the situation stems from the reliability issues surrounding our aging 717 fleet which is something that we have all recognized throughout the years. Some of our 717s have been out of service much longer than anticipated due to on-going maintenance issues. This has left the Company with very little options to maintain our robust interisland network. While the decision to utilize the existing Alaska branded 737s and its crews is a near-term solution to maintaining our interisland network, it does come with near-term impacts to us as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.

        Our Interisland flying represents more than just taking care of our local people. It represents the very core of our brand and who we are as Hawaiian Airlines. No matter how long each of us has been representing Pualani, or whether you still fly interisland flights or not, we all started out flying between the islands. The infancy of our careers as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants is where we all began flying and so too did the brand itself. The legacy of Hawaiian Airlines from where we came from, to where we’ve gone and how we have grown, stems from our roots here in Hawai‘i. Bringing the Alaska branded 737s to do part of our interisland flying shakes us to our core, especially since it will not be our crews interacting and maintaining our long-standing relationships we have with our local communities throughout Hawai‘i. While there is no denying the factors of this situation, as President of our Honolulu base, I cannot support or stand behind this decision by the Company to bring in the Alaska branded 737s and its crews to do flying that ultimately belongs to us at Hawaiian.

        I will be working closely with our HA MEC Grievance Committee as well as the Joint Alaska-Hawaiian MEC to consider all options available to us in our Contract. While I cannot make any promises that we will be able to ultimately prevent this from happening, it is important to know that we as the Hawaiian AFA Leadership will not be sitting idly by and will use the full force of our contract and everything that is available to us to push back. There will be on-going discussions both internally with AFA as well as the Company to ensure that we are protecting our bid lines, but most importantly our jobs as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants in Hawai‘i.

        I want to acknowledge that this news hits us hard, and in many ways is demoralizing because of the constant changes that we have been going through along with the reduction of our international flying. The constant taking away and giving to Alaska has pushed each of us to a place where it is starting to affect who we are as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants. Everyone is fatigued from change with no end or relief in sight. The promise of a better future seems to get pushed back further and further as more of these changes continue to disconnect us from who we are as Hawaiian Airlines. The emotional toll that it is taking on each of us is sometimes unbearable and overwhelming. I ask that everyone take a moment to process this information as it will impact and affect everyone differently. Our EAP Committee is available should anyone need to reach out to them for assistance or resources. Remember that while this announcement will affect each of us differently, and at times we may feel alone, know that we are all in this together. The greatest strength that we have as a Hawaiian Airlines ‘ohana is our ability to persevere and to holomua (move forward) in the face of uncertainty and difficulties.

        We will continue to keep everyone updated on this developing situation and know that our top priority is to maintain our jobs and our bid lines as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants in Hawai‘i.

        E kūpa‘a kākou!
        Let us stand firm together!

        Me ka ha‘aha‘a,

        Kela Chong
        President
        Hawaiian Airlines Local Executive Council 43 – HNL
        Association of Flight Attendants – CWA, AFL-CIO

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        July 21, 2026 13:45

        Earlier today, Alaska Airlines management announced plans to transition the neighbor island 717 fleet to Hawaiian-branded 737 aircraft by 2028. However, buried within that same announcement is a more immediate and concerning development: Alaska Airlines management intends to introduce Alaska-branded 737 aircraft, operated by Alaska Airlines crews, on neighbor island routes, with plans to operate three daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Maui (HNL-OGG) beginning as early as this October.

        This decision by Alaska Airlines management is a profound disappointment and marks a clear break from the core commitments made to Hawaiian Airlines employees and the people of Hawaiʻi at the outset of the merger. At that time, management underscored that preserving the Hawaiian Airlines brand—its unique identity and operational presence—was essential to the merger’s success.

        Throughout the merger process, Alaska Airlines management gave unequivocal assurances about a true dual-brand strategy. They insisted there was “no other choice” but to honor the culture and legacy built by Hawaiian Airlines over the past 97 years. Management further justified the merger by pledging it would enable the company to accelerate investments in passenger experience and technology, all while protecting the Hawaiian Airlines brand and Hawaiʻi-based jobs.

        By introducing Alaska-branded aircraft to the core of neighbor island service, Alaska Airlines management is abandoning those commitments. This move replaces the iconic Pualani livery—a symbol deeply rooted in Hawaiʻi’s heritage—with an operational shift that overlooks the essential need for a distinct Hawaiian identity. While management has indicated that the Pualani livery will eventually be on these replacement aircraft and that they will be crewed by HNL-based Flight Attendants, these future assurances do not change the here and now of the situation.

        Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants are familiar with the lifeline nature of Arctic flying and the “milk run” within Alaska—routes where isolated communities rely entirely on the consistency of air service for everything from medical care to essential commerce. Neighbor island flying in Hawaiʻi serves that same vital, infrastructure-level purpose. It’s not just a route; it’s the heartbeat of the state.

        For Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants, this decision is fundamentally personal. The neighbor island operation is where our airline started, serving as the core of what has been built over the decades. It is our legacy—the place where we learned the unique standard of care that defines our service. Encroaching on this work is not just a business decision; it undermines the history and foundation of the neighbor island operation and jeopardizes the stability of the single-duty-period pairings that enable our Honolulu-based Flight Attendants to serve their communities and return home to their families the same day.

        Our MEC is already taking action. Our pre-merger Hawaiian MEC Grievance Committee is actively reviewing all available options under our collective bargaining agreements. We are prepared to pursue every avenue to challenge this encroachment, including filing a formal grievance and seeking all remedies necessary to protect our work and uphold our contracts. We are also in close communication with both the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines ALPA MECs and are aligning our efforts in response to management’s announcement.We stand together in both our disappointment and our resolve. We will hold management accountable for the promises made to our Flight Attendants and the people of Hawaiʻi. Updates will follow as we move forward together.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Master Executive Council (MEC)

        July 21, 2026 07:00

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

        🎟️ Registration Open 🎟️
        SEA Membership Meeting

        Aloha SEA ‘Ohana,

        We’re excited to share a few additional details for our upcoming in-person Council 47 Seattle Membership Meeting! A virtual option will not be available. Official meeting minutes will be provided to the membership within one week after the meeting.

        📅 Date
        August 15, 2026 – Saturday
        11AM – 2PM PT

        📍 Meeting Location
        Earhart Room (Lower Plaza Level)
        18000 International Blvd.
        SeaTac, WA 98188

        🅿️ Parking
        Complimentary parking validation will be provided for all registered attendees.

        🍱 Lunch is on us!
        Lunch will be catered by L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, so come hungry! We look forward to sharing ono food while discussing important Council 47 updates, Seattle-specific issues, and answering your questions.

        📝 Registration Required
        This is a closed meeting for Council 47 members only, and registration is required to attend.

        Only register if you plan on attending so that we can accurately account for seating and catering.

        On reserve that day? Go ahead and register if you plan to attend in the event you are not called out.

        Register Here >>>

        We look forward to seeing you there for a day of updates, discussion, and an opportunity to connect with your fellow Flight Attendants and Council 47 leadership.

        Mahalo,

        Council 47 Officers and Leadership

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        July 21, 2026 01:36

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        July 2026 – HSAP Newsletter

        Aloha,

        Welcome to our Hawaiian Safety Action Program (HSAP) newsletter.

        Brief review of what HSAP is:

        HSAP is a reporting program available to all Hawaiian Flight Attendants to report safety or non-compliance events. Once accepted into the program the event would be protected from disciplinary action from the Company and regulatory action from the FAA.

        There are exceptions to the program however; events that involve deliberate acts, criminal activity, substance abuse including alcohol, or intentional falsification will not be covered. The content of an accepted HSAP report cannot be used as the basis for company discipline.

        This program allows for a partnership between the Union (AFA), the Company, and the FAA to identify and correct safety hazards and concerns before they develop into a more serious incident.

        This newsletter provides de-identified narratives or summaries from a selection of HSAP reports that have been accepted and closed– followed by a discussion of the report and actions taken by the HSAP Event Review Committee.

        To file an HSAP report: Click the ‘INTELEX’ icon on the Team AAG website homepage or on your IMD, and log in with your Hawaiian Airlines credentials.

        Please continue to submit safety-related issues, hazards and incidents you’ve experienced.

        HSAP Events & Topics covered in this report:

        • IMD Left on Aircraft on Layover
        • Multiple IMD Reports
        • Jumpseat Violation
        • Not Suitable for HSAP
        • B2B Issues
        • Carry On Stowage
        • Participation with HSAP Event Review Committee

        Click here to read the full newsletter and report.

        July HSAP Newsletter >>>

        Mahalo nui loa,

        AFA Events Review Committee (ERC) REPS
        Kerri Ruiz, kerri.ruiz@afahawaiian.org
        Baron Lee, baron.lee@afahawaiian.org

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        July 20, 2026 17:00

        As Flight Attendants, we all experience moments where we need AFA support but might not be entirely sure where to look. Instead of digging through old emails or panic-posting on Facebook, we want to make sure you know exactly how to access our Union resources.

        Here’s everything you need to know to navigate our AFA resources with confidence:

        • Find Your Local Reps in Under 30 Seconds: It only takes a moment to connect with the right person. Go to afaalaska.org and click on “Local Councils.” There, you’ll see the Officers and Committees dedicated to your Local Council—fellow Flight Attendants who truly understand your base, concerns, and needs.
        • Rely on Our Specialized Committees: Each Committee is dedicated to a specific area—such as scheduling, inflight service, or membership engagement. If you have a question or sense something is off, start here. It’s never an inconvenience; our dedicated volunteers are here to support you, so you never have to tackle complex issues alone.
        • What to Do When Things Go Sideways: When challenges arise, you have several ways to get the support you need. Submitting reports not only helps resolve your issue but also empowers our Officers to spot trends and advocate for you and our fellow Flight Attendants even more effectively.
          • Pre-Merger Alaska Flight Attendants: Reach out directly to an LEC Officer or open a support ticket through the AFA Alaska Online Support Center. When submitting a ticket, always use your personal email—not your company address—for privacy and security.
          • Pre-Merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants: Contact your LEC Officers directly to report issues and receive support specific to your needs.
        • Why Contacting Us Matters: Our Union is strongest when everyone knows how to use its resources. If you ever have a question or feel uncertain, reach out—we’re here to help.

        Watch the Video

        Want to see these tips in action? Watch the video below, where SFO-based Flight Attendant and Local Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson Dani Kellogg walks you through the website step by step.

        Watch the Video On YouTube ➔

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Membership Engagement Committee

        July 17, 2026 17:00

        In This Edition

        • Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life
        • Shared on Social
        • Next Week’s Events

        Behind the Scenes: What Goes Into Bringing Our MEC Town Halls to Life

        Originally posted July 13, 2026

        Months of planning, coordination, and rehearsals all go into bringing our MEC Town Halls to life. Go behind the scenes to see how we transform your feedback and questions into a live broadcast event.

        Read More >


        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 July 17, 2026


        Next Week’s Events

        Tuesday, July 21 – Thursday, July 23Joint Contract Negotiations
        Tuesday, July 21Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting (pmAS)
        Wednesday, July 22Monthly Benefits Committee Meeting (pmAS)
        Wednesday, July 22Monthly Communications Committee Meeting

        See the MEC Event Calendar >

        Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: AFA News in Review

        July 15, 2026 10:00

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

        🔔 Reminder 🔔
        August 15 SEA Membership Meeting!

        Aloha Council 47 SEA,

        This is a friendly reminder that bidding will close on the 17th. If you are planning to attend our first-ever Council 47 Seattle Membership Meeting on Saturday, August 15, please remember to bid the day off before the bid window closes.

        This meeting will be your opportunity to hear updates on our Seattle domicile, our Contract, inflight service, and other issues impacting our base. More importantly, it is a chance to ask questions, raise concerns, share feedback, and connect with both your Council 47 leadership and your fellow Seattle Flight Attendants as we continue navigating this transition together.

        Additional details, including the meeting time, location, agenda, and registration information, will be shared soon. 

        We hope you’ll be able to join us for this important meeting, and we look forward to seeing you on August 15!

        In Solidarity,

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

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        July 13, 2026 20:00

        Since launching our MEC Town Halls in March, we’ve focused on making these sessions a clear and effective way to connect with everyone. In June, we adjusted our approach to a more dynamic, interview-based, and conversational format to make these sessions even more engaging. But what does it take to move from an initial concept to a live broadcast?

        We thought it would be fun to take you behind the lens. We’ve been capturing snippets of the production setup to highlight the extensive preparation that happens long before we go live.

        Click here to watch on YouTube ➔

        The Planning & Preparation Process: A Multi-Month Journey

        While you see the final product on your screens, each Town Hall is the result of intensive coordination that begins months in advance. Our production doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a layered process of refinement and practice. Here is a look at what goes into bringing these sessions to you:

        • Months of Coordination and Planning: We start months out by listening. We identify key issues—like JCBA negotiations, seniority integration, and domicile-specific changes—that are top-of-mind for you. We work closely with our MEC Officers (Tim Green, Brice McGee, and Paul Ikioka) and MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson Mischelle Fielsch to prioritize your questions and gather the data and visual materials needed to support the conversation.
        • Shared Table Reads: Once topics are chosen, we hold several “table reads”—focused sessions where we shape the flow of discussion. We make sure our updates on JCBA negotiations and other AFA news are presented clearly, accurately, and in ways that speak directly to our daily lives as Flight Attendants.
        • Technical Run-Throughs: We dedicate hours to testing our setup and calibrating our audio and video feeds. This attention to detail ensures a reliable, high-quality viewing experience for everyone tuning in.
        • Final Dress Rehearsals: Before we go live, we conduct full dress rehearsals. These sessions are a complete “dry run” of the show, where we test every detail—from camera angles and microphones to visual aids and graphics—so everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

        Designed for You

        These Town Halls are made for you. From the first planning meeting to the final microphone check, every decision is made with your engagement in mind, and we’re constantly refining our approach based on your feedback. We want you to feel connected, and more importantly, we want you to feel heard.

        Save The Date

        Plan now to join us for our next MEC Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23, at 11 AM PT.

        If you have a question for our MEC Officers, you can submit it now or at any time using this form. We prioritize questions submitted in advance to ensure we focus on what matters most to you.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Membership Engagement Committee

        July 13, 2026 10:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Council 43 is on Social Media!

        Aloha,

        Contract education and communication is a priority for us. We’re excited to implement more ways to connect with our members!

        Join our Union Facebook Group

        • Connect with Union Reps
        • Access information 24/7
        • More updates!

        Join Now >>>

        Get a breakdown of some of the group features below.


        Contract Education

        • Post Contract-related questions in the group.
        • Get answers from your Local Council Union reps– straight from the source!
        • Exclusive access to Contract education content such as webinars, graphics, and reels.

        Reminder: Our Union’s “area of responsibility” is our Contract. Please contact the Company for help with questions about pass travel or Fly.

        Critical Updates

        • Accident on the freeway, inclement weather, irregular operations? Post important updates to give others a heads up!
        • Union reps can provide direct guidance where our Contract is applicable.
        • Fewer topics covered in this group make it easier to find important information!

        Bonus: Union Officers can relay important updates quickly and easily by posting reels or livestreaming.

        How To Join The Group

        • This is a private group for Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants only.
        • HA Flight Attendants from any of our bases are welcome to join!
        • Request to join by providing your employee information and agreeing to the group rules.

        Reminder: AFA’s Mutual Respect Policy & Social Media Policy apply.

        Follow us on Instagram too! @afacouncil43hnl


        2026 Webinar Schedule

        The webinar schedule for the remainder of 2026 is finalized!

        • August – Benefits
        • September – Reserves
        • October – PBS – Stacking & Unstacking – Holiday Months
        • November – Reserves
        • December – LEC 43 Officers – Year-End Review

        If there are questions about our webinar or social media accounts, please contact: hnl.lecs@afahawaiian.org

        In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

        AFA Hawaiian Council 43, Honolulu Base

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

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        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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