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        What Does This Committee Do?
        The Reserve Committee helps Flight Attendants to interpret and understand the reserve portion of the contract and serves as a liaison between Crew Scheduling and Flight Attendants holding a reserve schedule.

        Download the Reserve Committee Member duties and responsibilities
        Specific Duties and Responsibilities
        • Act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding reserve issues
        • Work to actively educate Flight Attendants regarding the reserve section of the contract
        • Answer Flight Attendant questions regarding reserve duty and help them to interpret the contract in accordance with guidelines set by the LEC and MEC
        • Investigate and respond to Flight Attendant concerns regarding reserve assignments and Crew Scheduling compliance with contract language. Gather information and work with management to satisfactorily resolve each issue.
        • Communicate any unresolved issues and/or potential contract violations to the Grievance Committee on members’ behalf
        Why Would I Contact This Committee?

        The Reserve Committee is available to help you with:

        • Questions about Reserve duty
        • Investigating and responding to concerns regarding Reserve assignments
        • Coordination between Reserve F/As and the Inflight Crew Scheduling department

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        Who Do I Contact?

        If you have a reserve-related issue or concern to share, please file a report through the AFA Alaska online support center.

        For other assistance, contact any member of your Local Reserve Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

        ANC

        Ella Embree
        anc.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the ANC Committee List >>

        LAX

        Kanako Yamada
        lax.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the LAX Committee List >>

        PDX

        Anthony Eskander
        pdx.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the PDX Committee List >>

        SAN

        Rebecca Garcia
        san.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the SAN Committee List >>

        SEA

        Conner Gallagher
        sea.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the SEA Committee List >>

        SFO

        Meg Casey
        sfo.reserve@afaalaska.org

        View the SFO Committee List >>

        MEC

        Julie Thornton, MEC Chairperson
        Meg Casey, MEC Vice Chairperson–New Hire & Probation
        reserve@afaalaska.org


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        Committee News

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        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

        Posted: March 12, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, March 5, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to advocate for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO) & MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire […]

        Important Update: Irregular Operations Due to Civil Unrest In Mexico

        Posted: February 22, 2026

        In response to the significant operational disruptions caused by the civil unrest affecting cities throughout Mexico, particularly Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Guadalajara (GDL), and Manzanillo (ZLO), management continues to operate under an Irregular Operations (IROPS) situation. Our MEC and Committees are actively monitoring the situation and working with management to support our Flight Attendants. Management has […]

        Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson–New Hire & Probation

        Posted: January 19, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce our newly elected pre-merger Alaska MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation, Meghan Casey. Meg began her term immediately upon being elected last week. Below, you’ll find a brief biography highlighting her background and experience as she begins her work supporting our […]

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        Posted: January 14, 2026

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the position of MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidate has […]

        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

        Posted: December 15, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, December 11, representatives from our AFA Local Reserve Committees met to discuss their ongoing work to advocate for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). Also present […]

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        2025-2028 CBA Final Document

        March 24, 2026

        The final 2025-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) document is complete and has been sent for printing. Be on the lookout for information from your Local Council if you are interested in a printed copy of the CBA. The final 2025-2028 CBA hyperlinked document is also complete and loaded on the IMD. You can find the […]

        MEC Town Hall Video and Q&A Recap – March 3, 2026

        March 20, 2026

        The recording of our March 3 MEC Town Hall is now available! Watch the video on the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian YouTube channel using the private link below. Please note that the video is accessible only through the link here and is not publicly posted on our channel. We’ve also put together a summary of […]

        Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

        March 17, 2026

        On Monday, March 9, our AFA Local Hotel Committee Chairpersons met in-person in Seattle to receive an update about current layover hotels and transportation providers and discuss concerns with management. Representing you at the meeting were Dori Marron (ANC), Jarod McNeill (SEA), Kelly Hepworth (PDX), Hilary Streem (SFO), Brian Sherill (LAX pmAS), and Kanani Vallot […]

        Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

        March 16, 2026

        On Thursday, February 26, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work in representing our Flight Attendants and advocating for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Naomi Parcell (ANC), Ross DeJong (SEA), Todd Horn (PDX), Raymond Ramirez (SFO), Johanna Thomas (LAX pmAS), Gary Manoi (LAX pmHA), Andrew […]

        2026 AFA Board of Directors Convention Recap

        March 13, 2026

        The 2026 AFA Board of Directors Convention concluded on Wednesday, marking the end of an engaging and productive three days. Delegates participated in a full agenda: hearing from elected officials and union leaders, joining a spirited picketing event at PDX to support Horizon Flight Attendants in their contract fight, honoring the achievements of AFA award recipients, electing […]

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