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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 […]

Grievance Committee Update – 2nd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Grievance Committee is committed to supporting you by ensuring fair disciplinary procedures and upholding our contractual rights. Our contract guarantees at least 13 arbitration dates each year to address both disciplinary and contractual matters. Termination cases are typically prioritized to help Flight Attendants return to work […]

System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the pre-merger Alaska AFA System Board of Adjustment. Scope Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise […]

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Update – May 2026

With three domiciles now operated by pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants, the Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee would like to clarify how out-of-domicile pickups and trades work. Trips in the ETCH folder must be cleared in their home domicile before they are available for pickup or trade by Flight Attendants from other bases. Additionally, if you wish to pick up a SEA 787-9 pairing but are not based in SEA, you must order the Dreamliner uniform through Affinity Apparel.

AFA Committee Focus Month: EAP/Professional Standards

We’re excited to launch our first AFA Committee Focus Month this month. This program will help you get to know the different AFA Committees, all made up of volunteer Flight Attendants, the work they do for us, and the resources available to you. We’re starting by highlighting our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee, which lines […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 14 – April 2026

The JNC continued its thorough review of both the Alaska and Hawaiian vacation systems, engaging in productive discussions with key company stakeholders. A collaborative approach was proposed to address the complex provisions, ensuring that all parties’ needs are considered. Looking ahead, the committee is preparing to gather feedback through a Crew Meal Survey and anticipates further sessions with management from June 2 to June 4.

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