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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.

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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 Flight Attendants and the Inflight Crew Scheduling department

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Who Do I Contact?

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

For pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants or 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 Chairpersons and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

ANC

Ella Embree
anc.reserve@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

HNL

Sasha Kahele-Manners
Joni Pak
hnl.reserve@afahawaiian.org

View the HNL Committee List >>

LAX (pmAS)

Kanako Yamada
lax.reserve@afaalaska.org

View the LAX (pmAS) Committee List >>

LAX/SEA (pmHA)

Megan Moore
Zach Rajkovacz
47.reserve.chair@afahawaiian.org

View the LAX/SEA (pmHA) 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 (pmAS)

Conner Gallagher
sea.reserve@afaalaska.org

View the SEA (pmAS) Committee List >>

SFO

Meg Casey
sfo.reserve@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC (pmAS)

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

MEC (pmHA)

Kela Chong, MEC Committee Chairperson
reserve@afaalaska.org


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Committee News

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Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

Posted: September 16, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, September 3, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Attending on your behalf were Ella Embree (ANC), Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). MEC […]

Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – August 6, 2026

Posted: August 12, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our first pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! We created this interactive session to share practical contract tips and help you feel more confident about reserve life. You can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel using the link below. Please note that […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

Posted: July 6, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants As a follow-up to our June 23 save-the-date announcement, we’re excited to share full details and open registration for our August pre-merger Alaska Reserve Webinar! If you’ve ever wondered, “Can they do that?” when Crew Scheduling calls with a reserve assignment or schedule change—whether you’re a Reserve Flight […]

Save the Date: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

Posted: June 23, 2026

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 […]

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 2nd Quarter 2026

Posted: June 10, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, June 4, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Kanako Yamada (LAX), Adrian Alcantara (SAN), and MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire […]

FlightPAC: Building Our Collective Influence

As we enter the fourth and final week of our Government Affairs Committee Focus Month, we tie everything we’ve explored together, from unpacking the legislative process to understanding the critical importance of voting. While educating lawmakers and showing up at the ballot box are vital pillars of civic engagement, having a continuous, dedicated voice in […]

Why Vote?

As we continue our Government Affairs Focus Month, our attention turns to civic engagement and the critical role voting plays in shaping our day-to-day work environment. While many of us associate workplace protections primarily with contract negotiations, the laws and regulations that govern our aviation career extend far beyond the bargaining table. Watch: Why Vote? […]

Reminder: Don’t Miss Next Week’s MEC Town Hall!

Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 23, is almost here! There’s still time to register for our Alaska + Hawaiian Town Hall and hear directly from your MEC Officers: MEC President Tim Green, MEC Vice President Brice McGee, and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka. Join us for the latest updates and get answers to your questions. The […]

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, September 3, representatives from our pre-merger Alaska AFA Reserve Committee met to discuss ongoing work advocating for Reserve Flight Attendants. Attending on your behalf were Ella Embree (ANC), Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). MEC […]

MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy

Management announced a major policy shift last night that, starting October 1, 2026, California-based pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants in SFO, LAX, and SAN will be required to take an additional and redundant step to record their time worked by punching in and out using a timekeeping system. According to management, this new procedure applies to […]

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