Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—October 2025

Originally posted September 5, 2025

Our first group of MEC committees merged on June 1, and we’re moving forward with plans to merge the next group on November 1. During the October MEC Meeting, we’ll hold interviews for MEC Committee Chairperson and other positions for the merged Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC). Interested candidates should submit an online expression of interest form by October 7, 2025, at 5 PM PT.

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Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—October 2025

Originally posted September 5, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Our MEC will soon begin interviewing and electing MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions for the upcoming new MEC Officer term. In October, interviews will be conducted for pre-merger Alaska MEC positions on the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC), Reserve Committee, and Scheduling Committee. If you’re interested in stepping up, submit your expression of interest by October 7!

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025

Originally posted August 28, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

This month’s Scheduling Committee Meeting recap highlights a focus on mitigating fatigue and working together with ALPA to address shared concerns. Discover how local issues across various bases are being addressed to improve the overall experience for our Flight Attendants.

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Seniority Merger Integration Committee Update – August 2025

Originally posted August 19, 2025

The deadline to challenge the seniority date listed in your Seniority Verification Letter (SVL) is quickly approaching–all challenges must be received by August 29, 2025. Check your position on your pre-merger airline’s current list and stay informed about the upcoming work of the Seniority Merger Integration Committee (SMIC) as we work towards a unified seniority list for our Flight Attendants.

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Hawaiian Airlines SEA Flight Attendant Domicile Update – August 2025

Originally posted August 21, 2025 | Pre-Merger Hawaiian

Planning continues for the new Hawaiian Airlines Seattle domicile set to open in 2026, with a dedicated Negotiating Committee established to expedite negotiations with management. AFA Council 47 will represent Hawaiian Flight Attendants at the new base, supporting both LAX and SEA-based Hawaiian Flight Attendants once the base opens.

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Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

Originally posted August 22, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Our Uniform Committee is working on a simpler way to report uniform problems–soon, you’ll be able to report issues directly from your IMD. Also, with boot season coming up, remember to check the uniform guidelines to stay stylish, compliant, safe, and warm!

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Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – August 2025

Originally posted August 15, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

What happens when reports of possible bed bugs surface at one of our crew hotels? This week’s Hotel Committee meeting recap highlights how management and hotel staff handle these concerns. Plus, read about the challenges of unplanned accommodations in remote Alaskan outstations and the updated ad hoc hotel list that’s soon to be posted.

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Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Interviews—September 2025

Originally posted August 5, 2025

Our first group of MEC committees merged on June 1, and we’re moving forward with plans to merge the next group on October 1. During the September MEC Meeting, we’ll hold interviews for MEC Committee Chairperson positions for the merged Hotel and Membership Engagement Committees. Interested candidates should submit an online expression of interest form by September 9, 2025, at 5 PM PT.

Note: The original version of this post incorrectly listed the term of service for the positions. The correct term will begin on October 1, 2025, and will end on December 31, 2028. The version on the website has been updated to reflect this correction.

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Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—September 2025

Originally posted August 5, 2025 | Pre-Merger Alaska

Our MEC will soon begin interviewing and electing MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions for the upcoming new MEC Officer term. In September, interviews will be conducted for the MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson, Assistant, Payroll Representative, and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson. If you’re interested in stepping up, submit your expression of interest by September 9!

Note: The original version of this post incorrectly listed the term of service for the positions. The correct term will begin on January 1, 2026, and will end on December 31, 2028. The version on the website has been updated to reflect this correction.

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Joint Contract Negotiations Session 6 – August 2025

Originally posted August 8, 2025

During this week of negotiations we exchanged various proposals with careful consideration. We identified several provisions that need further evaluation to align with our collective goals. As we continue our dialogue, we remain hopeful that progress will be made in the upcoming sessions scheduled for September 30 to October 2.

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