AFA Alaska + Hawaiian

Representing the Flight Attendants of Alaska + Hawaiian

Click here to report an issue to AFA
You are here: Home / Archives for AFA News in Review

AFA Alaska News in Review – October 25, 2024

In This Edition

TA2 Proposal Approved

Originally posted October 24, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee presented the finalized TA2 Proposal to the Master Executive Council (MEC) on Tuesday, October 22. The MEC unanimously voted to approve the proposal. The Negotiating Committee will prepare the proposal for presentation to management at the first mediation session, November 19 to 21. The second scheduled mediation session is December 17 to 19.

Read More >

Pairing Construction 101

Originally posted October 25, 2024

The AFA Pairing Analyst and Company Crew Planners use metrics like hotel costs, layover times, and duty limits to build pairings each month, but the optimizer often prioritizes crew utilization over pairing quality or Flight Attendant preferences. Changes in flight schedules, new routes, and the optimizer’s focus on maximizing duty days have led to less desirable pairings, though efforts are being made to reduce four-day pairings and balance costs with quality. Both the AFA Analyst and crew planners submit pairing solutions for review, with management making the final selection. The chosen solution is analyzed, and a detailed report is shared with Flight Attendants.

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, October 29Monthly Scheduling Committee Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – October 18, 2024

In This Edition

TA2 Proposal Update 2

Originally posted October 17, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee presented the TA2 Proposal to the Master Executive Council (MEC) on Wednesday, October 16. After discussion and collaboration with the MEC, the Negotiating Committee is working on a few minor adjustments/amendments. The finalized proposal will be presented to the MEC next week during their regularly scheduled meeting, and the MEC will vote on the proposal.

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Tuesday, October 22Special MEC Meeting
Tuesday, October 22SAN Base Safety Meeting
Wednesday, October 23SEA Base Safety Meeting
Thursday, October 24Council 30 (ANC) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 24Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – October 11, 2024

In This Edition

TA2 Proposal Update

Originally posted October 10, 2024

Our Negotiating Committee has spent the last several weeks analyzing the results of the TA2 Survey and developing a TA2 Proposal to present to the Master Executive Council (MEC). A Special MEC Meeting is scheduled next week for the Negotiating Committee to present the TA2 Proposal to the MEC for approval and/or amendment.

Read More >

Shared on Social

Donate to the AFA Disaster Relief Fund

Disasters like Hurricane Milton and Helene can be devastating, but as a Union, we can make a real difference by supporting each other.

Consider donating to the AFA Disaster Relief Fund to assist Flight Attendants in need. Every contribution, no matter how small, can truly help. Donate now at https://www.afacwa.org/disaster_relief_fund.

And don’t forget, AFA EAP is always here for you at (800) 424-2406. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to apply to the AFA Disaster Relief Fund or visit disasterassistance.gov to find out about eligibility and apply for FEMA’s Individual and Household Program.

Next Week’s Events

Wednesday, October 16Special MEC Meeting
Thursday, October 17Council 39 (PDX) Local Council Meeting
Thursday, October 17LAX Base Safety Meeting

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – October 4, 2024

In This Edition

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2024

Originally posted October 4, 2024

On September 24, our AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants’ interests related to lineholder scheduling. The Committee met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems Flight Attendants face with scheduling, pairings, and bidding. Your Local Scheduling Committee is available to assist with any lineholder scheduling-related issues. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help!

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Monday, October 7Council 19 (SEA) Local Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8 – Wednesday, October 9Master Executive Council (MEC) Meeting
Thursday, October 10Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

AFA Alaska News in Review – September 27, 2024

In This Edition

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 23, 2024

On September 12, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to protect and improve the quality of hotel accommodations and ground transportation providers for Flight Attendants. The Committee met with management and representatives from the company’s crew accommodations vendor to discuss current trends and concerns regarding layover hotels and transportation. If you encounter problems or have positive feedback about hotels or transportation, please report it through the feedback function in the MyCrewCare app. Your feedback is crucial as it provides the Committee with essential data to support keeping high-quality hotels and push for change when conditions are unacceptable.

Read More >

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 24, 2024

Our AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met on Wednesday, August 7th to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent Flight Attendants interests related to uniforms. The Committee also met with management to receive updates and discuss issues and problems that Flight Attendants are reporting related to uniform quality, wearability, and availability. If you are experiencing any issues with uniform quality or construction, please report the issues to Unisync as soon as possible. Please include your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson on the email so they can help track any issues or trends that might be developing.

Read More >

Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 25, 2024

Our AFA Reserve Committee Chairpersons met on Thursday, September 12, to discuss their ongoing program of work to represent and advocate for our Reserve Flight Attendants. The Committee also met with management to review specific concerns that Flight Attendants brought forward. Your Local Reserve Committee is available to answer questions, clarify contractual language, or help resolve reserve-related issues. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Read More >

Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 26, 2024

Our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met on September 17 to represent Flight Attendants’ interests related to catering and onboard service/sales. The Committee met with management to discuss and receive updates on issues and problems faced by Flight Attendants onboard. The Committee continues to work with management to address catering concerns and improve processes in the future. Please report catering issues through Block2Block and safety-related issues through ReportIt!

Read More >

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2024

Originally posted September 27, 2024

On September 10, our AFA Air Safety, Health, and Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work representing Flight Attendants’ interests in safety, health, and security. The committee met with management to receive updates and discuss issues faced by Flight Attendants onboard the aircraft. Reporting safety concerns is crucial in these challenging times. Use ReportIt! to file FAIR, ASAP, and fatigue reports. Contact your Local ASHSC if you need assistance.

Read More >

Next Week’s Events

Thursday, October 3Scheduling Review Board (SRB)

See the MEC Event Calendar >

Find Us on Social Media

You can find the most up-to-date official information on our AFA Alaska social media accounts.  Click below and follow so you can stay connected!

787-10 New Aircraft Negotiations

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants New Aircraft Acquisition Negotiations According to Section 27.C.2 of the AFA Hawaiian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the company must enter into negotiations when acquiring new aircraft. The company announced plans to acquire additional 787s in January of this year. However, AFA received the official letter of intent […]

MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson Interviews – December 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants. Are you passionate about helping your flying partners navigate their financial futures? Our MEC is seeking a dedicated and organized Member in good standing to serve as the pre-merger Hawaiian MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for assisting […]

Pre-Merger Alaska Reserve Webinar Video and Q&A Recap – October 21, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Thank you to everyone who joined our latest 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 […]

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, October 27, our pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Russel Rivinius (PDX), Jaqui […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Inflight Service

Welcome to November!  Every day, we step onto our aircraft prepared to handle any situation as first responders and trained safety professionals. At the same time, so much of the pride we take in our profession comes from the warmth and hospitality we deliver to our passengers on every flight. Delivering a memorable, welcoming experience […]

Recent Posts

News By Month

News By Category

AFA News Now Air Quality Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) AS/HA Merger AS/VX Merger Benefits Committee Committees Communications Committee Contract Contract 2014 Negotiations Blog Council 15 SAN Council 18 LAX (pmAS) Council 19 SEA (pmAS) Council 30 ANC Council 35 SFO Council 39 PDX Council 43 HNL Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) EAP/Professional Standards Committee Extension 2021 Blog Featured Government Affairs Committee Grievance Committee Hotel Committee Human Rights & Equity Committee Industry News Inflight Service Committee Inflight Training Committee JNC Blog Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Latest News Local Councils Master Executive Council (MEC) Membership Engagement Committee Message from the MEC President Mobilization Committee Negotiations Pairing Construction Preferential Bidding System (PBS) Press Releases Reserve Committee Retirement Committee Scheduling Committee Uniform Committee

Want To Stay In The Loop?

Stay up-to-date on AFA Alaska + Hawaiian news and information by signing up for our email and text message updates. Click a button below to get started or update your preferences if you're already a subscriber.
Sign Up for Emails
Sign Up for Text Updates