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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

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This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Tuesday, November 25, our pre-merger Alaska AFA 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 Heather Reier (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Kitty Cohen (SAN). MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS Virginia Fritz, and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones were also present.

The Committee met with Crew Scheduling Supervisor Matthew Trujillo, Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Flight Crew System Support Sue Rawlings, and other management representatives from Crew Planning, Crew Scheduling, information technology (ITS), payroll, and inflight performance.

The Committee is next scheduled to meet in person on Tuesday, December 16.

Topics of Discussion

The Committee reviewed several topics during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

Local Committee Chairperson Reports:

PDX

  • Charter Pay Issues: Two Flight Attendants were paid differently for charter assignments. It appears one Flight Attendant was compensated under the night rule, and we’re having payroll investigate if applicable.
  • IT Outage Impact: During the IT outage, issues arose where two Flight Attendants received payment based on the old process, resulting in a flight being partially paid at a premium rate. Reviewing the pay and ensuring it is accurate. 

SAN

  • Grievance Over Duty Pay Concern: Management is not paying compensation for Flight Attendants who are going over duty that extends beyond 12:30 and flying into their day off. AFA plans to file a grievance. It could take several months to resolve, as our position is that they pyramid. 
  • Turn Requests: Emails were sent requesting more turn assignments. There was a lot of discussion about the optimizer, aircraft rotation, duty days, hotel costs, and several other factors that led to pairing length and distribution.

ANC

  • Quiet Operations: The period has been relatively calm, aside from some reassignments related to exceptions.

LAX

  • Surface Deadhead Check-in Issues: Flight Attendants were given a late check-in for a surface deadhead flight. We are expecting a resolution to the ability to check in for surface deadheads in future updates of Block2Block (B2B). For now, please call Crew Scheduling to check in for surface deadheads. 
  • Charter Trip Discrepancies: Blurry picture details for posted charter trips were reported. Crew Scheduling confirmed the information was updated correctly on their end. They needed to upload a new PDF. If you notice an upload is blurry, please contact Crew Scheduling to resolve the issue. 

SFO

  • Pay Concerns: Questions arose surrounding over-duty pay and pyramiding of day-off pay. A grievance is being filed. 
  • Delay Reporting: A delay from JFK required reporting before TSA closed; the ticket regarding this was forwarded to the Reserve Committee for further review.

SEA

  • Social Media Reports and Check-in Times: Flight Attendants raised concerns about late reports, emphasizing that they are not required to check in earlier than scheduled. This has been driven by management’s push to move departures on certain flights earlier than scheduled, when the system updates the flight departure earlier by 5 minutes or less.
  • Tech Stop Policy: Confirmed that tech stops count as 1.5 times for duty periods, and reports need to be tracked to avoid advising Flight Attendants to file inquiries unnecessarily.
  • IT Debrief: Discussions are ongoing regarding deadhead seating and outstanding issues, necessitating follow-up with Crew Scheduling on compensation. 
  • Feedback on Pairings: Flight Attendants expressed a desire for specific turns and two-day trips (one leg per day). This is difficult as the system builds the trips, and the flying is being distributed for a multitude of reasons. 

PBS Subcommittee Report

  • Bidding & Awards: December’s focus was on coverage and denial mode, with good engagement as Flight Attendants sought to understand the program better. December Awards bidding was smooth, coinciding with high coverage during the holiday month.
  • Bid Protests: Most protests were related to coverage, which is not a valid basis for a protest. Flight Attendants are encouraged to reach out for education on why they received their award, rather than relying on a Bid Protest to seek advice.
  • Meetings: A series of meetings took place, including quarterly NAVBLUE customer calls and AFA monthly calls, as well as focus groups discussing error messages.
  • Testing and Releases: Completed testing of PBS version 25.5.574. Goal to upgrade to this version in December to be ready for February Bidding. In 2026, PBS logins will transition to AAG SSO.
  • PBS Base Sits: Base sits for 2026 have been approved, allowing for two visits per base annually, with the first expected in April 2026.

Pairing Construction Report

  • Raw Pairings: Sent out to Local Scheduling Committee Chairpersons, with a focus on penalizing three and four-day trips while increasing one and two-day trips. 
  • Run Selections: Noted an increase in soft locks within the chosen runs.

ITS Report

  • PBS Testing Completion: Successfully tested PBS version 25.574 with 234 out of 239 passes.
  • TFP Calendar Changes: Development is complete; user acceptance testing has started.
  • Trade Data: November saw 103539 total trades, with a 98.5% transaction speed under 10 seconds. A release is scheduled for December 8, 2025. Information about the release will be distributed within the next few weeks. 
  • Future Releases: Focusing on international restrictions and automating deadhead flight components.

Payroll Report

  • Pay Inquiries: Increased inquiries to 4323 for October, a rise from September.
  • Quarterly Rainmaker Meetings: Scheduled for 2026, focusing on Crew Scheduling annotations and upcoming system updates aimed at automating pay components.

Crew Planning Report

  • January 2026 Projections: Total block hours at 288844, which is lower than December. Staffing adjustments for the month are around 312. We expect to see reserve percentages around 19% for the system-wide. 
  • Upcoming Changes: The Pairing Analytics Dashboard is scheduled to launch soon, with adjustments for pilot teaming and Flight Attendant pairing strategies ongoing through February.
  • PBS Update: There will be an update to NAVBLUE around December 17, 2025, that will require Flight Attendants to utilize SSO and change their passwords every 90 days. 

Crew Scheduling Report

  • Sick Leave Trends: Sick leave rates remain consistent with the previous year, with 5587 calls in November.
  • Reserve Utilization: Reserve utilization is currently at 90%, with Seattle having the highest rates.
  • Premium Breakdown: November’s premium figures reported significant activity in both awarded and contractual premiums.
  • Implementation Timeline: Ongoing updates regarding B2B contactability and upcoming changes to the project management structure.

Hotel Committee Update

  • Transportation Safety: Initiatives are underway to ensure the safe transportation of crews and luggage. Testing of Uber black for pilots is being conducted. We discussed the importance of contacting Crew Scheduling if safety concerns arise with hotels or transportation, and filing Crew Care reports.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Crew Access Issues: Addressing challenges affecting operations and Flight Attendant satisfaction. Meetings with Jeppesen management and internal/external debriefs regarding a recent outage are scheduled. A Crew Access update is scheduled for December 8, 2025, featuring several improvements and updates. 
  2. Resolving Pyramiding Pay Disputes: Discussions are ongoing through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to clarify payment rules for over-duty pay and day-off violations. AFA is filing grievances regarding several concerns with pyramid pay. 
  3. ISA for Reserves Implementation: Working to finalize a new system for ineligibility for self-assignment (ISA) for Reserve Flight Attendants, with the next Crew Access release expected in early December 8, 2025. 
  4. Vacation Bidding: AFA met with management to discuss the new vendor AI Crew Solutions. It was determined that when a flight attendant either doesn’t hold a bid or forgets to bid that they will be allowed to bid in the 2nd round of vacation. The current process assigns slot 1 and slot 2.  We will provide educational material and information when bidding begins next year on the new platforms. 

We Want to Hear From You!

Whether you have feedback for the Committee, concerns to share, or items you’d like brought up with management – don’t hesitate to let us know. Your Local Scheduling Committee is here to be your voice to management. You can easily open a support ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or directly contact us using the information provided on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Wednesday, November 12, our AFA Local Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), David Jelinek (PDX), Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather Holmes (LAX), and JP Perina (SAN). Horizon AFA MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Norann Mann and MEC Uniform Committee Chairperson Kiara Jenkins were also present.

The committee also met with SFO Inflight Base Manager Cierra Lewis, PDX Inflight Base Manager Kristie Stafford, SEA Fit Center Manager Ashley Sentner, Director of Procurement and Logistics Eric Phillipson, Senior Product Manager Marketing Megan Low, and Flight Attendant Experience Manager Dre Gohlke.

The next Quarterly Uniform Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Topics of Discussion 

The committee reviewed several topics both during internal AFA-only conversation and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

  • Transition Jacket With Dresses
    • The Committee is still asking for the transition jacket to be allowed with the dresses. Management is keeping the current policies in place and is not making changes right now as we move to the new uniform.
  • AFA Involvement With The New Uniform Process
    • Management has committed to keeping the Committee involved with the new uniform process so that we may represent the Flight Attendant group and their concerns as the project moves forward. 
  • Copper River Vest
    • The Committee has requested that the Copper River Vest be allowed when flying within the state of Alaska.
    • Management is hesitant to allow this since a decision has not been made on how it will fit with the new uniform. 
  • Occfit Compression Hosiery and Shoes
    • Because of changes in state laws, Occfit is not available at all bases.
    • The committee is working with HR and Occfit to find a new solution.
  • Hosiery and Nylons
    • Due to rising costs, the Committee is working on ways to offer a discount on these items. 
    • The Committee is reaching out to other airlines to determine what they offer to their workgroups. 
  • Seasonal Boots
    • The Committee and management realize that the availability of the boots on the approved list changes with the seasons. 
    • The list of approved seasonal boots is intended for reference purposes.
    • If a Flight Attendant finds similar boots that are not on the list, they should ask their supervisor for approval.
  • Current Uniform Inventory
    • As we move towards the new uniform, some items with the current uniform may no longer be available.
    • The Aura dress, Aura blazer, and Gilet are no longer being made. Once the current stock runs out, they will not be restocked.
    • The Quarter Zip Cardigan was brought back for a one-time run. The inventory is now gone, and it has been removed from the Unisync site.
  • Specialty Tie and Scarves
    • People have noticed quality differences between the Luly Unisync designs and the specialty designs.
    • The Unisync ties and scarves are made of polyester, while the specialty ones are silk from a previous supplier. The silk designs are less durable and wear out faster.
    • Because there is too much inventory, changing materials is not possible right now.
    • The Committee has asked for Honor Flights to be added to the list of occasions when the Patriotic Tie and Scarf can be worn.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Easier Reporting of Quality Concerns
    1. Management is working to add the ability to report quality concerns directly from your IMD. We are getting closer, and hopefully, this feature will be available in the next couple of months. 
    1. To ensure issues are addressed until the new IMD feature is available, please submit quality concerns using the Quality Concern Form on Team AAG > Other Resources > Uniforms > Safety & Quality > Quality > Here [AAG SSO required]. This will enable Unisync and the AFA Uniform Committee to track recurring issues. Changes can only be made if the vendor is provided with sufficient data and evidence of quality concerns.
  2. Policy and Standards Expectations of New Uniform
    1. The Committee and management are aware of the challenges ahead as we move forward with the new uniform and a global look. 
    1. Management will begin exploring ways to engage Flight Attendants as we approach the launch of the new uniform. 
  3. SEA Fit Center will be moving to the new Global Training Center (GTC)
    1. The last day appointments are available at the Fit Center at the Hub will be December 5th. Flight Attendants who need to try on garments or require in-person support should schedule an appointment prior to December 5. Flight Attendants who have alterations currently in the Fit Center ready for pickup are being contacted to collect their items. They are being notified that if they are not picked up by December 1, they will be co-mailed to the base. Please contact your supervisor or the Fit Center before sending any items in for alterations. 
    1. Between December 8 and January 2, management will be relocating from the HUB to the GTC. During this period, they will check their email periodically, and responses may be delayed. Phone calls may not be the most reliable method of contact. In-person support will not be available, as management will not have access to the building until January 5.

We Want to Hear From You!

Please fill out the Quality Concern Form on the Uniform subsite on TeamAAG with any quality issues. Additionally, you may email your Local Uniform Committee Chairperson.

Would you like to join the wear test pool? Do you have other feedback for the committee or items that you’d like brought up with management? Please let us know!  Your Local Uniform Committee is your voice to management. You can find contact information on the Uniform Committee page of the AFA Alaska website. 

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – November 2025

On Monday, November 10, 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), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotels and Administration Diane Szubert, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams. 

Our next meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, December 1.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during the meeting with management, most of which focused on hotel decisions and challenges in our layover markets. Some items discussed include:

  • Ground Transportation Issues and CBA Provisions (pmAS): We continue to see a number of MyCrewCare write-ups regarding ground transportation. We greatly appreciate you informing the Committee of your concerns. At no time should Flight Attendants enter a vehicle that cannot safely accommodate all crewmembers and their luggage. Luggage should never be required to be held on your lap or in your foot space. We would like to reiterate the options available to you, as well as the provisions to utilize in the CBA.   
    • Call Crew Scheduling – If you have any concerns with the transportation provided, whether it is late or inadequate, this should be your first step. Not only does this start the clock for transportation wait times, but it also allows for alternative arrangements to be made to get you to your layover or the airport safely.  
    • Late Transportation – CBA section 34.B.7 allows you to arrange and submit for reimbursement the actual cost of alternative transportation to/from the airport when it is not provided within thirty-five minutes (:35) of block-in or within ten minutes (:10) of the scheduled departure time from the hotel.  Alternatively, if you do not want to send for reimbursement, you can ask that Crew Scheduling arrange this on your behalf at the thirty-five-minute (:35) mark.   
    • Transportation Wait Times – Informing Crew Scheduling will also document and start the clock on your transportation wait time. If transportation or alternate transportation has not arrived within sixty minutes (:60) of block-in, Flight Attendants may request compensation for their wait time. Please review the process outlined in section 34.D.1 of the CBA.
  • Housekeeping Items: Much of our meeting focused on internal processes to improve workflow, planning, and communication between our Committee, management, and API.  
    • 2026 Hotel Site Visit Schedule – Management has sent the hotel contract expiration list for 2026 to the Committee. Decisions on this list dictate whether a hotel site visit will be performed in that market or not. Typical discussion topics include renewing the hotel’s contract, exploring the market for alternative hotel options (typically due to crew member complaints), or identifying opportunities for company cost savings. Your positive feedback also helps us advocate for maintaining a property in our portfolio, so please continue to send in your compliments!  
    • Hotel Site Visit Planning – the Committee received last-minute notice of needed site visits in December. We requested to be informed when these discussions first begin so we can plan accordingly. We also discussed the general site visit itinerary and format, focusing on areas that can be improved upon.  
    • FIFA World Cup – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across three North American countries. Many host cities are served by Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Because this is a major event, Crew Hotels is taking steps to protect our crew accommodations. We hope to keep layovers at our usual hotels, but some relocations may be needed. For more details, please visit this link.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts site visits to hotels under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. 
    1. Pre-Merger Alaska: Crew Hotels has added some last-minute site visits to close out 2025. The remaining site visits are: SFO (November), MCO – Long Stay (November), ORD – Short Stay (December), PDX – Short Stay (December), SJO – Long and Short Stay (December), and IAD – Long Stay (December). Additionally, we have been given the date for KEF (February 2026), which will be operated on Alaska metal.  
    1. Pre-Merger Hawaiian: Site visits have been completed in PDX, SFO, and LAS, with no future dates announced so far. 
  2. Alaska + Hawaiian Hotel Committee Integration: On October 1, 2025, the pre-merger Hawaiian and Alaska Hotel Committees officially merged. Matt Mitchell, who previously served as the Hawaiian MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson, is now the Council 43 (HNL) Local Hotel Committee Chairperson. The Committee has learned a great deal from him and is excited to continue working together as we improve the Hotel Committee to better support all Flight Attendants. Currently, we are focusing on aligning our backend processes. Since we have a diverse network, different CBAs, and are adding API to the Hawaiian operation, full alignment will happen in phases. We will keep everyone updated as things progress, and we look forward to more chances to connect with Members.

We Want to Hear From You!

Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the FA Crew Accommodations Feedback form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian website.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

On Tuesday, October 28, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), Jaqui Bellenie (SFO), Kanako Yamado (LAX), and Joey Lawrence (SAN). MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—Pairing Construction Karen Ferrell, MEC Scheduling Committee Vice Chairperson—PBS Virginia Fritz, and MEC Scheduling Committee Chairperson Jake Jones were also present.

The Committee met with Managing Director of Inflight Operations & Crew Scheduling Sara Cook, Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, and other management representatives from Crew Planning and Crew Scheduling.

The Committee is next scheduled to meet in person on Tuesday, November 25.

Topics of Discussion

The Committee reviewed several topics during internal AFA-only conversations and when meeting with management. Some items discussed include:

  • Upcoming Meetings: MEC Scheduling Committee meetings are next scheduled for November 25 and December 16 (in-person). Meetings for 2026 have also been scheduled.
  • Special Reports & Meetings: Scheduling Review Board (SRB) meetings are set for November 6 and December 4, 2025. Alternate Dispute Resolutions (ADR) Meetings are scheduled for November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 18, 2025, with other dates into 2026. JCTE Update is on November 17, 2025. Pairing Selection Meetings are November 18 and December 16, 2025.
  • Tentative Agreement (TA) Implementation: Key items will have a timeline of ratification plus 1, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days.
  • ELP Meeting: A meeting for the new vacation bidding and trading vendor is set for November 4, 2025.
  • MEC Committee Chairperson Report: Topics included Crew Backlog Review, Bi-Monthly Reviews with ALPA, Crew Access Issues, Rainmaker Crew Pay System, Fatigue Review Board, NAVBLUE Monthly Calls, JCTE Open Time Performance Quarterly Review, and Personal Drop Report Process updates. Disputes regarding Pyramiding Pay and 4k compensation were also discussed.
  • Local Committee Chairperson Reports: Various issues were reported from PDX (hotel assistance, IT outage, jury duty, vacation award), SAN (double out rest, Daylight Savings pairings), ANC (Crew Access tickets), LAX (pre-cancel issue), SFO (missing pay, communication with flying reductions), and SEA (multiple days off, transportation issues, sick leave form availability).
  • PBS Subcommittee Report: Noted good participation in November holiday bidding, legal solutions for SEA pairings, steady bid protests, and monthly meetings with NAVBLUE. Upcoming releases for 2026 bidding and TA2 updates are expected.
  • Pairing Construction Report: Focused on cost-effective December pairings and in-person collaboration days for pairing building with Crew Planning in Seattle.
  • ITS Report: Covered NAVBLUE/PBS testing and personal drop form in production. Noted that Open Time trades had lower transaction numbers this month, with steady transaction times.
  • Crew Scheduling Report: Highlighted the major internal outage. Had to switch to manual scheduling during the outage, with significant manual work. Sick leave monitoring (October absence rate at 9.6%), reserve utilization (over 90% for the last four months), and scheduler staffing plans were also reviewed.
  • Crew Planning Report Summary: Anticipated increase in block hours for December (+33k hours, primarily at the end of the month), no staffing adjustment leaves will be offered, focus on operational efficiency, and future planning.

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Crew Access Issues: Addressing challenges affecting operations and Flight Attendant satisfaction. Meetings with Jeppesen management and internal/external debriefs regarding a recent outage are scheduled.
  2. Resolving Pyramiding Pay Disputes: Discussions are ongoing through the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to clarify payment rules for over-duty pay and day-off violations.
  3. ISA for Reserves Implementation: Working to finalize a new system for ineligibility for self-assignment (ISA) for Reserve Flight Attendants, with the next Crew Access release expected in early October 2025.

We Want to Hear From You!

Whether you have feedback for the Committee, concerns to share, or items you’d like brought up with management – don’t hesitate to let us know. Your Local Scheduling Committee is here to be your voice to management. You can easily open a support ticket on the AFA Alaska Online Support Center or directly contact us using the information provided on the Scheduling Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

Hotel Committee Meeting Recap – October 2025

On Monday, October 13, 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), Chris Cardenas (LAX), and Kanani Vallot (SAN), with MEC Hotel Committee Chairperson James Bozanich facilitating the meeting.

The Committee met with Director of Crew Planning Trisha Bennett, Manager of Crew Hotels and Administration Diane Szubert, Senior Crew Hotels Support Specialist Nichole Turner and Crew Hotels Support Specialist LaFay Williams. Managing Director of Operational Staffing and Resource management Brittany Audette also joined for a portion of the meeting.    

Our next meeting with management is scheduled for Monday, November 10.

Topics of Discussion

The committee reviewed several items during the meeting with management, most of which focused on hotel decisions and challenges in our layover markets. Some items discussed include:

  • Relationship Management: Although API is our hotel vendor, Crew Hotels is working on increasing direct communication with our contracted properties. This will help build relationships, especially with our newer properties. Crew Hotels will begin communicating with our new properties within six months of usage and perform yearly check-ins at all properties.   
  • Use of Ride Share Transportation:  Due to the changing nature of the ground transportation environment, the use of ride share vehicles is becoming more common. The Committee is aware of this and has been having ongoing discussions around minimum standards. Transportation should always be ordered that can accommodate all crewmembers and their luggage safely and comfortably. If there is ever a concern with the transportation provided, do not get into the vehicle and contact Crew Scheduling immediately to resolve the issue.    
  • TBDs in Bid Packet (pmAS):  There was a high number of TBDs in the bid packet for November. This is due to the process the Hotel Committee requested, which is to place a TBD placeholder in the pairing when the layover hotel is not known before uploading into NAVBLUE. This new process makes these layovers stand out more, but adds greater transparency to the bid. The November TBDs are all due to our rooms being over-capped (that is, the requested rooms are above the contracted usage at our crew hotel in that market) in that particular market. Our hotel usage fluctuates as our network is adjusted. 
  • Recurrent Training Hotel Support (pmAS): Earlier this month, a glitch in the reservation system at one of our training hotels resulted in lost reservations. As this happened over a weekend, it was unclear which Inflight department was responsible for offering support and correcting the issue. In debriefing the event, additional guidance will be added to the Recurrent Training SharePoint site to address who to contact with hotel issues outside regular business hours.  

Hot Topics

  • Hotel Etiquette: We greatly value the positive relationships we’ve established with our contracted properties as part of our hotel program. During layovers, please remember that you represent the company while staying in a company-provided hotel room. We kindly ask all Flight Attendants to keep this in mind and ensure that any personal charges are settled before checkout. Enjoying hotel amenities responsibly also goes a long way in helping us maintain these important relationships. The Committee works hard to select quality hotels that provide added perks, such as complimentary breakfast, to enhance your comfort and convenience. If you encounter any issues during your stay, we encourage you to approach hotel staff with courtesy and respect. Should you need any further assistance or be unable to resolve a concern, please feel free to reach out to your Local Hotel Committee for additional support. We’re here to help make your layover experience a positive one!

What The Committee Is Working On

  1. Conducting Hotel Site Visits: The Hotel Committee conducts visits to hotels that are under consideration by management to ensure that the selected options provide the safest and most comfortable layover experience for Flight Attendants. Crew Hotels has provided the Committee with the remaining cities that will be visited in 2025: SAN (Oct), CUN (Oct), BNA (Nov), SFO (Nov), MCO – Long Stay (Nov), ORD – Short Stay (Dec), and SJO (Dec). We are also looking at options in SIT and plan to have a site visit there before the end of the year. Market reviews are triggered by factors such as contract expirations, crew complaints, and opportunities for cost savings. Depending on the outcome of these reviews, additional site visits may be arranged in those cities.
  2. Hotel Gainshare Program: The parties met on September 26 to continue discussing this program. The items needing more time to research center around scheduling issues and processes. We are getting closer to seeing a program come to life. The next meeting is scheduled for October 24. 

We Want to Hear From You!

Our Hotel Committee relies on your feedback, whether positive or negative. Please report via CrewCare (pmAS) or the hotel and transportation feedback reporting form (pmHA), which ensures your experience with a layover hotel or ground transportation is addressed. These are the only official way to report issues, as the Committee does not monitor social media channels.

Each CrewCare and feedback form submission is forwarded to our AFA Hotel Committee, Crew Hotels (Alaska/Hawaiian management), API, and the hotel or ground transportation provider. This ensures quick action can be taken to correct or fix the issue for the next crew member. It also allows us to monitor hotel and transportation trends. Pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants can quickly file a CrewCare report using the web app on your IMD home screen or by clicking here.

Do you have any other feedback you would like to share with the Committee or any specific items you want us to bring up with management? Please let us know! Your Local Hotel Committee is here to represent you and ensure management hears your voice. You can find our contact information on the Hotel Committee page of the AFA Alaska website.

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