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This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Council 43 is on Social Media!

Aloha,

Contract education and communication is a priority for us. We’re excited to implement more ways to connect with our members!

Join our Union Facebook Group

  • Connect with Union Reps
  • Access information 24/7
  • More updates!

Join Now >>>

Get a breakdown of some of the group features below.

Contract Education

  • Post Contract-related questions in the group.
  • Get answers from your Local Council Union reps– straight from the source!
  • Exclusive access to Contract education content such as webinars, graphics, and reels.

Reminder: Our Union’s “area of responsibility” is our Contract. Please contact the Company for help with questions about pass travel or Fly.

Critical Updates

  • Accident on the freeway, inclement weather, irregular operations? Post important updates to give others a heads up!
  • Union reps can provide direct guidance where our Contract is applicable.
  • Fewer topics covered in this group make it easier to find important information!

Bonus: Union Officers can relay important updates quickly and easily by posting reels or livestreaming.

How To Join The Group

  • This is a private group for Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants only.
  • HA Flight Attendants from any of our bases are welcome to join!
  • Request to join by providing your employee information and agreeing to the group rules.

Reminder: AFA’s Mutual Respect Policy & Social Media Policy apply.

Follow us on Instagram too! @afacouncil43hnl

2026 Webinar Schedule

The webinar schedule for the remainder of 2026 is finalized!

  • August – Benefits
  • September – Reserves
  • October – PBS – Stacking & Unstacking – Holiday Months
  • November – Reserves
  • December – LEC 43 Officers – Year-End Review

If there are questions about our webinar or social media accounts, please contact: hnl.lecs@afahawaiian.org

In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

AFA Hawaiian Council 43, Honolulu Base

Reserve Webinar – Special Collaboration Episode – July 8

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Reserve Webinar | Collaboration Episode

Join us for a collaboration episode of our Reserve Webinar!

Learn about the work being done to prepare for the Reserve section of our Joint Contract.

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 1400 HST -1530 HST

Register Here >>>

  • Use a personal email account such as Gmail to register
  • Registration will close July 8 @ 1300 HST (one hour prior to Webinar)
  • DENIED BOARDING: Alaskaair.com or Hawaiianair.com email addresses are not allowed

If you can’t attend the webinar, you can still submit a question.

About this Webinar

Council 43 (HNL) Reserve Chairs Joni & Sasha will:

  • Report on the current state of our Reserve operation
  • Answer your submitted Reserve-related questions
  • Find out how many SCRs (Scheduling Clarifications) are Reserve-related

JCBA Reserve Section

  • Julie Thorton, AFA Alaska MEC Reserve Chairperson will join us as a guest panelist.
  • Kela Chong is representing the Hawaiian MEC Reserve Committee.

Julie and Kela will share the work they’ve been doing these past few months to prepare for the Joint Reserve Section of the JCBA.

Mahalo Reserve Flight Attendants!!

We are grateful to have a team of dedicated Reserve Flight Attendants who cover for us when we can’t make it to work, back us up when we time out, and ensure that our passengers reach their destination. Mahalo for helping out at our other bases as well!

AFA Hawaiian– No matter where we are!

In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

AFA Hawaiian Council 43, Honolulu Base

Council 43 Update – July 1, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

A Message From the LEC 43 President

Aloha nui kākou,

I am both excited and humbled to write to you all as the AFA-CWA Local Executive Council 43 President in Honolulu, representing our Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.

Now that my time as your Vice President has come to an end and I begin my new role today, I would first like to say mahalo to everyone who has supported the work and efforts of our leadership this past term. It has been quite the experience and journey, to say the least. We faced significant challenges very early in our term, but I look back with gratitude for how far we have come, what we have persevered through, and the opportunity you gave us to do meaningful work on behalf of our members. Together, we have made a real difference in strengthening our Union.

I would first like to recognize our Local Committee Chairs and committee members who stepped forward to get involved and make a meaningful difference through their dedication and engagement. Their work has strengthened our membership and helped us better serve and support our Flight Attendants. Without the hard work and commitment of our committees, Martin and I simply could not have accomplished what we did. Union work requires more than its elected leaders. It requires a unified effort from everyone involved to keep our Union strong, moving forward, and present for our members.

I also want to express my aloha and mahalo to Martin for his work and dedication this past term as President, not only for our Flight Attendants, but for our Union as a whole in helping establish a strong foundation for future generations. Martin has been an incredible resource and a wealth of knowledge. He has been a trusted mentor, helping me and many others involved in committee work navigate difficult situations with the Company while deepening our understanding of our Contract and the intent behind its language. I could not have asked for a better leader to serve alongside throughout everything we experienced this past term. The progress we have made as a Local Council is a direct reflection of his trust in me and the work we accomplished together. I am especially grateful that Martin has chosen to continue serving in our leadership as Vice President this term. His continued support and partnership mean a great deal to me. While neither of us could have imagined when we first started this journey that we would be where we are today, I am grateful that we are still here together, living, working, and continuing to serve as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.

In addition to our leadership team in Honolulu, I would like to welcome our newly elected LEC Secretary, Soon Kim. Soon has been a tremendous asset to our Communications Committee this past term, working alongside Committee Chair Miki Vericella and committee member Joyce Foley to centralize communications for Honolulu and expand our Zoom webinar series. Soon’s passion has long been centered on human rights, workers’ rights, and advocacy for organized labor. Her experience working with nonprofit organizations, combined with her organizational skills and ability to lead digital initiatives, will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team. I am also pleased to announce her appointment as the Human Rights and Equity Chair for Honolulu in recognition of her dedication to ensuring every Flight Attendant has a voice and representation within our Union.

Looking ahead to this upcoming term as President, my focus will continue to be on serving our Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants in Honolulu. As I have shared before, I intend to build upon the successes we have achieved while strengthening the areas where we can improve our service, support, and representation. The strong foundation our leadership and local committees have built will continue to grow through the collective efforts of everyone involved.

There is a great deal of work ahead of us as we continue this next chapter. We must maintain the progress we have made while remaining vigilant for the challenges ahead. Our industry continues to change rapidly, with no immediate end to that pace of change in sight. As a group, we must work together to stay ahead whenever possible, and we will continue to do everything we can as your leadership to advocate for you, represent you, and preserve our identity as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants here in Hawaiʻi.

We ask for your continued support and willingness to engage with us, even when you may not always agree with every decision we make. Regardless of our differences, we are all in this together. The more unified we are, the stronger and more effective we become as a work group, as a membership, and as a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant ʻohana.

Our kuleana and our aloha for one another are what continue to set us apart from other carriers and AFA councils. The meaning of union and unity is deeply rooted in who we are as a people and reflects the spirit of the Hawaiian Airlines brand. As I have said before, union work is never finished, and it is never perfect. But every time we each do our part, whether by seeking information from credible sources, reading and understanding our Contract, or simply staying engaged, we become stronger, more informed, and better advocates for ourselves and for one another.

Our Union remains strong because of its members, and we, as your elected leaders, are here to serve, support, and represent every one of you, regardless of your seniority or individual circumstances.

Once again, mahalo for your continued support. I look forward to the work ahead as we continue securing our future here in Hawaiʻi as Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants. Please continue to reach out to any member of our leadership team or local committees whenever you need support or representation.

No laila, e huli ka lima i lalo a e paʻa kākou i ka hana.
So, let us turn our palms downward, and let us get to work.

Me ka ha‘aha‘a,

Kela Chong
President
Hawaiian Airlines Local Executive Council 43 – HNL
Association of Flight Attendants – CWA

Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – June 30, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

A Message Regarding the Hawaiian Crew Meal Program

Aloha Hawaiian Flight Attendants,

Our work life is currently experiencing overwhelming amounts of change. Part of this change is managementʻs introduction of a new crew meal program with the transition to our business/first class pre-order meal program. Pre-merger Alaska management is now overseeing all crew meals for Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants. The AFA Officers and Inflight Service Committee have heard your concerns regarding the quality and consistency of what is currently being provided.  We are diligently educating management on our past expectations, their contractual obligations, and the preferences specific to Hawaiian Airlines crew members.

Management has expressed that the new program was never intended to reduce the quality or integrity of the options available to our crews. They are committed to working with AFA to reestablish meals that meet our needs while fulfilling the $550,000 annual budget increase that was established in the 2020 agreement. We have confirmed that this annual spending budget is being met and we will continue to hold management accountable to these parameters. Solutions will take both a short and long term approach as management works through the logistics with local and international kitchens.

We appreciate your continued diligence in documenting all of your experiences. Your B2B reports are important and remain the primary driver for these changes. Mahalo a nui loa for your patience!

In solidarity,

AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons,
Bianca McKee, Master Executive Council – Hawaiian Brand
Thalia Adachi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 43, Honolulu
Gary Manoi, Hawaiian Airlines Council 47, Los Angeles
Kekai Lum, Hawaiian Airlines Council 47, Seattle

Reserve Webinar – Special Collaboration Episode

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Join us for a special collaboration episode of our Reserve Webinar!

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 1400 HST -1530 HST

Register here & submit your Reserve-related question

  • Use a personal email account such as Gmail to register
  • Registration will close July 8 @ 1300 HST (one hour prior to Webinar)

DENIED BOARDING: Alaskaair.com or Hawaiianair.com email addresses are not allowed.

About this Webinar

Council 43 (HNL) Reserve Chairs Joni & Sasha will:

  • Report on the current state of our Reserve operation
  • Answer your submitted Reserve-related questions
  • Find out how many SCRs (Scheduling Clarifications) are Reserve-related

JCBA Reserve Section

Julie Thorton, AFA Alaska MEC Reserve Chairperson will join us as a guest panelist. Kela Chong is representing the Hawaiian MEC Reserve Committee. Julie and Kela will share the work they’ve been doing these past few months to prepare for the Joint Reserve Section of the JCBA.

Mahalo Reserve Flight Attendants!!

We are grateful to have a team of dedicated Reserve Flight Attendants who cover for us when we can’t make it to work, back us up when we time out, and ensure that our passengers reach their destination. Mahalo for helping out at our other bases as well!

AFA Hawaiian– No matter where we are!

In Solidarity & Pualani Forever,

AFA Hawaiian Council 43, Honolulu Base

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Since launching our MEC Town Halls in March, we’ve focused on making these sessions a clear and effective way to connect with everyone. In June, we adjusted our approach to a more dynamic, interview-based, and conversational format to make these sessions even more engaging. But what does it take to move from an initial concept […]

Go In-Depth with Our AFA Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson

Building on the momentum of our Membership Engagement Committee introduction video and this week’s look at the committee’s history, we’re excited to introduce the next feature of our July Committee Focus Month. Today, we’re launching an in-depth interview that offers an inside look at the mission and people powering the Membership Engagement Committee. What You’ll […]

Register Now: Reserve Webinar – Thursday, August 6

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 […]

AFA Committee Focus Month: Membership Engagement

July marks our latest AFA Committee Focus Month, and we’re excited to spotlight our Membership Engagement Committee. In May, we kicked off this initiative by showcasing the exceptional work of our EAP/Professional Standards Committee—illustrating how our committees serve and support us every day. Our Membership Engagement Committee is here to make sure every Member feels genuinely […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 16 – July 2026

The JNC has been actively negotiating key sections of the contract, focusing on vacation, sick leave, and temporary duty assignments. A tentative agreement was reached on Section 37 (Temporary Duty Assignments), ensuring financial protections and fair treatment for Flight Attendants during temporary assignments. These ongoing discussions demonstrate a commitment to integrating the best benefits from both Alaska and Hawaiian CBAs for all members.

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