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        PBS Webinar – October 7, 2026

        September 30, 2026 20:53 Leave a Comment

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        PBS Webinar – Stacking and Optimization

        Join us for our next Webinar:
        Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 1100 HST

        Registration Reminders:

        • Register with a personal email address such as Gmail.
        • Registration will close one hour prior to the webinar,

        DENIED BOARDING: Registration using an alaskaair.com or hawaiianair.com email address will be denied.


        Webinar Panelists

        • Greg Wickstrom, PBS Committee Chair
        • Patrick Smith, PBS Committee Vice Chair

        Bidding is serious business!

        Greg & Patrick are the PBS and bidding experts! They support us during the bidding period by responding to our inquiries, and by helping us navigate and resolve issues with bidding.

        Contact our Reserve Committee Chairs via email at:

        • greg.wickstrom@afahawaiian.org
        • patrick.smith@afahawaiian.org

        They can help us learn how to bid or improve our bidding strategy as well! Drop in on a live help session on Microsoft Teams during the bidding period. Find the schedule and link in the bid packet.


        About This Webinar

        The holiday months are approaching!

        Our panelists, Greg & Patrick will cover “stacking” & “optimization” from Section: 10.C.6 of our Contract. Ask questions, and find out how our schedules may be affected during the “holiday months.”

        • Learn to improve or adapt your bidding strategy
        • Get insight on ways to navigate the new PBS software
        • Find out what resources are available when we need help!

        If you have a question about PBS or bidding, please feel free to submit it during registration. We’ll accept live questions during the webinar as well. Use the Q&A feature on the Zoom interface to submit your question.

        We hope to see you there!

        In Solidarity,

        HNL Communications Committee
        AFA Hawaiian – Council 43, Honolulu Base

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        Council 43 Update – Local Council Meeting: November 6

        September 30, 2026 14:00 Leave a Comment

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        RSVP NOW! HNL Base Union Meeting

        Aloha ,

        Join us in-person at our next Union meeting on:
        Friday, November 6, 2026.
        Your presence at this meeting is highly encouraged.

        Reasons to attend:

        • Our entire Joint Negotiating Committee will be present at this meeting to give us an update and answer our questions.
          LEC Officers Kela, Martin, and Soon will provide updates on their work and our base.
          Learn about our Committees and what they do!

        Also: Free food– lots of it! HEAVY PŪPŪS.

        Please RSVP ASAP – we need to know how much food to order!


        Meeting Details

        • We will host two (2) sessions with an hour-long break in between.
        • Both sessions are (2) hours long.

        Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

        SESSION 1:

        Time: 0900-1100 HST
        – Add to Google Calendar –

        SESSION 2:

        Time: 1200-1400 HST
        – Add to Google Calendar –

        Location: HNL Airport, Terminal 1 Conference Room (7th floor)
        Map & Directions – Please use the mauka elevators to access the 7th floor.


        What to Expect at the Meeting

        MEETING TIMELINE (Agenda)

        • Both sessions will follow the exact same agenda.
        • There will be time set aside for us to answer questions.
        • Tip: Bring pen and paper to jot down questions or take notes!

        MEETING REMINDERS

        • Please sign in upon arrival– we can enter and leave the room as needed.
        • Ensure cell phones are set to silent during the meeting.
        • As with all Union events, our Mutual Respect Policy applies.

        We will send the agenda once it’s finalized.

        If there are questions about this meeting, please contact LEC Secretary, Soon Kim at: soon.kim@afahawaiian.org

        We hope to see you there!

        In Solidarity,

        Kela, Martin, and Soon
        LEC 43 Officers


        Download Meeting Documents

        • Meeting Flyer (image)

        Upcoming Events – Save the Date!

        Membership Committee Lounge Sit
        Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Add to Google Calendar

        Reserve Committee Lounge Sit
        Sunday, September 13 – Add to Google Calendar

        Reserve Webinar – Register now!
        Wednesday, September 16, 2026

        Membership Committee Lounge Sit
        Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Add to Google Calendar


        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        Council 43 Update – Hurricane Nolo

        September 24, 2026 14:34

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Hurricane Nolo

        Aloha nui kākou,


        As many of you may know, Tropical Storm Nolo is likely to hit both the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui as early as tomorrow. The storm will make its closest approach to the south of Hawai‘i island by Friday evening into early Saturday morning.


        Weather Forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Nolo is on track to strengthen to a strong Category 2 and possibly Catergory 3 Hurricane with heavy rainfall which will cause dangerous flash flooding island-wide on Hawai‘i and possibly Maui.

        Hawai’i Island and Maui Commuters

        First and foremost: Please ensure that you and your ‘ohana are prepared for this weekend by securing your homes, and checking on loved ones in an effort to keep everyone safe.

        If you are scheduled to work this weekend and need to commute, please take the following steps.

        Tune into Local News and Civil County Alerts

        • Weather, road conditions, and airport operations can rapidly change as this weather system moves south of Hawai‘i.

        Stay informed on our operation and how we are shifting internally.

        • Keep an eye on your Company email, and text notifications from Crew Scheduling & Inflight for updates throughout the weekend.

        Missed Flights – Unable to Commute

        If you cannot make it into work due to the storm: Please speak with an Operations Inflight Supervisor as soon as possible.

        Call the Inflight Duty Cell:

        • Inflight Duty Cell: (808) 497-8271
        • Add Duty Cell to contacts: Download contact info here.

        Hawaiian Airlines Inflight Commuter Policy

        • Please ensure that you’re following the commuter policy should flight cancellations and delays take place.
        • You need to be a registered commuter for this policy to apply.

        Contract Reference – Commuter Policy

        • Section 34: Letters of Agreement – #28 Commuter Policy (page 34-28-1)
        • Download Contract

        Irregular Operations

        An irregular operation situation is likely due to Tropical Storm / Hurricane Nolo approaching the islands.

        Both interisland and trans-pacific operations will be affected. This will impact inbound & outbound flights from KOA, ITO, and OGG.

        Contract Reference – Section 7: Hours of Service

        Please familiarize yourself with our Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contract) with special emphasis & attention to Section 7: Hours of Service.

        This section outlines our duty period limitations, legal rest, and legality for keeping us on our scheduled pairing or repositioning the crew to operate.

        Contract Clarification Assistance

        There are resources available to help navigate us through these situations, especially in irregular operations.

        If clarification for your situation is needed: Please reach out to any of us in the Leadership, or our Reserve Committee Chairs Joni & Sasha.

        Union Leadership – Kela Martin, and Soon

        • hnl@afahawaiian.org

        Reserve Committee Chairs

        • sasha.kahele-manners@afahawaiian.org
        • joni.pak@afahawaiian.org

        If you are not sure about the application of the contractual language: Please reach out so we can help bring clarity and understanding on whether something is legal.

        Decisions guided by how we’re feeling in the moment, or based on incomplete information or assumptions can cause added stress to an already stressful situation.

        Flight Attendant Support – EAP

        Our HNL base Union Employee Assistance Program (EAP) under the direction of Committee Chair Namahana Lota is available to offer support and resources during and after the storm.

        • Contact EAP: (808) 404-2601
        • Download contact here.

        EAP and all of us in our Union Leadership are here for you should you need any of us.

        Irregular Operations Reminders

        We try to be available as much as possible, but sometimes calls, texts, and emails may unintentionally fall through the cracks because of the high volume of inquiries we receive in natural disaster situations.

        When one Crew stands by for further instructions and details from the Company, another Crew could be out there in a similar or more complex situation that requires immediate attention.

        Every situation is different, and things are not always as simple as they seem. The best way to keep ourselves safe and steady in these situations is to stay well-informed, stay alert, and use the resources available to us.

        Things may get frustrating and hard at times, but know that we are all in this together and will get through this storm.

        After having preparation meetings with the Company yesterday, we are working together to have ALL HANDS ON DECK to support our Crews and operation through the weekend. 

        Fly safe this weekend & keep each other safe!

        Me ka ha’aha’a,

        Kela Chong
        LEC President
        Hawaiian Airlines Local Executive Council 43 – HNL

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        Reserve Webinar – September 16, 2026

        September 12, 2026 13:01

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Reserve Webinar – Register Now!

        Join us for our next Webinar:
        Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 1100 HST

        Registration Reminders:

        • Register with a personal email address such as Gmail.
        • Registration will close one hour prior to the webinar,

        DENIED BOARDING: Registration using an alaskaair.com or hawaiianair.com email address will be denied.


        Webinar Panelists

        • Sasha Kahele-Manners, Reserve Committee Co-Chair – HNL Base
        • Joni Pak, Reserve Committee Co-Chair – HNL Base
        • Julie Thornton, AFA Alaska – MEC Reserve Committee Chair

        Joni & Sasha are the subject-matter experts when it comes to our reserve operation. They help Reserve Flight Attendants navigate situations at work in areas such as legal rest, RAP, and reserve assignments.

        As Committee Chairs, they collaborate with Union Leadership & Committees to provide insight, and advocate for our reserve group.

        Contact our Reserve Committee Chairs via email at:

        • sasha.kahele-manners@afahawaiian.org
        • joni.pak@afahawaiian.org

        JCBA Reserve Survey

        MEC Reserve Committee Chairs Julie Thorton (Alaska) and Kela Chong (Hawaiian) will share an update on the Joint Negotiation Reserve survey.

        • Tune in;
        • Ask questions;
        • Ensure you’re well-informed & ready to provide your input!

        The Joint Negotiation is an opportunity for us to combine the best Reserve provisions from both pre-merger contracts.

        The survey will launch soon!


        About This Webinar: Reserves

        • Learn about operational trends and changes at HA;
        • Get answers to questions about our reserve operation;
        • Familiarize yourself with the Reserve section of our Contract!

        Our panelists will update us on the current state of our reserve operation with a presentation. After the presentation, we’ll have time to answer questions that involve our reserve operation.

        If you have a question about our reserve operation, please feel free to submit it during registration.

        We’ll accept live questions during the webinar as well. Use the Q&A feature on the Zoom interface to submit your question.

        We hope to see you there!

        In Solidarity,

        HNL Communications Committee
        AFA Hawaiian – Council 43, Honolulu Base

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

        NGP Supplemental Benefits – September 2026

        September 10, 2026 11:01

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Open Enrollment for Supplemental Benefits will begin soon. National Group Protection will be in our Crew Lounge starting next week. If you would like to enroll, make changes to your existing plan, or have general questions, be on the lookout for a Benefit Counselor on the following dates:

        • Monday: 9/14
        • Tuesday: 9/15
        • Wednesday: 9/16
        • Sunday: 9/20
        • Monday: 9/21
        • Tuesday: 9/22

        If you have questions but are unable to make it to the lounge in person, you can call National Group Protection for assistance at (800) 344-9016.

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL Tagged With: Council 43, pmHA

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