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HNL Reserves Utilization for LAX Coverage

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

It has been brought to our attention that our HNL Reserves are being sent to LAX for coverage with trip assignments that may or may not be consistent with the provisions of our CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement – Contract). This is actively being addressed by our HNL LEC 43 Leadership Team, Martin Gusman and Kela Chong.

If this is happening to you, please do the following as it applies:

  • Document your experiences! 
  • File an SCR
  • Keep timestamps. This is to ensure that you are receiving proper rest and compensation
  • While the Company is obligated to ensure your accommodations, it is always recommended to confirm your crew accommodations such as hotel and transportation to and from the airport upon communication with CS.
  • Complete DIRTD (Delay In Return To Domicile) filing if necessary and refer to Section 3.M.1.a.b for the parameter overview of language, calculation and pay.

Important To Know

  • You MUST be given a schedule that returns you to HNL – not just a one way assignment to LAX
  • CAN NOT be given an ARC assignment and a deadhead assignment as a single assignment for the same day. You CAN be given an ARC assignment, then assigned to DH on that day.
  • CAN NOT be on “STANDBY” or assigned a Reserve Availability Period “RAP” in LAX to be on standby at the Crew Hotel.
  • You MUST be given ten (10) hours free from duty and a minimum of nine (9) hours “Door to Door” uninterrupted rest in the hotel from arrival to departure of the crew. 
  • Rest CAN NOT be interrupted unless flight is delayed at which time, CS CAN contact you 90 minutes prior to roll time from hotel
  • You CAN be assigned to work an originally scheduled DH as a Reserve, or a pairing within your duty limitations in accordance to the Contract. Rest, duty time and positive contact made, will determine the legality for such assignment.
  • Positive contact CAN be from a company representative (GSA, Station Manager, Inflight Manager, etc).

For Visual Purposes Only

Proper AssignmentImproper Assignment
Day 1 – DH on flight 810 to LAXDay 1 – DH on flight 810 to LAX
Day 2 – DH on flight 809 to HNLDay 2
• ARC 0545 to 0945
• DH on flight 803 to HNL @ 1000
* Reserve can be reassigned to work on Day 2** Due to two (2) assignments & no rest after ARC

Your Reserve Committee will be in the lounge on the following dates. As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time via our AFA emails.

  • Saturday, 12/6/2025
  • Monday, 12/29/2025

Mahalo,
Your LEC 43 Leadership & Reserves Committee

Holiday Pass Travel Reminder

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

As we head into the busy holiday season, a quick reminder for anyone planning to bring family on a layover while you are working the flight. Your first responsibility is always to your working assignment, so please be sure to have a solid back up plan in case your family cannot make it on your intended flight.

For those pass traveling on their own, please remember that peak travel brings unpredictable loads and operational challenges. Always have a back up plan so you are not left stranded or unable to return home as planned.

It is important to remember that Pass Traveling (Non-Revenue Travel) is a company benefit and not a right that is furnished by the Contract. This benefit is not something the Contract allows protections on for violations should it result in the suspension or revocation of your pass travel privileges.

Travel safely, plan ahead, and enjoy the season.

LEC 43 Leadership & Communications Committee

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #1 Roadshow Reminder

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • The first session for the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement is scheduled for tomorrow, December 1, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT
  • All members in good standing should register for the webinar using a non-company email and review the SEA LOA Question and Answer prior to attending

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is hosting the first of three virtual roadshows tomorrow to share information about the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).

  • Session #1 – Monday, December 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT

Webinar Reminders

  • All Members in good standing are welcome to join.
  • We encourage you to log on to the webinar early to verify your credentials and to ensure a prompt start
  • To register, please use a non-company email. Registration will close at the start of the webinar.
  • You may attend multiple sessions. Just fill out a separate registration form for each session you plan to join.
  • After you register, you’ll get a confirmation email with your unique link. Please keep this link private.

SEA LOA Resources

Please look over the SEA LOA Question and Answer section before the webinar. To help everyone get the most up-to-date information, we may not answer questions that have already been answered. You may also submit your questions in advance using the registration form.

Register for Additional Sessions

  • Session #2 – Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM HT
  • Session #3 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM HT

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement Roadshow Information

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Our Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is holding three virtual roadshows to discuss the new Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA)
  • All members in good standing are invited to attend, but each session requires a separate registration using the email address on file with AFA (non-company email)

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee is hosting three virtual roadshows to share information about the newly negotiated Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).

Here are a few reminders:

  • All members in good standing are invited to join.
  • Please fill out a separate registration form for each session you want to attend. You can sign up for more than one session.
  • Use the email address you have on file with AFA to register. Do not use your company email.
  • After you register, you will get a confirmation email with your unique link to join. Please keep your link private.

Mark Your Calendar

  • Session #1 – Monday, December 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM HT
  • Session #2 – Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM HT
  • Session #3 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM HT

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

Council 43 Update – November 26, 2025

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Yesterday the SEA Negotiating Committee announced that we have reached an agreement with management to open a Hawaiian Flight Attendant domicile in SEA and that the agreement was ratified by the Master Executive Council (MEC). As your Local Council President and a member of the SEA Negotiating Committee, I would like to address a few important provisions of the agreement and the reason for MEC ratification.

This is an important deal with improvements and protections for Hawaiian Flight Attendants. There are no givebacks – there are only gets – including the elimination of the 787-9 One-Way Staffing Carve Out and the reduction of the ER crew-to-load provision to 85%. Two of the most important protections we secured are the right for Hawaiian Flight Attendants to return their domicile of origin beginning with the ratification of a JCBA and protection against involuntary assignment to SEA for 18 months. Without these two important protections, Flight Attendants would be at greater risk of either not being able to return to domicile of origin or being forced to move to SEA.

That brings me to the reason for MEC ratification. I believe that protections that give Flight Attendants and their families the peace of mind to know that they will remain attached to their home, whether here in the islands or Los Angeles, are extremely important. I believe protections as important as these must be secured when the opportunity presents itself. I cannot imagine what it would be like to be forced to move to SEA to in order to continue your career as a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant but at the cost of leaving your family behind in Hawaiʻi. Family means everything. If we care about our fellow Flight Attendants, their well-being, and their families who support them, we should understand that securing these kinds of protections are an absolute must.

It should be noted that the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws provides that ratification of letters of agreement shall normally be by Master Executive Council vote only; however, the Master Executive Council of an airline may vote for membership ratification of a particular side letter. Here at Hawaiian, the letters of agreement that have been put out for membership ratification were either for concessions (cuts to pay and/or work rules) that affected everyone or new equipment acquisitions like the A321 and the B787-9.

Given all of these considerations (the improvements in the letter of agreement, that it provides protection that helps to keep Flight Attendants and their families connected to their domicile of origin, and the well-established practice of letter of agreement ratifications at Hawaiian), I fully support the MEC ratification of the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement. It is the right thing to do if one cares about our fellow Flight Attendants and their families.

In Solidarity,

Martin Gusman
President
Honolulu Council 43

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Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Wednesday, July 22, our pre-merger Alaska Benefits Committee Chairpersons met for their regular monthly meeting. This meeting was an internal AFA-only meeting and did not involve management.  Representing you at the meeting were Ava McWilliams Ellington (LAX), Linda Gunselman (PDX), Sonia Quackenbush (SAN), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), […]

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Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – July 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, July 21, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Global Training Center 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), […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 17 – July 2026

This session, the JNC focused on refining the Reserve survey to ensure a comprehensive representation of member concerns. Significant progress was also made on Section 23 (Insurance Benefits), with proposals aimed at enhancing Flight Attendant protections and securing tailored insurance provisions. Additionally, productive discussions continued on Section 30 (Training). Further improvements are anticipated pending management’s response to our latest proposal.

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