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Council 47 LAX – Changes to Pairings

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants

Addressing Changes to Flying and Pairings

Over the past few days, your LEC officers have received feedback and concerns regarding recent changes to flying and pairing construction. We want to take a moment to acknowledge those sentiments and provide some clarity.

First, it is important to be clear that AFA does not control pairing construction. Our role is to advocate on behalf of Flight Attendants, and we continue to do so at every opportunity available to us.

Both HNL and LAX are experiencing adjustments in flying. This reflects how Alaska operates. Alaska does not maintain route loyalty in the way we at Hawaiian are used to. Aircraft are assigned where they make the most operational and financial sense, and that can shift at any time.

Flight timing is also a significant factor. We have inherited flying that operates throughout the entire day, which is a departure from Hawaiian’s historical model where most arrivals and departures occurred within a narrow mid day window. Alaska runs a full day operation, and not all flight times can be built as turns. While turns are generally more efficient and preferred, some of the current flying simply does not allow for that structure.

At our last weeks Joint Membership Meeting , the Negotiating Committee discussed the “pairing optimizer” a system Alaska uses. This system builds pairings based on multiple variables, including operational needs and profitability. While we are not fully integrated into that system yet, it is already being used in part, and its influence will grow as integration continues.

We also want to acknowledge that while changes are frustrating, our current schedules, having a mix of turns and a variety of flying, is not forever guaranteed. As we move closer toward a JCBA, flying patterns may continue to evolve and could look very different than what we have today. If current changes feel challenging now, it is important to recognize that things can and likely will continue to shift.

The harsh reality is that flying and pairings will continue to change as integration progresses. AFA will remain engaged and continue advocating for Flight Attendants, but some level of change should be expected.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your feedback and encourage you to continue reaching out to your officers with questions or concerns.

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 LEC officers
lax@afahawaiian.org

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #1 Roadshow Recording

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • The SEA LOA Roadshow Presentation is available for viewing, providing a comprehensive overview of the SEA LOA
  • The SEA LOA Q&A has been updated with the latest information and additional questions

SEA LOA Session #1 Roadshow Presentation

The Negotiating Committee has recorded the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA) Presentation for viewing. This presentation will give a comprehensive overview of the SEA LOA.

Question and Answer Update

The SEA LOA Question and Answer Post on AFA News Now has been updated to reflect the latest information and additional questions have been added.

Register for Additional Roadshow 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 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.

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • Our Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee has reached an agreement with management
  • The Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA) has been ratified by the Hawaiian voting members of the Master Executive Council (MEC) per the AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws
  • The Seattle domicile is planned to open in April 2026 and Hawaiian Flight Attendants are encouraged to review the SEA LOA and attend virtual roadshows

Agreement Reached

After months of negotiations following the Seattle domicile announcement, AFA and management have reached an agreement establishing the Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).  The SEA LOA provides an orderly process for establishing the base and enhanced contractual provisions that will protect Hawaiian Flight Attendants. 

Per AFA-CWA Constitution and Bylaws, Section IV, the Hawaiian voting members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) have ratified the SEA LOA. MEC ratification of this LOA is in line with our history of establishing new domiciles outside of Section 6 negotiations. Letters of Agreement considered for membership ratification include issues that affect the vast majority of our Flight Attendants including new aircraft type negotiations and restructuring agreements to avoid bankruptcy or as a part of bankruptcy. We would like to emphasize that the SEA LOA contains only improvements to our current contract provisions.

Management is preparing to open the SEA domicile in April 2026. Flight Attendants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the enhanced contractual provisions secured by your AFA Negotiating Committee. Please review the SEA LOA and the Question and Answer (Q & A)to answer your immediate questions.

More information will be forthcoming in addition to virtual roadshows that the Negotiating Committee will be hosting. We ensured that there is adequate time between this announcement and the first vacancy bid closing for Flight Attendants to evaluate whether they would like to submit a vacancy bid for the Seattle domicile.  For any questions not answered in this Q & A, please email the Negotiating Committee at sea@hawaiianafa.org. We will continue to update the FAQ and post more information as it becomes available.

Vacancy Bid

  • OPEN: December 15, 2025
  • CLOSE: January 12, 2026
  • AWARD: January 14, 2026

Please check your company email for details. Information will also be posted to the company IFS website.

Save the Date – Virtual Roadshows

  • 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

Details will be forthcoming.

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

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