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        Council 47 SEA Base Update – SEA Membership Meeting August 15, 2026

        July 9, 2026 15:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

        SEA Membership Meeting – Bid the Date August 15

        Aloha SEA Flight Attendants,

        Your Council 47 Officers and Leadership are excited to announce our first-ever Council 47 Seattle Membership Meeting!

        Date: Saturday, August 15

        This meeting will be dedicated to everything Seattle. We will be discussing topics including our Seattle domicile, our Contract, inflight service, Joint Collective Bargaining negotiations, and much more.

        Most importantly, this will be an opportunity to ask questions, raise your concerns, and provide feedback as we continue navigating this transition together. It will also be a chance to connect not only with your Council 47 leadership, but with your fellow Seattle Flight Attendants as we continue building our base and strengthening our solidarity.

        Food and libations will be provided.

        While the exact meeting time is still being finalized, it will be held mid-day to allow as many Flight Attendants as possible to attend. A detailed agenda, meeting location, registration information, and additional details will be shared in a future communication.

        Please note that advance registration will be required, and this will be a closed meeting for Council 47 members only.

        If you are able, please bid the day off now so you can join us. We hope to see you there for this exciting milestone as we host our very first Seattle membership meeting.

        In Solidarity,

        Josh, Paul and Beth
        Council 47 Officers
        47@afahawaiian.org

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 Update – July 6, 2026

        July 6, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Urgent Reminders: Early Deplaning and Social Media

        DO NOT Leave the Aircraft During Deplaning

        This is a firm reminder that stepping off the aircraft to commute home while passengers are deplaning is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Even when the minimum required crew remains on board, all assigned Flight Attendants must remain on the aircraft until the last passenger has deplaned as outlined in our Flight Attendant Manual (FAM).


        Think Before You Post

        The way we communicate online has changed, and so has the level of attention given to social media activity. We want to remind everyone to be extremely mindful of what you post online.

        Be cautious when posting while on company time, in company uniform, or when discussing Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, coworkers, or company-related matters. Even posts or comments that may seem harmless or are intended for a limited audience can be reviewed if they come to the company’s attention.

        In conversations with other Alaska AFA Local Presidents, social media has consistently been identified as one of the more common sources of disciplinary investigations on the AS side. Posts in private groups (HAL Life, Galley Tea, etc.), comments on social media platforms, or interactions that you believe are only visible to a select audience may still be shared or reported.

        Before posting, ask yourself whether the content could be misunderstood, taken out of context, or reflect negatively on you or your employment. A few extra moments of thought before clicking “post” can help prevent unnecessary investigations or disciplinary issues.

        Remember, nothing shared online should ever be assumed to be truly private. Protect yourself by thinking before you post. When in doubt, don’t post it.

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – June 30, 2026

        July 1, 2026 01:00

        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

        Filed Under: Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 Committee Report – June 2026

        June 30, 2026 07:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        June 2026 Committee Report

        Aloha LAX and SEA Flight Attendants,

        Below are your monthly committee reports from our Council 47 committee chairs. We encourage you to take a few moments to read through each update to stay informed on the work being done on your behalf.

        If you have any questions or would like additional information about a specific report, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the respective committee chair.

        Mahalo,

        Josh, Paul and Beth
        Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
        47@afahawaiian.org


        AFA Leadership Orientation

        This month, your Council 47 officers had the opportunity to meet with our newly appointed committee chairs at the AFA office in Seattle. During the meeting, we reviewed the AFA structure, discussed the roles and responsibilities of our committees, and began planning how we can best support our LAX and SEA Flight Attendants.

        We were also honored to hear from AFA International officers, Sara Nelson, Dante Harris, and Keturah Johnson, who shared updates on AFA, the aviation industry, and words of encouragement as we continue strengthening our Local Council.

        Throughout the day, we strategized on member support, planned upcoming trainings, meetings, and conferences, and discussed ways to continue growing our representation. We are excited to have such a dedicated and knowledgeable group of committee chairs and committee members and look forward to continuing to build and expand our team.

        Council 47 Officers, Committee Chairs and Committee Members

        EAP Committee SEA Focus: Kahea Ching, Lea Hutchinson (Chair), Malia Kaleopa’a, Alamoni Copney

        Reserve Committee: Co-chairs Megan Moore & Zach Rajkovacz

        Hotel Committee: Le’a Tupola (Chair)


        Grievance Committee

        Segment Drops into Open Time Not Allowed

        Please remember that split trips and/or individual trip segments may not be dropped into Open Time. Be sure to follow the contractual and scheduling guidelines when making changes to your schedule. [SEC 12.L.7.]

        Review Your Pay

        We encourage everyone to carefully review any premium, per diem or additional pay reflected on your pay reports to ensure it has been processed accurately. If you notice any discrepancies, document them and contact HA.fapay@alaskaair.com.

        CONTACT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE


        Uniform Committee

        Dreamliner Uniform

        If you are planning to order 787 uniform pieces or are still awaiting your complete order, please be aware that some items are currently backordered until July. As a result, you may receive an approved off-the-shelf replacement item instead of the standard 787 piece. These items are designed to closely match the approved uniform but may have slight differences in color or appearance compared to that actual uniform.

        CONTACT UNIFORM COMMITTEE


        Inflight Service Committee

        HA – Branded Service

        Effective July 1, the HOST launch will designate seats 33C, 33D, 33E, 33G, 34A, 34B, 34H, and 34J on the Airbus A330 as Premium Cabin seats. Customers seated in these rows will now be entitled to complimentary alcoholic beverages.

        Also beginning July 1, new Inflight Guides (IFGs) will begin replacing the current versions onboard our aircraft. Flight Attendants should also be aware that signing in to ATMOS will be required to access the Starlink rollout.

        On A330 flights, complimentary earbuds will now be available upon customer request. Each flight will be stocked with one bag containing 50 complimentary earbuds. Souvenir earbuds will continue to be available for purchase through the Pau Hana Cart.

        Beginning July 17, the Moana Blanket with a foldable duffle bag will replace the NoHo Home blanket as the onboard blanket available for purchase.

        As always, please continue to stay up to date on onboard service changes by reviewing the monthly service communications sent to your company email and checking the Onboard Service section on your IMD.

        Latest Updates

        Please be aware that the most current and official service updates can be found on the IFS website under the Catering & Service tab for both HA and AS branded service.

        CONTACT INFLIGHT SERVICE COMMITTEE

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

        Council 47 SEA Base Update – Immersion Training Per Diem Overpayment

        June 25, 2026 08:58

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

        Immersion Training Per Diem Overpayment

        Over the past several months since Immersion Training began, AFA has been actively working with the company regarding the payment of immersion training per diem. Unfortunately, there have been multiple payroll errors throughout this process. We understand the frustration these issues have caused and want you to know that we have been working behind the scenes to ensure the company complies with its contractual obligations and corrects these errors.

        Issue #1:

        We were initially made aware that no per diem had been paid for immersion training. AFA immediately notified the company of its contractual obligation under Section 4.A.2. to pay a minimum of eight (8) hours of per diem for each day of training.

        Issue #2

        When attempting to correct the issue, the company processed payments at each Flight Attendant’s hourly rate of pay rather than at the negotiated per diem rate, creating additional payroll inaccuracies.

        Issue #3

        While correcting the overpayment through the recovery process outlined in Section 27.K.2., the company failed to provide advance notification to affected Flight Attendants prior to making deductions from paychecks. This lack of communication caused unnecessary confusion, anxiety, and frustration.

        We recognize that ongoing payroll errors have been burdensome and have eroded confidence in the payroll process. We share your concerns and continue to hold the company accountable for these repeated mistakes.

        We encourage all Flight Attendants to carefully review their pay statements and verify that they are being paid correctly. If you identify any discrepancies, please report them to HA.fapay@alaskaair.com and copy your Council 47 Officers at 47@afahawaiian.org. Keeping us informed helps us track trends, advocate on your behalf, and apply additional pressure for timely and accurate resolutions.

        Mahalo,

        Josh, Paul and Beth
        Council 47 Officers LAX/SEA
        47@afahawaiian.org

        Filed Under: Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 47, pmHA

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