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        You are here: Home / Archives for HA SEA Domicile

        Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement Roadshow Information

        November 28, 2025 13:00

        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.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

        Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement

        November 25, 2025 23:00

        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.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

        SEA Domicile Negotiations Update #2 – November 2025

        November 21, 2025 09:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee continues to make progress towards an agreement and expects to provide another update early next week

        Negotiations Update

        Earlier this week, our Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee committed to providing an update on the Seattle Domicile Negotiations. We are getting closer to an agreement and anticipate providing you with another update early next week.

        Thank you for your patience and support as we work to secure fair and comprehensive protections for the Seattle Domicile. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

        SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – November 2025

        November 17, 2025 17:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee is close to finalizing an agreement with management

        Negotiations Update

        Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee continues to work with management on the SEA domicile provisions. We are nearing a final agreement, with our priorities focused on ensuring that Flight Attendants who transfer have the right to return to their former domicile, as well as addressing staffing and other provisions that will protect Flight Attendants who transfer to the SEA domicile.

        As you recall, our priorities were:

        • Transfer Processes – strengthening protective elements of the transfer process for those who may be interested in moving to the new domicile
        • Return to HNL or LAX Domicile – addressing the concern of Flight Attendants transferring to SEA and potentially wishing to return to their Hawaiian domicile before the merging of the Hawaiian and Alaska SEA domicile
        • Staffing – ensuring that staffing is sufficient to meet operational demands
        • Moving Expenses – advocating for fair and comprehensive compensation related to any necessary relocation
        • Operational Concerns – defining the type of flying and pairings that will be constructed in the domicile
        • Safeguarding Existing Bases – protecting our HNL and LAX domiciles during this transition

        Even after the SEA Domicile Letter of Agreement is finalized, we anticipate that additional issues and concerns will arise as management moves forward with implementation, and we remain committed to addressing these matters. We are hopeful that we will be able to conclude these negotiations and share further updates with you by the end of the week.

        As always, we remain committed to getting you, the Hawaiian Flight Attendants, the best protections for those of you considering transferring to the new domicile. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local leadership or email the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee at sea@afahawaiian.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

        SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025 Update #2

        October 27, 2025 17:00

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee met with management on October 21 to October 24 in Seattle
        • Our Negotiating Committee stressed the significance of having adequate resources and experience to ensure long-term success

        Negotiations Update

        Our SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee met with the company on October 21 to October 24 in Seattle. At the negotiating table for these meetings were:

        Representing AFA and our Flight Attendants  Representing Management
        Tim Green, Committee ChairpersonAllen Thieman, Vice President, Inflight, Alaska
        Martin Gusman, Committee MemberJoe Wonderly, Vice President, Labor Relations, Alaska
        Joshua Aoki, Committee MemberCarmen Williams, Managing Director, Labor Relations, Alaska
        Jeffrey Fuke, Committee MemberKalani Sloat, Senior Director, Labor Relations, Hawaiian
        Paula Mastrangelo, AFA Senior Staff NegotiatorKaren Themelis, Senior Labor Relations Business Partner, Alaska
        Lea Franzoi, Committee Support Representative 

        Talks continued this past week on reaching an agreement on opening the Hawaiian Seattle Domicile. After a disappointing session in Honolulu earlier this month, the parties agreed to carve out some time to continue discussions in Seattle between Joint Collective Bargaining negotiations. Your Negotiating Committee took advantage of all members being present for the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiating in Seattle to meet with management in early morning sessions.

        Fortunately, we did make progress and are very close to resolving the remaining outstanding issues. We have made progress on many of our issues, but staffing and the “new inflight service” concerns remain. We had a very open and productive discussion and look forward to hearing management’s response. They have committed to reviewing and researching our feedback on the service, as these are significant issues that will impact our work life on the plane.

        Due to the essential and time-sensitive nature of these negotiations, both parties are committed to continuing discussions. The company is projecting a base opening of Spring 2026. We are looking to come to an agreement soon, as timelines for hiring, posting, and planning are approaching. Everyone involved wants Flight Attendants to have concrete information and ample time to evaluate their options and make an informed decision on the SEA base.

        Despite the abbreviated timeline and pushback from management, your Negotiating Committee has been carefully considering all options and working to negotiate the most favorable improvements possible.

        What’s Upcoming

        Your Negotiating Committee will continue remote discussion with management the week of October 27. No formal meetings have been set, but management’s response to our concerns is expected this week.

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

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, AS/HA Merger, Council 43 HNL, Council 47 LAX/SEA (pmHA) Tagged With: Council 43, Council 47, HA SEA Domicile, pmHA

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