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        Reserve Survey Now Open

        October 6, 2026 09:00

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        • Reserve Survey now open, survey will close on Tuesday, October 20 at Noon PT

        The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) is asking for your input as we get ready to draft a proposal for the Reserve Section of the Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA). We have worked with our MEC Reserve Chairpersons to put together a survey and helpful resources for you.

        The Reserve sections in our two contracts are similar in some ways, but there are also key differences, including the terms we use. To help explain these differences, we have a 10-minute video, a Reserve Quick Reference Guide, and a Reserve Full Reference Guide. Please check out the links below before you take the survey.

        • Video: Reserve Rundown – What You Need to Know
        • Reserve Full Reference Guide
        • Reserve Quick Reference Reserve Guide

        We hope everyone will take part, even if you are not currently on Reserve, only pick up Reserve days occasionally, or have not been on Reserve in a while. When you fill out the survey, please answer as if you are a full-time Reserve line holder unless the question says something different.

        To Access the Survey

        • For pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants, enter your PeopleSoft Number with 3-leading zeros, as an example 0001234567
        • For pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants, enter your Employee Number (without leading zeros)

        Some important notes:

        • Once the survey is submitted, your responses cannot be edited. Please ensure your selections are final before hitting ‘Submit’.

        Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, staying involved in negotiations, and making sure your voice is heard. The survey will stay open until Noon PT on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to the JNC at jnc@afaalaska.org.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) Tagged With: joint contract negotiations, Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), pmAS, pmHA, survey

        Council 47 SEA Base Update – Reminder – NGP October 2026

        October 5, 2026 09:42

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

        REMINDER: NGP Open Enrollment Visits

        Aloha Hawaiian SEA Flight Attendants,

        Just a reminder that National Group Protection (NGP) will be onsite in the SEA Crew Lounge today, October 5–7 for Supplemental Benefits Open Enrollment.

        NGP representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information about supplemental benefits, including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance.

        Onsite Hours:

        • Monday, October 5: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
        • Tuesday, October 6: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
        • Wednesday, October 7: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

        Unable to attend in person? Hawaiian members who are unable to enroll during an onsite enrollment session can call NGP at (800) 344-9016. An NGP representative can review the available plans with you and assist with enrollment if you choose to enroll.

        If you have questions about your supplemental benefit options, please stop by the Crew Lounge or contact NGP directly.


        Click on the flyer below to see more details about plans offered…


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

        Council 47 Reserve Committee – Reminder New Hire and Reserve Webinar

        October 5, 2026 07:37

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Reminder: New Hire & Reserve Webinar – October 8

        New to Reserve? Have questions? Or maybe you’ve been flying Reserve for a while and still find yourself asking…

        Join your Council 47 Reserve Committee for our New Hire & Reserve Webinar as we break down Reserve, answer your questions, and help you better understand your contractual rights and responsibilities.

        New Hire & Reserve Webinar
        📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
        ⏰ 3:30 PM Pacific Time
        REGISTRATION LINK

        While this webinar is especially geared toward our new hires and Reserve Flight Attendants, all Council 47 members are welcome to attend.

        The webinar will also be recorded for those who are unable to join us live.

        Whether you’re brand new to Reserve or just need a refresher, we hope you’ll join us!

        In Solidarity,

        Zach and Megan
        Reserve Chairs Council 47 (LAX/SEA)
        47.reserve.chair@afahawaiian.org

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

        PBS Webinar – October 7, 2026

        September 30, 2026 20:53

        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 47 Update – FFA Sign-In Paperwork

        September 24, 2026 16:04

        This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

        Council 47 Update – FFA Sign-In Paperwork

        Aloha LAX and SEA,

        We wanted to provide a quick clarification regarding the FFA sign-in paperwork referenced in our recent Officer Update.

        FFA paperwork may be submitted either by emailing it to Premium Pay or by submitting it to a manager in the Village.

        The most important takeaway is that, regardless of which method you choose, please submit the paperwork in a timely manner. Premium pay for the FFA, Lead Coach, Galley, and other applicable premium positions relies on this paperwork being received and processed.

        In Solidarity,

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

        SEA Pulse Form (anonymous)
        LAX Pulse Form (anonymous)
        Council 47 SEA Committee Contact Roster


        New Hire & Reserve Webinar

        Council 47 will be hosting a New Hire & Reserve Webinar on October 8 at 3:30 PM PT. This webinar is geared toward our newer Flight Attendants and those currently on reserve, with Council 47 leaders available to provide information, answer questions, and discuss available resources.

        All Council 47 members are welcome to attend, even if you are not a new hire or currently on reserve. The webinar will also be recorded for those unable to attend live.

        We hope to see you there!


        Q3 CBT: Don’t Forget to Complete It

        Please be aware that drug testing may occur at an outstation while on a layover.

        If a Flight Attendant is selected for testing, the rest of the crew is not required to wait for the testing to be completed. The Company should arrange alternate transportation for the Flight Attendant being tested once testing is complete.

        If you are the Flight Attendant being tested, please inquire with the tester or contact Crew Scheduling to ensure alternate transportation to the layover hotel has been arranged.


        Dues Increase & Available Rebate

        An AFA dues increase was implemented in June. To help offset the immediate impact of the increase, the Alaska+Hawaiian MEC opted into a step-increase program at the last Board of Directors Meeting.

        Rather than immediately paying the full dues increase, members can request the applicable rebate as either a credit to their account or a cash payment.

        For a step-by-step guide on how to request your rebate, please watch the video created by our AFA Alaska sibling Council 39 in Portland.

        Further inquires should be directed to your officers at 47@afahawaiian.org


        FFA Should Submit Sign-in Sheet ASAP

        Recently, we have had many Flight Attendants reaching out to Payroll regarding missing premium pay, and a recurring reason has been that the sign-in sheet was not submitted to Premium Pay.

        The First Flight Attendant (FFA) is responsible for emailing the completed sign-in sheet to Premium Pay as soon as possible. If the paperwork is not submitted, it can delay proper compensation for all premium-paid positions, including FFA, Lead Coach, and Galley.

        If you worked a premium position and do not see the appropriate pay reflected, please contact the FFA from the associated flight and confirm that the sign-in sheet was emailed to Premium Pay.

        FFAs, please make submitting this paperwork promptly a priority. Timely submission helps ensure everyone receives the pay they are entitled to without unnecessary delays.


        Travel to Training & IROP Guidance

        We have seen an increase in travel issues involving Flight Attendants traveling to training. Please remember that Training Travel, the department responsible for coordinating your travel to training, is a separate department from Crew Scheduling. Required rest still applies when traveling to training.

        If an IROP or delay impacts your scheduled travel and may prevent you from receiving the required rest before training, your first contact should be the Training Travel department [HATraining.Inflight@alaskaair.com]. Because Training Travel is only available Monday through Friday during regular office hours, if they are unavailable, contact Crew Scheduling. Crew Scheduling can help determine whether you remain legal and advise whether you should take the scheduled flight or need to be reaccommodated on a later flight.

        Also remember that your travel to training is considered Company Business travel, not a deadhead. Because of this, Crew Scheduling may not have the same visibility or ability to automatically address a legality issue as they would with a deadhead. If your training travel is disrupted, be proactive and reach out. Do not assume the issue will automatically be identified or corrected.

        When bidding for your schedule, your PBS practice awards should reflect a travel day before and after your training. Please review your practice awards carefully. If the appropriate travel days are not reflected, contact the PBS Committee for assistance.


        🌴 Los Angeles 🌴

        LAX October Open Time Flexibility Trial

        During a recent conversation about LAX’s 26% sick rate, an LAX member offered a potential solution: provide greater flexibility with Open Time trades and drops.

        Currently, Crew Scheduling establishes the number of Reserves needed each day to protect the operation. Based on Reserve coverage, Open Time can become more restrictive, resulting in trades or drops being denied.

        The broader idea raised by the member was simple: if Flight Attendants have greater ability to adjust their schedules through trades and drops, that flexibility may also help reduce sick calls.

        Your AFA Leadership took that suggestion directly to the Company at our next meeting, and Crew Scheduling agreed to test more flexibility with Open Time coverage during the first two weeks of October. They will monitor the results, including any impact on sick calls and the operation, and assess what may be possible moving forward.

        This is an opportunity for LAX. If greater flexibility results in more successful trades and drops while maintaining adequate coverage and improving sick leave trends, we hope it can demonstrate the value of continuing that flexibility beyond the trial period.

        This is also a great example of why your feedback matters. Galley conversations can identify problems and solutions, but bringing those conversations to your AFA representatives gives us the opportunity to take your ideas directly to management and advocate for change.

        California Timekeeping Update

        The Company will be implementing a new timekeeping task for California-based Flight Attendants, beginning with Alaska Flight Attendants. The Company has stated that this initiative is being implemented to comply with California state timekeeping requirements.

        Hawaiian Flight Attendants based in California are expected to follow with implementation sometime in 2027.

        The Alaska+Hawaiian MEC has been adamantly opposed to the Company’s proposed process. While we recognize the Company’s obligation to comply with California law, AFA believes there are other ways to meet those requirements without adding additional tasks and responsibilities to a Flight Attendant’s workday, particularly when failure to complete the required timekeeping task could potentially lead to discipline.

        We are watching the Alaska rollout closely to identify issues before this process reaches Hawaiian Flight Attendants. We will continue advocating for a better and more practical process that meets the Company’s legal obligations without unnecessarily burdening Flight Attendants or creating additional opportunities for discipline.

        We will keep our LAX members updated as we learn more and as the anticipated Hawaiian implementation gets closer.

        LAX Parking & Transportation Update

        A change is on the horizon for how employees travel between the West Lot and the terminals once the LAX People Mover is operational. This change was initiated by LAWA.

        Under the proposed process, the West Lot shuttle would take employees to a People Mover station, where they would transfer to the train to reach the terminals. The reverse would occur after arrival.

        The new process should provide more consistent and reliable transportation times, but will likely require additional walking and a transfer between the shuttle and train. Management has asked LAWA to test the process and travel times before implementation.

        The employee transportation change is currently projected for January 2027, and management plans to provide additional details as we get closer. AFA will continue monitoring the process and its impact on our LAX members.


        ⛰️ Seattle ⛰️

        New-Hire Management Meetings & Comp Checks

        We are looking into the compensation for new-hire Flight Attendants who attended the September 9–11 management meetings and competency checks.

        This was a first for Hawaiian, with comp checks being conducted in conjunction with the management check-in meetings. Because these activities were combined, AFA wants to ensure that Flight Attendants are compensated accordingly for the time they were required to attend.

        We remain in discussions with management regarding what that compensation will look like and will provide an update once we have more information

        NGP Coming to the SEA Village, October 3-5

        Representatives from National Group Protection (NGP) will be available in the SEA Village October 3–5 to assist members with supplemental insurance benefits.

        Whether you are interested in enrolling, already have NGP coverage and want to review your benefits, or simply have questions, we encourage you to stop by and speak with an NGP representative.

        Some NGP plans also include wellness benefits for routine care, such as an annual physical or eye exam, so current participants may want to make sure they are taking advantage of the benefits available under their coverage.

        Planning to stop by before your flight? Please arrive early enough to allow sufficient time to meet with an NGP representative before you need to report.

        Click here to see plans offered.

        Augmented ARC

        Next month, SEA S3001 is scheduled to exceed 14 hours, triggering the Augmented Crew provisions under Section 7.C.2.d. Flight Attendants working this pairing should familiarize themselves with these provisions, including the contractual requirements and duty limitations that apply to augmented crews.

        Crew Scheduling also plans to utilize an Augmented Airport Reserve (ARC) under Section 8.D.3. An Augmented ARC is assigned specifically to protect an augmented flight and has a four-hour airport standby period beginning at the augmented crew’s scheduled check-in.

        A prior mediation further clarified Augmented ARC utilization:

        • The flight the augmented Reserve FA is standing by for will be printed on the DFS.
        • The augmented airport standby period is limited to 4 hours following check in.
        • The augmented Reserve FA may only be assigned to international (not interisland) flying.
        • The augmented Reserve FA cannot be assigned to alternate flying until after the augmented flight to which they were originally assigned to cover has departed.
        • The augmented Reserve FA can only be assigned to a flight scheduled to depart within 4 hours of the start of the ARC standby period.

        SEA After-Hours Shuttle

        AFA was recently made aware of Flight Attendants getting stuck in the SEA N Gates after midnight when the train was no longer operating. We immediately contacted the Company and advised that this after-hours transportation information needed to be communicated to our Flight Attendants. Gina Lorenzo sent that information to SEA Flight Attendants via Company email on September 23.

        As a reminder, when the train is not operating between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., McGee ramp service teammates provide a shuttle between the N Gates and D Concourse.

        If you are scheduled for late-night Airport Reserve or otherwise find yourself in the North Gates after the train stops operating, please be aware that this shuttle is available.

        Due to security issues, we cannot communicate the details on this public platform.

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

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