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Council 47 LAX Update – Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement (RHRA)

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

RHRA Reminder

Important Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (RHRA) Reminder

Please be advised that we are now required to give the Company 60 days’ notice of our intent to retire in order to receive the RHRA benefit, and that the RHRA will not be available to anyone who retires after April 2, 2026.

In order to receive the RHRA benefit a Flight Attendant must notify the Company by February 1, 2026 of their intent to retire on April 2, 2026. 

The (RHRA) is an AFA-negotiated benefit that provides some retirees between $10,000 and $30,000, based on their years of service. The funds are available for you to pay for things like medical insurance or medical expenses while in retirement. More information about the RHRA may be found in Section 34-22 of the contract. If you are considering retirement please be sure to review the company-provided retirement planning checklist and the required retirement notification form. 

Please feel free to reach out to your officers should you have any questions. 

Mahalo,

Josh, Paul and Beth
lax@afahawaiian.org
LAX Pulse Form

SEA Domicile Negotiations Update – January 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  • SEA Domicile Vacancy bids have been extended to Monday, January 19 at 2359 HT
  • An agreement has been reached between the Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee and management on several key issues, including the confirmation of the “Rescinding the Award” provision
  • As of January 7, a total of 189 Hawaiian Flight Attendants have submitted bids for the new SEA Domicile, with 163 from HNL and 26 from LAX

The Hawaiian Seattle Domicile Negotiating Committee appreciates your patience as we have been diligently pursuing improvements regarding the SEA Domicile Award Process. We are please to announced that we have reached an agreement with management on several outstanding items.

Importantly, the “Rescinding the Award” provision and timeline has been confirmed and we have agreed to extend the bid timeline by one week. We will discuss these updates and more at the virtual roadshow meeting tomorrow, Sunday, January 11.

  • Session #3 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM HT

New SEA Domicile Timeline

DateTimeEvent
Monday, January 192359 HTClose of bids
Tuesday, January 201200 HTPost of awards Email to successful bidders
Wednesday, January 212359 HTRescission deadline for successful bidders
Thursday, January 221200 HTPost of backfill awards (if any)
Friday, January 232359 HTRecission deadline for successful “backfill” bidders (if any)
Saturday, January 241200 HTPost of backfill awards (if any)
Sunday, January 252359 HTRescission for successful “backfill” bidders (if any)
Monday, January 26 Final Post

Recission Process

A Flight Attendant awarded an April vacancy may rescind their SEA domicile award by completing the Vacancy Bid Form by 2359 HST the calendar day following the bid award.  If a Flight Attendant rescinds a domicile award, they will not be able to submit another domicile bid for three (3) months in accordance with our current Contract.

Bid Submission

As of January 7, 189 Hawaiian Flight Attendants have submitted bids for the new SEA Domicile. This includes 163 from HNL and 26 from LAX.

  • 16 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are within seniority 1-400
  • 18 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are within seniority 401-800
  • 39 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are within seniority 801-1200
  • 30 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are within seniority 1201-1600
  • 34 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are within seniority 1601-2000
  • 54 of those submitting a SEA Domicile bid are seniority 2001 or higher

SEA LOA Resources

The SEA LOA Question and Answer section has been updated as of January 10.

The Association and management are dedicated to providing updates as new details emerge. We anticipate management will provide a similar update in the coming days.   Please direct your questions to sea@afahawaiian.org.

Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #3 Virtual Roadshow Reminder

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

  •  The third session for the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement is scheduled for tomorrow, January 10, from 2 PM to 3:30 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 third of three virtual roadshows tomorrow to share information about the Seattle Domicile Letter of Agreement (SEA LOA).

  • Session #3 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 2 PM to 3:30 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 prior to attending the webinar, the information has been updated as of December 9. To make sure everyone gets the latest information, we may skip questions that have already been answered during the webinar. You may also submit your questions in advance using the registration form.

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

Council 47 LAX – Joint Membership Meeting

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

Bid the Date – Virtual Membership Meeting

Join us on February 27, 2026 for a virtual joint membership meeting with Councils 15, 18, and 47.

Each year, Councils are required to hold two membership meetings, with one held prior to the AFA-CWA Board of Directors Conference (BOD). This year’s Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for March, and this membership meeting will help your leadership prepare for that discussion as we represent you.

We will review the BOD agenda items that will be brought forward so members can share feedback, raise concerns, and voice their perspectives before being represented at the BOD.

Additional details, including RSVP information and the meeting agenda, will be shared soon. Please bid the date if you plan to attend.

Reserve Webinar – January 7, 2026

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

Join us for our first Webinar of 2026!

Wishing you and your ʻohana a happy, healthy New Year. We hope you enjoyed the holiday and are ready to step into 2026 together.

We invite you to join us for our first webinar of the year on January 7 at 11:00 AM HST, hosted by your Reserve Committee Co-Chairs, Sasha and Joni. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about reserve-related topics, and connect as we kick off the year.

Please be sure to register using your personal email address on file with the union, as company emails will not be accepted. Click here to register.

Mahalo for all that you do, and we hope to see you there.

In Solidarity,
LEC 43 Communication Committee

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, August 25, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually 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), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 18 – August 2026

This week, the AFA Alaska + Hawaiian JNC engaged in four days of collective bargaining with management in Seattle. Despite presenting a comprehensive proposal to address Section 19 (Grievance) and Section 30 (Training), the committee and the company were unable to reach an agreement. The JNC remains dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for our members.

AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall: Join Us Wednesday, September 23

Don’t miss your chance to connect, share your thoughts, and be heard! Our upcoming AFA Alaska + Hawaiian MEC Town Hall is happening Wednesday, September 23. Stay informed with the latest AFA updates and engage directly with our MEC Officers. Bring your questions—AFA Representatives will be ready to provide answers. The Details What: AFA Alaska + […]

Staying Safe On Layovers

A joint message from our AFA Hotel Committee; Air Safety, Health & Security Committee (ASHSC); and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee. Your safety matters to us—and we want you to come home from every trip safe and well. Most layovers go smoothly, and you can keep it that way by staying aware and trusting […]

Uniform Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, August 13, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Uniform Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent Flight Attendants and push for improvements in the workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Kim Mazzolini (ANC), Dena Heath (SEA), Diana Berni (PDX),  Lisa Mueller (SFO), Heather […]

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