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Council 47 LAX – PBS Higher Credit Pairings

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

PBS – Bidding Heads Up for SEA and OAK Flying

This month, SEA and OAK pairings are carrying higher credit values. Because of that, some Flight Attendants, especially those more junior, may need to use an overschedule set condition in order to be awarded the number of trips they are trying to build into their line.

Without the appropriate set condition, you may not be awarded enough flying to meet the minimum credit [75 hours] needed to hold a bid.

We strongly encourage everyone to use the final practice award to confirm your set conditions are working the way you intend and to catch any issues before awards are final.

If you have questions or want help reviewing your bid, please submit the PBS Line Inquiry Form and our team can assist. The PBS Committee also holds live Teams meetings to assist in bidding. The next one is scheduled for January 15 from 9:00 – 10:30 HT. Click here more details and link to live meeting. 

Meet & Greet: Joint Negotiating Committee and Alaska + Hawaiian MEC

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants

We hope your 2026 is off to a great start. As we head into the new year, Honolulu Council 43 is looking forward to bringing members together for an opportunity to connect and engage directly with our leadership.

We will be hosting the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) and the Alaska + Hawaiian MEC for a meet and greet on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The meeting will be held at 0930 at the 7th floor conference center of Terminal 1 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

The SEA Negotiating Committee will be in attendance and available to answer your questions as well. As a reminder, the SEA Domicile Vacancy bids have been extended. Deadline to submit a vacancy bid is now Monday, January 19th at 2359 HT.

Refreshments and validated parking ($3.50) will be provided. All members in good standing are invited to attend.

Mahalo for staying engaged and involved. We hope you’ll join us for this meet and greet and look forward to connecting with you in person.

In Solidarity,
Martin Gusman
President
AFA-CWA Hawaiian Airlines Council 43

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.

Join The Picket Line: Support Horizon Flight Attendants this Wednesday, October 14

This Wednesday, October 14, Horizon Air Flight Attendants will take to the picket line to demand the fair contract they rightfully deserve. During our own contract fight, Horizon Flight Attendants never hesitated. They showed up for us on our picket lines, stood shoulder to shoulder with us at every rally, and proved what true solidarity […]

Reserve Survey Now Open

Our JNC encourages all members to participate in the Reserve survey, regardless of your current Reserve status. Whether you are on Reserve now, pick up Reserve days occasionally, or have not been on Reserve recently, your input is valuable. The survey will be open until Tuesday, October 20 at Noon PT.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, September 29, 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), […]

That’s a Wrap on Government Affairs Focus Month!

As Government Affairs Committee Focus Month comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank everyone who tuned in, asked insightful questions, and shared resources throughout September. Whether you watched a quick video on the van or started a conversation about voting in the crew lounge, your engagement made a difference. We started this month […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met for their regular quarterly meeting to advance ongoing activism, promote workplace equity, and champion meaningful policy improvements across our workplace. Your representatives attending the meeting were Nyachan Chuar (ANC), Soon Kim (HNL), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (pmHA LAX/SEA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Erika Daniel […]

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