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

LAX Worksheet Update

Aloha LAX,

Many years ago, when our flying consisted of 1 to 2 pairings, a monthly worksheet was created as a quick reference to help members calculate items such as over duty times and drop times for the applicable pairing.

As our base has grown and flying has evolved, there are now multiple pairings in any given month. With the addition of the SEA domicile to Council 47 in April and added flying, maintaining worksheets for every pairing and scenario is not sustainable.

As a result, effective January 1, 2026, we have made the hard decision to suspend these worksheets. We know how frustrating this news can be, especially for members who have relied on these worksheets over the years. They were created to simplify a process that can feel overly technical, and we recognize the value they have provided.

Below is a simplified cheat sheet to help you independently calculate your legalities, along with references to the applicable contract sections. We strongly encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with these calculations, especially in the event of an irregular operation.

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth

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Over Duty

Section 7.F.2.a.(2)

When a Flight Attendant exceeds 14 hours on duty, they receive 1 hour of pay, but not credit, for each hour or fraction of an hour beyond 14 hours.

Example:

• Check in at 0700
• 14 hours on duty is reached at 2100
• Over duty begins at 2101
• If your flight blocks in at 2046 plus :15 minutes, your first OVR14 hour begins at 2101

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Drop Time for Exceeding Duty

TURNS SCHEDULED 14 HOURS OR LESS

If your pairing is originally scheduled for 14 hours or less, your maximum on duty time is 16 hours.

QUICK FORMULA:

Check in + 16:00 hours = max duty

To figure out drop time away from base:

16 hours – scheduled return flight time – :15 minutes + :01 minute

All in LDT – Local Domicile Time

TURNS SCHEDULED ABOVE 14 HOURS (LAX Sideletter)

THE RULE: When turns are scheduled above 14 hours, LAX is governed by the Sideletter duty extension.

• Take the second flights printed arrival time
• Add 2 hours
• Subtract the second flights printed block time
• Add 1 minute

Example:

Turn Flight 933/934
Printed arrival time of Flight 934 is 21:30
Add 2 hours = 23:30
Minus block time of 5:15 = 18:15 plus (+) 1 minute

Drop time is 18:16 LDT (local domicile time)

To figure out drop time away from base:

Second flights printed arrival time + 2:00 hrs − second flights printed block time + :01 minute = DROP TIME

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

Addressing Changes to Flying and Pairings

Over the past few days, your LEC officers have received feedback and concerns regarding recent changes to flying and pairing construction. We want to take a moment to acknowledge those sentiments and provide some clarity.

First, it is important to be clear that AFA does not control pairing construction. Our role is to advocate on behalf of Flight Attendants, and we continue to do so at every opportunity available to us.

Both HNL and LAX are experiencing adjustments in flying. This reflects how Alaska operates. Alaska does not maintain route loyalty in the way we at Hawaiian are used to. Aircraft are assigned where they make the most operational and financial sense, and that can shift at any time.

Flight timing is also a significant factor. We have inherited flying that operates throughout the entire day, which is a departure from Hawaiian’s historical model where most arrivals and departures occurred within a narrow mid day window. Alaska runs a full day operation, and not all flight times can be built as turns. While turns are generally more efficient and preferred, some of the current flying simply does not allow for that structure.

At our last weeks Joint Membership Meeting , the Negotiating Committee discussed the “pairing optimizer” a system Alaska uses. This system builds pairings based on multiple variables, including operational needs and profitability. While we are not fully integrated into that system yet, it is already being used in part, and its influence will grow as integration continues.

We also want to acknowledge that while changes are frustrating, our current schedules, having a mix of turns and a variety of flying, is not forever guaranteed. As we move closer toward a JCBA, flying patterns may continue to evolve and could look very different than what we have today. If current changes feel challenging now, it is important to recognize that things can and likely will continue to shift.

The harsh reality is that flying and pairings will continue to change as integration progresses. AFA will remain engaged and continue advocating for Flight Attendants, but some level of change should be expected.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your feedback and encourage you to continue reaching out to your officers with questions or concerns.

In Solidarity,

Josh, Paul and Beth
Council 47 LEC officers
lax@afahawaiian.org