AFA Alaska + Hawaiian

06/17/2026

Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants stand with Horizon Flight Attendants! Contract now!

Horizon AFA Flight Attendants vote 99.8% to authorize a strike.

“We have dedicated our lives to Horizon and the communities that we serve. We are simply asking for the pay, benefits, and improvements we have earned,” said Lisa Davis Warren, HZN AFA MEC President. “But Horizon management seems uninterested in resolving this dispute or showing the slightest concern for frontline workers who can’t afford rent or other basic life necessities.”

This vote sends an unmistakable message to management that Horizon Flight Attendants won’t accept endless delays and outrageously low economic proposals.

Read more: https://afacwa.org/hzn-strike-vote/

06/16/2026

✈️ On June 8, our AFA Hotel Committee Chairs held their monthly meeting to address concerns raised by crews with management. Here’s what the Committee is focused on:

🛏️ FAI Room Placement: We’re following up on room placement guarantees at our FAI hotel, as crews continue to report ongoing issues.

❄️ SIT Property HVAC Upgrades: In SIT, the hotel has committed to installing individual HVAC units in all crew rooms by fall 2026. If this commitment isn’t met, we’ve already approved an alternate property.

📋 Awaiting Decisions (pmAS): We’re still awaiting final hotel decisions for layovers in SJO, JFK, DFW, PHX, and ATL. We’ll keep you updated as soon as decisions are made.

🚐 Ground Transportation Challenges: We’re addressing issues such as transportation providers denying rides to crewmember guests (MSY/BOS/JFK), vehicle A/C problems (HNL and LHR), and late pickups (FCO). We’ve asked management to follow up with vendors to clarify procedures (ATL) and improve reliability.

🔎 TBD Transparency (pmAS): Management will begin listing reasons for any TBD hotels in monthly updates, so you’ll know why a hotel assignment is pending during the bid process.

💡 Best and Final Hotel Contract Negotiations: Before we visit any market, the Committee carefully reviews all hotel proposals—including amenities like F&B discounts and complimentary breakfast. We’ve noticed some amenities initially offered are being removed during the final negotiation rounds with API, resulting in lower nightly rates for management but less overall value for crews. Our recommendations are based on the hotel’s complete offering, and removing benefits after the fact may impact our preferences. We’ve asked for transparency during the negotiation process with the hotels to ensure that what was initially agreed upon isn’t given away.

🤝 Gainshare Program (pmAS): Negotiations are currently stalled due to management’s concerns about federal tax implications. We remain committed to reaching a fair solution for all involved.

Read the full recap at the link below in comments.

06/16/2026

Missed the June 8 MEC Town Hall? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! 🎥 The full recording is now available, so you can catch up on all the updates and hear our MEC Officers and AFA panelists answer your top questions.

Want a quick overview? We’ve put together a handy Q&A summary with answers to all the questions asked during the broadcast. Check out the comments below for a link to the full post, which includes the video link and Q&A summary. 👇

📆 And don’t forget to save the date for our next Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23. We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

Here’s a quick recap of the key topics discussed at the pre-merger Alaska Reserve Committee meeting with management on June 4:

🛫 New Hire Onboarding: The Committee is pushing for improved onboarding during training and smoother transitions for new hires at base, including base orientation. Class 2-26 graduated and started online in ANC on June 1. No other classes are planned for this year.

💸 Reserve Pay Anomalies: The Committee addressed issues with AM Reserves being assigned APSB shifts ending after noon without proper conversion to ER. Reserves are encouraged to check Rainmaker for APSB shifts ending after the daily last flight; these should be paid at 3x. For daily last flight pay, call Crew Scheduling and request release after the last flight departs to guarantee 2x pay if denied. Delays may affect eligibility. If you believe pay is missing, contact your Local Reserve Committee Chairperson.

🔄 Flexibility for Reserves: Management agreed to review ARC minimums and consider awarding more Personal Drops and Bulletin Board Drops.

📄 Contractual Issues: Disagreements unresolved with Crew Scheduling Supervisors are escalated to Scheudling Review Board (SRB) or Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). Recent issues discussed include double out rest, day rooms, and self-assignment removal.

📝 Committee Initiatives:
1. Updating and posting the Reserve Survival Guide and Reserve 101, plus developing Q&A videos for Reserves.
2. Answering pay questions and clarifying Reserve Guarantee/premium pay provisions.
3. Investigating contractual issues and reminding Flight Attendants to use the AFA Alaska Online Support Center for support.

📣 We Want Your Feedback! Share your concerns or suggestions with your Local Reserve Committee or open a support ticket via the AFA Alaska Online Support Center (support.afaalaska.org). Your input drives our advocacy!

Read the full recap at the link in comments.

06/08/2026

🚶‍♂️ Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be on the SeaTac Concourse on Tuesday, June 9! 🌟

We would like to welcome the newest members of the MEC. The newly elected Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents: Krystle Berry (Council 39 – PDX) and Kela Chong (Council 43 – HNL).

You can find us:
➡️ In the Crew Room at the N Gates
➡️ C Gates near the Escalators
➡️ The Food Court at the N Gates


When:
⌚9 AM to 11 AM PT

We invite you to stop by and meet your MEC! The MEC will be available to answer any questions you may have. ✨

06/05/2026

🚨 Flight Attendant Update! 🚨

Our JNC is making progress! This week, we worked on vacation, sick leave, and Flight Attendant jumpseat protections ✈️. We also reached a tentative agreement on Temporary Duty Assignments, ensuring even better support for everyone! 💪

Thank you to everyone who filled out the Crew Meal Survey – your feedback makes a difference! 🥗📝

Stay tuned for our next update after the management session from June 30 to July 3. More crew voices will be heard soon with our upcoming Reserve survey! More information will be communicated soon!

Read the entire recap at the link below.

06/01/2026

June is here, and so is LGBTQ Pride Month! 🌈 This month, we honor the courage, resilience, and vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ community. From Stonewall to today, each step forward is powered by unity, love, and advocacy.

Show your support by proudly wearing your AFA Pride Pin—it’s more than a symbol; it’s a statement of unity, inclusion, and allyship. Be on the lookout for information from your Local Council about how to get a pin or reach out to your LEC Officers for more information.

Ready to get involved? Join AFA at Pride events in ANC, SEA, and PDX! March with us, celebrate with our Union family, and help amplify the message of equality and acceptance. Your participation matters and makes our community stronger.

Together, we make a difference. Happy Pride!

05/29/2026

Our workplace—the aircraft cabin—is unique, and the air we breathe directly impacts our long-term health and safety. This Is Your Captain Speaking, an investigative documentary that dives deep into the critical issue of aircraft cabin air quality and the risks of toxic fume events, is going to be shown in Santa Monica, CA over the next seven days. This film presents facts about the air we are supplied on the aircraft and in the cabin.

If you’ll be in the Santa Monica, CA area, this is your chance to see this must-watch film and join the conversation about securing safer working conditions for all Flight Attendants. This is about being informed and advocating for our future.

Check the original post for details on the showing and how to get tickets.

Our documentary THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING that investigates the issue of contaminated air based on Captain Tristan Loraine's 25 years of research into the issue and Dr Susan Michaelis's near 30 years of research. The award winning film premiered at Raindance, the largest indepenent film festival in Europe last summer and will have a small US cinema screening in the Laemmle Monica Film Center at 1332 2nd Street in City of Santa Monica - Government, California for 7 days from 29 May 2026. This will qualify the film to be an Academy Award contender in 2027. In the film, Captain Loraine presents the flight safety and other potential consequences of exposure based on the evidence for you to form your own opinion. If the topic is of interest, to book tickets please visit: https://www.laemmle.com/film/your-captain-speaking

05/29/2026

**Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Meeting Highlights – May 2026

Here’s a quick recap of this month’s key discussions with management and ongoing initiatives:

🔥 Cabin Heat & APU Operations: Addressed concerns about ground delays with inoperative APUs and unsafe cabin temperatures. Flight Attendants are encouraged to report heat events for better operational response.

🕶️ Meta Smart Glasses: Discussion about the use of Meta smart glasses onboard, privacy concerns, and potential operational distractions. New policy will prohibit Flight Attendants from using Meta glasses while working.

🧰 Emergency Equipment Accessibility: Raised issues with retrofitted 737-800 overhead emergency equipment. Continued reporting is needed to improve access and safety.

❄️ Cold Weather Evacuation: Discussed the lack of cold-weather uniform options during emergencies. Looking into additional guidance and training.

🚌 Hotel Van Safety: Reviewed crew safety concerns with hotel transportation and van drivers requesting crew members to provide flight information before they identify themselves. Management to clarify and reinforce security procedures with vendors.

🗑️ MAX 9 Galley Trash Bins: Ongoing work to address trash and sanitation issues in MAX 9 galleys. Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) is planning a retrofit later this year.

💺 Seatbelt Sign Issues & PA Announcements: Reiterated current MEL guidance for inoperative seatbelt signs and addressed concerns about inaudible pilot announcements.

💊 Narcan for Overdose Response: Management is reviewing the potential addition of nasal Narcan to emergency medical kits, including training and storage needs.

😷 PPE Use During Fume Events: Confirmed Flight Attendants may use appropriate PPE during fume events; more follow-up on policy and availability to come.

🔄 Ongoing Projects: Power bank stowage procedures, MAX 10 galley design, and improving forward demo kit stowage on the 737 are all in progress!

Read the full recap at the link in comments.

05/29/2026

**Pre-merger Alaska Scheduling Committee highlights from this month’s meeting with management:

🔄 Pairings remain a concern, with ongoing efforts to address issues and improve assignments. An audible alarm reminder for B2B check-in has been suggested to assist Flight Attendants.

🛩️ Charter operations face timing challenges, causing passenger frustration. Recommendations include better scheduling and communication with charter coordinators, as well as improvements to pre-boarding processes.

🌙 Redeye flights and aircraft downgrades continue to impact schedules and pairings. The contract language is under review for clarity and fairness in reassignments.

😴 Crew rest area concerns at PAE and long sits are being evaluated for adequate rest spaces.

💸 Payroll topics: Ongoing discussions about reassignment pay denials for specific city pairings.

🗳️ PBS Subcommittee: High activity before bidding, with record protests about bid awards—mainly due to website issues and high line averages. Technical fixes and user support are underway.

📊 Crew Planning: July block hours are up, and reserve ratios are steady. Redeye pairings are highest in ANC, SEA, and SAN. Trip distribution was reviewed for commuting challenges and flexibility.

⚠️ IRROPS: Construction and ATC delays have impacted duty start/end times, increased crew connections, and required specific minimum rest periods.

📅 Crew Scheduling: Sick leave trending down but still at 12%. Reserve utilization is high. Fatigue reports remain a concern, and management is undertaking targeted initiatives to improve operational efficiency and premium pay management.

💻 ITS/Tech: Please use/submit Cherwell tickets for IT issues. PBS/NAVBLUE testing continues, with automation nearing completion. Open Time Trade response times remain strong.

🛠️ JCTE: Upcoming software releases include multiple fixes and improvements for Flight Attendants and Crew Scheduling.

Read the full recap at the link in comments.