After More Than 600 Days of Negotiations, Alaska-Hawaiian Pilot Union Representatives Unanimously Approve Tentative Agreement

This joint contract represents a critical step in bringing the two pilot groups together under one collective bargaining agreement

SEATTLE, Wash.—Today, after more than 600 days of negotiations, the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Councils (MECs), the elected governing bodies representing their pilot groups through the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), unanimously approved a tentative agreement (TA) on a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA). The proposed agreement will now advance to the combined pilot membership for ratification.

The TA represents a critical step toward bringing Alaska and Hawaiian pilots together under a single contract. Throughout negotiations, the union worked to address the priorities and interests of both pilot groups while establishing a contractual foundation for their future as a combined workforce.

“This TA is the result of more than 600 days of challenging negotiations, countless hours of work by our volunteers, and an unwavering commitment to the pilots we represent,” said Capt. Drew Coyle, the Alaska Airlines MEC chair. “Our Joint Negotiating Committee remained focused on the priorities of both pilot groups while working through some of the most complex issues facing our combined membership. Nothing about this process was easy. Now it’s our pilots’ turn to review the agreement, ask the tough questions, and decide whether it meets their expectations.”

Beyond the immediate terms of the agreement, the JCBA will play a central role in shaping the future of the combined pilot group.

“This joint collective bargaining agreement represents an important milestone for both pilot groups,” said Capt. Larry Payne, the Hawaiian Airlines MEC chair. “The decisions made throughout these negotiations will shape our pilots’ careers and quality of life for years to come. If approved, this agreement will establish the foundation for future contracts as we move forward together as one pilot group.”

The Alaska Airlines MEC represents approximately 3,400 pilots, and the Hawaiian Airlines MEC represents more than 1,200 pilots.

For additional information on the Alaska-Hawaiian pilot merger, visit alahal.alpa.org.

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots. CONTACT: ALPA Media, 703-481-4440 or Media@alpa.org

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