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How AFA Alaska’s Industry-Leading Boarding Pay compares to ours

Alaska Flight Attendants negotiated the highest boarding pay* in the industry, with boarding pay increasing their overall pay per trip by an average of 9.6%.

This chart compares boarding pay for a domestic narrowbody.

AFA Alaska’s boarding pay is more than just money — it counts towards other minimum flying requirements, too, resulting in significantly more compensation and better quality of life.

  • Boarding pay is paid above minimum pay rules and reserve guarantee.
  • Boarding pay counts toward sick leave accruals = more sick time
  • Boarding pay applies toward insurance requirements (532.8 hours annually) and qualifying for their year-round incentive program (called PPP).