Horizon Air flight attendants are stepping up their efforts to secure fair compensation by initiating federal mediation, as reported by Pilotcenter.net News. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air's flight attendants find themselves in a situation where their pay and working conditions are ultimately controlled by Alaska's management. Despite providing similar services to their colleagues at Alaska Airlines, Horizon flight attendants are paid significantly less, according to the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA).

The AFA has expressed disappointment in management's failure to offer substantial pay raises to all flight attendants within the workgroup. Instead of leveling the playing field for regional flight attendants, Alaska's management has maintained a divisive "regional airline" business model that the AFA views as exploitative and disadvantageous to regional flight attendants.

AFA President for Horizon Air, Lisa Davis-Warren, emphasized the need for fair compensation, stating, “Flight Attendants at Horizon Air and in the regional airlines deserve fair compensation. The company should acknowledge the valuable contributions we have made to its ongoing success. We are optimistic that federal mediation will enable us to swiftly secure the compensation, benefits, and scheduling arrangements we have rightfully earned.”

The next course of action involves requesting federal mediation from the National Mediation Board, which will oversee negotiations, appoint a federal mediator, and coordinate mediation sessions. Through this process, the hope is to address the disparities in pay and working conditions faced by Horizon Air flight attendants.