Alaska Airlines Military Leave Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
This settlement is for current and former Alaska Airlines pilots who took military leave between October 10, 2004, and March 31, 2026, and did not accrue vacation during that time. Eligible class members will automatically receive a payment from a $500,000 settlement fund, with the amount depending on the number of months they did not accrue vacation.
Who qualifies
- Between October 10, 2004 and March 31, 2026.
- Anywhere in the United States.
- Most people in the class got a notice by mail or email with a Claim ID.
“Current and former Alaska pilots who have taken military leave lasting between 31 and 60 consecutive days from October 10, 2004, through March 31, 2026, and who did not accrue vacation during those military leaves.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
There's nothing to file: class members are paid automatically once the settlement is final.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement (case 2:18-cv-01784-RSL), run by Simpluris. The official site is alaskamilitaryleavesettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
Related settlements
ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.