SEATTLE, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hockey is back
in Seattle, and Alaska Airlines is
celebrating by welcoming a new Seattle Kraken theme plane into its
fleet. The plane is just the beginning of a long-term major
partnership between the hometown airline, the new hockey team, and
new arena, which includes the naming of the Alaska Airlines Atrium
at the Climate Pledge Arena and early boarding for Kraken fans
wearing their jerseys for flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (SEA) and Paine Field (PAE).
"As a lifelong hockey fan, I could not be more excited to have
hockey returning to Seattle," said
Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO.
"The partnership with our hometown's newest professional sports
team is a natural fit for the two organizations – we are both
focused on giving back to our communities and have a deep
commitment to sustainability. I look forward to cheering the team
on and off the ice."
Designed in collaboration between lead Kraken designers and our
own creative team, the Boeing 737-9 MAX features a partial Kraken
logo to lean into the mystery of the actual "Kraken" brand and
mascot. The plane was unveiled this morning to fans and guests
awaiting a flight to Las Vegas,
where the team will play its first regular season away game. In
addition to its inaugural flight to Las
Vegas, the plane, tail number N915AK, will fly on routes to
Kraken away games in cities Alaska
serves.
"The team will play its first regular season game in franchise
history tomorrow and our fans who have been patiently waiting for
this moment couldn't be more excited," said Tod Leiweke, CEO of the Seattle Kraken. "We
couldn't be happier to share this moment with our partners at
Alaska Airlines, celebrating with fans aboard this one-of-a-kind
plane carrying the spirit of the Kraken to Las Vegas and beyond."
Guests entering the main entrance on south side of the Climate
Pledge Arena will enter through The Alaska Airlines Atrium. The
21,300 square-foot glass atrium features stories and images
reflecting the Pacific Northwest region and travel opportunities
within our region and around the globe that will be displayed on
over 8,000 square feet of LED. The atrium aids the arena in
reaching it's net-zero carbon goals as it houses 475 solar panels
that provide electricity to the building. Fans will also see
Alaska branding on the ice and on
several boards around the hockey rink during game.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120
destinations across the United
States and to Mexico,
Canada and Costa Rica. The airline emphasizes Next-Level
Care for its guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning
customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of oneworld. With
the global alliance and the airline's additional partners, guests
can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines
while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around
the world. Learn more about Alaska
at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air
Group (NYSE: ALK).
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