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Alaska Airlines recently debuted a new, eye-catching livery inspired by the Seattle Kraken, the city’s National Hockey League (NHL) team. The Kraken livery will be featured on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, joining the airline’s fleet of uniquely themed aircraft.
The Kraken livery features the team’s logo and branding along the rear portion of the aircraft. According to the carrier, the livery will fly around during the 2024-2026 seasons.
Furthermore, the aircraft’s registration N933AK is a nod to the radio station 93.3 KJR FM, Seattle’s so-called Sports Leader and Home of the Kraken.
A Homage to the Seattle Kraken
As a proud partner of the Seattle Kraken, Alaska Airlines wanted to create a livery that would celebrate the team’s success and the excitement it brings to the city. The Kraken, the team’s mascot, is a legendary sea creature that has captured the imagination of fans and non-fans alike.
“As the official airline of the Seattle Kraken, we’re thrilled to reveal a new design to celebrate our hometown’s NHL team. Whether at 30,000 feet or on the ice, we’ll be cheering the Kraken on this season,” said Eric Edge, Alaska’s managing director of marketing and advertising, in a news release.
The Kraken livery is the latest addition to Alaska’s collection of themed aircraft, which includes airplanes featuring designs inspired by the Seattle Seahawks and the Alaska Salmon among others.
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