Alaska Air welcomes  Xáat Kwáani (Salmon People) to the fleet

In Alaska Travelgram by scott

Alaska’s 737-800 aircraft ” Xáat Kwáani ” is dedicated at a ceremony in Anchorage.

Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme last week – Xáat Kwáani – designed by the talented Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. Xáat Kwáani means “Salmon People” in the Alaskan Tlingit language and refers to the spiritual link between the people who interact with the beloved salmon and all of us who benefit from their stewardship of the environment.

“Xáat Kwáani” 737-800 on the ground in Juneau on its inaugural journey as Alaska flight #62. Photo by Brandon Farris 

“Crystal Worl has a love of monumental art — most recently murals gracing the sides of buildings in Juneau and Anchorage for locals and visitors to enjoy. And we had a large blank canvas — a 737-800,” said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president, Alaska Airlines. “During our first conversation, Crystal shared her desire to paint an Alaska Airlines plane — she has flown with us most of her life. Salmon as a focus was intentional and Crystal shares the relationship between salmon and Native people through storytelling and artistic design.”

Learn more about how Worl’s design came to life. CLICK HERE.

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