SEATTLE, Wash.-Alaska Airlines is set to debut two themed planes highlighting Washington State University and the University of Washington.
“Since launching our first university-themed livery almost 20 years ago, we know that few things get local fans as excited as seeing their school’s colors on the side of the hometown airlines’ airplanes,” said Joe Sprague, Horizon Air President.
According to Alaska, the WSU and UW colors and logos have appeared on the outside of planes operated for Alaska before, however, the company has transitioned to an all-jet fleet of Embraer E175 jet aircraft that will now feature the schools.
The planes, tail numbers #N661QX (“Go Cougs”) and #N662QX (“Go Dawgs”), will be flown by Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines’ regional sister carrier.
“The new Go Cougs aircraft celebrates the productive partnership between Washington State University and Alaska Airlines,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz.
The “Go Cougs” aircraft is scheduled to take flight on Saturday, September 23, with a flight from Seattle to Pullman.
On October 3, the “Go Dawgs” plane will fly from Seattle to Portland according to an Alaska press release on the new planes.
“Our shared values and commitment to our region are why the UW is proud to partner with Alaska Airlines, and we are thrilled to see the purple and gold on their aircraft,” said Ana Mari Cauce, president of the University of Washington.
