Alaska Airlines posted a very interesting post on their blog yesterday. They announced that on May 4th (the ‘official’ May the 4th be with you day) any travelers wearing Star Wars gear can board their flight early. According to the post, “When a guest wears any clothing item Star Wars-related, they’ll be able to board their flight just after Group B (which could stand for, say, Boba Fett).”
Alaska unveiled a special themed Star Wars jet today. The jet, tail number N538AS, will have a special Star Wars themed livery. It is expected to fly its first flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana.
The aircraft is part of Alaska Airlines tie up with Disneyland. Alaska Airlines said, “For this latest collaboration – Alaska’s seventh painted plane for the Disneyland Resort – no Jedi mind tricks were needed: the force was strong for a Star Wars livery to finally enter Alaska’s fleet. The aircraft’s official name is “Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort” with a tail number of N538AS. After the big reveal and celebration at the gate in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the plane made its inaugural flight today and ultimate arrival at John Wayne Airport in Orange County.”
Not the First Star Wars Themed Aircraft
This is actually the 4th (hehe) Star Wars themed aircraft livery. ANA had two back in 2017. Then in 2019, United Airlines unveiled a special 737-800 adorned in black. That jet even included a special theme inside for passengers to enjoy. The United jet was recently repainted to the regular United colors, presumably paving the way for the latest Alaska Airlines special livery.
