Copyright Photo: Mike Durbin. Boeing 737-890 N568AS (msn 35183) taxies to the runway at SMF on the inaugural day.

Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) yesterday (March 26) launched daily service between Sacramento and Kahului, Maui. To mark the occasion, passengers boarded the “Follow Apolo to Hawaii” plane, a specially-themed Boeing 737-890 (N568AS) highlighting the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a Maui vacation for two with the celebrated short-track speed skater.