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Alaska Airlines teams up with Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข Local Organizing Committee to launch a new aircraft livery celebrating summer soccer in Seattle

Seattle is getting ready to welcome the world, and Alaska Airlines is marking the moment with a new aircraft livery launched as an Official Seattle World Cup 2026โ„ข Host City Supporter, in partnership with Qatar Airways. 

June 10, 2026; Greensboro, N.C., Alaska Airlines debuts Seattle World Cup host city livery in partnership with SeattleFWC26 for World Cup 2026. credit: Joe Nicholson/Alaska Airlines

As Seattleโ€™s hometown global airline, Alaska is proud to unveil the custom aircraft decal honoring SeattleFWC26, a tribute to the many people working to bring an unforgettable tournament experience to the Pacific Northwest.

Displayed on a Boeing 737-9 MAX with tail number N985AK, the design features the Seattle Host City logo alongside a dynamic soccer ball in motion, symbolizing the speed, excitement and momentum of the game. Inspired by elements from the official Seattle Host City poster, the livery also incorporates the iconic whale tail graphic, creating a distinctive connection to the Pacific Northwest and Seattleโ€™s maritime heritage. On the underside of the aircraft, the bold declaration โ€œWE ARE SEATTLEโ€ serves as a powerful statement of Alaskaโ€™s pride in its hometown and reflects the airlineโ€™s commitment to welcoming fans from across its network and beyond.

The airlineโ€™s partnership with SeattleFWC26 also supports key community initiatives throughout the spring and summer, including: support for last monthโ€™s inaugural Blind Soccer international tournament, community art installations highlighting the airlineโ€™s nonprofit partnerships in the Seattle-area such as Northwest Association for Blind Athletes and the Museum of Flight and a flag raising ceremony where Alaska will join other Host City Supporters to help raise the Seattle Host City Flag atop the Space Needle. 

Qatar Airways Unveils FIFA Special Livery and Bespoke Onboard Experience on Boeing 777-300 A7-BEH

Qatar Airways has officially unveiled its FIFA special livery aircraft on a Boeing 777-300 (A7-BEH) ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข, celebrating the airlineโ€™s longstanding partnership with FIFA and its continued role in connecting fans, teams, and global football communities worldwide.ย 

Building on the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022โ„ข, the new livery reflects the next chapter in Qatar Airwaysโ€™ journey with FIFA as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข. The special livery aircraft will operate across key destinations in Europe, the United States and Asia, engaging fans around the world as excitement continues to build ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข.

Inspired by the energy, passion, and global unity of footballโ€™s biggest tournament, the distinctive new livery captures the vibrant spirit of the FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข through its bold and dynamic design that will travel throughout the airlineโ€™s global network.  

In addition to the exterior design, the aircraft interior features bespoke cabin dressing inspired by FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข. Designed exclusively for this special livery, it brings the ambiance and excitement of the tournament into the inflight experience. Following the tournament, the aircraft will continue to fly with both the special livery and cabin dressing to commemorate the event.

As the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, Qatar Airways continues to play a leading role in global sport, connecting fans, teams, and destinations through its growing international network and award-winning travel experience.

The FIFA World Cup 2026โ„ข will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, bringing together the worldโ€™s best national teams in the largest edition of the tournament to date.

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