Alaska Airlines debuts Pixar Pier-themed aircraft
Alaska Airlines unveiled its latest special-edition aircraft that looks like Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure.
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie of “Toy Story” fame span both sides of the aircraft. One of the Aliens can be spotted on both winglets, and even Rex the Tyrannosaurus makes a special appearance at the boarding door. The plane is named “Friendship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort.”
The design is a collaboration between the teams at Alaska, Disney
To plane required more than 2,800 work hours over 24 days using more than 50 gallons of paint — in 44 primary colors and custom shades — to repaint the aircraft with the vibrant new livery.
“There’s nothing better than landing happy on the way to The Happiest Place on Earth,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand marketing and advertising.
“We celebrate friendship and beyond every day in Pixar Pier at the Disneyland Resort,” said Lynn Clark, Disneyland Resort vice president of sales and services. “Now, thanks to our great friends at Alaska Airlines, our guests are immersed in the celebration even before they arrive.”
“Friendship and Beyond at Disneyland Resort” is Alaska’s sixth painted plane for the Disneyland Resort.