The easiest way to board a flight early is by having elite status with an airline, flying in a premium cabin or when you fly with young children.
Other ways to get an early boarding benefit is for having a co-branded airline credit card or when you wear a Russell Wilson football jersey!
Yes you read that correctly. Seattle Seahawks fans can board some Alaska Airlines flights early when they wear the Super Bowl winning quarterback’s #3 jersey.
This is a fun benefit that Alaska Airlines is offering but it’s definitely limited.
The early boarding offer for those wearing Russell Wilson jerseys is only good for flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma Airport throughout the regular season.
Russell Wilson is now in his fifth year as Alaska Air’s “Chief Football Officer“, according to Fox News. In that time, the airline has donated over $700,000 to charities supported by the quarterback.
What do you think of the early boarding benefit being offered by Alaska Air for wearing Russell Wilson jerseys? I think it’s a really cool, fun idea.
Find out more from Fox News here.
DW- I had to look up what the Portland Timbers were but very cool!
Lee- For some, it totally could! 🙂
It might be worthwhile to buy a Russell Wilson jersey even if you don’t like football.
Similarly, you can board early on Alaska flights leaving PDX if you are wearing a Portland Timbers Jersey.