Even a pandemic can't stop the annual Copper River salmon marketing frenzy

Though the fish will arrive with far less fanfare than in years past, Alaska Airlines says it will still deliver the first batch of fresh salmon to the Seattle airport.

Last year, the first 18,000 pounds of fresh Copper River salmon arrived in Seattle via an Alaska Airlines plane. This year, things might look a little different. — Last year, the first 18,000 pounds of fresh Copper River salmon arrived in Seattle via an Alaska Airlines plane. This year, things might look a little different.Foto: Alaska Airlines

Rachel Sapin

Published 7 May 2020, 12:47Updated 8 May 2020, 18:29

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