Aviation’s Most Recognizable Face: Who Is The Man On The Tails Of Alaska Airlines’ Planes?

Alaska Airlines has one of the most unique and recognizable logos in the aviation world. The smiling face that adorns the vertical stabilizers of the airline's planes is an image most travelers are familiar with. However, the identity of the Native Alaskan man is a mystery that remains unsolved. Theories on the logo's inspiration range from former employees (Chester Seveck and Oliver Amouak) to more generic representations of Alaska’s indigenous people. Photo: Ceri Breeze | Shutterstock Alaska Airlines claims that the image is not based on any specific individual but instead was designed to symbolize the resilience of Alaska’s native…