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Lou Seal Express

San Francisco's mascot seal rode a MAX up and down the coast for three seasons — until the paint booth sent Lou home in 2026.

Painted over in August 2026. This livery is no longer flying.

Registration
N936AK
Painted
March 2023
Where to look
West Coast
Status
Retired

Quick answers

What plane is the Alaska Airlines Lou Seal Express painted on?

A Boeing 737 MAX 9, registration N936AK.

When did it get this livery?

It has worn it since March 2023.

Is the Lou Seal Express still flying?

Not in this paint. It was retired in August 2026.

How do I find the Lou Seal Express?

Watch for registration N936AK. In Bogey, special liveries wear a pink ring on the live map when they fly near you.

The aircraft under the paint

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