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First class flyers get added perks like complimentary food and drinks, a dedicated flight attendant, access to lounges while on the ground and two free checked bags. First class seats also have a pitch of up to 41 inches, whereas seats in the premium class have offer 35-36 inches.

Although the exact identity of the man is unknown, some believe it to be the face of either Chester Seveck, a reindeer herder in Kotzebue, or Oliver Amouak, an Inupiat man. Both were Alaskan natives. As a result of these efforts, the airline made a profit in 1973 and continued to be profitable thereafter.

"The face (smiling Eskimo face emblazoned on the tail of Alaska Airlines planes) is that of the late Chester Seveck, a reindeer herder and a phenomenal Eskimo dancer, who for years greeted tourists getting off the plane at Kotzebue, Alaska," said state Sen. Willie Hensley, an Eskimo from Kotzebue.

The logo was changed to an image of a smiling Inuit man, which remains today. Although the exact identity of the man is unknown, some believe it to be the face of either Chester Seveck, a reindeer herder in Kotzebue, or Oliver Amouak, an Inupiat man.

From Google: “The face (smiling Eskimo face emblazoned on the tail of Alaska Airlines planes) is that of the late Chester Seveck, a reindeer herder and a phenomenal Eskimo dancer, who for years greeted tourists getting off the plane at Kotzebue, Alaska," said state Sen. Willie Hensley, an Eskimo from Kotzebue.”

It's a portrait of a human face -- sort of. The airline says it's an artful composite portrait of an Eskimo man, with his furry hood pulled up. The company began using an Eskimo portrait on its planes back in the 1970s. The mug has been updated over the years to make him look a bit friendlier.

If you have the budget, first-class seats on Alaska Airlines will give you a superior service and comfort experience worth aiming for, especially on longer coast-to-coast and international flights.

Sorry, upgraded First Class tickets (U Class) are not eligible for complimentary lounge access, however passengers upgraded to First Class (U), whether complimentary, paid, or using miles can purchase a Single-Entry First Class Lounge pass for $30.

It's a generic Eskimo, the indigenous people of Alaska. It's believed to either be Chester Seveck (a reindeer herder) or Oliver Amouak (an actual Eskimo) but it's lost to history. FYI, the indigenous people of Alaska don't refer to themselves as Eskimo.