Passengers flying to and from Hawaii might soon notice a surprising new collectible tucked into their travel memories: pilot trading cards. Alaska Airlines just rolled out a fresh set of highly detailed, holographic aircraft trading cards to celebrate World Pilots’ Day. But beyond the immediate excitement, there’s a bigger story that might impact Hawaiian Airlines flights next — and with it, the entire Hawaii travel experience.
Alaska’s latest card series features eight designs, each showcasing one of its iconic special liveries. From retro paint schemes to colorful community tributes, the cards highlight the airline’s unique personality. They are only available directly from pilots on select Alaska flights, including flights to and from Hawaii. To get one, passengers must politely ask a pilot, keeping in mind that supplies are limited and cards might not be available on every flight.
This small but meaningful gesture reflects a deeper culture at Alaska: one where airline pilots and passengers connect through shared aviation enthusiasm. For now, these collectibles are exclusive to Alaska-operated flights…