Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart stationed at Boise Airport

Custom designed cart to honor both active and veteran military members ​

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines, in partnership with Boise Airport (BOI), today unveiled a custom-designed Fallen Soldier Cart during a ceremonial hand-off to honor the nation’s military heroes on their final journey. This marks the 17th cart created by Alaska Airlines maintenance employees as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to honoring fallen service members.​

The Fallen Soldier Cart is a solemn and dignified means of transporting the remains of deceased military personnel to and from aircraft. Available to all airlines operating at BOI, the cart serves as a powerful symbol of respect and remembrance for the sacrifices made by service members and their families.

“It is our honor to bring this Fallen Soldier Cart to Boise and continue our commitment to our fallen military members,” said Scott Warth, organizer of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program for Boise. “Our program is dedicated to ensuring that every active, retired, or veteran military member—and their families—receives the utmost care and respect for their service and sacrifice. Our goal is to place a cart at every airport served by Alaska Airlines to pay tribute in a respectful and dignified manner.”

The Boise cart features a unique design that includes:

• An interior painting honoring fallen military members and their families, and a metal outline of the state of Idaho.
• A blue-painted exterior with red carpet and American flag curtains.
• Emblems representing all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

“We are deeply honored to partner with Alaska Airlines in bringing this meaningful tribute to our airport,” said Rebecca Hupp, director, Boise Airport. The Fallen Soldier Cart is a visible reminder of the respect and gratitude we hold for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.”

To commemorate the occasion, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air flew in their special military-themed aircraft, “Honoring Those Who Serve,” which serve as flying tributes to the bravery and dedication of military personnel.

Launched in May 2011 by Alaska Airlines employees, the Fallen Soldier Program follows military protocols to ensure the respectful handling of fallen service members. The program not only honors the deceased but also reinforces the airline’s enduring support for the military community.

About Alaska Air Group 
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. With hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco, we deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Alaska is a member of the oneworld Alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem miles for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.” 
 
About Boise Airport     
The Boise Airport welcomed nearly 5 million passengers in 2024 and is served by nine airlines flying to 26 nonstop destinations. As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, the Boise Airport is a vital asset for Idaho and serves as a gateway to the entire Treasure Valley. According to a recent study, each year BOI generates more than $2.9 billion in total economic impact, supports more than 21,000 jobs in the region and produces more than $157 million in state and local taxes. BOI receives no local tax dollars. Visit iflyboise.com to learn more.