First Copper River salmon arrives Friday in Seattle

By Associated Press

Summary

The plane from Cordova, Alaska, will carry about 10 tons of the fish prized for its flavor.

Story Published: May 12, 2008 at 7:55 AM PDT

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 7:41 PM PDT

First Copper River salmon arrives Friday in Seattle

In this May 5, 2007 file photo, a fishmonger throws a Copper River salmon from a cargo jetliner after its arrival at Sea-Tac airport.

SEATTLE (AP) - Alaska Airlines says its first 737 freighter filled with Copper River salmon will arrive Friday at Sea-Tac Airport.

The plane from Cordova, Alaska, will carry about 10 tons of the fish prized for its flavor.

The beginning of the Copper River salmon season has become a rite of spring for many restaurants, grocery stores and consumers.