First Copper River salmon arrives Friday in Seattle

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.

By Associated Press

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.
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