Fly on 'Seahawks Air'? Hawks, Sounders team up with Delta

SEATTLE -- Delta Air Lines recently inked a deal with both the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC to become the teams' official airline.

The Atlanta-based company made the announcement Tuesday.

In addition to becoming the official airline, Delta said that the club level of CenturyLink Field would be re-named the Delta Sky360 Club. The airline would also receive several signage and branding positions throughout the facility.

Seahawks and Sounders FC president Peter McLoughlin said the partnership with Delta would help boost CenturyLink Field's image as a premiere sports venue. Mike Medeiros, vice president for Delta Air Lines, said the airline looked forward to working with two major Seattle teams.

In addition to the Seahawks, Delta has partnerships with 11 other National Football League teams. It is also the official airline partner of England's Chelsea Football Club.