This Week @ SEA is a one-stop news resource for openings, closures, and changes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for airport employees. Have info to share or know somebody who should receive this as an email? Let us know at [email protected]
March 18 - 25
Airport News
- SEA Airport Workforce Annual Survey - Take the first ever SEA Airport workforce survey to share feedback on what it's like to work at the airport. Questions cover a range of topics including workplace culture, overall satisfaction, transportation, healthcare, and childcare. The survey is anonymous, available in 10 languages and takes about 7-10 minutes to complete. Submit your feedback by Monday, March 23!
- Spot Saver Now Available in Digital Wallets – You can now add your SEA Spot Saver appointment to your phone's Apple Pay or Google Wallet.
- Eid Celebration - Join us in the Central Terminal on March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Ramadan fast. Join us for live music, traditional celebration treats, and an immersive educational opportunity to learn more about this important holiday.
- TSA Food Pantry - Unexpired, nonperishable food items and/or hygiene products may be dropped off at the airport on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the SEA Conference Center. Several airport concessionaires are offering 50% off discounts for TSA workers, including Evergreens, Pallino's, Brewtop Social, and Salty's in Central Terminal and PF Changs in the N Concourse.
- Middle East Traveler Alert - Due to current travel impacts to and from the Middle East, travelers should check with their airlines for specific flight information. For the latest information about travel within the region, visit the U.S. State Department's website or enroll in the STEP program. U.S. citizens who need consular assistance can call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or 1-888-407-4747 from U.S. or Canada.
- Immigration Resources - Visit the WAISN Deportation Defense to learn more about hotlines for support. To keep up with the latest developments in immigration law, NWIRP recommends the following resources: Immigration Policy Tracking Project and Just Security Litigation Tracker.
- Triennial Aircraft Collision Exercise Volunteers Needed - Help first responders prepare for aircraft collision scenarios by volunteering to play a victim on May 13, 2026. Sign-up is open to family and friends 16 and up. Port badged employees are preferred for pre-screening purposes, but not a requirement to volunteer.
Here's what's happening with Upgrade SEA. The Interactive Map is available with the latest information.
Main Terminal Low Voltage
- Checkpoint 4 will be closed overnight on March 19 for power shutdown. Passengers will be redirected to Checkpoint 3.
SEA Underground Controls Upgrade
- Blue Line (South Loop) will be closed from 11:15 p.m. overnight on March 22 for two nights and March 25 for two nights. Service unavailable between A, B, and S stations. Over-the-ramp bussing will operate from B20/21 - S1 until last flight at S Concourse (around 3:45 - 5:30 a.m.)
- Green Line (North Loop) will be closed from 11:15 p.m. overnight on March 24. Service unavailable between D, C, and N stations. Over-the-ramp bussing will operate from D Annex - N12 until last flight at N Concourse (around 3:45 - 5:30 a.m.)
Departures Sidewalk Curb Coating
- Sections of the Departures Drive sidewalk and drop-off lanes will be closed March 25 - April 13 for removal of surface coating between Doors 21 - 23. Doors will remain open during construction.
SEA Gateway
- Door 25 will be closed nightly between 10 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. until March 21 for scaffold removal.
Four Reasons You're Waiting on the Plane at SEA
You’ve just landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) after flying for what may feel like an eternity. Your plane begins to taxi from the runway to the terminal, and you’re ready to stretch your legs and be on your way. Then, after taxiing past the runways, your plane stops and the captain comes over the speaker saying it’s going to be a few minutes until the plane can get to its gate.
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