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November 13 FAA Ground Stop Updates

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Incident summaryFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop affecting departures at SEA and other airports across the country. The ground stop has now been lifted. UpdatesNovember 14, 2026 11:58 a.m.Some passen...

Aerial photo of the parking garage and central terminal of SEA Airport

More Parking Options Now Available Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel at SEA

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Additional Reserved Parking is now available to travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) just in time for the holidays. Due to increasing demand, over 600 additional stalls are now available for Reserved Parking. Tr...

Skittles and Wmzy vending machines in Central Terminal

SEA Vending Machines: Snacks, Treats, Essentials — Right When You Need Them

Tue, Nov 03, 2026

We've all been there — you get to the airport for an early morning flight and realize the snack you meant to grab is still sitting on your kitchen counter. Or maybe a craving hits out of nowhere and you suddenly need a bag of Dori...

A collage of the shoreline and mountains around Papeete, Tahiti, and buildings and gardens in Osaka, Japan

SEA Welcomes Alaska’s Announcement of Latest New International Services

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

SEA Airport welcomes the latest international service announcement for 2027 from Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines with the addition of nonstops to Osaka, Japan, and Papeete, Tahiti, from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in M...

A boy and his mother meet one of the SEA Pups at the Wings for All event on Saturday, October 17

Passengers with Disabilities Rehearse the Airport Experience at Wings for All Event

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

The Port of Seattle, The Arc of King County (The Arc), United Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the McDonald's at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hosted nearly 70 individuals and their fami...

Architectural rendering of duty-free shops with products on shelves and in glass cases

SEA Airport Announces Dramatic Duty-free Expansions

Tue, Oct 06, 2026

Three new locations of duty-free shops have been awarded to a joint venture between Hudson Group Retail, LLC. (Hudson) and four local small businesses, as part of a dramatic 30,700-square-foot expansion coming to Seattle-Tacoma In...

Beecher's tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich

Airport Travelers Brake for Cheese

Tue, Oct 06, 2026

Written in 2020; updated in 2026.When Beecher's Handmade Cheese opened its store at SEA Airport in 2012, owner Kurt Dammeier saw the chance to connect with travelers at the beginning or end of their journey to Seattle."We'd been o...

Barista steams milk at Caffe D'arte

Coffee on Every Concourse: Where to Fuel Up at SEA

Tue, Sep 29, 2026

Looking for a delicious pick-me-up to keep you energized for your early morning flight? Want to sip on something warm and comforting to savor the extra time on your layover? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has you cover...

A large pile of small bright orange pumpkins stacked closely together.

Celebrate Fall Flavors at SEA

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

You may have noticed that cooler weather and shorter days are here. We're cocooning in our fuzzy sweaters, boots, and pumpkin-flavored everything and turning up that thermostat.While some (eyeroll) dread the abundance of pumpkin s...

A photo of LouLou Market and Bar; travelers are sitting at tables and dining

Where’s the Chef in the Hat at SEA?

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Editor's note: The Chef in the Hat, Thierry Rautureau, passed away in 2023, but his legacy lives on at SEA Airport through his carefully curated menu and inviting atmosphere at LouLou Market & Bar. Keep reading to learn about ...