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How to Fly through Security at SEA Airport

How to Fly through Security at SEA Airport

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

Originally published in 2023; updated October 2025Everyone seems to be traveling now and has an opinion about the best travel program. You want to spend more time on vacation and less time in line at Seattle-Tacoma Internatio...

 Who Pays for SEA Airport?

Who Pays for SEA Airport?

Wed, Oct 01, 2025

Originally published August 2020; updated October 2025Airports can be like small cities with roads, utilities, restaurants, shops, real estate development, parking, police and fire, construction, and more! So, how does this all wo...

New Standard for Sustainable Travel: The C Concourse Expansion at SEA Airport

New Standard for Sustainable Travel: The C Concourse Expansion at SEA Airport

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

The C Concourse's expanded facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will be the airport's greenest building yet, not only creating a better travel experience but also setting a new standard for climate-conscious desi...

Uhsuh ohseyo! SEA Welcomes Alaska Airlines’ Debut Service to Seoul

Uhsuh ohseyo! SEA Welcomes Alaska Airlines’ Debut Service to Seoul

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

A Port of Seattle Fire Department turret salute sprayed over the taxiing Boeing 787-9, sending off the debut Alaska Airlines service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Seoul today. Ceremonies celebrated the most re...

All Aboard the SEA Underground

All Aboard the SEA Underground

Tue, Sep 02, 2025

Late to your gate? Don't let a mad dash across the terminal derail your travel experience. Most times the quickest way to your destination at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is to go on the trains in the terminal. SEA t...

Wander While You Wait — Exploring Beyond SEA

Wander While You Wait — Exploring Beyond SEA

Mon, Aug 18, 2025

Travel tips provided by the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism AuthorityTurn extra time on your hands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) into local adventures with themed itineraries that match your interests. Whether y...

SEA Airport: Then and Now

SEA Airport: Then and Now

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Updated 2026Happy 70-somethingth Birthday Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)! We don't think you look a day over 65 and your new hardware has just put you back in your prime. Here's a look back on where you've been an...

Why Can the Checkpoints at SEA Be Such a Challenge?

Why Can the Checkpoints at SEA Be Such a Challenge?

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

*edited 4/17/2025 to update security checkpoint numbers after all checkpoints were renumbered on 4/17/2025Translations are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:ይህን ጦማር/ብሎግ በአማርኛ ያንብቡهذه المدونة باللغة الع...

Security Checkpoints 101

Security Checkpoints 101

Mon, Dec 12, 2022

Updated December 2022 Security checkpoints at the airport look so simple, but can be very frustrating for travelers. There is more to it than you may think and, yes, there are reasons and rationale behind what you see. Here's a...

Security Screening 101

Security Screening 101

Fri, May 13, 2022

Editor's note: This blog has been updated (Jan 2026) to represent current information on security lane hours, checkpoint numbers, as well as Real ID requirements.It's finally here. That bucket list summer vacation that's gotten yo...