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Airport News (October 29 - November 5)
- Port of Seattle Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities and International Visitors - The updated policy adds direction to Port employees regarding immigration-related activities on Port property — from prohibiting the use of time or resources to support civil immigration enforcement unless required by law to providing clear steps to respond to immigration-related inquiries. It also ensures that individuals with limited English proficiency have meaningful access to services, and that personal information is protected against unauthorized disclosure.
- Emerald City Market Open - The new retail offering opened on Oct. 23 in the N Concourse and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Qdoba BOOGO - For Halloween Qdoba is offering a free entree with the purchase of one entree and a drink. This offer is for loyalty members only on Oct. 31 and excludes breakfast. Order online and redeem with the Qdoba app.
- Pet Relief Area Changes - Temporary pet relief area by Door 5 has been permanently removed. Please see nearest alternatives on the interactive map.
Dining Resources for Federal Employees - Dining vendors across SEA are offering discounts for federal employees working during the shutdown.
- Salty's at SEA - 50% off
- Brewtop Social - 50% off
- P.F. Chang's - 50% off
- Pallino - 50% off
- Ninth and Pike - 25% off and a free black coffee
- EMBARQUE Whiskey Grill - 25% off and a free black coffee
- Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen - 25% off and a free black coffee
- Food Pantry for Federal Workers - To help bridge the gap for our onsite federal employees working without pay during the Government Shutdown, SEA activated an onsite temporary food pantry. The public is invited to donate to the pantry. Unexpired, non-perishable, shelf-stable food items and/or hygiene products may be brought to the lobby of the SEA International Conference Center, located at the south end of the Mezzanine. Donation barrels are available Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food Lifeline truck will be available Monday Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Door 4.
Upgrade SEA
- Maintenance
- On Oct. 29 - 31 sections of baggage claim will be closed in preparation of new seating being added.
- On the evening of Oct. 30, there will be an electrical utility shutdown starting 11:30 p.m. until 2:45 a.m. The shutdown will impact Alaska Zone 6 ticketing area, bridge level communications room, the 500 series escalators, and Checkpoint 5.
- SEA Gateway
- Alaska Zone 6 window check-in is closed for terrazzo work. Customers are being routed through the queuing area. Area expected to open Nov. 17.
- Starting Nov. 3, Door 20 will be closed for concrete work. Redirect customers to Doors 22 and 26. Work expected to be finished Nov. 13.
- Starting Nov. 3, art installation going in at Checkpoint 6. Install expected to complete Nov. 13.
- Starting Nov. 4, Door 24 will be closed for updates, including new ADA ramp. Door 18 will reopen right before closure. Work expected to continue for 3 months.
- SEA Underground Controls Upgrade
- The Blue Line will be closed overnight for suspension testing starting Nov. 4 from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. for 3 nights. A, B, and S stations will be closed with over-the-ramp bussing from gates B20/21 to S1.
- Roadway Improvements (Widen Arrivals)
- Milling and paving overlay of on-ramp from Air Cargo Rd. into the Airport Expressway, first the right lane, then the left. Work ongoing for 4 nights starting Oct. 27 from 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Starting Nov. 3 from 11:59 p.m. to 4 a.m. for 1-2 nights, all lanes of Departures Drive will be closed for updates. Traffic will be routed to Arrivals.
At Your Fingertips
Spotting Smiles: Meet Tuck, SEA’s Dalmatian Therapy Dog
Forrest Gump has been known to say, “Life is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re gonna get.” At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), you might just get a moment of calm and a wagging tail from Tuck, a six-year-old Dalmatian and certified therapy dog, if you catch him at his normal station in the Central Terminal or roaming through the terminal with his handler Lynn Gonzalez.
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