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October 14 - 21
- Checkpoint 2 Operational Start-End Time Change - TSA will be changing their opening hours at Checkpoint 2 starting Monday October 19. Checkpoint 2 will be open from 4 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Name Change for TSA Odd Size Screening - The signage on the Ticketing Level for passenger special item drop-off has been updated. Both the North and South Odd Size Screening locations have been labeled “TSA Special Items.” There is no change to the types of items accepted at these locations. The signage change is intended to provide clearer identification of the passenger special item drop-off locations.
- C Train Station Closed - The C Station will be closed for annual escalator maintenance and will reopen on October 15 at 6 a.m.
- A1/A2 Restroom Closure - The restrooms are closed for pipe replacement and will be out of service until further notice. Alternative restrooms are available in Central Terminal, B Concourse, and further down A Concourse.
- Reserved Parking on 5th Floor of the Garage - Due to increasing demand, Reserved Parking has expanded to half of Level 5 (Rows N-W) in the SEA Airport garage. This adds 641 stalls to Reserved Parking and grows overall reservation-only stall capacity to 1871 (52% increase) between Levels 4 and 5, allowing more travelers to reserve their parking.
- SEA Stars Deals - Enjoy discounts to shops!
- Pallino - Snag 20% off for SEA Stars at Pallino's in Central Terminal on lasagna and strata! Flash your badge from now to Nov. 15 for this deal.
- Lucky Louie - Try a Zesty Frozen Pickle Lemonade at Lucky Louie in Central Terminal for $5. It’s weirdly delicious! Flash your badge from now until Oct. 31 to redeem. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
Upgrade SEA Project(s) impacts, dates, locations, and times are subject to change. Read more on the Construction Impacts page and use the Interactive Map with the latest information.
- SEA Underground Controls Replacement
- Oct. 11 - 16 and 19 - 24, the South Loop/Blue Line and Yellow Shuttle Line will be closed at night from 11:59 p.m. until the last flight at S Concourse and again from 4 a.m. - 6 a.m. Over-the-ramp bussing will be provided between Gates A20/21 and S1.
- C Concourse Expansion
- On Oct 19, soft seating will be installed at Gate C3, the Nursing Suite and Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room.
- Elevator Maintenance (Ongoing)
- Yellow elevators - All five yellow elevators are currently out of service and estimated to return in 2027
- Purple elevators - Three of the five elevators are currently out of service for refurbishment and estimated to return in November.
- Art Installation
- The Baggage Claim permanent artwork, Jonah, will begin to be installed on Oct. 19. Jonah is a fifty-foot paneled glass artwork along the walls of Skybridge 5, designed by glass artist, Matthew Szösz. It will include a suspending illustrious glass oyster shell and pearl.
Training for Takeoff | Guide Dogs Get Ready at SEA Airport
What’s it like for a future guide dog to navigate a busy airport? For these puppies, it’s all part of the training.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies visit SEA Airport for a special familiarization tour designed to help them experience the sights, sounds, crowds, and routines of a busy airport before they graduate to working guide dogs.
The puppies had the opportunity to practice navigating the airport and going through TSA security, giving them valuable real-world experience in an environment they may one day encounter while helping their handlers travel independently.
Candace Field, SEA Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager and ADA Coordinator for the Port of Seattle, shares why experiences like this are important to making SEA a welcoming and accessible airport for everyone. Robin Roselle, Seattle Puppy Raisers Group Leader with Guide Dogs for the Blind, explains the important role puppy raisers play in socializing and preparing these future service animals for their careers.
From crowded terminals and airport sounds to security screenings and plenty of friendly attention, every experience helps these puppies build confidence and learn how to stay focused in a busy travel environment. Learn more about Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Seattle Puppy Raisers.
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