Arrivals ramp at Sea-Tac closed overnight this week; expect additional congestion
Officials with the Port of Seattle say to expect additional congestion when heading to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as the lower arrival ramp will be shut down overnight for construction work.
Sea-Tac Airport adds extra staff to remedy lengthy TSA wait times
More workers are on the job at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for another busy weekend of traveling. This is after a mess of long lines of people backed up to the parking garage waiting to get through the TSA security checkpoint. Many travelers missed their flights because of it.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport adds extra staff for weekend travel after lengthy TSA wait times
More Workers are on the job at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for another busy weekend of traveling. This is after a mess of long lines of people backed up to the parking garage waiting to get through the TSA security checkpoint. Many travelers missed their flights because of it.
Sea-Tac Airport calls weekend wait times 'unacceptable;' more staff coming on to help
FOX 13 viewers reported waiting in line for sometimes up to four hours for TSA screenings at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport over the weekend, and both Sea-Tac and TSA employees called the wait times "unacceptable."
Alaska Airlines announces new paper-free, electronic luggage tag
Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.
Released video shows moments before plane stolen at Sea-Tac Airport in 2018
Earlier this month, the Port of Seattle released surveillance video showing the moments before a man stole a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018.
Possible DUI driver arrested after 4-car crash on I-5 in SeaTac
One person suffered a hand injury and a broken hip in a four-car crash Thursday night in SeaTac.
Outage causes 50 Alaska Airlines flights to be delayed at Sea-Tac Airport
Alaska Airlines officials announced that numerous flights at Sea-Tac Airport have been delayed, because of a system outage that happened Wednesday morning.
Air travel challenges: Staffing shortages, high fuel prices
Over the past holiday weekend, over 1,810 flights were canceled and more than 21,313 were delayed, according to FlightAware.
Air travel challenges: Staffing shortages, high fuel prices
Over the past holiday weekend, over 1,810 flights were cancelled and more than 21,313 were delayed, according to FlightAware.
Monday could be Sea-Tac Airport's busiest travel day since start of pandemic
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is expected to see a high volume of passengers on Monday as the summer travel season kicks off.
CDC lifts final COVID-19 travel restriction Sunday
The last COVID-19 travel restriction has been lifted for air travelers overseas. As of Sunday, you no longer need a negative COVID test to get into the U.S. as you return from abroad.
Dozens of flights delayed, canceled at Sea-Tac Airport for Memorial Day weekend
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed this Memorial Day weekend, causing trouble for travelers across the country.
FAA: 2 flight crews report green laser sightings near SEA
The Federal Aviation Administration said it's investigating reports of flight crews seeing a green laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday night.
Parole canceled for man who killed 3 in Washington state bar
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has overturned a decision to grant parole to man who killed three tavern workers during a robbery in 1980. Timothy Pauley was 21 when he and associate Scott Carl Smith robbed the Barn Door Tavern near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after closing time, using extension cords to tie up three women and two men who were cleaning up. They forced the women to undress and brought the men into a walk-in cooler, where Pauley executed them with a revolver.
Washington Gov. Inslee cancels parole for man responsible for horrific 1980 triple murder
By order of Washington Governor Jay Inslee, the man responsible for a horrific triple-murder robbery in 1980 will not be released from prison on parole due to the killer's failure to “demonstrate both a full acceptance of his responsibility and remorse.”
First Copper River salmon of season arrives in Seattle
Alaska’s Copper River salmon season has started and the first shipment arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday morning.
Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May
Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.
Alaska Airlines pilots prepare to vote on strike-authorization, as cancellations pile up
The pilots union for Alaska Airlines will begin to vote on a strike-authorization on Monday. The move comes as a pilot shortage is being blamed for delays and cancellations.
REAL ID deadline for air travel just 1 year away
If you are planning on flying domestically in a year’s time, you will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.