The uptick in air travel brings with it an uptick in airport security wait times. So airports around the country are getting creative in testing new ways to keep those lines from getting out of hand. You may remember our story about the “Spot Saver” program Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is piloting this summer that […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s 1970s-era North Satellite is undergoing a much needed, multi-year makeover to create a state-of-the-art facility to serve Alaska Airlines flights. Phase One of the project brought us a swanky new Alaska Airlines lounge, restaurants and shops, and bright new gate areas. Phase Two includes the two gates that opened today in advance […]
Now you can reserve your time on the TSA line at SEA Airport (This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for USA TODAY) The good news: air travel is picking up. On Sunday May 2, TSA screened more than 1.6 million passengers, the most since March 12, 2020. The bad news: […]
Fresh Art for San Antonio International Airport San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has a new, hard to miss, piece of public art. “Star of Texas (La Estrella de Texas),” by the renowned Mexican artist Sebastián, now sits on the south side of the SAT airport entrance, on Airport Boulevard. The work is 17-feet tall and […]
Here’s a fun, new airport amenity that goes right on the list for Airport Amenity of the Week. At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – as in a lot of other airports right now – there’s limited seating in bars and restaurants due to social distancing requirements. That means you may not feel comfortable ordering a […]
On Friday, January 29, Qatar Airways kicks off four-time per week nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Daily service is set to start in July. The airline is using its Boeing 777 aircraft with 42 business class seats and 312 economy class […]
The uptick in air travel brings with it an uptick in airport security wait times. So airports around the country are getting creative in testing new ways to keep those lines from getting out of hand. You may remember our story about the “Spot Saver” program Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is piloting this summer that […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s 1970s-era North Satellite is undergoing a much needed, multi-year makeover to create a state-of-the-art facility to serve Alaska Airlines flights. Phase One of the project brought us a swanky new Alaska Airlines lounge, restaurants and shops, and bright new gate areas. Phase Two includes the two gates that opened today in advance […]
Now you can reserve your time on the TSA line at SEA Airport (This is a slightly different version of a story we wrote for USA TODAY) The good news: air travel is picking up. On Sunday May 2, TSA screened more than 1.6 million passengers, the most since March 12, 2020. The bad news: […]
Fresh Art for San Antonio International Airport San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has a new, hard to miss, piece of public art. “Star of Texas (La Estrella de Texas),” by the renowned Mexican artist Sebastián, now sits on the south side of the SAT airport entrance, on Airport Boulevard. The work is 17-feet tall and […]
Here’s a fun, new airport amenity that goes right on the list for Airport Amenity of the Week. At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – as in a lot of other airports right now – there’s limited seating in bars and restaurants due to social distancing requirements. That means you may not feel comfortable ordering a […]
On Friday, January 29, Qatar Airways kicks off four-time per week nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Daily service is set to start in July. The airline is using its Boeing 777 aircraft with 42 business class seats and 312 economy class […]
Stuck at the Airport world headquarters is in Seattle. So we pay extra attention to what’s happening at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airport is building a new $968 million International Arrivals Facility, which will greatly improve the arrival experience for passengers. The number of international-capable gates will increase from 12 to 20. There will […]
Missing airports? Us too. That’s why we masked up and spent a few hours at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) last week to see what’s new – and what’s not. And to gauge whether or not we’re ready to fly. (Spoiler alert: we’re not.) First, a disclaimer. We went to the airport with a long list […]
Book lovers everywhere celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9. Traveling and books go together. And one element of travel we’re missing is the pleasure of buying a book at the airport and reading it cover to cover on a long flight. Although some may be closed temporarily due to health concerns, there are […]