Coming to SEA? Remember to arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international trips. Give yourself extra time for traffic, check-in, and security.

From all of us at SEA, happy holidays!

PNW views, year-end vibes. #TravelTuesday Photo: @ nickflightx

Switch it up to speed it up! Morning drop-off? Try the lower Arrivals Drive. Evening pickup? Head to the upper Departures Drive. More travel tips ➡️ ms.spr.ly/63323tsXkD

We asked a few of our pro travelers for their favorite hacks and packs to make holiday travel through SEA as smooth as can be! What’s one tip YOU swear by? 💡💭

Travelers should arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international trips. Giving yourself extra time for traffic, check-in, and security helps your holiday travels start on the right foot.

SEA is here to help. Our Customer Care team is available to support travelers before, during, and after their trips. Real help is available by phone, email, social media, or chat support through Customer Care Connect.

Wings wide for a new week! #MondayMotivation Photo: @ skyandrailstudios_aviation

Who are you missing this holiday season? Our SEA travelers opened up about the pets they love and family they wish were closer. Tell us in the comments who’s on your mind today ❤️ #TerminalTidings

Spread SEA cheer with 90 minutes of free parking! Enjoy 90 minutes of free General Parking from Dec. 22–28, 7 p.m. to midnight. Park in the airport parking garage to skip the curbside chaos! ms.spr.ly/63327tWLRW

Skip delays and ride straight to the airport on the Link 1 Line, now serving Federal Way. With regional buses, taxis and rideshare, hotel shuttles, charter services, and scheduled airporters, you’ve got plenty of reliable alternatives to driving. ms.spr.ly/63321tWIPB

Glide past security with SEA Spot Saver. Reserve online up to five days before your flight. Once inside, use SEA’s interactive map to find your gate, favorite bites, and amenities, giving you more time to enjoy your trip and less time waiting. www.portseattle.org/blog/yule-lo...

Fueled by spuds and school spirit 🥔🐾✈️ Good luck Cougs! #FridayFlyday Photo: @ radrcontact

We unwrapped one big present early at SEA, the north end of the Ticketing Level! The SEA Gateway Project took down the last of the construction barricades to unveil a lighter, brighter Alaska Ticketing Lobby and check-in area, just in time for holiday travel! #UpgradeSEA

Jolly journeys start early! Arrive two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international trips. Give yourself extra time for traffic, check-in, and security. ms.spr.ly/63325towFR

Holiday pickups, made easier! Skip the airport drives and head to the SEA parking garage with 90 minutes of free General Parking, Dec. 22–28, 7 p.m.–midnight. Make it a mini airport adventure → www.portseattle.org/blog/how-mak...

Ride your way from SEA. The recently renovated Ride App Pick-Up Area makes it easier and safer to find your ride! With over twice the number of parking stalls, you can easily get a ride to your holiday plans. Learn more www.portseattle.org/sea-tac/grou...

✈️ First time seeing new interior finishes and artwork at @flysea.bsky.social Alaska Air terminal. Renovation looks great and passengers flowed smoothly into large screening area

Consider a smoother sleigh ride to SEA. Avoid the holiday traffic hustle by choosing one of the many easy ways to get to the airport. Here’s how to make your trip as seamless as possible: ms.spr.ly/63328tWcZy

Hoping for smoother weather ahead. Photo: @ theplanenerd

We’re here to help make your holiday airport travel as cozy and cheerful as possible. With a few smart moves, you can turn your airport journey into smooth sleighing 👇

From Dec. 15 to 24, celebrate the SEAson with roaming holiday characters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Find the jolly man himself in the Central Terminal on a rotating schedule each day. Enjoy live music and interactive snow globes throughout the terminal.

Not all heroes wear capes… some wear badges, headsets, or safety vests. 👏 We asked a few SEA team members to name the airport’s unsung heroes, and they shouted out Aviation Security, Parking, Pathfinders, VIP Services, Lost and Found, and beyond! 💚 #TerminalTidings

Smooth airport fits 🤝 smooth travels. Our SEA travelers touched down on our green carpet in style! What’s your go to airport outfit… comfort or style first (or both)? 😉 #TerminalTidings

Traveler Alert: SEA is not experiencing operational impacts from the nearby flooding. Travelers, please give yourselves additional time when coming to the airport today. Check routes before you leave and be safe. kcemergency.com

Construction walls are coming down, the Ride App Pick-Up Area has a new look, and holiday cheer is everywhere at SEA. Haven’t traveled here in a while? See what’s changed and get easy tips for a smoother trip. 👉 www.portseattle.org/news/plan-ah...

#UpgradeSEA behind-the-scenes alert 🚨 The C Concourse Expansion’s Tree at C is taking shape, with steel and wood panels. Check out the progress and if you want to see more, you can also now experience it virtually! www.portseattle.org/page/wheres-...

The SEA Pups are ready to spread festive cheer and maybe a few mistletoe kisses on your holiday travels! Catch them on these dates: - Dec. 13 | 10 a.m. to noon - Dec. 15 | 10 a.m. to noon, 5 to 7 p.m. - Dec. 16 | 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m. - Dec. 17 | 10 a.m. to noon

Saved the best #UpgradeSEA now to WOW for last. The C Concourse Expansion is building Lookout at C, a glass paneled viewing platform. Step out to enjoy airfield and Olympic Mountain range views and just watch the planes pass by. This will be your new fave spot! www.portseattle.org/projects/c-c...

Art is everywhere at SEA, and 2025 dialed it up. From neon to glasswork to mosaics, new pieces popped up across the terminal this year. Explore the latest additions and where to find them: www.portseattle.org/blog/2025-wr...

We’re still riding the birthday wave! 🎂 Jett the SEA Otter turned one last week, and since splashing onto the scene last December, he has made more than 25 appearances delighting travelers and airport employees alike.

Wings wide for a new week! #MondayMood Photo: @ skyandrailstudios_aviation

Bringing you a new #UpgradeSEA Mezzanine Level vantage point from now, to WOW on the C Concourse! The new space will have Grand Stairs for seating and lounging with power, art, and yes… a ramp to the bottom level making it accessible for wheelchairs, we promise! www.portseattle.org/projects/c-c...

It was an otter-ly adorable first birthday bash for Jett the SEA Otter! 🎂 Travelers joined the fun with a Jett-themed photo booth, sweet treats, and live music from Wasabi Samba. 🎈

Bringing you another #UpgradeSEA glimpse of the C Concourse Expansion project looking down to the Tree at C, Grand Stairs and performance area. Under construction now… but can’t wait for the WOW! Find out more about the C Concourse Expansion project ➡️ www.portseattle.org/projects/c-c...

Remembering the good times before the ‘Big Dark’. #TravelTuesday Photo: @ fly_rva

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SEA. We’re grateful for everyone at the airport working over the holiday to keep travelers safe.

Traveling through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the holidays? ✈️Explore SEA's museum-level art that feature's global & Pacific Northwest talent. Meet the local artist & curator behind @flysea.bsky.social collection! ↓

Our fave furry frequent flyer’s big day is on Dec. 4. The Central Terminal will transform into Jett’s birthday bash with balloons, bubbles, cupcakes, cookies, and a splash of live music. Jett’s bringing a special photobooth moment so travelers can capture the cutest bday mems.

We’re thankful for sky-high magic! #TravelTuesday Photo: @ andreajwalkerradiance

Holiday travel got you feeling ruff? 🐾 Our SEA Pups are on deck to deliver all the tail wags, smiles, and feel-good travel vibes. Here’s when you can catch them:

I went thru checkpoint 6 this morning and it was FANTASTIC!!!

Love this: free parking at @flysea.bsky.social during Thanksgiving and Christmas so we can pick up loved ones the old-fashioned way www.portseattle.org/news/90-minu...

Snow & tell at SEA! ❄️ When the flakes fly, our crews are ready to roll. From runways and taxiways to gates and cargo areas, our snow teams keep the airport moving safely all winter long. Take a peek at how we prep for whatever winter sends our way!

#UpgradeSEA is bringing you new restrooms, but this time pre-security. These restrooms are located between Checkpoints 5 and 6 and were redesigned at part of the SEA Gateway Project. They include a men’s, women’s, companion care restroom, and nursing room.

From now to WOW! The C Concourse Expansion will add four floors above the existing C Concourse building. #UpgradeSEA

No two travelers are alike. Our new communication cards offer a simple way for deaf, hard of hearing, neurodiverse, nonverbal, and non-English-speaking travelers to communicate more easily during screening.

⚠️Traffic Update⚠️ Work will be happening overnight tonight on the Arrivals Drive lanes. They will be getting shifted to the new pavement as part of the Roadway Improvements project. Get ready for a smoother ride but take it slow and keep it safe while getting used to the new lanes.

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Just over 900,000 travelers will pass through SEA this Thanksgiving — here are the upgrades waiting for you: - Redesigned, spacious Checkpoint 6 - First 90 minutes free in General Parking - Bag Claim construction clearing up www.portseattle.org/news/90-minu...