Class-action lawsuit filed against Sea-Tac Airport, Delta and Alaska Airlines over air pollution

A Seattle firm known for winning high-profile class action lawsuits is taking on Sea-Tac Airport and two airlines, claiming exhaust chemicals from jets taking off and landing have polluted a huge chunk of King County and have sickened the people who live there.

Tips for smooth spring break travel at Sea-Tac Airport

We finally made it through the cold, dark months to April, which means spring break is coming up, but so is the nightmare that can be spring break travel.

New Seattle airport terminal lacks space for enough planes

The new, billion-dollar international terminal at Seattle’s airport that opened last year was supposed to fit 20 large planes side by side. But it can only fit 16 long-haul aircraft simultaneously because of flaws in the design, sparking a legal battle between the Port of Seattle and the lead contractor for the project, The Seattle Times reported.

9 rescued, 4 arrested in human trafficking sting near Sea-Tac Airport

Homeland Security agents rescued nine victims of a sex trafficking operation near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early February.

New bill may squash proposed Pierce County airport plans

The Washington legislature greenlit a commission to site a new airport, and now, there's a legislative push to kill the group and start over.

Unvaccinated woman with confirmed case of measles was at SEA Airport, local hospital
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Seattle and King County public health officials are warning about possible measles exposure after an unvaccinated woman was in two public places before she was diagnosed.

For some without a home, Sea-Tac Airport is source of shelter

The homelessness crisis in Seattle is often highly visible, with many people living in camps, tents, and RVs. But there are those who are trying to stay invisible, often hiding in the jam of travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Hundreds of flights delayed or canceled at Sea-Tac for Christmas Eve travel

Thousands of people continued to arrive at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for their Christmas Eve travels. However, hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled even a day after the ice storm.

Weather causes hundreds of flight delays, cancellations at Sea-Tac Airport

Hundreds of flights in and out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have been canceled or delayed due to winter weather, according to FlightAware.

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
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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.