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.
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.
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.
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.
2 flight crews report green laser sightings near Sea-Tac
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after two flight crews reported seeing a green laser near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday evening.
Mask mandate for travelers: Where masks are optional, still required in Washington
Masks are no longer required for most public transportation, but many transit and health officials are recommending masks still be worn.
Alaska Airlines cancels flights on Easter holiday, spring break
It was an unwelcome Easter surprise for some flying on Sunday, as dozens of Alaska Airlines flights were either canceled or delayed at Sea-Tac International Airport due to ongoing pilot shortages.
FBI releases 567-page document detailing 2018 stolen plane investigation
The FBI released a 567-page document revealing details of the investigation into the man who stole a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2018.