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Be REAL ID Ready for Travel

Wed, Apr 23, 2025

Your flight is booked. Your bags are packed. Is your identification good to go for travel in 2025? REAL ID enforcement is happening and one of the most important things on your travel checklist is making sure your photo ID card is...

Six Travel Tips for International Arrivals at SEA 

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

By the SEA Customer Care Team Whether you're planning your dream vacation or getting ready for an upcoming trip, here is everything you need to know about arriving and connecting from outside the United States into Seattle-Ta...

Why Can the Checkpoints at SEA Be Such a Challenge?

Tue, Aug 29, 2023

*edited 4/17/2025 to update security checkpoint numbers after all checkpoints were renumbered on 4/17/2025Translations are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:ይህን ጦማር/ብሎግ በአማርኛ ያንብቡهذه المدونة باللغة الع...

How to Fly through Security at SEA Airport

Mon, May 22, 2023

Everyone seems to be traveling now and has an opinion about the best travel program. You want to spend more time on vacation and less time in line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). And you want to decide for your...

Security Screening 101

Fri, May 13, 2022

Editor's note: This blog has been updated (4/17/2025) to represent current information on security lane hours, checkpoint numbers, as well as Real ID requirements.It's finally here. That bucket list summer vacation that's gotten y...

How to Skip the Line at SEA

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Editor's Note: Updated April 2025 for service and checkpoint updatesWhat is better than standing in line at the airport? Literally anything.  Your time is valuable and your experience matters. Security checkpoint lines are at...

Signs of Spring at SEA

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

We're no longer the empty airport that you may have seen a year ago. Those that feel comfortable traveling have been booking flights and looking to get out of town for spring break in recent weeks. You might have thought you we...

Anti-Human Trafficking Information and Resources

Anti-Human Trafficking Reporting, Training, Information, and ResourcesDownload signage, information and resources for Anti-Human TraffickingWho is most likely to be the victim of human trafficking?In the United States, we tend to ...

Checkpoint and Screening Accessibility

Before you're at the airport Check with your airline Airlines offer many services for accessible travel primarily on the aircraft and post-security. Check with your airline for what policies and options are available for...

Estimated Checkpoint Wait Times

Estimated checkpoint wait timesTraveler Alert: We're working to restore live estimated checkpoint wait times on the flySEA App and website. Please see other advice on security screening in the meantime to best prepare for your tri...