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Port Adopts Juneteenth as a Paid Holiday 

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

On November 17, 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution 3781 amending the Salary and Benefits Policy Directive to add an eleventh paid holiday commemorating Juneteenth (on June 19) for non-represented employees. Ju...

Port of Seattle Makes Juneteenth a Paid Holiday

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

The Port of Seattle Commission voted today to make Juneteenth a Port-paid holiday for non-represented employees. The adopted proclamation to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth as a holiday will go into effect on the next Ju...

Airport Meets New COVID-19 Health Measures and Calls for Aid for Hard-Hit Tenants and Workers

Tue, Nov 17, 2020

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) meets new COVID-19 health measures outlined in guidance from Washington state Governor Jay Inslee for a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the recent rapid spread of t...

Destinations: Five Ways to Mix Business with Pleasure in Boston

Fri, Nov 13, 2020

The next time you book a conference or need to travel for an important business meeting, why not turn it into a bleisure trip? The word "bleisure" may be unfamiliar to some, but extending a business trip to discover a new city is ...

Sunflower Lanyard Program Grows Disability Awareness

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

It's easy for airport employees to lend a hand to travelers with visible cues of a disability like a passenger in a wheelchair. But there are other "hidden disabilities" that are less apparent such as autism, Crohn's disease, deme...

Prepare for Healthy Holiday Travel at SEA

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

The number of travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) during the upcoming holiday is expected to be the highest seen since the start of the pandemic. With physical distancing and increased cleaning protocols, the a...

Veterans Day Statement from Port Executive Director Metruck

Wed, Nov 11, 2020

Since 1954, our nation has celebrated Veterans Day, previously known as Armistice Day, on November 11th. Due to the pandemic, celebrations may be different in many ways this year, but the heart of this occasion remains the same: W...

Fast Facts about the Port of Seattle Fire Department

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

The Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is an aircraft rescue firefighting department located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the department which began in 1955 with just 15 fir...

Commission President Steinbrueck Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris

Mon, Nov 09, 2020

"Congratulations to President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris on their victory," said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. "Our nation needs to focus on building an equitable recovery. We support the...

Port of Seattle Executive Director Metruck Statement on Alaska Airlines CEO Tilden’s Retirement

Mon, Nov 09, 2020

"Brad Tilden has been an incredible partner and leader in the region," said Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck. "Brad led Alaska Airlines through an extraordinary period of growth, creating exponentially more wa...

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