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January 15 - January 21
Airport News
- 7-Eleven Grand Opening - Welcome 7-Eleven to SEA with a grand opening on Jan. 23. Swing by from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a free cookie with purchase to celebrate. Ribbon cutting will be at 11 a.m. You can find this new vendor pre-security on baggage claim level near claims 15 and 16.
- TSA Confirm ID begins Feb. 1 - Travelers without an acceptable form of ID must pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026. The fee lets travelers use TSA ConfirmID for 10 days from the date of travel listed on the receipt which will be verified at the TSA checkpoint to begin the identity verification process.
- Lost and Found Holiday Hours - The Airport Lost and Found will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
- Checkpoint 5 closed temporarily - Checkpoint 5 has been closed as of Jan. 6. TSA lanes will be accommodated at other checkpoints until Checkpoint 5 reopens in mid-February. TSA PreCheck Travelers can use Checkpoints 1, 3, and 6 in the meantime.
Upgrade SEA
SEA Underground Controls Upgrade
Starting Jan.18, the Yellow Line which connects A and D stations will close nightly for 5 nights between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
SEA Gateway Project
Starting Jan. 20 for 2 nights, the men's and women's restrooms at Checkpoint 5/6 esplanade will be closed for terrazzo polishing. Family restroom and nursing room will be available.
Maintenance
Starting Jan. 19, overhead signage at SEA Underground stations A and D will be replaced. Work will occur as available between midnight and 4 a.m. over a two week period using lifts and closing small sections of the station as needed.
At Your Fingertips
Celebrating the Small and Diverse Businesses Supporting Port Projects
The Port of Seattle launched its first annual Small and Diverse Business Awards in 2025. The recognition program honors small and diverse firms whose behind-the-scenes work plays a critical role in delivering Port projects, and the large companies that show support for these firms. These awards align with the Port’s commitment to advance equity and level the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that have historically faced systemic barriers in public contracting.
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