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Aug. 31, 2025 at 6:00 am Updated Aug. 31, 2025 at 6:01 am The Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at Seattle’s Pier 66 in June after passengers disembarked. The ship had just returned from Alaska after sailing the Inside Passage. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) The Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at Seattle’s Pier 66
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $79 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 after one of its airplanes that was experiencing engine trouble dumped its fuel over schoolyards and densely populated neighborhoods near Los Angeles. The Delta jet had departed from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Jan. 14, 2020
Meaningful progress hindered by a lack of time and good information StART meetings are still not recorded by presenters. We provide unofficial follow-up transcripts usually a day after the meetings. In the most energetic meeting in years, the usually sleepy group covered several important topics. But with important announcements on a Record of Decision on
The Airport Communities Podcast The last (thankfully!) of three setup episodes where we ‘define our terms’. Last week we talked about the Railroad In The Sky, the FAA, which controls the airspace. Before that we described the airport as a parking lot, or rather two parking lots, because the airport operator does not control the
Checkpoint changes, north end ticketing options, plus new treats to enjoy. Plan ahead August 22, 2025 A record-setting summer is coming down to its final weekend as the Labor Day holiday approaches at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Since June, multiple records have been set for overall and international passenger levels while travelers who haven’t been
The Airport Communities Podcast Last week we described the airport as a parking lot, or rather two parking lots, because the airport operator does not control the roads, ie. flight paths. This week we talk about those roads, what the FAA calls ‘the railroad in the sky’. Why they’re so easy to change for them,
By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Alaska Airlines introduced a new loyalty program and premium credit card Wednesday, marking another step in the airline’s effort to transform into a global carrier and compete with larger international airlines. The new loyalty plan will combine Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines’ existing frequent flyer programs under one umbrella, after
Despite small bumps in non-aero, performance remains strong August 12, 2025 Agenda and full Packet Director Metruck had several reasons to smile, not the least of which being the airport’s continued record-breaking weekly operations report. Beyond that this last Commission meeting had two items of interest for us. SIRRPP In his opening remarks Director Metruck mentioned
An artist’s rendering from 2018 of Zunum’s concept hybrid-electric commuter airplanes. (Courtesy of Zunum Aero) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Boeing may again be on the hook for allegedly stealing trade secrets from Bothell-based electric airplane startup Zunum Aero. Zunum, which folded in 2019, sued Boeing a year after its closure, accusing the plane
United Airlines is making some big changes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airline is relocating its entire operation to a new concourse, meaning a new lounge will be on the way as well. The United gates will be relocated from Concourse A to Concourse B at SeaTac, and a new United Club is expected to be built