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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,
2025-08-20
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
2025-08-17
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
2025-08-15
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
2025-08-14
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
2025-08-14
The Airport Communities Podcast Last week we described the process of community engagement as a Casino. This week is the first of three episodes where we try to describe what the various players are. JC opens by saying that airport communities need to figure out what they want besides “making the airplanes go somewhere else!”
2025-08-12
So many lemons. Maybe some lemonade? Environmental Science Associates (ESA) held a webinar today to provide an overview and meaning to the truly astounding number of policy changes affecting NEPA over the past two years. Although an ‘overview’, the NEPA process is so technical the video may be of interest only to specialists. However, we
2025-08-12
By Fred Felleman and Steve Metruck Special to The Seattle Times Change can be good in uncertain times — if we stay true to our core values. At Seattle’s core is our working waterfront. And the mayor and City Council have key roles to play in its future. Even while we continue to challenge the
2025-08-11
First meeting of the second version Airport Advisory Committee – 11 Aug 2025 – Agenda We’re calling this REV2.0 to distinguish it from the 2018-2020 Des Moines Ad Hoc Aviation Advisory Committee which ended in controversy. All their materials are archived here. Document Library – Des Moines Ad Hoc Aviation Advisory Committee As with REV1,
2025-08-08
Looks good. Just don’t read the fine print. The Port of Seattle has released a proposed 2032 noise exposure map. We created our Port Package Map tool to help provide more context. The proposed 2032 boundary is overlaid on the existing 2018 boundary. The proposed boundary expands slightly in each direction, most notably to the
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