The Fly Quiet 2022 Scores rank airlines operating at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) based on four noise-related criteria: takeoff and landing noise levels, adherence to SEA Noise Abatement flight procedures, compliance with ground maintenance engine run-up rules, and limiting late-night noise exceedances between midnight and 5 a.m. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines earned the top overall scores of 696 and 694 respectively, while cargo carriers FedEx Express and China Airlines Cargo ranked at the bottom with scores of 79 and 0, largely due to heavy late-night noise penalties. EVA Airways was recognized as the most improved airline despite receiving a -25 late-night noise penalty.Open full document
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The Fly Quiet 2022 Scores document ranks airlines operating at Sea-Tac Airport based on four criteria: noise levels of take-offs and landings, adherence to SEA Noise Abatement flight procedures, compliance with ground maintenance engine run-up rules, and limiting late night noise exceedances. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines received top scores and are highlighted as award winners, while China Airlines Cargo scored lowest with a total of 0 points. EVA Airways was recognized as most improved.