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2025-12-02So you thought that Sea-Tac expansion was really underway?
Transportation By Mike Merritt December 3, 2025 The Port of Seattle has embarked on a much-needed, massive Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expansion. But the plan is far from taking off. The projects, including a new passenger terminal with 19 new aircraft gates, still must undergo another year of environmental review and win approval by the Port -
2025-11-16Alaska Airlines Aircraft at Airport Terminal
Multiple aircraft from Virgin America and Alaska Airlines are parked at gates at Sea-Tac Airport, with an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 visible on the runway in the background. The image likely dates from the 2016–2018 transition period when Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America and both liveries were still in active service. -
2025-08-20Alaska Airlines unveils new loyalty plan, premium credit card
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 -
2025-08-07Alaska Airlines is Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to its Fleet
arlier today Alaska Airlines unveiled its new joint loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines. Buried in that announcement was the fact that the Seattle based carrier is planning to add Starlink high speed wi-fi onboard all of its aircraft. In this post: Alaska is Adding Starlink Wi-Fi to Mainline and Regional Aircraft Alaska Will Offer Free Starlink -
2025-07-20Alaska Airlines Asks to Ground Its Fleet, F.A.A. Says
The reason for the grounding, late on Sunday, was not immediately clear. Alaska Air said on its website that it was “experiencing issues with our IT systems.” Alaska Airlines requested a ground stop for hundreds of aircraft, FAA said on Sunday. Credit…M. Scott Brauer for The New York Times By Yan Zhuang Alaska Airlines requested a -
2025-06-14Airport Control Tower and Horizon Alaska Air Flight #2123 evacuation
An Alaska Airlines aircraft tail fin with the carrier's distinctive Eskimo logo is visible at right, alongside an air traffic control tower at left. A group of people, including individuals with a dog and wearing high-visibility vests, walk along what appears to be an airport perimeter area. -
2025-05-17Alaska Airlines planes clip wings near Sea-Tac Airport gates
By David Kroman Seattle Times staff reporter Two Alaska Airlines planes clipped wingtips at Sea-Tac Airport on Saturday afternoon, forcing the planes back to their gates and passengers to deplane. The contact occurred just after noon and was “minor,” according to Port of Seattle spokesperson Kassie McKnight-Xi. There were no injuries reported. The collision also -
2025-05-17
Alaska Airlines Aircraft at Airport Gate
Multiple Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft parked at gates at Sea-Tac Airport, displaying the carrier's distinctive dark blue livery with the Alaska Native figure logo on the tail fins. The registration N434AS is visible on the nearest aircraft, with ground support equipment and orange traffic cones visible on the tarmac. -
2025-05-17Airport Fire Truck De-icing Aircraft Operations
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 receives a water cannon salute on the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, performed by a Port of Seattle Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Striker truck (Unit 3). Water cannon salutes are traditionally performed to commemorate special flights or aircraft retirements.