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Sea-Tac hit a record 52.6 million passengers in 2025, a total expected to climb in the coming years. Don Wilson | Port of Seattle By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jul 13, 2026   Listen to this article5 min Story Highlights What’s This? The Port of Seattle’s Sustainable Aviation Master Plan includes 31 projects

Story Highlights Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport consumed 709.46 million gallons of jet fuel in 2025. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines purchased over 388 million gallons combined last year. The Port of Seattle plans to expand fuel storage capacity to meet sustainability goals. Airlines flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hit a new high

Listen to this article3 min Story Highlights Seattle flight bookings fell nearly 21% year over year during the World Cup. Visit Seattle lowered its economic impact projection to $845.6 million from $929 million. During the World Cup, Seattle is expected to draw 750,000 fans, a mix of residents and visitors. World Cup fever landed in

Story Highlights Business class seats are up 143% at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport compared to 2019. United Airlines increased business class capacity more than other carriers. Airlines scheduled 3% fewer total flights compared to 2019 while prioritizing premium cabin revenue. It’s been six years since the Covid-19 pandemic all but killed business travel in the United

Story Highlights Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expects thousands of World Cup travelers between June 15 and July 6. Fewer flights are coming to Sea-Tac during the World Cup period compared to 2025. The Port of Seattle will open a renovated C Concourse with new retail before the tournament. On banners hanging near the international arrivals facility,

# Excerpt for "Capacity challenges mounting at WA airports, report finds" Washington State's airports are facing a perfect storm of challenges — and a new report makes clear the window to act is narrowing fast. The Washington State Aviation Plan, published by WSDOT for the first time in nearly a decade, reveals a stark gap between where the state's airport capacity is headed and where it needs to be. Passenger demand concentrated in the Puget Sound region could soar to 107 million annual passengers by 2050, yet Sea-Tac and Paine Field combined can only accommodate roughly 67 million. Add a staggering $3.7 billion funding shortfall across Washington's 133-airport network, mounting cargo concerns, and looming FAA safety compliance issues, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Without decisive action, state officials warn that U.S. competitiveness, traveler experience, and critical safety standards will all suffer. Here's what the report found — and why it matters for the future of aviation in the Pacific Northwest.

Alaska Air Group executives said on a call with analysts Tuesday that the airline has cut some high-frequency service in the face of rising jet fuel prices. Anthony Bolante | PSBJ By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 22, 2026 Story Highlights What’s This? Alaska Air Group cut capacity by around 1%

Alaska Airlines’ D Concourse lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The airline is planning a new 40,000-square-foot lounge in the airport’s expanded C Concourse. Alaska Airlines By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Mar 11, 2026 Story Highlights What’s This? Alaska Air Group will build a 40,000-square-foot lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The lounge

The Carnival Luminosa docked at Pier 91 in Seattle during last year’s cruise season. Anthony Bolante | PSBJ By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 8, 2026 Updated Apr 9, 2026 1:24pm PDT   Listen to this article3 min Story Highlights What’s This? The Port of Seattle expects 330 cruise calls this

The brand new Seattle Convention Center glows in light in this tripod and long-exposure photo of the massive venue in downtown Seattle, Washington on a cold but dry spring night on April 3, 2023. Photo technical data: Canon EOS1DX with 16-13mm/f 2.8, 800 ASA at two-seconds open … Expand to read more Anthony Bolante |