Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines leaders recently gathered to celebrate the completion of the SEA Gateway Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The $546-million renovation, which upgraded the north end of the airport’s main terminal, includes a redesigned security Checkpoint 6; a new bridge-level check-in and bag drop area, including the first at-scale automated bag drops powered by Alaska Airlines technology; improved baggage claim facilities; upgraded accessibility functions to meet ADA standards; refreshed restrooms and nursing rooms; energy-efficient improvements; infrastructure and safety upgrades; and additional public art. The SEA Gateway Project kicks off a year of improvements as part of the Upgrade SEA program, which aims to modernize the airport’s facilities ahead of Seattle’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games.
“Everyone has worked tirelessly to bring this multi-level project to life as a portal to the Pacific Northwest,” said Ryan Calkins, Port of Seattle commission president. “This level of customer service and ease is what people have come to expect of a top-tier international airport, and together, we’ve delivered.”
“From initial planning to final construction, this project has been years in the making in partnership with the Port of Seattle – achieving the goal of reducing the time our guests spend in line at the airport,” added Shane Jones, senior vice president of fleet, revenue products and real estate at Alaska Airlines. “We now have an amazing space with innovative technology in our lobby that provides for a more seamless travel experience.”
