"The revamped D Concourse Lounge in Seattle will be a huge hit with all those travellers who visit. We added thoughtful touches – from being able to quickly grab a delicious hand-crafted espresso beverage to more comfy chairs to relax in." said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Alaska Airlines reopens renovated D Concourse Lounge in Seattle
"The revamped D Concourse Lounge in Seattle will be a huge hit with all those travellers who visit. We added thoughtful touches – from being able to quickly grab a delicious hand-crafted espresso beverage to more comfy chairs to relax in." said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience at Alaska Airlines.
Sunday 21 May 2023
Seattle: The city hidden beneath the clouds
Seattle: The city hidden beneath the clouds
- Must See....
- Pike Place Market: Visitors will find everything they could want in fresh fish and produce. Just make sure you watch where you’re going and where you came from. It's easy to get turned around if you’re new to the market.
- The first Starbucks: Grab coffee and limited-edition merchandise that can only be found at 1912 Pike Place – the Original Starbucks.
- Space Needle: A historical structure left over from Seattle’s first World Fair in 1926 is one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the city. Enjoy a nice cocktail in the Loupe Lounge, as you rotate capturing multiple unimaginable views of Seattle Center below. For those looking to tame their inner adventurer, experience a virtual reality bungee jump from the top of the Space Needle.
- Ride the ferry: Take a ride on the ferry across Puget Sound from the shores of Seattle.
Thursday 16 February 2023
American Express opens new Centurion lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
A Taste of “Seattle Soul”
Wednesday 15 February 2023
New Centurion Lounge opens at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A Taste of “Seattle Soul”
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Soaring Aerial Walkway Welcomes International Passengers to Seattle-Tacoma Airport’s Newest Facility
The new, expanded International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is now open. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) led the design team, replacing a 50-year-old arrivals facility with a dynamic structure nearly five times bigger, dramatically improving the passenger experience. The IAF comprises an aerial walkway—the longest of its kind in the world—a Grand Hall, and a secure corridor to increase the number of international-capable gates.
“This is an all-new welcome to our region and airport for an international traveller, and it’s a dramatic improvement,” says Lance Lyttle, Managing Director of SEA Airport. “Everything from the views out the windows, the iconic walkway, and the intuitiveness of the facility make this an exceptional customer experience.”
Arriving international passengers are immersed in the landscape of the Pacific Northwest as they cross the soaring aerial walkway with 360-degree views of Mount Rainier, and the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. The walkway spans 780 feet across an active taxilane, creating a rare moment for passengers to watch planes pass underneath. “It is magnificent from an architectural perspective,” said Washington Governor Jay Inslee at the project reveal. “That walkway is a working piece of art.”
The walkway connects to IAF’s Grand Hall – an expansive, light-filled space with floor to ceiling windows. The building’s sweeping roofline tilts and arcs reflect the motion of a landing aeroplane. Site-specific artworks include “Magnetic Anomaly,” a set of three kinetic artworks created by Ned Kahn, suspended overhead and a colourful five-piece sculpture by Marela ZacarĂas, “Chalchiutlicue,” that floats above baggage claim carousels.
“An airport creates your first impression of a new place, and the Puget Sound region offers an incredible palette to draw from,” said Michael Duncan, design partner at SOM. “The design significantly improves efficiency and elevates the passenger experience. Most importantly, it creates an uplifting, light-filled experience – with its dramatic roof and bridge, and is a welcoming sequence of spaces.”
The interior design references elements of the Pacific Northwest–its plant life, terrain, and topography. The Grand Hall features a terrazzo floor with local stones, and entry portals lined with Douglas fir. Passengers depart the Passport Control area, alongside a small forest of evergreen trees, which culminates at ground level in a landscaped creek with native ferns and plantings nestled between granite slabs.
A new secure international corridor along the face of the existing A Concourse allows eight international wide-body aircraft gates direct access to the IAF, with dual-use for domestic flights, bolstering the building’s future flexibility. SEA is the nation’s first major hub airport to roll out ‘Bags First,’ a streamlined Customs and Border Protection entrance process.
It looks very impressive and is an asset to the airport, our editor Jason Shaw said, whilst also comparing it to a bigger version of the walkway at London Gatwick's North Terminal.
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Saturday 30 October 2021
Hotel giant MCR buys the Lakeside Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport
A rooftop patio featuring sprawling views of Angle Lake
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Tuesday 19 February 2019
Alaska Airlines begins daily nonstop service to El Paso from Seattle and San Diego
Thursday 19 July 2018
Seattle's calling for Cathay Pacific Seattle's call
Seattle set to become the 8th US destination for Cathay Pacific Image Seattle Port Authority |
