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Sea-Tac Airport Prepares for Record Number of Summer Passengers

Thu, May 19, 2016

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle is taking several steps to prepare for a record number of travelers anticipated this summer at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Starting next week, 90 private contractors will assist passengers a...

Port of Seattle Funds Grants to Support Tourism

Mon, May 16, 2016

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle today announced the recipients of 13 grants to support tourism across Washington. The grants will fund nearly $100,000 in projects, from websites and advertising to booths at tourism fairs. The grants...

Port of Seattle Commission Condemns Hate Speech Aimed at Seattle City Councilmembers

Thu, May 05, 2016

The Port of Seattle Commission appreciates the careful consideration and thoughtful comments by all Seattle City Councilmembers during the deliberations around the SODO arena and street vacation. The public interest is served by v...

Port of Seattle Awards Three Companies for Environmental Excellence

Mon, May 02, 2016

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle congratulates Alaska Airlines, HMSHost and Hudson News for going above and beyond to protect and enhance the environment at and around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by awarding the companies wi...

Nieuw Amsterdam Arrival Kicks Off the Port’s Biggest Cruise Season Yet

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

SEATTLE— The Port of Seattle begins the 2016 cruise season welcoming the first ship call, Holland America Cruise Line's Nieuw Amsterdam. Larger vessels and more cruises will make this the biggest cruise season ever with nearly one...

Port of Seattle Announces Year-Round Mexico Service in July with Volaris Airline

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The Port of Seattle welcomes the only year-round service to Mexico as Volaris Airlines today announced service between Guadalajara and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with three weekly nonstop flights beginning July 7, 2016. ...

Port Unveils Plan to Cut its Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

The Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday will put out a call for community members to advise the Port on policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency, as the Port unveils a five-year plan to protect ...

Sea-Tac Airport First Quarter 2016 Breaks Records for Passenger Number

Wed, Apr 20, 2016

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle today released first quarter passenger totals at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which were larger than the entire population of New York City. From January to March, Sea-Tac welcomed 9.5 million...

Port of Seattle Honors Green Gateway Partners Awards

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

SEATTLE – For the sixth year in a row, the Port of Seattle presented its Green Gateway Partners Awards, which recognize the comprehensive environmental achievements of the Port's maritime operators. This year's award winners are C...

Port of Seattle Commission Approves Additional Help to Ease Long Lines This Summer at TSA Checkpoints

Tue, Apr 12, 2016

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle Commission took action today to speed up TSA (Transportation Security Administration) checkpoint lines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by hiring temporary private contractors for the summer tr...

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