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Spring travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport: Everything to know
SEATTLE – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials are preparing for increased air traffic as schools let out for spring break, music festivals start to come back, and weather conditions improve.
From Real ID deadlines to new airport restaurants, parking procedures and spot savers, there are several ways to make travel easier and more enjoyable this spring.
Seattle Tacoma International Airport seen on Mar. 29, 2025
By the numbers:
First, the airport will be busy. Passenger volume is expected to rise this year again, with airport officials planning for at least 5% bigger crowds compared to the same time period last year.
- Friday, April 4, 169,000 estimated overall travelers (arriving, departing, and connecting)
- Thursday, April 11, 164,000 passengers
- Thursday, April 3, 161,000 passengers
- Friday, April 18, 161,000 passengers
- Thursday, April 10, 158,000 passengers
- Thursday, April 17, 156,000 passengers
Spring break for Seattle Public Schools in 2025 will be Apr. 14-18.
When does Real ID go into effect at U.S. airports?
May 7, 2025 is the deadline for the federal REAL ID Act. This means anyone traveling by airplane will need to be compliant with identity documents fitting Real ID standards. More information is available at the Washington State Department of Licensing.
How does construction impact travel at SEA Airport?
The SEA Gateway project is a years-long project to improve the security and flow of airport traffic. However, there will be interruptions in the meantime.
Security checkpoint 5 is closed. Airport employees wearing green uniforms are deployed to help passengers navigate construction areas.
For those traveling with Alaska Airlines, you can check in and do bag drops at the Bridge level.
How to reserve parking at SEA Airport
The fourth floor of the parking garage has space guaranteed for passengers with Reserve Parking. Airport officials recommend reserving your spot two weeks in advance.
If you are not reserving parking, customers are advised to allow an extra 30-45 minutes to find drive up spaces in their general parking areas.
Saving a spot in line at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Washington residents have enjoyed the SEA Spot Saver since 2021, and as travel seasons ramp up more, the service will continue to be available for passengers.
The spot saver allows you to do just that, save a spot to be able to skip security lines at SEA Airport. The service has been popular, with more than one million passengers using it in just the first two years of operation.
The Source: Information for this article comes from original FOX 13 reporting and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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‘Do you care more about the kids or the drug addicts?’: Jake calls out Seattle for potential homeless shelters near schools – MyNorthwest.com
After the Seattle City Council moved forward with legislation that would expand temporary homeless shelters without buffer zones near schools, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned who the city really cares about.
Jake wondered aloud about what goes on in a Seattle City Council member’s head, assuming they even read the proposal.
“They see the thing, they go like, ‘Well, what do we think about this one here, about school zones?’ They’re like, ‘I don’t know about that. Let’s scratch that out. We can have homeless people around school zones, drug addicts, people who are trying to get their fix,’” he said on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio.
Seattle legislation would increase shelter capacity by 50%
If approved, the legislation would let temporary shelter sites, including tiny home villages, RV safe lots, and tent encampments, increase capacity by 50%, raising the maximum from 100 to 150 residents.
Approved amendments would require sites with more than 100 beds to maintain public safety plans and around-the-clock staffing. Another amendment would require shelters to establish agreements with surrounding neighborhoods outlining expectations for resident behavior and site management. A final amendment mandates at least one manager for every 15 high-needs residents.
Still, several nonprofits urged council members to pass the bill without amendments, arguing the added restrictions could slow resources to people experiencing homelessness and further stigmatize them.
Jake had a question for city leaders: “Who do you care more about? You care more about the kids or the homeless drug addicts?”
Watch the full discussion in the video above.
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Seattle beer garden employee found fatally shot inside business
SEATTLE — Seattle police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Saturday morning at a business in the city’s Lake City neighborhood, authorities said.
Officers responded to the 8500 block of Lake City Way Northeast after employees arriving to open the Growler Guys, a beer garden and restaurant, discovered a deceased man inside around 9 a.m. Saturday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said at the scene.
The man, who police confirmed to be an employee in his early 20s, appeared to have died from gunshot wounds, Barnes said.
Seattle Fire Department personnel pronounced him dead.
Dozens of friends and family members of the young victim spent hours on the scene Saturday, and many were visibly overcome with emotion.
Kelly Dole, owner of the Growler Guys, described the victim as a warm, light-hearted young man.
“He was the type of friend that everybody wanted to have,” Dole said. “His group of friends, which includes my son, are really going to miss him. They’re about as tight as a group of young men can be.”
The victim had been working at the business the night before; however, Seattle police have not confirmed when the shooting happened or what may have led up to it.
“When we have things like this, we have to reevaluate what we could’ve done better,” Chief Barnes said. “How can we make sure that we’re doing everything in our power to bring justice to this family, because quite frankly, they deserve it.”
Detectives are focusing their investigation on the business and were processing the scene for evidence Saturday. Officers, investigators, chaplains, and support services were present.
The restaurant’s owners are cooperating with police, Barnes said. Dole was emotional while speaking with KOMO News about how the tragic shooting has shaken his neighborhood business.
“He always had a smile; he was so buoyant, you could never get him down,” Dole talked about the victim. “The world lost someone important today.”
Authorities said residents can expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues and in the coming days.
There is no suspect information at this time, and police did not make any arrests. The circumstances leading up to the killing are under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000.
The killing marks Seattle’s 12th homicide of the year, according to Barnes.
This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Where to watch Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 9
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Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Saturday as the Seattle Mariners visit the Chicago White Sox.
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What time is Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox?
First pitch between the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 9.
How to watch Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox on Saturday
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