Safety and well-being come first at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Our response to COVID-19 means a new focus on certain actions, but the same commitment to a culture of safety and well-being.

This week we introduced FlyHealthy@SEA, a multi-phased strategy to ensure the health and well-being of passengers, visitors and workers. There are no silver bullets that stop the spread of COVID-19. All of these measures together provide the necessary protections to maximize your health and safety.

Right now, our airport continues to operate with just 10 percent of our usual passenger volume. Most passengers continue to follow state guidance to avoid non-essential travel, actions that help us maintain the health and safety of those performing essential tasks.

We are looking forward to the gradual easing of travel restrictions as our region and country stop the spread of COVID-19. While it will take some time for our economy to return to normal, airport teams and partners are getting ready for higher volumes of activity at the airport.

This weekly update summarizes actions by the Port of Seattle and our partners for FlyHealthy@SEA. Information changes rapidly. Bookmark our website and keep up on social media with #FlyHealthySEA.

We miss you and look forward to the moment we can welcome you back to SEA.

Terminal Activity Update

We took immediate actions now to support public health.

• Implemented universal face covering requirement for the public areas of SEA Airport.
• Installed 80 FlyHealthy@SEA signs with 4,000 on order to be installed this month.
• Installed 160 temporary floor markings for physical distancing at checkpoints.
• Added 240 hand sanitizer stations throughout the terminal for your use.
• Began installing plastic protective barriers to buffer interactions between travelers and airport workers.
• Screening an average of over 6,300 departing passengers per day

Recovery Ready

The next time you visit SEA, your experience will look at feel different, including:

• All passengers, visitors, and workers in the public areas of SEA are required to wear face coverings starting on May 18
• Signage for reminders and spacing to honor physical distancing
• New plastic barriers that protect travelers and airport employees

By June 1 we will reconfigure spaces to support physical distancing in queues, seating areas, and while moving through the terminal. We continue frequent disinfections with medical-grade cleaning products that we launched several months ago.

By June 9 we will provide the Port of Seattle Commission with a plan to implement temperature checks for departing domestic and arriving international passengers.
This is just the beginning. We are hard at work planning for a busier terminal and better times ahead.

Help Stop the Spread – Passenger Actions

Passengers, employees, and the community can help stop the spread of COVID-19. We ask you to follow these guidelines to protect yourself, your fellow travelers and airport employees, including:

About Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Operated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a top-ten U.S. airport, serving 51.8 million passengers in 2019. As the region’s gateway to the globe, 30 airlines connect to 91 non-stop domestic and 27 international destinations. At SEA, we promise to create, through a passionate service culture, an elevated travel experience that’s inspired by the original nature of the Pacific Northwest. 2020 is a monumental year at SEA, ushering in a new era of customer-centered travel with better services, facilities, and amenities. For more information, visit www.flysea.org and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Every day. Elevate