Boeing Field Tower Repairs Restrict Flights
Emergency repairs at King County International Airport's control tower are limiting arrivals and departures while controllers work from a temporary location.
Seattle Air Travel News
For travelers in Seattle, this page covers new routes, flight delays and cancellations, airport expansion, airline policies and passenger rights. Reporting reaches Seattle-Tacoma and the flights that connect the region to the rest of the country and the world.
Recent news
November 2, 2026
Alaska Airlines to Launch Seattle-Guadalajara FlightsThe nonstop route begins March 18 and will operate up to three times a week using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
October 29, 2026
Alaska Airlines to Launch Seattle to Tahiti FlightsThe new service will provide three weekly flights between the two regions beginning in mid-June 2027.
October 20, 2026
Alaska Airlines to Appoint New Tech OfficerThe carrier is creating the new chief information technology officer role to lead its digital and AI strategy next month.
October 16, 2026
Greek Consul General Visits Seattle to Discuss New RoutesGrigorios Tassiopoulos toured the city to strengthen ties ahead of planned non-stop flights to Athens.
October 14, 2026
Alaska Airlines Expanded Asia OperationsThe airline launched its new Aurora premium travel experience as part of a strategy to strengthen its international network.
October 14, 2026
Seattle Airport Lounge Cited for Health ViolationsA February 2026 audit uncovered multiple safety issues at a high-traffic lounge in Concourse A.
October 5, 2026
Alaska Airlines Launched Seattle to Keflavík Flight RouteThe carrier began nonstop seasonal service between Seattle and Iceland using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on May 28, 2026.
October 2, 2026
Alaska Airlines Has Expanded International Seattle RoutesThe carrier is using widebody expertise gained from its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines to grow its international hub.
September 30, 2026
Pilot Sentenced After Mid-Flight DisruptionA federal court sentenced James Bradley Noble to time served after he interfered with an Aer Lingus flight crew.
September 28, 2026
Alaska Air Group Has Maintained Expansion Despite Fuel CostsThe airline remains committed to its long-haul network growth despite higher regional fuel prices on the West Coast.
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Seattle air travel reporting spans airlines serving the region, route launches and withdrawals, airport construction and terminal changes, and the fares and fees passengers pay. Coverage runs across the city and the surrounding communities that depend on the airport. Weather in the Pacific Northwest and seasonal demand swings shape delays and schedules more than most readers expect. Consumer complaints about fees, refunds and seat comfort recur as often as the operational news does.