SEA Airport reports ‘no major impacts’ amid shutdown; officials warn of ‘mass chaos’ in skies

SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reported “no major impacts” Tuesday as the federal government shutdown ...

Air traffic controllers at Sea-Tac ask travelers for support

It is the 28th day of the U.S. government shutdown, and the first day many federal employees do not receive a paycheck.
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Airports seeing spike in shutdown impacts as TSA screeners and air traffic controllers call out

The TSA callout rate hit 10% just before the shutdown ended in 2019, more than three times the normal rate. A spokesperson ...

Air traffic controller union at SEA Airport amid shutdown, missed paychecks

Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck due to the government shutdown. Their union is sending out ...
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport addresses dangerous shoulder parking

SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials are stepping up efforts to curb drivers illegally parking on the shoulder of airport roadways, a practice airport police say ...

Flight delays pile up as government shutdown enters second month

As the government shutdown nears its second month, airports across the country are feeling its impact, with flight delays ...

Power outage in Seattle leaves tens of thousands without electricity amid strong Pacific winds

A powerful Pacific storm battered Washington's coast with strong winds and heavy rain. The severe weather led to widespread ...