I don't think I've even labeled an airport "fun" but this one I will! It's very big, fun and…read moreaesthetically pleasing! My layover was long enough to explore, rest and take my time to enjoy different restaurants, gate areas and bars!! The airport was clean, easy to navigate and someone from any staff organization willing to help!

Arrival May 2, Saturday evening. Alaska Airlines $ALK from…read moreSan Francisco. from Gate to Baggage, took the internal train, then went to the Shuttle Islands to notify my hotel that I had arrived and was ready for a pickup. It was helpful that there was a directory at the shuttle pickup islands indicating where each destination did pickups. But the signage and maps were initially confusing, and it had not been clear what level lead to hotel shuttles. Departure May 10 $ALK heading back to San Francisco. Arrived via Norwegian $NCLH port to airport shuttle $30, purchased at the port entire bus unloaded near Alaska Airlines, where $ALK $DAL both had luggage tagging available, you could also request mobility assistance but the waiting area on the lower level was jammed on this Sunday morning. this was the start of the Alaska cruising season so numerous ships were loading and unloading guests. Lots Alaska cruisers have mobility assistance needs so Sundays will be significantly impacted during the Alaska cruise season Months I would suggest if able to skip the mobility and bag tagging on the lower level , and just continue to the upper level if able and if you have priority status. Security was not bad but remove laptops, iPads from bags. if your shaving kit has bottles that are large containing liquids pack them into a checked bag. FYI, if flying Alaska $ALK, and you pay for your ticket with the base fee credit card you can check one bag at no cost, 1st class you get 2 checked bags per flight. Bag fees can justify the Credit Card Fee or enhanced Fare Seat Purchase. TSA was on my day painless, I present a passport when flying or cruising. Movement within the terminal was easy via the internal rail. Needed to use the toilet near my gate, and all of the toilets had their rolls of tissue Exhausted, I Pack a roll of tissue in my carry bag in addition to wipes just in case of situations like this. Terminal felt slightly claustrophobic, and gate lounges were full with barely enough seating. The positive was that you walk less, but the spaces feel full. SEA and SFO move near equal number of passengers, but SEA felt far more crowded on my departure days.

Ran into Ferdi L. (A manager a one of their stores) at the restroom, not washing his hands…read more Approached him and told him that with handling food etc he should wash his hands, he just laughed at him and did not care. Be aware you might get sick buying food here.

Whenever we travel to a larger airport, such as Seattle, I pop my head into the Duty Free store to…read moresee if they have my friend's favorite cologne by Emporio Armani. For whatever reason, the Duty Free stores sell this cologne for far less than he can get on even Amazon. On this latest stop over, I picked up two bottles for a total of $130; apparently that same number of bottles would have been $40 more anywhere else! Customer service was good and I appreciated the heads up about a potential bag charge at the checkout so I could just chuck them in my backpack and keep it moving!

Much improved terminal, but frankly too much stuffed into too small a space. I suppose they did…read morethe best they could with the real estate they had, but with two sets of escalators, the exit for international flights, and the new security checkpoint converging in one location, they've set themselves up for too many people converging on one spot in too little square footage. All that said, the renovations came out great, so the aesthetic is nice. Just not sure this is a long term solution. Come prepared to stand amongst the considerable crowds!

Seems as though not too many people I know have had to go to the S gates. I've only done so three…read moretimes after about 20+ layovers in SEA over the last couple years. It can take a few trains to get there, depending on where you are. You still have the ability to get some snack, use the restroom and such, but make sure you have what you need before getting on all the way to the terminal, because it takes a little longer to get there. It's a little ratty and seems a bit run down. Mostly standing room, like most terminals anymore, unfortunately.

Check in was smooth, flight was on time, meals were good (for airplane food), plane was new. Only…read morecomplaint was the postage-size tray tables...impossible to juggle a food tray and a beverage without mishap

My father flew Condor from Seattle to Frankfurt. He upgraded online to Premium Economy the day…read morebefore the flight which Condor advertises as including 1 checked bag up to 32 kg. At the airport, staff refused to honor this and demanded an extra $120 baggage fee before letting him check in. I personally had to pay the $120 on my credit card while the supervisor (Sonu Khunt) stood by, refusing to issue his boarding pass otherwise. This was not optional, it was pay or miss the flight. Condor's own website clearly says online Premium Economy upgrades include the 32 kg bag. Their staff ignored this policy, and the fee was charged under duress. I've filed a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General and disputed the charge with my credit card company. Travelers beware: Condor may not honor their advertised Premium Economy baggage benefits.

Terrible "bait and switch" on the carry on bag. They have a smaller size requirement than other…read moreairlines. They allowed our carry on for SEA to Reykjavik, and Edinburgh to Reykjavik. But Iceland to SEA or to Europe, they stop you after you walk into restricted boarding area and charge $100USD while you are already in line to board. No chance to consolidate or shrink carry on bag. Do not buy carry ons where wheels exceed the small carry on limits. Iceland air will "hose" you. This, I guarantee.... is a built in revenue generator imposed to take advantage of weary cross Atlantic travelers when they have no choice. Dozens were stopped on my flight today for an extra $100+. Then on-board there are no free blankets, pillows, snacks, food, or free drinks other than coffee, soda and water. Glasses are 3oz for coffee. This is an 8 hour flight! Very "cheapskate service" for a long trip. Then the costs of food, drinks, dinner, entertainment in Iceland is 2-3x the USA prices. The flight attendants looked great though! After a week in Iceland I felt I was spending "Baja CA prices" when in UK for fine Scotch and class A food. Pack very light and NO CARRY ON if you fly Iceland air and patch Chipotle burritos early for your in flight meal.

Our Icelandair plane was late to pick us up in Paris, therefore we missed our flight from Reykjavik…read moreto Seattle. They put us on another later flight and that planes computer didn't work so we had to spend the night there. There was no one representing Icelandair to help us. They were supposed to give us vouchers for dinner and did not. Finally buses came and took us to some youth hostel an hour away. This place had a restaurant that was closed as by then it was midnight. Though we received breakfast, Icelandair refused to give us meal vouchers for lunch. Our flight didn't leave until 6 pm in the evening. Onboard, they put us in the cheapest seats, even though we had paid for upgrades. I will NEVER fly Icelandic again. If I could give them a "0", I would.

This lounge is ok... The men's shower has been nonfunctional for months (seriously, how hard is it…read moreto get someone out to fix it?!) and so has the espresso machine. You can only get pre-brewed drip coffee here. I went during lunch. They updated their soups to to winder vegetable soup and creamy Thai chicken & rice soup, while there's still teriyaki tofu rice and chicken and vegetable rice. There is a choice of two salads: kale based and spring mix based. If you're feeling a little bit indulgent, potato chips and dip are available as is chocolate pudding. There are also the requisite chocolate chip cookies. Large picture windows reveal airplane hangers and Mt. Rainer in the background. The lighting is much better than the other lounge. This is an OK lounge; I wish they made repairs in a timely fashion.

I visited this club back on February 28, on my way to Vietnam. An OK club. I got in with my…read morePriority Pass card. The S concourse is small, so the club is close to all of the gates. It's a decent sized lounge, and the seats are comfortable. They have big picture windows that look out onto the tarmac. The food selection was OK. It was breakfast time, and they had mini omelettes,(filled with the pre-processed cheese stuff, but they still tasted OK): they had pancakes, which were good, and then they had things such as cereal yogurt, yogurt, parfaits, bagels, fruit, muffins, etc. juice, coffee, Nothing fancy, but decent. There were a few glitches. They have charging, but the charging ports are at the very bottom almost underneath the chairs. Kind of hard to get to, especially if you have a bad back. I just waited until I got onto the plane to charge my gear. Fortunately, the plane had chargers that worked. I wanted a latte, but the espresso machine was broken. . They have a full bar. I asked the bartender to make me a virgin bloody Mary, and it was very good. But when I went back, it was the same bartender, I asked him for another virgin, bloody Mary, one sip, and this time, I could tell that he had inadvertently put alcohol into it. No bueno. Please be more careful. I took it back and switched out to a soda instead. Probably the biggest detail, was that the showers weren't working. I really wanted to freshen up, I had just flown in from Sacramento, (and boy, were my arms tired... :) and I was getting ready to get. Onto my next flight, which was a 12 hour flight. Nope. The showers were down also. That's a big thing that they advertise in this club. Why not fix them at night time when the club is closed? I I was fortunate to get a shower when I got to my next destination, because after my 12 hour flight, I had one more five hour flight on to my final destination. Overall, it's a good club. I would stop here again, and hopefully the next time, they will have the glitches worked out. Thanks.

" N GATE " aka North Terminal is the best of the best @ SeaTac Airport. Totally upgraded during…read moreCovid19 epidemic and now this Death Star is fully operational now. After a gritty over crowded underground train ride the doors open and a mad rush of human waist head for the escalators. I'm included in that afterbirth of people but I'm special. I skip the shops and head for "THE LOUNGE"! Alaska Airlines has their premium lounge for people who pay to be pampered and of coarse I pay for that privilege... I enjoy the spectacular view of planes taking off while having unlimited tasty beverage ( sometimes alcohol ) and typically morning goodies. This refuge allows me to hide out from the scourge of humanity waiting for a plane to somewhere... Ok, there are plenty of dining and beverage places to wet your whistle including a Wendy's can you believe it... In fact grabbing a chili for my flight is a wonderful idea. It will keep the travel people away from me as I'll donate some of myTreblinka fumes into the ozone layer... Moving onto the shopping well many opportunity's to purchase candy or clothing and maybe even a silly souvenir of our local sports team. Enjoy your experience and have a wonderful flight! And please folks one reminder DO NOT WHISTLE while you walk around, it's annoying!

Date of visit: July 22, 2025…read more The concept of the different "pods" of gates to help control traffic (likely both people and planes!) is a nice one, but the biggest issue I have with it is that you are unable to walk everywhere you need to go and have to rely on the trams to get you where you need to be if you have a connecting flight. I wish all airports would let you stretch your legs and strut from one end of the terminals to the other, like Atlanta does. All that being said, SEA and the North Satellite Terminal are in overall good condition and the letter/numbering system is straightforward and easy to follow. Like most airports, stairs are an after-thought yet all of the escalators and aforementioned trams were in good condition.

it's always easy to drop by the club SEA! i usually try to allocate some time before departing to…read moregrab some drinks and food. although the food offering is limited to soup / salad bar but it's always being refreshed and the food really isn't bad. does the job. and the little self serve soft drink beverage fridge is great. alcohol is also unlimited. i finally got a glass of wine this visit and it was a generous pour. the lounge is a little small and seating can feel a little crammed but manageable. it's quite a walk from terminal A train so make sure you build in some time for walking to gate A4... and walking back to A train to monorail to other terminals.

This club has improved since my last visit where it felt dark, dingy, smelly, and wildly crowded…read more They are also apparently working on a remodel or some kind of addition according to the signs, which would be very welcome. Currently it looks and feels pretty run down and beat up. Interestingly they've clearly done a remodel in the past 10 years or so because the bathroom has a totally different vibe than the rest of the place - I wish they had kept the old vibe, the bathroom is bright, clean, and modern - while the rest of the place is going for a "cozy" vibe I think, but it just doesn't hit. I'm looking forward to seeing what the remodel/extension turns out to be and hopefully improving my rating. This time through they did have cookies and chips alongside the small soup bar which was an improvement as last time they only had some odd soups and pastas which I wasn't into.

New favorite Sky Club! Great spaces and always friendly staff. Perfect place to unwind before your…read moreflight in Concourse A. This review is the club at A11. There is a regular club and then the Delta One lounge on the next level. I've been able to come here a couple times since they opened it and prefer it to the other one at SEA. I like the layout and seating diversity, lots of seats near the windows, and the cleanliness. Tasty snacks too, so what's not to like? Highly recommend! This club is further down by A11, so you can still go to the other at A3 if you're not at the further end of the terminal. The club at A3, I give 4 stars, btw.

This is for new SkyClub nest gate A11, not that older, but still nice club near A1. I love the new…read morelook and feel of all of the new clubs and this one doesn't disappoint. There is a nice mix open and more quiet spaces with areas with a lot of light in case the sun is out. The large bar is comfortable with the usually great SEA service. Food is about the same as the A1 club with a few extras. Being on the far end of the A concourse this club already seems quieter than the A1 club between the A and B concourses.

Now that United was flying out of the B terminal this United Club wasn't anywhere near capacity…read more Maybe a dozen guest at most the day of my flight. The new United Club will not open until 2027 in the B terminal so the crowds will likely continue to be small. Guess I will just add to my step count whenever i stop b next year! Decor is typical of the UC and in good shape. Front of the club looks down at A terminal. in the back there was no views but roomier and quieter away from the buffet and bar. Lots of power and USB outlets available. The food was average this time with tomato bisque soup, ginger chicken and rice, pad Thai salad, vegetarian wrap, cold cuts, fruits, 3 desserts (brownies, chocolate chip cookies and some fancy poundcake) and a ham slider. Food was just being replenished when I wandered through. Full bar in the back for those who wish to imbibe a bit before their flight. Coffee machine and water were located separately in their own section by the front of the club. Staff were nice, smiled and came by to pick up used dishes regularly.

Inconsistent food and this lounge was particularly small. It was quiet when I got there, but then…read moreagain, it was 4:45 in the morning. There wasn't much to eat. All I saw was bagels/toast, fruit and oatmeal. No eggs/sausage/bacon or perhaps some sort of salad. There wasn't even coffee available. Perhaps they weren't ready yet? Although everything was clean, it seemed to be disorganized.