Thank you for sharing this video! We live in Seattle and are constantly confused by the Seattle airport. It grows in proportion to the rate of growth of the city. Thanks again and have a great day!
I just come thru SeaTac at Sept.3rd 2021 from International Gate, the S Gate, no confusion at all, we just follow the other passenger down one escalator for immigration passport control, and down one escalator again for baggage claim and go thru customs which was easy, then we go to train/subway area but we put our luggage again to a conveyor before get into the train to the main terminal, in the main terminal we look for our baggage at baggage claim 1 for international. After that we go to the shuttle, either outside baggage claim or go up elevator one level, go thru the sky bridge and go down one level again.... 😁
Thank you so much for this , im visiting from England in the summer. The airport seems a bit of a mindfield but im sure i will be okay now ive watched this
For a true test of wits, try getting out of this concrete hellscape on foot. My hotel was 0.3 miles away but it might as well have been 8 miles away. I wandered for ages. Nearly every exit dumps straight into highway. I finally started following a crowd of maybe 5 pedestrians who seemed to be from North Africa. They weren't going to deal with this nonsense, and had a pretty deliberate stride away from the parking garages, so I let them lead the way. If it wasn't for them then I would've never made it out. There was one little side door that led to a dead quiet waiting area, it narrowed down to a tiny sidewalk that hugged the airport exterior then finally spilled into a 4 way intersection. Contrast that to any European airport. The Oslo airport for instance had a huge main entrance that led out to a street bustling with pedestrian activity, small shops, and beautiful architecture. It's such a shame that American cities are so built around the car. Not only is it ugly and dangerous but it removes the human connection between people, and is destroying our health because we sit in boxes all day, even in transit.
Dropping off checked baggage after customs and before getting on the airport subway to the 2nd baggage claim is optional. You can take your checked baggage with you after customs. If you're heading South to Tacoma or Lakewood, Sound Transit 574 ($3.75) bus stop is just outside the 2nd baggage claim to the South End of the building (much closer than the light rail area where Sound Transit 574 also stops). Unfortunately, this bus is a pretty steep loading height but the driver can help carry the luggage if needed. Some seats have more seat pitch to allow the luggage to be rolled in but it isn't recommended to use this option if you have more than one checked luggage and a backpack.
@@Hipfig The new International Arrival Facility connected with the sky bridge with a moving walkway is going change a lot of this. My understanding is that you no longer will use that subway for international arrival. Instead, you use the bridge with a moving walkway, go through passport control, pickup luggage, go through U.S. Customs then simply exit. No more 2nd baggage claim so it is expected to cut the process by 5-10 minutes. I think the expected opening date was this fall but with these major projects, it may get delayed a bit. This sky bridge is high enough for a 747 to taxi under it: th-cam.com/video/A56eEljgwzQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this info and video. BTW...nice video by Seattle Port Authority. Will check and post an update next time we take international flight back to Seattle. 👍👍
Hi I live in Vancouver. I am flying from Vancouver to Fresno in a couple weeks but I have a connecting flight in Seattle. Would I have to clear customs in YVR at first or will I clear customs in Seattle?
For travelers coming from Canada, you will have to go thru Immigration/Customs (US flights - Pre-Clearance center) at Vancouver YVR Airport. You land in the US as domestic flight.
Major PNW flight hub here in north-central Idaho next to the reservoir. Multiple contrails at 30K feet at all hours. Saturday, 10am: Two flights nearly touching going from NW to SE. Seattle to Denver? Salt Lake City? How do you access a list of regular flights?
I’m confused if I’m going to Seattle and that’s my destination do I have to go through all of that and where am I supposed to go if someone’s gonna pick me up?
If your taking a domestic flight between two US cities then just follow exit and baggage claim signs. Immigration and Customs process is only applicable to arriving International Flights from other countries.
I’ll be flying back to the U.S. through Seattle. After going through immigration and customs, I need to find the Southwest Airlines check in counter, check my check in luggage and get boarding passes and then head through TSA. Is it pretty straightforward from Customs?
I'm going to SEATAC from Dubai as an International student. After reaching, I need to take another airplane to go to Idaho Falls.l It seems very confusing to me.
Usually, your bags will be checked in till your final destination (in your case Montana) at your initial departure Airport, so no need to re-check your bags again at transfer airport (SeaTac). For any doubts or answers, Check with your agent when you check-in bags. Hope this info is helpful. Happy and Safe Travels!
I will be coming from Paris and I will have to take an another plane to portland. Is that right that the plane from airfrance Cie arrives on the gate S and the delta airline Cie flies from the gate B?
Well, you will have to go thru Immigration, Customs, and security check (for connecting flight) at terminal S as you will be arriving from Paris (international arrivals). Then take a train to the terminal for the next gate (most probably terminal D gate). Connecting is easy at Seattle Airport. Have a good and safe flight.
I have an another question, will I have to the baggage claim to take my suitcase before going thru Immigration, Customs, and security check and where will I have to rechecheck my luggage?
As this will be your first entry port to US, You need to claim your checked baggage to clear customs after immigration (Passport control) and then again drop checked bags outside Customs gate on the transfer belt before the security check.
If you are flying on one ticket (PNR) for domestic and then connecting International flights, then your luggage will be booked directly for pickup at the final destination. You should check at the Check-in counter. If you have two totally separate tickets then you will have to get out at SEATAC collect yous bags and then check-in again for International flight.
@@Hipfig thanks we made it at Sept.3 2021 12pm, apparently SeaTac is wonderfully not a big airport so we just follow everybody and the chance for.lost is zero... hooray
Nothing to worry....It will all fit without any issues in the Rental Car Shuttle at Seattle (SEATAC) Airport as these shuttles are full Buses. Have a good and safe flight!
When you go to international baggage claim where do I go after that for a connecting flight and also is their a separate platform for the sts train for international arrivals
At SEATAC Airport, if arriving from International flight, you will go through Passport control (Immigration), pickup bags and clear customs. If you have domestic/international connecting flight then drop your Checked luggage back at transfer belt outside customs gate for next flight and follow transfer sign.You will go through security next to the Customs gate and then depending on your next flight departure terminal/concourse gate, you will take either train or go up at the escalators to the same terminal. After security check you are free to go anywhere in SEATAC airport secured area for you next flight. Hope this is helpful!
Hi, if I transfer at SEA-TAC airport from Vancouver and to Sacramento, do I need to pick up my luggage first and drop again for the next flight? I will take Alaska airline. Thank you.
No, your luggage will be checked-in till Sacramento (final destination). You change flights like domestic (one gate to another) in SEATAC as US Immigration/Customs (Preclearance) will take place in Vancouver Airport for you. Have a good and safe flight!
Hi if I live in America and coming from ASIA BACK Home to NY with a 2 hour layover in Seattle do I still need to go through customs before I board the next flight to New York From Seattle airport? And if so Why? When you leave a different country heading to the U.S. they check point your bag so there is No way to put something in it of danger we’ll just wondering if and why I would even need to check in with customs in the US, I’m also assuming at 7 pm there is food to eat that not all places in the airport are closed early PS…. I WONT be checking or picking up my bag it’s just a carry on Thanks
Yes, because Seattle will be your first port of entry in the US (before you go anywhere domestically the in the US.) So you will have to go through Immigration and Customs (incl. all checked-in bags check) at Seattle Airport. Seattle now has a new International arrival area (including Immigration and customs). Follow the directions once you disembark from your plane and you will be fine.
Thanks for your video.we are flying from India to Seattle via Dubai. Afterward immigration check up and get baggage,shall we return the baggage to the airport people for transportation to the exit gate?
At Seattle Airport, after clearing Immigration and Customs, you can drop your Checked bags back at Seattle transfer belt outside Customs gate. Then take a train to the main terminal (Incl. main baggage claim) and pickup your bags at carousel 1 (Baggage belt 1). You can find this info in our video as well. Hope this info is helpful! Have a good and safe flight!
Sea-Tac has been kind of a cluster- for years, especially for international travelers. Thankfully, there are new terminals coming for international and should be greatly improved.
I‘m flying from Amsterdam to Seattle and afterwards to Portland, do i have to pick up my luggage before customs, when do i have to drop it off again? what‘s the whole process for international flights? and will I make it in 1h and 30 mins?
Correct, you will have to pickup Checked-in luggage before customs, clear customs and then drop bags again outside customs on transfer belt for next flight. There are airport staff there to help, direct and drop bags on transfer belt for next flight outside Customs door at Seattle Airport.
i came from narita airport my port of entry is seatle & my destination is sacramento , my question is where can i transfer my check in luggage , because this is my first time in seatle (port of entry). usually my port of entry either lax or sanfo. please help.
Once you arrive in Seattle, after Immigration - pickup you luggage and clear Customs. Just outside Customs is a transfer belt for dropping your bags for the next flight. This transfer belt (on left side) for bag drop is just outside customs area before you go and catch internal Seattle Airport terminal train assuming you already have boarding pass for your next flight and your bags are tagged till Sacramento. There are also Airport Employees outside Customs door to help you with baggage transfer. Seattle is a small Airport as compare to LAX and SFO...so it is easy. Hope this info is helpful. Happy Travels! 🙂
I will be travel to Chiang Mai Thailand from Minneapolis and it stop in Seattle international airport with layover of 1:45 min. Is the layover enough to transit to next flight ?
It is easy for Alaska Airlines domestic flight arrivals...Signs are clearly marked. Just follow the "Baggage Claim" sign to exit and then the "Link Light Rail" Sign from there.
Yes, 1 hr and 30 minutes lay over or transit time is just enough for SeaTac Airport. You won't have to go through TSA again if you stay inside secured area inside Airport during your transit (go from Arrival Gate to Departure Gate). Happy Travels!
Sometimes you do have to go thru security again if you're coming from another country. We had to when we were coming from Honduras to Texas and then to Seattle. The security was insane we had to do a passport check, then a dog sniffing station, and then another scanner. We were waiting in line for the final scanner when we came to the conclusion that there was no way we could make our flight. I went and talked to one of the security guards and showed him our ticket. They move us to another line that only had about 10 people in it. We were done with the last scanner and running for our gate in about 10 mins.
No, if your bags are checked till Korea at your first departure airport then your bags will be automatically transferred to your next flight in transit even if layover is 10h. Suggest re-checking to make sure with counter agent when you drop your bags during check-in at your (first) departure airport. Any Plans during 10h layover at Seattle Airport? Happy Travels!
Very nice video but transfer is very confusing indeed. How about transfer from International arrival to Alaska Airlines domestic flight? Thank you and safe travels.
Very easy...after clearing Customs, drop your bags back on the transfer belt for the next flight and follow connecting flights signs to the Security area. Clear Security and then go to your next flight gate. It is very straightforward as the small Security area is just outside the Customs exit gate for International passengers connecting to a domestic flight in SEA Airport. For Flights coming from Canada (& few other countries), it is like domestic transfer as all Immigration and Customs are done back in Canada.
Hello there! I’m an 18 year old girl leaving Seattle to move back home to Sweden on Thursday. I can get to SeaTac with lightrail without a problem, I just don’t know where to go when I’m at SeaTac? I’d love some advice on how to get home (lol) ! Thank you in advance
I’m still so lost. I will be making my first flight from BWI to SEA to PEK. I have a 4 hour layover at SEA but I honestly have no idea what or where to go I don’t even know what to expect 😔 I did get my chinese visa.
4 hour layover is not that long. Suggest not to get out of secured area...just go from your arrival terminal gate to next flight departure terminal gate at Seattle Airport (normal transit). Find some place like restaurant or lounge to relax near departure gate. SEA to PEK flight will be long 10 hours flight as well. Happy Travels! 🙂
I wil be flying from the Netherlands - iceland -Seattle- Anchorage. If my checked luggage is on transit do i still need to get them from baggage claim and check it in again?
No, in case your tickets are AMS-ANC via Iceland as transit. Bags will be Checked till Anchorage in Netherlands. We suggest to check for more info at Check-in counter when you check-in for your flight. Happy Travels! 🙂
Well We are in Anchorage area this week and it is warmer (30-32 C) than usual in day time. Also Wild fires smoke is everywhere in Anchorage area...less up north in Denali and Fairbanks area. Daylight is almost 24 hours. It cools down in the night to 10 C or so. We suggest checking weather before you come to Alaska so you can pack appropriately. Just wanted to share our experience to get you prepared. Have a good trip! 🙂
These facts are right I go to Seattle all the time
Happy Travels!
Thank you for sharing this video! We live in Seattle and are constantly confused by the Seattle airport. It grows in proportion to the rate of growth of the city. Thanks again and have a great day!
Ahha...even the locals been confused
I just come thru SeaTac at Sept.3rd 2021 from International Gate, the S Gate, no confusion at all, we just follow the other passenger down one escalator for immigration passport control, and down one escalator again for baggage claim and go thru customs which was easy, then we go to train/subway area but we put our luggage again to a conveyor before get into the train to the main terminal, in the main terminal we look for our baggage at baggage claim 1 for international. After that we go to the shuttle, either outside baggage claim or go up elevator one level, go thru the sky bridge and go down one level again.... 😁
Thank you so much for this , im visiting from England in the summer. The airport seems a bit of a mindfield but im sure i will be okay now ive watched this
Excellent explanation for very useful info that everybody needs 👌👏👏👏
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Arriving at Seatac no problem! Leaving had me 😫😣😖
yahoooooo i've been waiting for ages TY y'all
Happy Travels! 👍👍
Nice & Practical info
Thanks for feedback. Happy Travels! 🙂👍
The New International Terminal is open y'all!! No more checking bags twice on international arrivals.
For a true test of wits, try getting out of this concrete hellscape on foot. My hotel was 0.3 miles away but it might as well have been 8 miles away. I wandered for ages. Nearly every exit dumps straight into highway. I finally started following a crowd of maybe 5 pedestrians who seemed to be from North Africa. They weren't going to deal with this nonsense, and had a pretty deliberate stride away from the parking garages, so I let them lead the way. If it wasn't for them then I would've never made it out. There was one little side door that led to a dead quiet waiting area, it narrowed down to a tiny sidewalk that hugged the airport exterior then finally spilled into a 4 way intersection.
Contrast that to any European airport. The Oslo airport for instance had a huge main entrance that led out to a street bustling with pedestrian activity, small shops, and beautiful architecture. It's such a shame that American cities are so built around the car. Not only is it ugly and dangerous but it removes the human connection between people, and is destroying our health because we sit in boxes all day, even in transit.
I love this airport...
We love it too...its our home Airport.
Happy Travels!🙂
Dropping off checked baggage after customs and before getting on the airport subway to the 2nd baggage claim is optional. You can take your checked baggage with you after customs. If you're heading South to Tacoma or Lakewood, Sound Transit 574 ($3.75) bus stop is just outside the 2nd baggage claim to the South End of the building (much closer than the light rail area where Sound Transit 574 also stops). Unfortunately, this bus is a pretty steep loading height but the driver can help carry the luggage if needed. Some seats have more seat pitch to allow the luggage to be rolled in but it isn't recommended to use this option if you have more than one checked luggage and a backpack.
Thank you for sharing this very useful info! 👍
@@Hipfig The new International Arrival Facility connected with the sky bridge with a moving walkway is going change a lot of this. My understanding is that you no longer will use that subway for international arrival. Instead, you use the bridge with a moving walkway, go through passport control, pickup luggage, go through U.S. Customs then simply exit. No more 2nd baggage claim so it is expected to cut the process by 5-10 minutes. I think the expected opening date was this fall but with these major projects, it may get delayed a bit. This sky bridge is high enough for a 747 to taxi under it: th-cam.com/video/A56eEljgwzQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this info and video. BTW...nice video by Seattle Port Authority.
Will check and post an update next time we take international flight back to Seattle.
👍👍
Hi I live in Vancouver. I am flying from Vancouver to Fresno in a couple weeks but I have a connecting flight in Seattle. Would I have to clear customs in YVR at first or will I clear customs in Seattle?
For travelers coming from Canada, you will have to go thru Immigration/Customs (US flights - Pre-Clearance center) at Vancouver YVR Airport. You land in the US as domestic flight.
KSEA has a lot construction going on right now, once its done its gonna be great.
you call Mt rainier a small volcano
and yes Mt rainier is a valcano
Major PNW flight hub here in north-central Idaho next to the reservoir. Multiple contrails at 30K feet at all hours. Saturday, 10am: Two flights nearly touching going from NW to SE. Seattle to Denver? Salt Lake City? How do you access a list of regular flights?
I’m confused if I’m going to Seattle and that’s my destination do I have to go through all of that and where am I supposed to go if someone’s gonna pick me up?
If your taking a domestic flight between two US cities then just follow exit and baggage claim signs.
Immigration and Customs process is only applicable to arriving International Flights from other countries.
Okay thanks
I’ll be flying back to the U.S. through Seattle. After going through immigration and customs, I need to find the Southwest Airlines check in counter, check my check in luggage and get boarding passes and then head through TSA. Is it pretty straightforward from Customs?
Yes, it is just straight forward once you are out of the secured area. Follow signs.
Have a good and safe flight!
I'm going to SEATAC from Dubai as an International student. After reaching, I need to take another airplane to go to Idaho Falls.l It seems very confusing to me.
Now Seattle has new International arrival Terminal and transfers are very easy. Just follow the signs after Immigration. Happy Travels!
Im flying into sea tac and taking a connecting flight to Montana will i have to check my bags in again
Usually, your bags will be checked in till your final destination (in your case Montana) at your initial departure Airport, so no need to re-check your bags again at transfer airport (SeaTac). For any doubts or answers, Check with your agent when you check-in bags.
Hope this info is helpful. Happy and Safe Travels!
Why am I watching this? I live here.
I haven't seen Atlanta yet
Looks so familiar to the Atlanta airport
I will be coming from Paris and I will have to take an another plane to portland. Is that right that the plane from airfrance Cie arrives on the gate S and the delta airline Cie flies from the gate B?
Well, you will have to go thru Immigration, Customs, and security check (for connecting flight) at terminal S as you will be arriving from Paris (international arrivals). Then take a train to the terminal for the next gate (most probably terminal D gate). Connecting is easy at Seattle Airport. Have a good and safe flight.
@@Hipfig Thank you, have a good day.
I have an another question, will I have to the baggage claim to take my suitcase before going thru Immigration, Customs, and security check and where will I have to rechecheck my luggage?
As this will be your first entry port to US, You need to claim your checked baggage to clear customs after immigration (Passport control) and then again drop checked bags outside Customs gate on the transfer belt before the security check.
I am flying soon from dfw to seatac. And have a international flight from seatac. Do i need to go to baggage claim and then again through security?
If you are flying on one ticket (PNR) for domestic and then connecting International flights, then your luggage will be booked directly for pickup at the final destination. You should check at the Check-in counter.
If you have two totally separate tickets then you will have to get out at SEATAC collect yous bags and then check-in again for International flight.
So confusing, will travel to SEA for college this Sept.2021, and haven't got a clue how to exit the SEATAC 😂 even after watch the video
Follow the directions to "Baggage Claim" once you get out of the plane. It will take you to the exit gates.
@@Hipfig thank you soon much 😢
@@Hipfig thanks we made it at Sept.3 2021 12pm, apparently SeaTac is wonderfully not a big airport so we just follow everybody and the chance for.lost is zero... hooray
Welcome to Seattle!!
@@Hipfig yayy...thanks....so happy to be in Lynnwood....
are their also arrival gates in the main terminal or are all arrival gates in the south satellite
At SEATC Airport, all terminals have arrival/departure gates.
Flying to Seattle from KC, having a stroller, 2 car seats, wife, and 2 kids. How hard will it be to fit in the rental car shuttle?
Nothing to worry....It will all fit without any issues in the Rental Car Shuttle at Seattle (SEATAC) Airport as these shuttles are full Buses. Have a good and safe flight!
When you go to international baggage claim where do I go after that for a connecting flight and also is their a separate platform for the sts train for international arrivals
At SEATAC Airport, if arriving from International flight, you will go through Passport control (Immigration), pickup bags and clear customs. If you have domestic/international connecting flight then drop your Checked luggage back at transfer belt outside customs gate for next flight and follow transfer sign.You will go through security next to the Customs gate and then depending on your next flight departure terminal/concourse gate, you will take either train or go up at the escalators to the same terminal. After security check you are free to go anywhere in SEATAC airport secured area for you next flight.
Hope this is helpful!
Hi, if I transfer at SEA-TAC airport from Vancouver and to Sacramento, do I need to pick up my luggage first and drop again for the next flight? I will take Alaska airline. Thank you.
No, your luggage will be checked-in till Sacramento (final destination). You change flights like domestic (one gate to another) in SEATAC as US Immigration/Customs (Preclearance) will take place in Vancouver Airport for you.
Have a good and safe flight!
@@Hipfig Thank you for your reply.
Hi if I live in America and coming from ASIA BACK Home to NY with a 2 hour layover in Seattle do I still need to go through customs before I board the next flight to New York From Seattle airport? And if so Why? When you leave a different country heading to the U.S. they check point your bag so there is No way to put something in it of danger we’ll just wondering if and why I would even need to check in with customs in the US, I’m also assuming at 7 pm there is food to eat that not all places in the airport are closed early
PS…. I WONT be checking or picking up my bag it’s just a carry on
Thanks
Yes, because Seattle will be your first port of entry in the US (before you go anywhere domestically the in the US.) So you will have to go through Immigration and Customs (incl. all checked-in bags check) at Seattle Airport. Seattle now has a new International arrival area (including Immigration and customs). Follow the directions once you disembark from your plane and you will be fine.
Thanks for your video.we are flying from India to Seattle via Dubai. Afterward immigration check up and get baggage,shall we return the baggage to the airport people for transportation to the exit gate?
At Seattle Airport, after clearing Immigration and Customs, you can drop your Checked bags back at Seattle transfer belt outside Customs gate. Then take a train to the main terminal (Incl. main baggage claim) and pickup your bags at carousel 1 (Baggage belt 1). You can find this info in our video as well.
Hope this info is helpful!
Have a good and safe flight!
Sea-Tac has been kind of a cluster- for years, especially for international travelers. Thankfully, there are new terminals coming for international and should be greatly improved.
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I‘m flying from Amsterdam to Seattle and afterwards to Portland, do i have to pick up my luggage before customs, when do i have to drop it off again? what‘s the whole process for international flights? and will I make it in 1h and 30 mins?
Correct, you will have to pickup Checked-in luggage before customs, clear customs and then drop bags again outside customs on transfer belt for next flight. There are airport staff there to help, direct and drop bags on transfer belt for next flight outside Customs door at Seattle Airport.
i came from narita airport my port of entry is seatle & my destination is sacramento , my question is where can i transfer my check in luggage , because this is my first time in seatle (port of entry). usually my port of entry either lax or sanfo. please help.
Once you arrive in Seattle, after Immigration - pickup you luggage and clear Customs.
Just outside Customs is a transfer belt for dropping your bags for the next flight.
This transfer belt (on left side) for bag drop is just outside customs area before you go and catch internal Seattle Airport terminal train assuming you already have boarding pass for your next flight and your bags are tagged till Sacramento. There are also Airport Employees outside Customs door to help you with baggage transfer. Seattle is a small Airport as compare to LAX and SFO...so it is easy. Hope this info is helpful. Happy Travels! 🙂
@@Hipfig thank you for your help.
I will be travel to Chiang Mai Thailand from
Minneapolis and it stop in Seattle international airport with layover of 1:45 min. Is the layover enough to transit to next flight ?
Yes, 1 hour and 45 mins (1::45 min) stop is enough for transit at Seattle Airport.
Happy Travels!
I'm flying into SEA in a few days, and it honestly looks like a nightmare. All of this "extra time"... we'll soon have to arrive the day before.
This has changed after this video was published.
International Arrivals and transfer is much easier now with new facility.
@@Hipfig I just need to know the easiest way to deplane from Alaska & get to light rail...
It is easy for Alaska Airlines domestic flight arrivals...Signs are clearly marked. Just follow the "Baggage Claim" sign to exit and then the "Link Light Rail" Sign from there.
@@Hipfig Thank you
I’m coming from phx for a flight to Korea. I have 1 hr and 30 minutes lay over. Will I make it? I won’t have to go through tsa again will I ?
Yes, 1 hr and 30 minutes lay over or transit time is just enough for SeaTac Airport.
You won't have to go through TSA again if you stay inside secured area inside Airport during your transit (go from Arrival Gate to Departure Gate).
Happy Travels!
Sometimes you do have to go thru security again if you're coming from another country. We had to when we were coming from Honduras to Texas and then to Seattle. The security was insane we had to do a passport check, then a dog sniffing station, and then another scanner. We were waiting in line for the final scanner when we came to the conclusion that there was no way we could make our flight. I went and talked to one of the security guards and showed him our ticket. They move us to another line that only had about 10 people in it. We were done with the last scanner and running for our gate in about 10 mins.
If I arrive to Seattle and have a 10hr layover, do I check in with my bags again before my next flight to Korea?
No, if your bags are checked till Korea at your first departure airport then your bags will be automatically transferred to your next flight in transit even if layover is 10h.
Suggest re-checking to make sure with counter agent when you drop your bags during check-in at your (first) departure airport.
Any Plans during 10h layover at Seattle Airport?
Happy Travels!
I was so lost at SEATAC lmao
Maybe because of all ongoing construction. SEATAC is getting better...will be good once they finish all construction. Happy Travels!🙂
Very nice video but transfer is very confusing indeed. How about transfer from International arrival to Alaska Airlines domestic flight? Thank you and safe travels.
Very easy...after clearing Customs, drop your bags back on the transfer belt for the next flight and follow connecting flights signs to the Security area. Clear Security and then go to your next flight gate. It is very straightforward as the small Security area is just outside the Customs exit gate for International passengers connecting to a domestic flight in SEA Airport. For Flights coming from Canada (& few other countries), it is like domestic transfer as all Immigration and Customs are done back in Canada.
Thank you so much.
Hello there!
I’m an 18 year old girl leaving Seattle to move back home to Sweden on Thursday. I can get to SeaTac with lightrail without a problem, I just don’t know where to go when I’m at SeaTac?
I’d love some advice on how to get home (lol) !
Thank you in advance
Hopefully you got through ok
I’m still so lost.
I will be making my first flight from BWI to SEA to PEK. I have a 4 hour layover at SEA but I honestly have no idea what or where to go I don’t even know what to expect 😔 I did get my chinese visa.
4 hour layover is not that long. Suggest not to get out of secured area...just go from your arrival terminal gate to next flight departure terminal gate at Seattle Airport (normal transit). Find some place like restaurant or lounge to relax near departure gate. SEA to PEK flight will be long 10 hours flight as well. Happy Travels! 🙂
I wil be flying from the Netherlands - iceland -Seattle- Anchorage. If my checked luggage is on transit do i still need to get them from baggage claim and check it in again?
No, in case your tickets are AMS-ANC via Iceland as transit. Bags will be Checked till Anchorage in Netherlands. We suggest to check for more info at Check-in counter when you check-in for your flight.
Happy Travels! 🙂
Well We are in Anchorage area this week and it is warmer (30-32 C) than usual in day time.
Also Wild fires smoke is everywhere in Anchorage area...less up north in Denali and Fairbanks area.
Daylight is almost 24 hours. It cools down in the night to 10 C or so.
We suggest checking weather before you come to Alaska so you can pack appropriately.
Just wanted to share our experience to get you prepared.
Have a good trip! 🙂
This is really confusing
Okay now, totally not looking forward to this airport. What a nightmare. Yeah. Gonna be a one and done.
Just follow the signs... it's an easy airport to navigate if you are following the signs.
Happy Travels!🙂
You'll be lost just liked generation-Xers at this airport.
Yea, sometime SEATAC feels like a maze with all the new construction.
Beautiful? 😂
Один хер сплошную все пересекают ! так что не надо говорить, что только в России нарушают ))))))))