Articles about Airport

Alaska Airlines adds facial recognition tech at automated bag drop kiosks in Seattle and Portland

Alaska Airlines announced the launch of optional facial ID verification at automated bag drop units at airports in Seattle and… Read More

Port of Seattle plans for facial recognition screening at Sea-Tac

The Port of Seattle voted Tuesday to take over a federally mandated facial recognition screening program for passengers departing on… Read More

Delta updates app with new features, including security wait times being tested at Sea-Tac

Travelers in airport security lines staring at their phones could very well end up learning how long they’ll be standing… Read More

Scan your fingerprint, get a beer: Testing CLEAR’s biometric tech at a Seahawks game

Shorter lines at the stadium and buying beer without a wallet — it’s now possible for Seattle sports fans who… Read More

Uber, Lyft, Wingz ridership at Seattle airport spikes 200% as Port raises per-trip fee by $1

Letting Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seems to be a net positive for both consumers… Read More

Testing Car2go’s new airport service in Seattle: Cheaper than BMW — for a reason

If you’re traveling alone and have a small suitcase, Car2go’s new airport service in Seattle is an affordable, reliable option.… Read More

Car2go launches airport car-sharing service in Seattle, joins BMW and Zipcar

Seattleites have yet another way to get to and from the airport. Car2go announced today that it now allows people to… Read More

Testing Uber pickups at the Seattle airport: How I got home for under $22

You can now legally take an uberX or Lyft ride home after arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — if you can find… Read More

Download delays: Why mobile service at Sea-Tac isn’t as strong as other busy airports

If you’ve traveled through the Seattle-Tacoma International airport recently, you’ve likely experienced long lines and delays. Fortunately, mobile devices allow travelers… Read More

Sea-Tac squeeze: New plan aims to reduce wait times at Seattle region’s overwhelmed airport

Seattle-Tacoma International is the fastest-growing airport in the country, according to federal statistics. Its passenger volume grew by 7 percent in… Read More

Uber offers carpool option to and from Seattle airport as Port launches pilot program for pickups

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will launch a pilot program Thursday that allows companies like Uber and Lyft to pick up arriving… Read More

Seattle airport plans to allow Uber and Lyft pickups as early as next week

It took nearly a year of deliberation and deal-making, but the Port of Seattle appears ready for transportation companies like Uber and… Read More

Seattle Yellow Cab reported inaccurate receipts to officials for airport trips, audit finds

A Port of Seattle audit revealed that Seattle Yellow Cab reported “inaccurate and incomplete” receipts for trips originating from Seattle-Tacoma… Read More

Uber, Lyft on verge of legal pick-ups at Seattle airport

Uber and Lyft are not yet legally allowed to pick up riders at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, but that could change… Read More

Proposed laws would allow Uber, Lyft pickups at Seattle airport and eliminate taxi exclusivity

Uber and Lyft are moving closer to being able to legally pick up passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port of Seattle… Read More

uberX now doing pickups at Seattle airport with mystery for-hire partner

You can now hail an uberX at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport … kind of. Prior to today, Uber created a geo-fence around Seattle’s airport… Read More

Lyft loophole allows illegal pickups at Seattle airport, puts drivers at risk of citations

Lyft driver Nick Starr was waiting for a ride request on Monday when he received a notification from a passenger needing a… Read More

Port of Seattle open to Uber, Lyft doing airport pickups but needs time to establish new regulations

The Port of Seattle wants to let companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar pick up passengers at the airport, but its… Read More

Uber, Lyft may soon be allowed to pick up passengers at Seattle airport

Smartphone owners needing a ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport may soon have a few more transportation options. The Port of Seattle has been in… Read More

Lyft inks deal with Denver International to pick up, drop off passengers

Lyft is officially allowed to operate at Denver International Airport. The company today announced that it inked a deal with… Read More

Verizon, T-Mobile beat AT&T and Sprint in U.S. airport mobile data performance test

For many travelers, it’s important to have reliable mobile connections at the airport. You may need to access ticket information,… Read More

FlightCar considering Seattle expansion: Rent your car from airport parking lots

Leaving your car in an airport parking lot can be a costly expenditure, but one startup founded by a couple… Read More

Love for the plug: Alaska Airlines adding power outlets to new seats

For those who fly on Alaska Airlines and need to keep the gadgets juiced, help is on the way. Starting… Read More

Flying with our gadgets: Do electronic devices really disrupt plane operations?

“Could you please turn off your _____ (insert electronic device here)?” You’ve certainly heard this instruction given by a flight… Read More

Windows 8 in the clouds: Emirates giving 1,000 flight attendants HP ElitePad tablets

Windows 8 might not be getting off to the start Microsoft had hoped for, but one major airline seems to… Read More