" 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.

Smooth sailing through the airport to baggage claim. Now if people would learn to stand back away…read morefrom the carousel things would move smoothly. 7-11 food options are handy for those returning home to empty refrigerators. Enjoy!

It's an airport, it's huge, people everywhere, but I give 5 stars as had no negative experience. My…read moreson has issues going down steep escalators and everywhere we had to go, there was easy access to an elevator when needed. Waiting in the TSA line, it was really going to be a very long wait to get through. As we waited in line, an airport lady official came over to us, apologized for not seeing us sooner and said we should be in the ADA access line. My son is a 50 year old Down syndrome adult. This saved us probably an hour wait time in that line. All the staff we encountered were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Trains were easily accessed and very efficient to go to the area of your departure. Lots of interesting shops and eating options. Really appreciated that the seats in the departure waiting areas have plug ins for your chargers and that they actually work!i it has been many years since I was last here and was amazed at how very busy this airport is, planes lined up big time to wait for their turn to take off. Well done Seattle!

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.

The line went swiftly. The TSA agents were friendly enough. TSA gets a lot of hate but they're just…read moretrying to keep us safe so everybody needs to plan ahead, arrive at the airport with time to spare and just relax.

Easy, smooth and efficient. Hassle-free. Was a breeze to get through and made fora positive…read moreairport experience.

Lately, I would have to say on average I am here at-least 2-8x a month before heading for work. The…read moreline is either long or short, but moves quickly. The TSA Agents for the most times are friendly, they are quick and sometimes personable. There are multiple TSA checkpoints in SeaTac and you have many option of entering to get to several of the terminal's many concourses. Word of Advice for savy travelers. Get yourself TSA Pre-check, CLEAR, or Global Entry to bypass regular TSA. Don't forget that the Wifi is also free at SeaTac!

Seattlites are some of the friendliest people and the nicest people that I've ever met...but their…read morecheckpoint at their International airport needs some work... Got stuck here a while back due to some weird delay and there were lots of people that missed their flights...luckily the girl standing in front of me was from L.A. and we had a great time talking about k-pop stars, k-soaps and of course plastic surgery! So I can't give you tips on how to by pass the line but here are a few things I suggest you can do while you're waiting in line... 1. Where is Waldo....here is an interactive game of finding Waldo https://www.sporcle.com/games/Stanford0008/wheres-waldo 2. Find the invisible cow https://findtheinvisiblecow.com/ 3. The Useless Website https://theuselessweb.com/ (This is the google of useless websites. You're welcome!) 4. Hacker Typer http://hackertyper.com/ Remember the dark black computer screen with green letters in The Matrix...oh ya, we did! 5. Wikipedia list of dog names https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_individual_dogs

The place was very nice and the food was fabulous. Great service too the cleaning crew for tables…read moreis very competent and are very helpful.

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.

Had the best complementary buffet in an airport lounge in my life…read more My wife, her mom, and I were traveling back home to LAX from Seattle on a Wednesday. Due to price differences, I ended up booking the direct flight for 17:30 for savings. Since we needed to check out of our Mercer Island airbnb by 11, we ended up staying around the airport for a while. It is stated that Centurion Lounge allows access 3 hours before your scheduled departure. At this location, this is easily enforced by not letting one join their mandatory virtual queue until the time is within that timeframe. So we joined the queue at exactly 2:30, and got a text invitation with QR code 15 minutes later. Check-in was the same, requiring the actual CC that grants entry, along with ID and boarding pass. It's a pretty big lounge and it wasn't packed like we saw from previous visits, so then appreciated the timed entry that we had just gone through. We were able to find seating near the bar area. The first thing I noticed was the busy cold seafood bar, situated near the coffee bar. It looked good, but didn't realize how good until I started to partake. There were two chefs manning the bar...one constantly shucking oysters and the other making sure the shrimp and scallops were maintained, joining in the shucking when he could. It was called the 'Puget Sound Raw Bar', and consisted of freshly shucked Kumamoto and Takara Oysters on the half shell, scallop Ceviche on the half shell, salmon crudo, poached prawns, two different types of poke, and various seafood salads. I was really impressed with the oysters...instead of the typical Pacific oysters, this was Kumamoto which is so much sweeter, but so much smaller. Have never had more than half dozen at a time of those, and I had way more than that this time (my wife and her mom don't like cold seafood, let alone raw, so felt I had to make up for that). I did have my fill of giant chilled shrimp, though. And the scallop ceviche was absolutely delicious. The salmon poke used wild salmon caught in the area...even in poke, it was obvious that it was king salmon and the quality just shined. All of this was quality that would fit into a high priced seafood tower at a high-end steakhouse. We had time, so ended up trying different types of their cocktail drinks from the bar as well. They allow you to only pick up one drink per person at a time, so had to request my wife to go up to directly pick up hers. Later learned that this buffet is only offered once or twice a month, and only for 3-4 hours. Looking back, I felt like I hit the lottery by being offered this for no additional cost at the exact time of our visit. Will take these small wins, whenever I can.

If you're planning to visit the Centurion Lounge at Sea-Tac, my biggest piece of advice is to join…read morethe waitlist in the Amex app as soon as you clear security. In the app, tap the Membership tab at the bottom, select Airport Lounges, find the Seattle Sea-Tac Centurion Lounge, and then tap Join Waitlist. During my visit, the wait to get in was longer than expected (45 minutes) and using the waitlist can save you a considerable amount of time. After seeing the lounge in person, it was easy to understand why there is often a wait. The space is beautiful, but it's much smaller than I anticipated and can get very crowded during peak travel times. Another thing to know is that the lounge isn't the easiest place to find if it's your first visit. It's tucked away near Koi Sushi in the middle of the main concourse food court area, so keep an eye out for the signs as you make your way through the terminal. Once inside, I could see why so many travelers want access. The lounge is modern, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff were outstanding throughout my visit. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming. The vanilla latte was excellent and easily one of the better coffees I've had in an airport lounge. Service at the coffee bar and throughout the lounge was top-notch. The food was good, although the selection felt more limited than I expected. There was a soup station, salad options, appetizers, and several hot entrées. Everything I tried was fresh and flavorful. The green smoothies were fantastic, and the made-in-house ice cream was a standout and worth saving room for. I typically favor going to the Delta Sky Clubs when flying through Seattle, so it was nice to finally check out the Centurion Lounge. My husband specifically wanted to try it on this trip, and I'm glad we did because it was a worthwhile experience. Overall, I think the Centurion Lounge is definitely a great option if you have access. However, if you also have access to the two Delta Sky Clubs at Sea-Tac, I would personally choose those instead. The Sky Clubs offer a much more spacious experience, significantly more seating, and what feels like three times the number of food options. I've also never had to wait to get into a Sky Club in Seattle, whereas the wait for the Centurion Lounge was substantial. That said, I still enjoyed my visit. The lounge is attractive, the service is excellent, the coffee is great, and it's a comfortable place to relax before a flight. If lounge access comes with one of your cards, it's absolutely worth visiting. I'm just not sure I would pay $50 separately for access given the crowds and limited space. If you're looking for a comfortable place to recharge, grab a quality coffee, enjoy a meal, and escape the terminal for a bit, the Centurion Lounge delivers. Just set your expectations regarding the size and wait times. While my personal preference remains the Delta Sky Clubs, I can absolutely see why Centurion Lounge fans enjoy this space, especially for the service, coffee, and overall atmosphere.