How to use SEA Spot Saver, the line-skipping service at SeaTac Airport
SEATTLE - Worried about running into long security lines ahead of your next flight out at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport?
The SEA Spot Saver appointment system may be your key to relieving airport-induced stress.
SEA Spot Saver allows travelers to schedule a screening time ahead of their flight, avoiding the long wait times at TSA checkpoints.
Keep reading to learn more about the expedited screening experience that is membership-free, contact-free and only takes a few minutes.
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How does SEA Spot Saver work?
1. First, visit the SEA Spot Saver website up to five days before your flight, or when you arrive at the airport. You can access it online or through the flySEA app.
2. Enter your flight information, party size, email and desired screening time. Once done, you should get a confirmation email.
3. Look for the SEA Spot Saver logo at your assigned TSA checkpoint at Checkpoint 2 (near A, B and S Gates) or Checkpoint 3 (closest to C, D and N gates). Note: Checkpoint 5 is closed for the next year. Once opened, it will be another option.
4. Show airport staff your appointment confirmation and head through security.
You can schedule your screening for any time between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m., available by reservation.
What To Know:
Due to ongoing construction at SeaTac Airport and the closure of Checkpoint 5, spots do fill up quickly. SEA Spot Saver is not available at Checkpoint A (general screening only), along with TSA PreCheck Checkpoints 1 and 4.
Once crews finish work on the airport improvements and Checkpoint 5 reopens, more appointments should become available.
The best part of SEA Spot Saver?
It's 100% free. However, if you're willing to spend some money to get through security faster, there are other options.
Other travel programs at Sea-Tac Airport to get through security faster:
- TSA PreCheck - $77 for 5 years (Allows travelers to use shorter, quicker TSA checkpoints)
- CLEAR Plus - $189 per year, add up to 3 people for $60 each (Virtually skips lines at most general screening checkpoints)
- Global Entry - $100 for 5 years (PreCheck for departures, expedited screening for International Arrivals)
- NEXUS - $50 for 5 years (Expedited travel between U.S. and Canada, includes Global Entry and TSA PreCheck)
Find more information about SEA Spot Saver on the Port of Seattle's website.
Shuttle service to get you to Sea-Tac Airport
Flat Rate Rides:
The Bellevue Airport Shuttle provides direct shuttle transportation between centrally located hotels in Bellevue and the airport.
The service has five designated pickup and drop-off locations:
- Hyatt Regency Bellevue
- The Westin Bellevue
- Seattle Marriott Bellevue
- Hilton Bellevue
- Hilton Garden Inn
The shuttle is available for airport arrivals from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and for departures from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Shuttle bookings and reservations are available for $30 plus tax per trip. Kids under age 2 ride free.
The Source: Information in this story came from Sea-Tac International Airport.
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