Seattle airport has no FAA ground stop or delay programme listed
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. 1
Checked at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. The FAA feed covers ground stops, delay programmes and closures; it does not count cancellations by single airlines. For a reading taken this minute, open the FAA status page or the airport's own site.
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No FAA delay programme listed at SEA and nearby airports
| Code | Airport | FAA status at 12:30am ET | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| PAE | Paine Field, Everett | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| BLI | Bellingham International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| PDX | Portland International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
If your flight from Seattle is cancelled, the airline owes you a seat or your money back
- Check the airline app before you queue. Rebooking there is often faster than the desk, and the airline's waiver page tells you how far you can move your dates for free.
- Decide whether you still want to travel. If you don't, ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and bag or seat fees. It is due within 7 business days on a card. 2
- Turn down vouchers you don't want. Accepting a credit has to be your active choice. 2
- Ask who caused it. Hotel and meal promises apply when the airline caused the disruption; for an FAA or weather cause you pay your own. 3
- Get written proof of the cancellation or delay. Insurers and card benefits ask for it.
- Claim what the airline doesn't pay from your travel insurance or card, once its waiting period has passed.
Four hotels near Seattle airport run a free 24-hour shuttle, and one is a walk from the terminal
These 10 hotels sit within about 10 minutes of SEA. Distances and shuttles come from the hotels' own pages or the airport's. The airport keeps its own list of hotels with courtesy shuttles.
0 of 10 were read in full on the hotel's own page; the rest come from listings of those pages and are marked "Second-hand". Shuttle hours change, so call the front desk before you rely on a late pickup. No prices are shown here: the search buttons above open live rates.
| Hotel | Distance | Airport shuttle | Official site | Checked | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center | Across the street from the terminal | About a 5 minute walk. Free shuttle also offered, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 4 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-Sea-Tac Airport | 1 mile | Free, 24 hours | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 5 |
| Cedarbrook Lodge | Not stated | Free, 24 hours. Leaves every 30 minutes for the airport | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 6 |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport | Not stated | Free, 24 hours. Pickup at courtesy islands 1B or 3B | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 7 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport | Less than a mile | Free, 24 hours | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 8 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport | 0.25 miles | Free, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 9 |
| Seattle Airport Marriott | 0.5 miles | Free, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 10 |
| Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport | Not stated | Free, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 11 |
| Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport | Not stated | Free, 4am to 11pm | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 12 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport | Under 10 minutes | 24 hours. The hotel notes a shuttle fee may apply | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 13 |
When Uber and taxis run out at SEA, 13 shuttle, taxi and car firms take bookings, two of them around the clock
Call two or three of them and ask each for a quote and a pickup time before you commit. Firms that list 24-hour hours come first; the rest are in alphabetical order, and no firm is placed by preference.
Names, pickup points and numbers come from the airport's ground transport pages or the operator's own site, checked 15 November 2026. Numbers marked "Number on the airport's page" were only seen in listings of that page, so they link there. Prices are set by each firm when you call.
| Operator | Type | What it is | Picks up at | Hours | Areas served | Call | Book | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA metered taxis (SP Plus curbside management) | Taxi | Metered taxis, wheelchair accessible vans and 11 seat vans; $20 minimum fare | 3rd floor of the parking garage, north and south curb | 24 hours. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Any destination | (206) 708-6504 | 14 | |
| Whidbey-SeaTac Shuttle | Scheduled airporter | Scheduled shuttle, nine trips a day about every two hours | Arrivals Drive near Door 02 at the south end of the baggage claim level | 24 hours. 24/7 scheduled service, phone customer service 24/7 | Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Greenbank, Freeland, Bayview, Langley, Clinton), Mukilteo, Paine Field | (360) 679-4003 | Official site | 15 |
| Airporter Shuttle (Bellair Charters) | Scheduled airporter | Scheduled airport coach | Arrivals Drive near Door 02 at the south end of the baggage claim level; check in at the Airporter check-in counter near Door 00 | Not stated | North: Anacortes and San Juan ferry, Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Burlington, Ferndale, Lynden, La Conner, Marysville, Paine Field, Stanwood. East: North Bend, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima | (866) 235-5247 | Official site | 16 |
| Bellevue Airport and Cruise Shuttle (Eagle Shuttle Service) | Scheduled airporter | Hourly shuttle to Bellevue hotels | Island 2A, 3rd floor of the parking garage between skybridges 3 and 4 | Every hour, 4am to 9pm | Bellevue hotels | 206-227-6004 | Official site | 16 |
| Blacklane | Private car or limo | Pre-booked chauffeur | Arrival Drive outside the main terminal (per Blacklane) | Not stated | Downtown Seattle, Tacoma and wider area | Official site | 17 | |
| Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter | Scheduled airporter | Scheduled airport shuttle, 21 daily trips | Arrivals Drive near Door 02 at the south end of the baggage claim level | Arrives at SeaTac hourly, 4am to 11pm | Bangor, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Purdy, Gig Harbor, NW Tacoma | (360) 876-1737 | Official site | 16 |
| Dungeness Line (MTR Western) | Scheduled airporter | Scheduled bus with two round trips daily, plus a Port Angeles express | Arrivals Drive near Door 02 at the south end of the baggage claim level | Twice daily | Port Angeles, Sequim, Discovery Bay, Port Townsend, Kingston, Edmonds | 866-235-5247 | Official site | 18 |
| FlixBus | Scheduled airporter | Intercity coach | Arrivals Drive outside Door 2 | Not stated | North to Everett and Seattle; south to Tacoma, Olympia, Portland, Corvallis, Eugene | Official site | 16 | |
| Island Airporter | Scheduled airporter | Weekday shuttle to the San Juan Islands via ferry | Pre-booked pickup | Every weekday; leaves SeaTac about 11am to 11:15am | Roche Harbor, Friday Harbor, Lopez Island | 360-378-7438 | Official site | 19 |
| Premier Airport Shuttle (Capital Aeroporter) | Shared shuttle | Shared door to door van, private van and a downtown Seattle hotel shuttle every 30 minutes | Check in at the Premier counter in the Ground Transportation Plaza, 3rd floor of the garage; vans load at Island 2A | Not stated | Western Washington: King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston, Kitsap, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties | 800-962-3579 | Official site | 20 |
| Quick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines) | Scheduled airporter | Coach to Vancouver BC; passport needed | Arrivals Drive near Door 02 at the south end of the baggage claim level; check in at the Airporter check-in counter near Door 00 | Winter timetable (Nov 2026 to Apr 2027) lists northbound SeaTac departures about 2pm and 6pm, Fridays to Mondays and some added dates | Downtown Vancouver BC and Vancouver area stops | 1-800-665-2122 | Official site | 21 |
| Rocket Transportation | Shared shuttle | Door to door airport shuttle | Pre-booked pickup | Office Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm | North Olympic Peninsula | (877) 697-6258 | Official site | 16 |
| Wenatchee Valley Shuttle | Scheduled airporter | Airport shuttle to Wenatchee | Pre-booked pickup | Office Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm | Wenatchee | 509-293-5773 | Official site | 22 |
Trains and buses from the airport
- Link light rail 1 Line, from SeaTac/Airport station. From baggage claim go up to the 4th floor, cross the skybridge to the parking garage and follow signs. A free Train-to-Plane shuttle runs between terminal and station 5am to midnight. 23
- King County Metro route 124 (overnight on airport drives), from Airport drives (overnight); other Metro routes stop on International Boulevard next to the SeaTac/Airport Link station via the 24/7 pedestrian bridge, Serves the airport drives 1am to 5am, per the Port of Seattle 24
- RapidRide A Line, routes 156 and 161, from International Boulevard (SR 99) next to the SeaTac/Airport Link station 24
- Sound Transit Express 560, 574 and 570 night bus, from 560 and 574 stop at the south end of the main terminal on the lower drive. 570 Express Night Bus stops at International Boulevard and S 176th Street. 24
A local helper can bring you clothes, feed your pets or wait in for your bags while you're stuck in Seattle
Task apps match you with someone nearby for a paid errand. Post what you need, compare offers and agree a price before anyone starts.
- Bring clothes, medication or a charger to your airport hotel.
- Feed pets, water plants or collect mail at home for an extra night or two.
- Be at home when the airline delivers a delayed bag.
- Move a car from airport parking, or drop off a spare key.
- Collect a hire car from an off-airport branch and bring it to you.
Use these for errands only. A paid ride from the airport needs a licensed driver, so book rides through the firms listed above. Airtasker covers fewer US cities than TaskRabbit, so try both. The site takes no commission from either.
Seattle has 11 lounges after security, and 6 sell a day pass
11 lounges sit after security at SEA, and 6 sell a day pass: The Club SEA (2 lounges, US$50 or US$60); United Club (US$59); Alaska Lounge (3 lounges, price not published). An airline club pass needs a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. British Airways Terraces Lounge, Delta One Lounge, Delta Sky Club and The Centurion Lounge list no day pass, so you need a membership, card or ticket that qualifies.
Lounges often reach capacity during a mass disruption, and access cannot be guaranteed. Delta says club access is subject to space availability 25, Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access and is subject to capacity 26, and no lounge network publishes live occupancy on the web.
SEA has no Minute Suites or sleeping pods confirmed open after security.
| Lounge or rest option | Type | Where | Security | Hours | Day pass | Who gets in | Rule when busy or delayed | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Lounge (Concourse D)Open | Airline club | Concourse D, near gate D1 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes; price not published on a page that loaded | As for the other Alaska Lounges. | Day passes are sold at the lounge within 3 hours of departure, when space is available, and only work at that lounge. | 27 |
| Alaska Lounge (North Satellite)Open | Airline club | North Satellite (Concourse N), mezzanine above gate N15 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes; price not published on a page that loaded | As for the other Alaska Lounges. | Day passes are sold at the lounge within 3 hours of departure, when space is available, and only work at that lounge. | 27 |
| British Airways Terraces LoungeOpen | Airline club | South Satellite (Concourse S), near gate S10 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No | British Airways First and Club passengers, and eligible oneworld premium and status passengers flying BA. | None published | 28 |
| Delta One LoungeOpen | Airline club | Concourse A, near gate A11, upper level of the A11 Delta Sky Club | After security | 8am to 9:30pm daily | No | Same-day departing or arriving Delta One ticket with boarding pass; Delta 360 members on same-day Delta First (not First Basic); listed partner premium cabins. Sky Club membership and Amex credentials not accepted. Delta 360 members flying Delta One or First may bring companions for US$100 or 10,000 miles each. | None published | 29 |
| Delta Sky Club (Concourse A, gate A1)Open | Airline club | Concourse A, near gate A1 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No. Delta stopped selling Single Visit Passes | Delta Sky Club members; Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins; some Medallion members on international premium tickets; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cards (15 visits a year) and Amex Platinum cards (10 visits a year), then US$50 a visit. Same-day boarding pass on Delta or an eligible partner. Main Basic fares are not admitted. | Entry within 3 hours of scheduled departure, or any time on a connection. Delta says a delay does not affect access if you enter within 3 hours of the original departure time. Access is subject to space availability. | 30 |
| Delta Sky Club (Concourse A, gate A11)Open | Airline club | Concourse A, across from gate A11, lower level of the two-storey Delta complex | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No. Delta stopped selling Single Visit Passes | Delta Sky Club members; Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins; some Medallion members on international premium tickets; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cards (15 visits a year) and Amex Platinum cards (10 visits a year), then US$50 a visit. Same-day boarding pass on Delta or an eligible partner. Main Basic fares are not admitted. | Entry within 3 hours of scheduled departure, or any time on a connection. Delta says a delay does not affect access if you enter within 3 hours of the original departure time. Access is subject to space availability. | 31 |
| The Centurion LoungeOpen | Card lounge | Central Terminal, mezzanine above the food court | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No | Eligible American Express Platinum and Centurion cardmembers, and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers, within 3 hours of departure. | "Access is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability." | 32 |
| The Club SEA (Concourse A)Open | Pay-in lounge | Concourse A, across from gate A11 (Port page says near gate A12) | After security | 5am to midnight daily | Yes, US$50, sold at the lounge within 6 hours of departure | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a purchased Club Pass, any airline or cabin. Airline lounge memberships not accepted. Walk-in Club Passes sold at the lounge within six hours of departure, subject to availability. | Entry up to three hours before scheduled departure. If your flight is delayed and you are already inside, you can stay until closing. Re-entry subject to availability; you may need to queue again. Walk-in passes subject to availability. | 33 |
| The Club SEA (Concourse S)Open | Pay-in lounge | South Satellite (Concourse S), mezzanine above gate S10; lift next to gate S9 | After security | 6am to midnight daily | Yes, US$60, sold at the lounge within 6 hours of departure | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or a purchased Club Pass, any airline or cabin. Airline lounge memberships not accepted. Club Passes sold at the lounge within six hours of departure, subject to availability. | Entry up to three hours before scheduled departure. If delayed and already inside, you can stay until closing. Re-entry subject to availability. | 34 |
| United ClubOpen | Airline club | Concourse A, near gate A9 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes, US$59 a person | United Club members, United Club cardholders, Star Alliance premium cabins and Gold status, or a one-time pass. Same-day boarding pass on United or a Star Alliance airline. | None published | 35 |
| Interfaith Prayer and Meditation RoomsOpen | Rest area | A Concourse (SEA Underground A station hallway near lifts); C Concourse Level 3 above gate C3; pre-security area near Skybridge 2 | Not stated | Sun, Fri, Sat 24 hours; Mon and Wed midnight to 11:30pm; Tue and Thu 4am to midnight | No | Free, open to all. | None published | 36 |
| USO CenterOpen | Rest area | Mezzanine level above Checkpoint 4 | Before security | Sun 8am to 8pm; Mon, Wed, Sat 8am to 4am next day; Tue, Thu, Fri 8am to midnight | No | Military service members and families. | None published | 37 |
| Alaska Lounge (Concourse C)Status not confirmed | Airline club | Concourse C, near gate C16A | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes; price not published on a page that loaded | Alaska Lounge and Lounge+ members, eligible first class and oneworld premium passengers, eligible status and cardholders, and day pass holders. | Day passes are sold at the lounge within 3 hours of departure, when space is available, and only work at that lounge. | 27 |
| Terminal Getaway SpaStatus not confirmed | Spa | Concourse A near gate A5 and Concourse C near gate C2 | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No | Open to all ticketed passengers, pay per service. | None published | 38 |
Checked on 15 November 2026. Names link to the operator's own page or the airport's. Prices are per person. Where a cell says not published, the figure was not on a page that loaded.
Cards and memberships that get you in at SEA
- American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cards get into the Centurion Lounge within 3 hours of departure.
- Delta Sky Club: club members, Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins, some Medallion members on international premium tickets, and Amex Platinum (10 visits a year) or Delta SkyMiles Reserve (15 visits) cards. Extra card visits cost US$50.
- United Club: members, United Club cardholders, Star Alliance premium cabins and Gold status, or a one-time pass with a same-day United or Star Alliance boarding pass.
- Alaska Lounge: members, eligible first class and oneworld premium passengers, or a day pass bought at the lounge.
- The Club sells a Club Pass to any passenger and takes Priority Pass and LoungeKey. Airline club memberships are not accepted.
- Priority Pass members, including memberships that come with Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Capital One Venture X cards, can use the Priority Pass lounges and spa or gaming swaps marked in the table. Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access.
- A few travel insurance policies pay their delay benefit as a lounge pass. They are listed in the lounge guide.
Staying overnight at SEA
The Port of Seattle publishes no overnight policy. Its meditation room rules ban resting or sleeping in those rooms. SEA has no Minute Suites, sleeping pods or airside hotel. 36
Nine US airlines fly from SEA, and each one's phone, chat and rebooking page is below
Airlines named on the airport's airline directory, with the contact channels each airline lists on its own site, checked 15 November 2026. When phone queues run long, try the app, chat or text channel at the same time.
Every number here was read on the airline's own contact page. Fake airline support numbers circulate in search results, so call only numbers that match the airline's site. "Answers customers" marks a social account the airline says handles support.
| Airline | Terminal | Call (US) | Chat or text | Social accounts | Airline pages | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines on this site | C, D and N Concourses | 1-800-252-7522 (1-800-ALASKAAIR) 24/7 | Chat icon on the contact page; Text 82008 | X @AlaskaAir (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @alaskaair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 39 |
| American Airlines American Airlines on this site | D Concourse | 800-433-7300 24 hours | Chat bubble on aa.com; virtual assistant or live chat, 24/7 per the page | X @AmericanAir (answers customers) · Facebook | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 40 |
| Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines on this site | A and B Concourses | 800-221-1212 | Chat with Us link in the Help Center, run through Delta's chat provider; Live Chat messaging with an agent in the Fly Delta app | X @Delta · Facebook · Instagram @delta | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 41 |
| Frontier Airlines | B Concourse | 602-333-5925 24/7 | Chat with us page on flyfrontier.com; Text us on WhatsApp, linked from the customer service page | X @FlyFrontier · Facebook · Instagram @flyfrontier | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 42 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | S Concourse | 1-800-252-7522 (1-800-ALASKAAIR) 24/7 | Chat icon on the contact page; Text 82008 | X @HawaiianAir · Facebook · Instagram @hawaiianairlines | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 43 |
| JetBlue JetBlue on this site | S Concourse | 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) 24/7 | Chat button in the lower right corner of the contact page; Apple Business Chat on Apple devices, in English and Spanish | X @JetBlue · Facebook · Instagram @jetblue | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 44 |
| Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines on this site | B Concourse | 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) | None listed | X @SouthwestAir · Facebook · Instagram @southwestair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 45 |
| Sun Country Airlines | 651-905-2737 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | Text hello to 651-905-2737, 6am to 10pm Central, Monday to Sunday | X @SunCountryAir · Facebook · Instagram @suncountryair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 46 | |
| United Airlines United Airlines on this site | B Concourse | 1-800-864-8331 24 hours daily | Text UNITED to 32050 to reach an agent; Chat with us on united.com; the page says the team is available 24 hours a day | X @united (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @united | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 47 |
US airlines published their own waiver and refund terms for the 13 November stop
The terms each airline posted after the nationwide stop, with links to the airline's own pages only. The airlines that fly from SEA, with their phone and chat channels, are listed in the section above.
| Airline | Waiver terms for 13 November | Read on airline's page | Airline pages | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | American's travel alert waived the change fee for tickets bought by 12 November for travel on 13 to 14 November, with new travel on 13 to 17 November in the same cabin between the same cities booked by 14 November, or the option to cancel and request a refund. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · American Airlines on this site · Refund page | 48 |
| Delta Air Lines | Delta's systemwide advisory covered travel on 13 to 15 November 2026 for tickets issued on or before 14 November, waiving the fare difference in the same cabin when rebooked and flown on or before 22 November, or letting customers cancel for an eCredit. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Delta Air Lines on this site · Refund page | 49 |
| United Airlines | United's newsroom said a travel waiver let customers change their plans over the weekend of 13 to 15 November 2026; press reports add waived change fees and fare differences for new flights on 12 to 20 November between the same cities, and a refund for those who chose not to travel. | No | Waiver or alert page · United Airlines on this site | 50 |
| Southwest Airlines | Southwest's advisory let customers booked on 13 to 16 November 2026 rebook or fly standby between the same cities within 5 days of the original date with no change in airfare, and confirmed a refund where Southwest cancelled or significantly delayed the flight and the customer cancelled the trip. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Southwest Airlines on this site · Refund page | 51 |
| JetBlue | JetBlue waived change and cancel fees and fare differences for JetBlue-operated flights from 13 to 15 November 2026 booked before 13 November, with rebooking through 18 November, and said customers could cancel before departure for a refund to the original payment method. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · JetBlue on this site · Refund page | 52 |
| Alaska Airlines | For tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with original travel from 13 to 15 November, Alaska waived the change fee and any fare difference for new travel in the same cabin through 18 November, or allowed fee-free cancellation into Wallet funds or a credit certificate, provided the change was made before the original departure. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Alaska Airlines on this site · Refund page | 53 |
| Frontier Airlines | Frontier's Nationwide Ground Stop policy covers all airports for tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with travel from 13 to 15 November: change and cancel fees are waived, origin and destination cannot change, any fare difference still applies, and a cancelled itinerary keeps its value as credit. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 54 |
| Allegiant Air | Allegiant's travel alerts page carries a "Nationwide FAA Ground Stop" notice saying the stop has lifted and disruptions may continue; it states no waiver dates, fee waivers or refund terms. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 55 |
| Avelo Airlines | Avelo's advisory says only that the ground stop has lifted and further delays may occur; it sets out no waiver terms, so the standard disruption policy applies. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 56 |
| Breeze Airways | No waiver terms found for Breeze. | No | Waiver or alert page | 57 |
| Sun Country Airlines | No waiver terms found; reported by a secondary source to have warned customers of possible delays and cancellations. | No | Waiver or alert page | 58 |
The data holds 3 figures for SEA from 13 and 14 November
| Date | Measure | Value | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | Flights cancelled (count used on the main page) | 140 | 59 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Seattle-Tacoma: Friday at 6:12pmMore than half of flights were cancelled or delayed. | 410 delays, 226 cancellations | 60 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Seattle-Tacoma: baggage | Officials said baggage problems were minimal and pointed passengers to airlines | 61 |
Seattle-Tacoma WA searched for "ground stop" at 71 on Google's 100 point scale
Google scores each US metro area from 0 to 100, where 100 is the metro with the highest share of searches for that term over 7 to 14 November 2026. This area ranked 17 of 210 metros for "ground stop". 62
| Search term | Score (0 to 100) | Rank among metros | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| faa outage | 79 | 4 of 186 | 62 |
| ground stop | 71 | 17 of 210 | 62 |
| flight cancelled | 64 | 10 of 147 | 62 |
| flight cancellations | 52 | 9 of 146 | 62 |
| travel insurance | 46 | 13 of 176 | 62 |
| rental car | 40 | 49 of 209 | 62 |
| amtrak | 37 | 35 of 207 | 62 |
| hotel near airport | 36 | 33 of 145 | 62 |
| flight refund | 29 | 15 of 91 | 62 |
| one way car rental | 29 | 29 of 75 | 62 |
| airline cancellations | 11 | 20 of 24 | 62 |
Most searched as "seattle airport delays" (1,100 US searches a month).
Getting out of Seattle tonight means another airport, a train or a one-way hire car
Other airports with airline flights
Paine Field, Everett (PAE), Bellingham International (BLI), Portland International (PDX). Their FAA status is in the table above. Check the drive before you book: no drive times are listed here.
Rail
Amtrak Cascades runs between Vancouver BC, Seattle, Portland and Eugene, with stops including Tacoma, Olympia-Lacey, Everett and Bellingham. 63
One-way car hire and rideshare
- Hire cars ran out fast. In Atlanta all 8 rental brands listed had no cars by 5:42pm Friday, under two hours after the stop began. 64
- No rental company published one-way prices or drop fees for this event. Hertz said one-way rentals were up. 65 66
Book online before you queue. Counters sold out within hours on 13 November.
Questions travellers ask about Seattle airport
Is Seattle airport open?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Are there delays at Seattle airport today?
At 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 the FAA's status feed listed no ground stop, delay programme or delay notice for SEA. Airline-level delays and cancellations can still happen without an FAA programme, so check your airline's app as well.
What happens if my flight from Seattle is cancelled?
You can take the airline's rebooking or ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and fees. The refund is due within 7 business days for card purchases. Hotels and meals depend on whether the airline caused the cancellation.
Did the 13 November ground stop affect Seattle?
Yes. Every US airport stopped departures from 3:54pm to 8:15pm ET. The data holds 3 figures for SEA from 13 and 14 November, listed on this page.
Is there a lounge at Seattle airport I can pay to use?
11 lounges sit after security at SEA. These sell a day pass: The Club SEA (2 lounges, US$50 or US$60); United Club (US$59); Alaska Lounge (3 lounges, price not published). Airline clubs need a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. Lounges often fill during mass delays and none guarantees entry.
Other airport pages
Every figure links to its source
66 sources
Numbers in boxes point to this list. "Checked at source" means the original page was read. "Reported elsewhere" means the figure was reported via another outlet or a partial read and should be checked against the original before reuse. Full sourcing for the 13 November record is on the methodology and sources page.
- 1 FAA airport status feed, read 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 Checked at source
- 2 US refund rule, 14 CFR Part 260 (eCFR) Checked at source
- 3 American Airlines conditions of carriage and customer service plan Checked at source
- 4 Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 5 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-Sea-Tac Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 6 Cedarbrook Lodge, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 7 Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 8 Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 9 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 10 Seattle Airport Marriott, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 11 Aloft Seattle Sea-Tac Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 12 Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 13 Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Tacoma International Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 14 SEA metered taxis (SP Plus curbside management) contact details Checked at source
- 15 Whidbey-SeaTac Shuttle contact details Checked at source
- 16 Airporter Shuttle (Bellair Charters) contact details Checked at source
- 17 Blacklane contact details Reported elsewhere
- 18 Dungeness Line (MTR Western) contact details Checked at source
- 19 Island Airporter contact details Checked at source
- 20 Premier Airport Shuttle (Capital Aeroporter) contact details Checked at source
- 21 Quick Shuttle (Quick Coach Lines) contact details Checked at source
- 22 Wenatchee Valley Shuttle contact details Checked at source
- 23 Link light rail 1 Line Reported elsewhere
- 24 King County Metro route 124 (overnight on airport drives) Checked at source
- 25 Delta Air Lines, Delta Sky Club access rules Checked at source
- 26 Priority Pass conditions of use Checked at source
- 27 Alaska Airlines: Alaska Lounge (Concourse D) (alaskaair.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 28 British Airways: British Airways Terraces Lounge (britishairways.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 29 Delta Air Lines: Delta One Lounge (delta.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 30 Delta Air Lines: Delta Sky Club (Concourse A, gate A1) (delta.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 31 Delta Air Lines: Delta Sky Club (Concourse A, gate A11) (news.delta.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 32 American Express: The Centurion Lounge (americanexpress.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 33 The Club (Airport Dimensions): The Club SEA (Concourse A) (theclubairportlounges.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 34 The Club (Airport Dimensions): The Club SEA (Concourse S) (theclubairportlounges.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 35 United Airlines: United Club (united.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 36 SEA airport, terminal hours and overnight stays Reported elsewhere
- 37 USO Northwest: USO Center (northwest.uso.org), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 38 Terminal Getaway Spa: Terminal Getaway Spa (portseattle.org), checked 15 Nov 2026 Not confirmed
- 39 Alaska Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 40 American Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 41 Delta Air Lines contact page Checked at source
- 42 Frontier Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 43 Hawaiian Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 44 JetBlue contact page Checked at source
- 45 Southwest Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 46 Sun Country Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 47 United Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 48 American Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 49 Delta Air Lines waiver terms Checked at source
- 50 United Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 51 Southwest Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 52 JetBlue waiver terms Checked at source
- 53 Alaska Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 54 Frontier Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 55 Allegiant Air waiver terms Checked at source
- 56 Avelo Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 57 Breeze Airways waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 58 Sun Country Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 59 Flightradar24 via Karryon Checked at source
- 60 FlightAware via KOMO News Reported elsewhere
- 61 KOMO News Checked at source
- 62 Google Trends, US, 7 to 14 November 2026 Checked at source
- 63 Amtrak, Cascades route page Checked at source
- 64 WSB-TV via Yahoo News Checked at source
- 65 WSB-TV, FOX 17, ABC7, CBS Texas, 6abc Checked at source
- 66 NBC News live blog Checked at source