Alaska Airlines made this announcement:
Marking a new era at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Alaska Airlines joined with the Port of Seattle today to celebrate the completion of the new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) – a state-of-the-art, world-class facility for passengers arriving from around the globe on international flights into Seattle.
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Exterior view of the Great Hall at SEA’s new international Arrivals Facility. (Courtesy of SEA Airport)
The IAF will accommodate the Puget Sound region’s increasing demand for international air travel on Alaska, our fellow oneworld member airlines and our additional global airline partners. After a period of testing and transition, all arriving passengers who need customs clearance after international flights are scheduled to make their way through the new facility.
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Nonstop international flights on oneworld partners from SEA this summer.
The opening comes just in time for increased summertime travel. oneworld airlines will offer the most nonstop flights to international destinations from SEA this summer – an average of 22 daily international flights starting in June, which includes Alaska’s nonstop flights to Canada and Mexico. From oneworld global hubs, guests can connect to hundreds of other cities.
Nonstop international flights on oneworld partners from SEA this summer:
| oneworld Partner | Nonstop Destination | Frequency |
| British Airways | London Heathrow | 2x Daily |
| Finnair | Helsinki | 3x Weekly |
| Japan Airlines | Tokyo Narita | Daily |
| Qatar | Doha | Daily |
The new IAF is expected to reduce connection times by at least 15 minutes with more predictable and less stressful arrival and customs processing, making it easier and more convenient for arriving international passengers to continue their travels on Alaska’s domestic flights.
The IAF solidifies SEA as a gateway to the world. The new structure includes a marquee, first-of-its-kind aerial walkway – with dramatic views 85 feet above an active taxi lane – that connects guests arriving on international flights at the S Concourse to the IAF. That’s where they pick up their checked bags first and then go through customs processing – a single checkpoint to clear customs.
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New baggage claim area at SEA’s International Arrivals Facility. (Courtesy of SEA Airport)
Another big change: The number of international capable gates has increased from 12 to 20 to allow for more flights during peak periods. The Port of Seattle says the new IAF is four times larger than the old facility and it will more than double peak international arrival capacity to 2,600 passengers an hour. Plus, the spacious baggage claim area now has seven carousels instead of four and each is larger than before.
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- Source: https://worldairlinenews.com/2022/03/03/alaska-airlines-celebrates-the-completion-of-the-new-international-arrivals-facility-at-sea/
