SEA-TAC AIRPORT 
INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICE 
February 23, 2016

International Air Service Overview 
Long-haul international service in 2015 
18 services                3.0 million passengers 
12 unique destinations     11 carriers 
Long-haul international air service fastest-growing traffic segment 
18.1% growth in 2015 over 2014  (vs. 12.5% for North American traffic) 
Each long-haul international service brings the Port $1.5 million in annual
direct revenue 
Does not include increased non-aeronautical from parking, retail & dining, etc. 
Each long-haul international service creates $75 million in annual economic
activity to the Puget Sound region (source: 2013 John Martin & Assoc. study). 
Major corporations cite the availability of a globally-connected hub airport
as being key when selecting cities in which to site new operations. 

Long-haul international flights bring significant economic benefits to the Port
and to the entire region 
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"Long-haul international" does not include seasonal services or service to Canada/Mexico

Seattle's Nonstop Long-haul International Services in 2005 




Services: 10 
2005                  1.3 
Destinations: 7                    million passengers 


Does not include international services to Canada or Mexico 
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Seattle's Nonstop Long-haul International Services in 2015 
Significant growth in the past 10 years 






Services: 18
2015                  3.0 
Destinations: 12                   million passengers 


Does not include seasonal service or services to Canada or Mexico 
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Sea-Tac's Air Service Development
Strategy 
Air Service Development is primarily about developing data-based
business cases for new air service. 
Partnerships with Alaska Air Group are key to attracting and successfully
maintaining diverse foreign flag service to Seattle, which benefit from
connecting traffic. 
International network hub of Delta Air Lines provides the global connectivity
that is necessary for the region's growing economy. 
Commission-approved New Air Service Incentive Program is used as a tool
to attract and promote successful new services. 

Air Service Development Strategy leverages Seattle's strengths as a hub for
both Alaska Air Group and Delta Air Lines 
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Air Service Development Challenges 
There is no more room for international flights at the peak time 
Widebody gates            FIS arrivals facility 
Common-use ticket counters      Airline office space 
Common-use lounge space 

West Coast Airport Competition 
Other airports are actively competing with Seattle for new services to serve as
the preferred gateway for international travelers. 
Recent or ongoing projects addressing international facilities include Vancouver
($1.8 billion), San Francisco ($1.0 billion), and Los Angeles ($1.9 billion). 

Sea-Tac's facilities have not kept pace with the airport's strong traffic growth 

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