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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 2 "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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6
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