Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, nicknamed Sea-Tac Airport, after the city and suburb where it is located is the main gateway to both cities of Seattle and Tacoma in Washington. It is a major hub for the premier carrier, Alaska Airlines, as well as its subsidiary, Horizon Air. An important air transport hub, the airport provides services to different destinations in North America, East Asia and Europe. It is well connected to major interstates and highways, and car rental in Seattle Airport makes an ideal choice of transport in the area.
The airport serves a good range of domestic and international routes, among the busiest of which are to Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Anchorage and Chicago. International traffic on the other hand, is busiest to and from Vancouver, Tokyo, Seoul, Amsterdam and London.
The airport has a main terminal and two satellite terminals, which is accessible via an underground train loop. The terminal has an extensive array of facilities, starting from a wide variety of full service and fast food restaurants, to a number of bars and some retail outlets. Banking facilities are also at hand, including cash machines and currency exchange kiosks.
Those travelling with pets could also use the pet relief area, while others could also visit the art exhibitions or enjoy a relaxing massage while waiting on a flight. More than a hundred different contemporary art pieces adorn the main terminal.
Arranging for car rentals is also possible on site, near the baggage claim area, while public transport options are also at hand for those who don’t fancy car rental in Seattle Airport. A ground transport information booth can be found in the baggage claim and on the third level of the parking garage.