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Cathay Pacific, which previously operated service out of SEA, will have five flights a week on its Airbus A350-900, with each flight typically departing midday, depending on the month and season. The first nonstop flight to Hong Kong took place on Monday, March 30.
“Direct service from Seattle to Hong Kong is back, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” Sam Cho, the commissioner of the Port of Seattle, said. “This connection opens exciting opportunities for both business and leisure travelers, strengthening ties between our regions and expanding access for our community.” Cathay Pacific operated service from SEA before the pandemic but discontinued service when COVID-19 struck. With this partnership reunited, this marks the last pre-pandemic carrier to return to SEA. “As Cathay Pacific marks 80 years of connecting Hong Kong with the world, we are delighted to resume service to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,” Lavinia Lau, the chief customer and commercial officer at Cathay Pacific, said. “Seattle is an important gateway for travelers across the Pacific Northwest, and this renewed connection strengthens access to Hong Kong and the Cathay Group’s network of more than 100 destinations across Asia and beyond. We look forward to deepening our partnership with SEA and welcoming passengers on board.”Hang in there, commuters: More I-90/SR 18 closures are coming, but the end is in sight SEA has been determined to make its airport more international. Alaska Airlines is launching nonstop flights to Rome beginning April 28 and to London beginning May 21. Nonstop daily flights to Reykjavík launch on May 28 and run until Sept. 7.Frustrating security lines dwindled at U.S. airports Monday, clearing the worst bottlenecks as Transportation Safety Administration officers began receiving back pay for working during the government shutdown.at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shrank to waits of 10 minutes or less on Monday. In other previous trouble spots, such as Atlanta and Baltimore-Washington International Airport, travelers were moving smoothly to their flights.security lines and missed flights many experienced. It remains unknown how long federal immigration officers will maintain a visible presence in airport terminals as the busy spring break travel season continues. TSA workers told union leadership Monday that they received some — but not all — of their back pay, according to Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of the TSA chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees. He said the rest is expected by next week. Some employees also reported incorrect backpay amounts, including missing overtime, the union said. Jones, who is also a TSA agent at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, said one colleague told him he was already “back to zero” after covering his car and housing payments and late fees. Workers are relieved the money has arrived, but with the shutdown still unresolved, he said, they worry it won’t provide lasting relief.1 Line light rail service returns after disruption between Star Lake and Federal Way Service for the 1 Line light rail trains has been restored Tuesday morning from Star Lake to Federal Way Downtown after it was down for roughly two hours.Black ice causes multiple crashes, 5-mile backup on eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge All eastbound lanes of SR 16 on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge were blocked for two hours early Monday morning due to multiple crashes.The 1-Line travels north and south, from Lynnwood to Federal Way. The 2-Line goes east, west, north, and south, but it does not go south of the CID.No April Fool’s! It’s that time of year again – time to remove studded tires on your vehicle. Tuesday, March 31, is the deadline.WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega’s mission to feed Spokane Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."
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