Monday, August 26, 2024 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is currently facing significant disruptions due to widespread internet and web system outages. Passengers are being advised by local transportation authorities to verify their flight status with their respective airlines before arriving at the airport. Data from FlightAware shows that more than 69 flights have been delayed, and six flights have been canceled.
The Port of Seattle has confirmed that a large number of its systems went offline early Saturday morning, around 9:00 AM. Despite efforts to restore operations, many systems remained down four hours later, causing considerable disruption. Although the outage has led to long lines at check-in counters and operational challenges, the airport has stayed open.
While a significant number of flights have been delayed, only a few cancellations have occurred. Passengers have expressed frustration over the delays, with reports of British Airways travelers using handwritten boarding passes to board their flights. The airport has hinted that the outage might be linked to a cyber attack.
In response, the Port of Seattle has taken steps to isolate critical systems and is working tirelessly to restore full functionality for all impacted airlines. In other news, a new air route is set to link Seattle with Haikou, the capital of China’s Hainan province. Beginning on September 26, this service will offer a once-weekly round-trip flight, requiring a brief stopover at Cho.