US: Police investigating suspicious object at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Wash., the evening March 19

Event

Authorities are investigating a suspicious object at the ticketing area in the international terminal of Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA) in Seattle, Washington, the evening of March 19. A police bomb squad is at the scene, and officers have evacuated and shut down the airport's departure area to facilitate the security response.

Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely at SEA over the coming hours as clearing operations and investigations continue. Flights disruptions are probable; lingering delays may persist through at least early March 20 after authorities give the all-clear as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flights. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Comply with all directives of authorities. Allow extra time if traveling through SEA.

Resources

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport