Going to See the C Concourse Enlargement at SEA : AirlineReporter

Seattle-Tacoma Worldwide Airport (SEA) just lately unveiled a $399 million, 145,000-square-foot growth of the C Concourse and I had the chance to discover the area. I feel passengers might be impressed and there’s one new addition that AvGeeks will love!

The general area is kind of hanging. In case you are acquainted with C Concourse beforehand, you already know it was cramped and a problem to get by means of. Because the variety of passengers has grown, the airport has regarded for inventive new methods to broaden, however it has been a problem. 

“We couldn’t exit, so we’ve to go up,” stated SEA Airport Managing Director Wendy Reiter. “Utilizing the identical footprint, and never dropping any gates, we’ve created extra consolation and utility for our vacationers.” And up they went. The brand new area is 4 tales tall, offering a number of ranges of facilities, artwork installations, a sensory room, a efficiency space, and loads of pure mild.  

The Tree at C immediately grabbed my consideration and gave me vibes of the Pacific Northwest. The airport says that passengers “will really feel the forest within the geometric patterns of Western Hemlock overhead that circulation down an structure centerpiece.” I feel that it appears to be like rad!

BONUS: Previewing the C Concourse Whereas Below Development in December

Linked to the Tree at C are The Grand Stairs that serve just a few functions: they assist join the primary and second ranges, they act as further seating, and so they show the Desk Artwork. 

New eating and retail choices had been additionally added: Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Nanny’s BBQ, Chunk Society, Nice State Burger, Olympia Espresso, Port of Subs, Seattle Macaron Co, and Wanderlust.

I might say that the very best a part of the growth is the Lookout at C. On the very high, you can see an space the place you possibly can take images and watch airliners. The skin partitions are glass, however there are just a few inches of area between every pane, so it seems like you’re inside and out of doors on the similar time. Due to the openings, you possibly can simply hear and odor all of the airport operations, which is a large profit. Cheers to the airport for opting to place this function into their plans! 

In case you are flying by means of SEA (or utilizing a SEA Customer Cross), it might be price your time to take a look at the improved C Concourse and particularly the Lookout at C. And when you’ve got skilled it, let me know what you assume within the feedback.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & FOUNDER – SEATTLE, WA. David has written, consulted, and introduced on a number of matters referring to airways and journey since 2008. He has been quoted and written for quite a few information organizations, together with BBC, CNN, NBC Information, Bloomberg, and others. He’s enthusiastic about sharing the complexities, the advantages, and the enjoyable stuff of the airline enterprise. E-mail me: [email protected]