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The designated frequent traveler security lines are offered during peak times in select cities for Diamond, Platinum, Gold Medallions, Virgin Australia Velocity Platinum, Virgin Australia Velocity Gold members and those customers traveling in Delta One™, First, or Business Class.  There are, indeed, special lines for some passengers. But Sea-Tac spokesman Bob Parker said that’s the airlines’ call, not the airport’s. For example, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air have express security lines at Sea-Tac and at Portland for top passengers and those flying between Seattle and Portland. But one airport employee pointed out that it’s no different from individual airlines allowing first-class passengers to board planes first. Q: Rick Lippold of Seattle frequently rides a bicycle or motorcycle around town. He said it’s fairly common to have problems activating street sensors that change traffic lights. Security at Sea-Tac. The security checkpoints are managed by the Transportation Security Administration. There are four main checkpoints at Sea-Tac and a fifth that is opened as needed during peak periods. Travelers can reach their gates from any checkpoint. The central checkpoint is open 24/7. – Remember that any of the TSA checkpoints at Sea-Tac will let you get to any of the departure gates. So look for the shortest line. If you’re with more than one person, divide up to check the security lines then phone each other and head to the shortest one. See the checkpoint locations here. The summer travel rush began this week at Sea-Tac Airport with security lines so long that more than 150 people have missed Alaska Airlines flights, according to an airline official. It’s been taking as much as an hour to get through the TSA checkpoints at the airport at some times in recent days. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook or Twitter ! Airport security lines often have long lines of people waiting to go through. There are usually two lines – one line for folks who have elite status with airlines, or who are traveling in first or business class, or who need assistance. Usually your boarding pass is noted with “Priority Access” or “Premier Access” or something similar.  Many airports offer express security lines for first-and business-class passengers. Why are the Feds letting rich people cut in line?  Speed through security with exclusive expedited security lines at select airports. The Sky Priority expedited security lines are offered during peak times and can change locations. Be on the lookout for our Sky Priority signs to locate these lines or simply ask a Delta representative to direct you.  Anonymous said... When I get to the head of the line, whether it be a first class line or not, it is a TSA agent that checks my ID and boarding pass. I can not believe that TSA does not have authority over the queue leading to that agent. I think TSA keeps the first class line because most of the lawmakers fly first class. I wondered, does every airport have a first class security line. If so, where did they hide the one at my home airport, as I had never accidentally wandered into it before. Now, if the TSA is funded by the airports or airlines, then by all means, class the hell out us. Wait times in the standard security lines at National can be as long as 50 minutes, according to the TSA's Web site. On average, getting through security around the country takes less than 12 minutes, but the lines can be unpredictable. The TSA does not list wait times for the first-class lines. A first-class line works like this: Off to the side of the long, zigzag line for most travelers is a shorter, straight line that zips to the checkpoint, often accompanied by a sign indicating that the line is only for premier or gold club travelers. Some get priority in Sea-Tac security lines. Q: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a gleaming, new $126 million glass-walled terminal with shopping and dining that boasts impressive... But one airport employee pointed out that it’s no different from individual airlines allowing first-class passengers to board planes first. Q: Rick Lippold of Seattle frequently rides a bicycle or motorcycle around town. He said it’s fairly common to have problems activating street sensors that change traffic lights.
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does seatac have special first class tsa lines