FUEL SUPPLIES AT SEA INTERRUPTED

This belongs on UA, AS, US, NW, CO and others, but I've got time only to post it here.

Yesterday a fire broke out on a test line of the Olympic Pipeline Co. which transports fuel for gas stations AND SEATAC airport from the refineries up at Ferndale and Anacortes.

This afternoon, the Port of Seattle announced that they would run out of fuel sometime early this week, and asked all airlines serving SEA to NOT refuel here. The implications for trans-Pacific flights are awaited. I am not sure if PDX is also supplied by the Olympic line, which has been shut down for 'safety inspections.' The Seattle Times article suggests that the line will remain shut down for an indefinite period. Alternative supply routes include barges, but I am not aware of any terminal which would supply SEATAC.

For the moment, I presume that many domestic flights can be adjusted, but do monitor the situation if you have flights out of SEA in the coming week.

Flyer 420
in Seattle (and maybe staying here!)