Originally Posted by
prismwiz
Yes I have high hopes, SEA was cheated out of its status of primary transpacific gateway by SFO which is in a less optimal geographic location.
Air hubs are determined based on local passenger pool not geographic location. Geographic location has been less and less a factor with the advent of equipment able to fly ever longer ranges (ironically, enabled by Seattle-based Boeing Commercial Aircraft Division).
This is a pity. SEA is one of the prettiest and most user-friendly airports for point-of-entry to the US.