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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by DuckFlyer
I wonder if some level of Alaska elite (million miler + titanium in current year) will get access to International Business Class lounge like Concierge Key does with Flagship lounges?
Thatd be a nice little perk, no doubt. But if you ask me, Alaskas the kind of outfit that rolls out a CK level quietlyinvite only, the kind of thing you dont ask for you get the call when they think youve earned it.

Now maybe they dress it up with a name like Consigliere. Has a nice ring to it. The trusted elite, the one whos been flying the airline long enough to sit close to the pointy end of the airplane. Yeah I could see that working.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by 1worldFlyer
Actually most NRT flights depart from N whereas most ICN flights depart from S, so C seems like a solid compromise for the international business lounge
I flew to NRT last Thursday from S11
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by SimonT007
I flew to NRT last Thursday from S11
That's why I said "most", not "all". HA823 primarily departs N14, but yes, there are exceptions.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 5:11 pm
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Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but my understanding is international flights can depart from most anywhere at SEA, but they must arrive at the S satellite because that's where US Customs is located.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 5:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Seat 2A
Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but my understanding is international flights can depart from most anywhere at SEA, but they must arrive at the S satellite because that's where US Customs is located.
Correct, unless CBP pre-cleared before departure.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 5:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Seat 2A
Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but my understanding is international flights can depart from most anywhere at SEA, but they must arrive at the S satellite because that's where US Customs is located.
The international arrivals facility is in A, not S. I believe there are also A gates that can be used for international arrivals. Not sure if they are primarily used by Delta; I have always arrived in S.

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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by 1worldFlyer
That's why I said "most", not "all". HA823 primarily departs N14, but yes, there are exceptions.
Ok, got it. I've flown international many times from SeaTac, never left from N. I guess they land at the international arrivals in S or A and tow it around to make space.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 6:31 pm
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Originally Posted by SimonT007
I guess they land at the international arrivals in S or A and tow it [to N] to make space.
Yes, and that is what AA did when it flew SEA-LHR.
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 8:18 pm
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Originally Posted by Seat 2A
Correct me if I'm wrong, please, but my understanding is international flights can depart from most anywhere at SEA, but they must arrive at the S satellite because that's where US Customs is located.
There are A gates that are dual-purpose and can be used for international arrivals as well. The south satellite used to be where customs was, but the new-ish International Arrivals Facility is its own separate thing.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 3:08 am
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Imagine bus gates might work for Int'l arrivals too. Yippee...
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 5:54 am
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Originally Posted by beckoa
Imagine bus gates might work for Int'l arrivals too. Yippee...
Off the top of my head, I don't think so. I don't think there's a place to bus passengers to that provides a path into the IAF.

Bus gates are always better than sitting on the plane waiting for a gate...
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 6:39 am
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Originally Posted by dayone
Yes, and that is what AA did when it flew SEA-LHR.
Oh that's funny. I flew AA to LHRa few times, always from S gates
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 10:55 am
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Originally Posted by SimonT007
Oh that's funny. I flew AA to LHRa few times, always from S gates
I flew it three times, always from the N gates, so go figure.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by SimonT007
Oh that's funny. I flew AA to LHRa few times, always from S gates
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I flew it three times, always from the N gates, so go figure.
I've taken AA's SEALHR service 4x and 2x from N Gates and 2x from S Gates. No rhyme or reason to it.
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 1:32 am
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Originally Posted by missamo80
Off the top of my head, I don't think so. I don't think there's a place to bus passengers to that provides a path into the IAF.

Bus gates are always better than sitting on the plane waiting for a gate...
I was trying to figure out where they'd get in. Guess they'd park at S and walk up stairs? (not a real answer)

Anyway... back on topic.

There better be a bank of showers.
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