The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) was awarded $16 million in federal grants for infrastructure projects aimed at reducing wait times during security screening. According to a press release from U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell's Office, Sea-Tac will use the funds to relocate TSA Checkpoint #1 from the upstairs departures area to the downstairs arrival area. The grant will fund 65% of the anticipated $24.6 million project. The relocated checkpoint will have two more screening lanes and will have all automated screening lanes, which the current checkpoint does not have. The new location will be more convenient for passengers who arrive on foot or via bus, and upgrades to elevators will make the checkpoint more accessible, according to the release. Read the full story: https://www.king5.com/article/travel/sea-tac-awarded-16-million-security-line/281-5b7a42f8-9216-42b5-9e35-92fe4bccdd84