Luxe Beat Magazine APRIL 2015 | Page 80

R emember the days when the thought of an airport layover brought shudders and a sense of dread? Today’s airports are breaking out of that mold — and breaking all the old rules — to offer bespoke services to modern travelers. From luxury lounges, modern spas and art museums, to wine bars, gourmet restaurants and markets filled with fresh produce, airports around the world are revolutionizing the travel experience. Discover a new place each month for your next luxe layover. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC): SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly called Sea-Tac and offi ia y i nat i o rat by the Port of Seattle. Sea-Tac was created following the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor when the Civilian Aviation Authority asked for 80 someone to step forward and develop a regional airport. The Port of Seattle stepped forward and the r t r n ay a om t in i i ian o ration an in an th t rmina o n in y To ay air in r non to domestic destinations (top destinations include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Anchorage and o an a on ith int rnationa cities, including destinations in Canada, Mexico, Dubai, Iceland, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China and o ation thro ho t ro ar y mi ion a n r y thro h Sea-Tac every year, making it the th ar t air ort in th The Airport Layout Getting around Sea-Tac is relatively easy. There is one main terminal building containing the A, B, C and D concourses. There are two satellite