Weather Impacted Flights 鈥撎鼵anceled Flights
Our top priority is always our passenger鈥檚 safety.
Our ability to operate safely is sometimes limited by weather conditions including poor visibility or high winds. Unfortunately, today is one of these days and we鈥檝e chosen to prioritize your safety over operating our schedule. We understand that this is disappointing and hope that the options below will meet your needs.
Regrettably, we must cancel today鈥檚 flight due to weather conditions. Please complete the form below to let us know how we may best accommodate you, select the option that works best for you.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM:
You will receive an email confirmation of your choice, including any re-issued travel documents. If we may assist you in any other way, please contact one of our customer service representatives at 1-866-435-9524.
We are sorry that your travel plans have been disrupted today and we look forward to serving you in the near future.
Best regards,
草榴社区 Air Customer Care
Victoria Alternative Modes of Transportation
- | 888-993-3779
- | 206-812=2100
- | 888-223-3779
- | 800-503-0101
San Juan Islands Alternative Modes of Transportation
- | 206-464-6400
- | 206-812-2100
- | 800-503-0101
Weather Impacted Flights 鈥撎鼶elayed Flights
Our top priority is always our passenger鈥檚 safety.
Our ability to operate safely is sometimes limited by weather conditions including poor visibility or high winds. Unfortunately, today is one of these days and we鈥檝e chosen to prioritize your safety over operating our schedule. We understand that this is disappointing and hope that the options below will meet your needs.
Regrettably, we must delay today鈥檚 flight due to weather conditions. Please complete the form below to let us know how we may best accommodate you, select the option that works best for you.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM:
You will receive an email confirmation of your choice, including any re-issued travel documents. If we may assist you in any other way, please contact one of our customer service representatives at 1-866-435-9524.
We are sorry that your travel plans have been disrupted today and we look forward to serving you in the near future.
Best regards,
草榴社区 Air Customer Care
Victoria Alternative Modes of Transportation
- | 888-993-3779
- | 206-812=2100
- | 888-223-3779
- | 800-503-0101
San Juan Islands Alternative Modes of Transportation
- | 206-464-6400
- | 206-812-2100
- | 800-503-0101
Travel Info 鈥 Frequently Asked Questions
CHECK-IN INFORMATION
- International flights require check-in at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. See International Travel.
- Domestic flights require check-in at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
- Seats for passengers who have not checked in by flight closure (40 mins for international and 10 mins for domestic) time may be released.
- In order to maintain an on-schedule operation, aircraft may depart prior to scheduled departure time (after flight closure).
- For flights departing from un-staffed locations (i.e., floatplane docks in the San Juan Islands or British Columbia, excluding Victoria), passengers are required to be at our designated pick-up location 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time to accommodate unforeseeable variations in flight time.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
- A Passport Book is required for all passengers on international routes, including lap infants. See International Travel.
- Government-issued photo ID is required for all passengers over 18 years of age on domestic routes. Proof of age is required for Lap Infants on domestic routes.
FLOATPLANE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
- Floatplane passengers are limited to 25 lbs. (11kg) total baggage weight per person, regardless of the number of bags.
- All items are weighed and count toward the allowance 鈥 including hand-carry items such as purses, laptops, backpacks, etc.
- We kindly request that no single item exceeds 50 linear inches (127cm) (length + width + height); this equates to a standard 10 in. x 16 in. x 24 in. (25cm x 41cm x 61cm) carry-on bag as permitted on the major airlines.
- While we will do our best to accommodate our passengers, any baggage weight over stated limits is not guaranteed to travel. Contact our reservation desk for inquiries about excess baggage.
LAND PLANE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
- Land plane passengers are limited to 50 lbs. (23kg) total baggage weight per person, regardless of the number of bags.
- We kindly request that no single item exceed 50 lbs. (23kg).
- We kindly request that no single item exceeds 62 linear inches (157cm) (length + width + height); this equates to a standard large-size suitcase but is smaller than the largest 鈥渃ruise-style鈥 suitcases.
- We kindly request that no personal items exceed 36 linear inches (91cm) (length + width + height).
- For passengers travelling to or from Victoria International Airport (YYJ), no checked baggage is allowed.
- Two (2) carry-on size bags are permitted and will be subject to TSA x-ray screening.
- No single item may exceed 50 linear inches (127cm) (length + width + height); this equates to a standard mid-size carry-on.
- While we will do our best to accommodate our passengers, any baggage weight over stated limits is not guaranteed to travel. Contact our reservation desk for inquiries about excess baggage.
EXCESS-BAGGAGE FEES
All baggage conforming to the baggage allowances specified above for each mode of service travels without additional charge. Due to limited baggage capacity in our small aircraft, we strongly encourage passengers to limit themselves to the baggage allowances specified above.
In the event that excess-baggage is required, the following services are available:
- Excess-baggage presented at check-in will be flown on a strictly standby basis for a fee of $1/lb. ($2.20/kg) above the allowance for the mode of service. This fee is assessed separately for outbound and return flights. 鈥淪tandby鈥 means that the excess-baggage flies only if capacity is available, and excess-baggage that is accommodated on outbound flights is not guaranteed to be accommodated on return flights.
- Guaranteed carriage of excess-baggage may be reserved in advance according to the fee structure in the table below by calling our Customer Service group at 866.435.9524.
Mode of Service | Route | 0-25 lbs | 26-50 lbs. (23kg) or less | 51-150 lbs. (24-68kg) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Floatplane | San Juan Islands & Victoria | Included with fare | $75 | $189 |
Middle Inside Passage (Nanaimo to Dent Island) |
Included with fare | $160 | $385 | |
Mode of Service | Route | 0-50 lbs | 51-100 lbs. (45kg) or less | 101-150 lbs. (46-68kg) |
Land Plane | Eastsound & Friday Harbor Airport | Included with fare | $75 | $189 |
All excess-baggage fees listed above are inclusive of tax. |
Golf clubs may be accommodated under the following parameters:
- One 鈥樷 with a total weight of 25 lbs. (11kg) or less may be carried per passenger in addition to the standard baggage allowance on floatplane routes. This is a lightweight nylon bag holding approximately 6 clubs. An advance booking must be made specifically for your Sunday bag on floatplane routes. A prepaid fee of $25 per passenger, per segment applies. This will be listed on your eTicket confirmation, once the advance booking is complete.
- Sunday Bags do not require advance booking on wheeled-aircraft routes provided the combined weight of the Sunday Bag and passenger baggage does not exceed 50 lbs. (23kg).
SEA-TAC SHUTTLE GROUND TRANSPORTATION
草榴社区 Air offers pre-paid ground shuttle service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the Seattle/Boeing Field terminal (BFI). Please visit our Sea-Tac Shuttle Ground Transportation page for more information.
CHANGES & CANCELLATION
Ticket pricing is dynamic and fluctuates per season. Refundable tickets are available at the time of booking.
Packages include: Victoria Sea & Sky made in partnership with Victoria Clipper *and* Whale Watching or Kayaking Packages with San Juan Safaris.
CHANGES
- Flight changes made more than (24) hours prior to flight departure are subject to any difference between the fare originally booked and the prevailing published fare for the new flight segment(s).
- Package changes made more than (72) hours prior to flight departure are subject to any difference between the package originally booked and the prevailing published fare for the new package.
CANCELLATION
草榴社区 Cancelled Flights Due to Weather
- Our ability to operate safely is sometimes limited by weather conditions, including poor visibility or high winds. If your flight is canceled due to weather, we offer the following options:
- Full refund through the same process in which you paid.
- Rescheduling on a later flight.
- Flight credit which may be used for up to 18 months in the future.
- We do not offer any other form of additional compensation for Acts of Mother Nature.
Standard Fare
- For flight cancellations made more than (24) hours prior to flight departure, the value of canceled flight segment(s) is retained as booking credit. To utilize the booking credit, travel must be completed within 18 months from the date the reservation was first canceled. All flight credits are fully transferable.
Refundable Fare
- For flight cancellations made more than (24) hours prior to flight departure, the value of canceled flight segment(s) will be reapplied to the original form of payment.
Standard Fare/Refundable Fare
- A change or cancellation made less than (24) hours prior to flight departure will result in full forfeiture of the fare.
Packages
- A change or cancellation of a Package made less than (72) hours prior to flight departure will result in full forfeiture of the Package fare.
TRAVELING WITH INFANTS & CHILDREN / UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Traveling with Infants and Children
We know that traveling with kids can be an adventure. To help keep the adventure fun for both you and your child passenger, please carefully review our policies and recommendations for traveling with infants and children.
While there is no minimum age for infants traveling with us, check with your doctor if you’re unsure your infant should be traveling via plane.
As of their second birthday, children are no longer considered infants. The Federal Aviation Administration requires all children who have reached their second birthday to occupy their own seat.
All passengers shall occupy an approved seat and remain secured with an individual seatbelt during taxi, take-off, and landing, except children who have not reached their second birthday by the day of the flight. An adult passenger accompanying the child may hold these children in their lap.
Car seats are not allowed in the main cabin. They must be stored in the luggage compartment and will count toward baggage allowance
草榴社区 Air reserves the right to require proof of age for any child passenger. Please be prepared to provide a birth certificate, passport, or other documentation upon request. Infants must have a valid passport when traveling on 草榴社区 Air internationally.
Unaccompanied Minors
Download Unaccompanied Minor Form听
草榴社区 Air will accept for transportation unaccompanied children (UM). A child, age 11-13, shall be considered unaccompanied if not in the company of a related passenger, parent or guardian. The age limits shall be the age of the child on the date of commencement of travel. An unaccompanied minor form must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Once the UM is in the care of a 草榴社区 Air Employee, the UM must be monitored at all times until he/she is transferred to the care of the Pilot. The UM shall be seated directly behind the Pilot. On arrival, the Pilot shall escort the UM to the terminal, or other designated meeting location and verify the identification of the receiving party prior to releasing custody of the UM. The signed UM form shall be retained at the arrival station.
Unaccompanied Minors will not be transported on ground shuttles to/from SeaTac Airport.
If traveling to Canada, a child under the age of 18 has different travel guidelines to follow:
MISSING FLIGHTS
- Missing a flight 鈥 defined as failure, for any reason, to check in prior to flight closing (flight closure is 40 mins for international and 10 mins for domestic) 鈥 results in full forfeiture of the fare for the missed flight segment regardless of fare class (with the sole exception of government fare, which is fully refundable at any time).
- Passengers missing a flight may fly stand-by on the next available flight over the same route at no additional charge.
- Passengers affected by major-airline flight delays into Sea-Tac Airport are strongly encouraged to contact our Customer Service group at 866.435.9524 at first indication of a delay. Our Customer Service Agents are available to discuss contingency options.
PETS
- IMPORTANT: As of August 1, 2024, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have new requirements for dogs entering the U.S. If you are planning to travel with a dog internationally between the U.S. and Canada, we require that you first ready and comply with prior to booking your flight. Please read ALL requirements.
- Cats and dogs are welcome aboard 草榴社区 Air flights. For the comfort and safety of our passengers, we maintain a limit of one pet per flight.
- The pet must be harmless, inoffensive, odorless, require no attention inflight, and remain in one location for the duration of the flight.
- Advance bookings are required for all pets, regardless of size or weight, and fees may apply, according to the table below. Arriving for your flight without advance bookings for your pet may result in unanticipated fees or denial of boarding. Your pet will be listed on your emailed itinerary. To add a pet to your booking, please contact our Customer Service group at 866.435.9524.
Pet Weight | Floatplane (Year-Round Routes) |
25 lbs. (11kg) or less | No fee; counts toward standard baggage allowance |
26鈥50 lbs. (12鈥23kg) | $75 each way |
51鈥75 lbs. (24鈥34kg) | Standard adult fare |
> 75 lbs. (34kg) | Standard adult fare |
- All cats must travel in a small, soft sided, duffel-bag style carrier.
- Most dog kennels will not fit in our aircraft on our scheduled service flights, however, charter service may be an option. Please contact our Charter group at 866.359.2842 to discuss options.
- Pet immunization records and a health certificate are required on international routes.
- 草榴社区 Air does not offer unaccompanied pet transport services.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
草榴社区 Air shall make every effort to accommodate the needs of a handicapped individual. Due to the unique operational environment of our airline, we cannot accommodate all handicapped passengers. 草榴社区 Air is exempt from the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the small size of our aircraft as well as the unique surfaces (water, docks,) our passengers board from. If a passenger can, with assistance, negotiate the air stairs or ladder to board the aircraft, this is acceptable. Great care should be taken while boarding these special needs passengers to prevent an accident or injury. We must consider the safety and comfort for all passengers aboard our aircraft.
SCHEDULED & CHARTER FLIGHTS ROUTE MAP
Check out this route map to as well as our scheduled flights, scenic flights and charter flights to see everywhere that 草榴社区 Air flies to across the Pacific Northwest!
RESTRICTED ARTICLES
- Federal law prohibits the carriage of hazardous materials aboard aircraft in your luggage or on your person. Many everyday products are considered hazardous under these regulations.
- Categories of items that are generally prohibited include but are not limited to: flammable substances, explosives, oxidizers, poisons, compressed gases, infectious agents and radioactive materials.
- Examples of specific prohibited articles include: aerosols, spray starch, fireworks, strike-anywhere matches, gasoline, lighter fluid, butane, pesticides, paint, scuba tanks, propane cylinders and loose lithium batteries.
- More information is available at the Department of Transportation鈥檚 website.
- Passengers violating Federal hazardous materials laws are subject to fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
- All passengers, baggage and cargo traveling on any 草榴社区 Air flight or ground shuttle or within the confines of any 草榴社区 Air facility are subject to search at the discretion of 草榴社区 Air.
- 草榴社区 Air has the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.
PRIVACY
草榴社区 Air will not share any personal or private customer information with any person or organization outside of 草榴社区 Air, except as required by US or Canadian law.
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT
We accept the following credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
We accept Personal Cheque with a form of ID.
草榴社区 Air is cash-less; as of December 1, 2019
WHAT ARE THE LAKE UNION SEAPLANE ADVISORY BUOYS?
The City of Seattle, with a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), installed a line of five buoys on 5.24.2018 in a north-south line in the center of the lake. These are to mark a seaplane advisory area for a trial period this summer. While this is a City of Seattle initiative we know a lot of you have questions and want to hear from us.
WHAT FUEL DO YOUR PLANES USE?
The majority of our fleet operates with turbine engines which run on JetA fuel which is essentially a refined grade of kerosene and does not contain lead.听The backbone of our fleet are our Turbine Otters which utilize JetA as do our Turbine Beavers.听Our piston Beaver fleet of planes and our trainers use 100 octane low lead fuel.听 All of our land based planes are turbines and also utilize Jet A.
Leaded fuel plays 2 key roles in aircraft engines, first as a lubricant and secondly as an octane boosting element.
Engines receive FAA approval with stipulations for approved fuel characteristics.听Changing to a new fuel outside of those characteristics requires engine manufacturer and FAA approval.
Our fuel supplier, Philips 66 Aviation, has been researching and developing two solutions to the leaded aviation fuel issue with an unleaded fuel product as well as a new product called 100M with manganese replacing the lead.听More information on these solutions may be found here:听
The 100M solution is the most promising and is expected to be available in 26/27.听 This solution would not require FAA variances to use.
草榴社区 Air is committed to making this change when the fuels become commercially available.
TRAVEL INFO – QuickTix
SAVE When Purchasing in Bulk!
QuickTix
Travel frequently between Seattle and the San Juan Islands or Victoria, B.C.? Looking for a special mode of transportation for your wedding party or family reunion? Eyeing a perfect destination for your next corporate retreat?
QuickTix provide a bulk price discount when you purchase a block of ten (10) one-way tickets to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, B.C. These pre-purchased tickets are fully transferable so they can be shared with family, friends, or business associates! Even better? QuickTix used for 草榴社区 Air Express flights to Friday Harbor Airport, Eastsound Airport and Boeing Field include a complimentary shuttle van transfer between SeaTac airport and our terminal at Boeing Field, a $25 per person value.
The booklet expires one year from the date of purchase and all flights must be completed by then.
HOW TO PURCHASE QUICKTIX
Customers purchasing QuickTix for the first time will need to create an online Customer profile. This profile is your central point for purchase, redemption, and tracking of your QuickTix.
Customers with an existing Customer profile (as of April 6, 2022) may login below to purchase.
WHAT YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW
- San Juan Island seaplane destinations:听 Roche Harbor, Friday Harbor, Deer Harbor, and Rosario Resort
- 草榴社区 Air Express (wheeled planes) offers routes between Seattle/Boeing Field and Eastsound/Orcas Island Airport and Friday Harbor Airport.
- Scheduled daily seaplane service to Victoria B.C.’s Inner Harbor
- All e-coupon prices, including those for Canadian routes, are in US Dollars and include all taxes and fuel surcharges if any.
SAN JUAN ISLANDS
(SEAPLANE & WHEELED PLANE)
- Valid to/from Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Boeing Field
- 10 one-way tickets
$1,890 USD
___________
- Valid to/from Tacoma / Ruston Way
- 6 one-way tickets
$1,374 USD
VICTORIA, B.C. INNER HARBOR
- Valid to/from Lake Union and Lake Washington
- 10 one-way tickets
$1,990 USD
Travel Info 鈥 International
CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
All听travelers 鈥 regardless of age or citizenship 鈥 flying between the United States and Canada in either direction are required to present a current, valid passport book.
REMINDER FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Apply for no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
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- When traveling between the United States and Canada, all travelers must present the following valid documents:
- Passport Book
- Travel visa | eTA (foreign passports)
- New Canadian entry requirement now in effect: visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly or transit through Canada are expected to have听 (eTA).
- US Passport holders or US Permanent Resident (green card) holders do not need an ETA. If you have a travel-visa, you do not need an ETA.
- 草榴社区 Air is prohibited from accepting documents such as passport cards, NEXUS cards, and enhanced driver鈥檚 licenses, even though they are acceptable at some border-crossing locations.
- All travelers flying between the United States and Canada are subject to customs inspection including a search of their persons and baggage.
There are certain crimes that are considered misdemeanors in the United States but are felonies in Canada. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are common examples. If you have been convicted of any crime, you may be denied entry into Canada. Please visit听听for more information on inadmissibility.
Canadian Border Services Agency require additional documentation for any minor children entering Canada unless accompanied by both parents or their legal guardian.听听provides resources on this topic including a recommended consent letter.
It is each passenger鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that he/she is in compliance with all applicable regulations for the country he/she is entering. In the event that you are denied entry into the United States or Canada for any reason, you are liable for the cost of your return flight to the country of origin. 草榴社区 Air cannot be liable for any expenses or inconveniences arising from denied or delayed entry.
What do I need to cross the US/Canada border?
With a handful of very limited exceptions,听ALL travelers 鈥 regardless of age or citizenship 鈥 flying between the United States and Canada in either direction now require a passport.听And 鈥減assport鈥 in this context, means a passport booklet, not a so-called 鈥減assport card鈥 or 鈥渆nhanced driver鈥檚 license鈥; these documents are not valid for air travel.
Washington and some other states are issuing 鈥渆nhanced driver鈥檚 license.鈥 Isn鈥檛 that as good as a passport?
No, not for airline passengers. Air travelers are being held to a higher standard than those using any other mode of transportation. Enhanced driver鈥檚 licenses will meet identification and citizenship requirements at land and sea border crossing but will not be acceptable for air travel.
What about a Nexus Card?
Although NEXUS cards are acceptable in lieu of a passport at some international airports, none of the ports of entry used by 草榴社区 Air is equipped to accept NEXUS cards.
Your Customer Service Agent sure asked a lot of questions. What鈥檚 up with that?
Along with all airlines operating cross-border flights, 草榴社区 Air is subject to a set of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations known collectively as the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). APIS requires that prior to boarding any international flight, 草榴社区 Air transmit to CBP and receive a positive vetting response from CBP for the identity and citizenship information of every passenger and crew member aboard the flight. This information consists of full legal name (including middle name) as it appears on your passport, date of birth, citizenship, country of residence, passport number and expiration date, and passport country of issue. In addition, for non-U.S. citizens entering the United States, additional information on 鈥減erson status鈥 is required 鈥 specifically, where the passengers are staying in the United States or connecting flight information if they are in transit to another country through the United States.
The need for 草榴社区 Air to get CBP鈥檚 OK on all transmitted passenger information before boarding international flights and the potential for flight delay if any of the transmitted information is missing or inaccurate are the reasons for 草榴社区 Air鈥檚 60-minute check-in requirement for international flights. This time is required to enable CBP to respond to any last-minute changes to our flight manifests, such as no-show passengers. Without extending our check-in time, we would have inadequate time to meet CBP鈥檚 reporting and vetting requirements, with the potential that flight departures could be significantly delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
What if I鈥檓 a US citizen stuck in Canada without a passport and need to get home urgently?
Unfortunately, there are no exceptions to current passport requirements for emergencies. You simply cannot fly into the United States without a passport. You will need to contact the nearest US consulate for assistance.
I鈥檓 not a US or Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa as well as a passport?
A passport will be required unless you’re traveling under very special circumstances. Visa requirements are sometimes complicated and are beyond the scope of what 草榴社区 Air can offer concrete advice on. Each passenger is responsible for determining the immigration requirements applicable to their situation and for taking the necessary steps to meet those requirements. Contact the nearest US or Canadian consular facility in your home country for more details. 听Please review ETA & EsTA requirements as well.
- 颁补苍补诲颈补苍听听– passports are required to obtain an ETA
- 鲍厂听
The US Department of State鈥檚听听permits visa-less entry into the United States for citizens of 36 countries, subject to certain requirements. The most important of these is that citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries apply for and receive authorization to enter the United States through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA.
What is ESTA?
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is the system by which citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can lawfully enter the United States without a visa. Application for entry through ESTA is easy and free of charge. It can be completed as long as two years or as soon as a couple hours prior to travel, through it is recommended to apply at least 72 hours prior to travel. ESTA is not required of or available to US or Canadian citizens, citizens of countries that are not in the Visa Waiver Program, or citizens of any country who are traveling on a visa. For complete ESTA details,听.
What about the kids?
Children, regardless of age, are subject to the same passport requirement as adults.
Canadian Customs & Border Services requires additional documentation for any minor children entering Canada without both parents or legal guardians. The purpose of this documentation is to insure the safety of children and to enable Canadian authorities to contact absent parents or guardians regarding their children should such a need arise. Such children must carry a letter of permission from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) not traveling with them. This letter should specify the dates, the itinerary and the accompanying parent or guardian for which and with which the child has permission to travel, as well as contact phone numbers for the absent parent(s) or guardian(s). Additionally, divorced parents with shared custody rights should carry legal documents establishing their status. If you and your spouse or partner are both traveling with your children, you will not need additional documentation to enter Canada. However, you are nevertheless encouraged to carry a letter of permission with you in case your travel plans change.
Past legal troubles?
There are certain crimes that are considered misdemeanors in the United States but felonies in Canada. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is one example. If you have been convicted of any of such crimes, you can be denied entry into Canada. More detailed information on the Canadian 鈥渃riminal inadmissibility鈥 law, as well as procedures for overcoming past convictions, can be found听.
What about pets?
IMPORTANT:听As of听August 1, 2024, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have new requirements for dogs entering the U.S. If you are planning to travel with a dog internationally between the U.S. and Canada, we require that you first ready and comply with听 prior to booking your flight. Please read ALL requirements.
Pets can be flown across the US/Canada border, with some restrictions and some extra paperwork. For US regulations, click听, and for Canadian policies, click听.
Also, please be aware that if your pets weigh 25 pounds (11kg) or more, you will need to buy dedicated seats for them at the time you book your own flight. Depending on destination, these seats may have a reduced Pet Space fare or may be billed at standard adult fare.
How about firearms?
Like pets, guns can be carried across the border, with restrictions. Regulations for bringing firearms into the United States can be found听.
Additionally, regardless of which border you are crossing, 草榴社区 Air requires all passengers carrying firearms to complete a Firearms Declaration prior to tendering baggage or boarding an aircraft. 草榴社区 Air reserves the right to inspect firearms prior to boarding to insure that they are safely configured for flight. If you intend to travel on 草榴社区 Air with a firearm, please discuss this with a customer service agent at the time you make your booking to insure that you are informed of all applicable policies and procedures.
What if I am denied entry?
This FAQ is designed to address the most common questions regarding international travel between the United States and Canada. Ultimately,听however, it is each passenger鈥檚 responsibility to insure that he or she is in compliance with all applicable regulations for the country he or she is entering. In the event that you are denied entry into the United States or Canada for any reason, you are liable for the cost of your return flight to the country of origin. 草榴社区 Air cannot be liable for any expenses or inconveniences arising from denied or delayed entry.
How do I get a passport?
US passports are issued by the Department of State. First-time passport applications must be made in person at a designated 鈥減assport acceptance facility鈥 鈥 often a post office, Federal or state court, or government office. Most passport renewals do not require in-person application but can be processed by mail. Complete instructions for obtaining a first-time passport or renewing an existing one can be found听.
Standard turnaround time on a typical passport application is six weeks. For an additional expedited service fee, this period can be reduced to two weeks. If a passport is needed听urgently for specifically planned travel less than two weeks in the future, an applicant can make an appointment to visit a Passport Agency, where passports can be issued as quickly as same-day. There is a further fee associated with this service, and applicants can visit a Passport Agency听by appointment only. A list of the 15 national Passport Agencies with addresses and contact info can be found here. Appointments to any of these Passport Agencies can be made by calling toll-free听877.487.2778. The Seattle Passport Agency, the only one in the Northwest, is located in the听Henry Jackson Federal Building, 915 Second Avenue, Suite 992, in downtown Seattle. Its hours are 8:00 a.m.鈥3:00 p.m. Monday鈥揊riday.
Various companies offer expedited passport application services for a fee. According to the Department of State, such companies cannot actually deliver a passport to you any quicker than the various expedited services offered by the government itself. 草榴社区 Air thus does not recommend the use of a commercial passport expediter.
Information on obtaining a Canadian passport can be found on the website .
TRAVEL INFO –
Ground Transportation
Sea-Tac Airport Shuttle Connection
草榴社区 Air offers pre-paid ground shuttle service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the Seattle/Boeing Field terminal (BFI).
- Book your flight to/from Boeing Field and the option to add on the Sea-Tac shuttle service which appears as an add-on option during the booking process (or call into our 草榴社区 Air reservations team)
- Price is $25 per person each way
- Sea-Tac shuttle bookings are non-refundable and seats are limited
- Sea-Tac shuttle departs Sea-Tac Airport one (1) hour prior to flight departure from Boeing Field
- Please allow two (3) hours for connections in/out of Sea-Tac Airport with your shuttle departure/arrival
- 草榴社区 Air ground shuttle drops off and picks up at Door 2. Proceed听outside of Door 2 to the area marked “Airporters” for shuttle pickup.
Travel Info 鈥 Terminals
听Terminals Where We Fly
草榴社区 Air has stayed exactly where it started in 1946, building what was a single garage on the north shore of Lake Washington into a 5-acre campus that is home to our 草榴社区 Air Harborseaplane terminal. In 1993, we opened our Lake Union Seaplane Terminal, which sits at the south shore in the fast-growing tech hub of the city while 草榴社区 Air Express, our landplane division, operates out of Boeing Field, which is 5 miles south of downtown Seattle.
Lake Washington Terminal
6321 NE 175th Street
草榴社区, WA 98028
Open Daily: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Flight Operations
Mon – Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sat – Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Limited paid parking is available in July and August with complimentary parking provided from September through June.
Lake Union Terminal
950 Westlake Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
Open Daily: 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Flight Operations:
Mon – Thur: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fri – Sun: 9 a.m. – Noon
Limited parking is available, however, there is meter parking as well as paid lots nearby. Complimentary bag storage is available on site.
Boeing Field
7277 Perimeter Road South
Seattle, WA 98108
Complimentary parking is available when you register your vehicle at check-in. Complimentary bag storage is available on site.
Friday Harbor Airport
800 Franklin Road
Friday Harbor, WA鈥 98250
Eastsound/Orcas Island Airport
Eastsound/Orcas Island Airport
147 Schoen Lane
Eastsound, WA鈥 98245
Victoria Inner Harbour / Seaplane Terminal
950 Wharf Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1T3
Seattle-Paine Field
(Charter Only Terminal)
3125 100th St SW
Everett, WA 98204