Seattle airport testing new tech to allow travelers to wait in virtual line for security screening May 3, 2021 at 7:20 pm Seattle-Tacoma International Airport one of the first airports in North America to test a “virtual queuing” system. (SEA Image) The news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing two tech-infused experiences to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tech: The airport, or SEA, as it was rebranded last year, is testing a way for travelers to make digital reservations for the TSA general screening security checkpoints. Called SEA Spot Saver, the free program is designed as a virtual queuing system to help people avoid standing in crowded security lines where social distancing is difficult. Users can reserve a spot in advance and will be notified when to proceed to a TSA checkpoint. (The website for the program has an extensive FAQ.)