Instead of a story I’ll let these photos tell the take of this morning’s first flight from the new passenger terminal at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
The first passengers arrived by taxi around 6:30 AM.
Checking in for their flight to Vegas.
A look at the self-check machine
A passenger valet parks his Tesla.
A Statue of Airport namesake Second Lieutenant Topliff Olin Paine stands out front.
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin checking in at the terminal counter
The Mayor gets her boarding pass.
The first crew greets the passengers and media.
A beautiful day for 3 first flights from Paine Field.Portland, Las Vegas and Phoenix
A water salute from Paine Field Fire as the first flight heads down the taxiway.
Wheels up!
The first official take off is up and away for Portland.
March 4, 2019
Everett Economy