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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22+00:00
  • PIT’s xBridge Builds on Pittsburgh’s Reputation as a Welcoming Space for Tech Startups

    U.S. airlines handle more than 500 million bags of luggage each year, placing significant demands on baggage handlers. The repetitive...

  • Are You Interested in Helping to Shape the New PIT?

    Famed inventor, scientist and engineer Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” Bell...

  • Tips for Reducing Stress During Your July 4 Holiday Travel

    Summer is the busiest time of year at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), and with the July 4 holiday falling on...

  • The Grid May Fail, Airports Shouldn’t

    Editor’s Note: Christina Cassotis is the CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which operates Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny...

  • PIT Pioneered the Use of Chemical-Free Method to Remove Runway Rubber Deposits

    Twenty years ago, Pittsburgh International Airport transformed the way airports remove the black rubber skid marks on runways. When a...

  • ‘Committed to Doing the Right Thing’: PIT Staff Finds Passenger’s Missing Diamond

    April Schmitt had just returned home to Pittsburgh on June 13 from a hectic business trip in Los Angeles and...

  • ACAA’s Workforce Initiatives Promote Career Development Across Western PA

    When Rudo Mathende was younger, she couldn’t stop noticing planes. Friends called her obsessed. But it wasn’t her peers or...

  • Tee off Like a Champion at Five Former U.S. Open Venues

    J.J. Spaun’s ability to overcome the challenges of Oakmont Country Club to win the U.S. Open this week got amateur...

  • IATA Expects Airline Profits to Rise Despite Headwinds

    Despite the challenges facing the global economy, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its Annual General Meeting in...

  • Presley’s Place Inspires Change in Pittsburgh and Beyond

    When Rachel Masilamani took her son on his first plane ride in 2024, she knew it would be beneficial for...

  • Southwest and Icelandair Expand Partnership to Pittsburgh

    Travelers on Southwest Airlines and Icelandair are now able to use Pittsburgh as a connecting city when flying between the...

  • PIT’s SAF Project to Help IATA Reach Net-Zero Goal

    As Pittsburgh International Airport moves forward with the development of the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, the...

  • JetBlue and United to Launch Partnership This Fall

    You will soon be able to book a JetBlue Airways flight through United Airlines – and vise-versa – beginning later...

  • Avina Announces Development of Nation’s First On-Site SAF Production Facility at PIT

    Pittsburgh International Airport and Avina Synthetic Aviation Fuel are partnering to develop the first on-airport sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production...

  • PIT’s World Class Cargo Infrastructure Supports Global Operations

    Brian Miklos has seen a lot of items come off FedEx aircraft at Pittsburgh International Airport. Hockey sticks could be...

  • World Innovation Summit Offers Inside Look at PIT’s New Terminal

    For three days, a global audience visited Pittsburgh–a hub for robotics and innovation–to collaborate and share ideas about the future...

  • Planning for Resiliency Enabled PIT to Operate Seamlessly During Construction

    Pittsburgh International Airport is transforming its campus this year with a new terminal, parking structure and roadway system, all while...

  • PIT Takes Steps to Become a Leader in SAF Production

    Pittsburgh International Airport’s innovation mindset was in the spotlight when the World Innovation Summit moved to Carnegie Mellon University for...

  • British Airways CEO Praises Pittsburgh’s Spirit of Innovation

    As innovation leaders gathered in Pittsburgh from around the world, a recurring message emerged that embracing innovation not only builds...

  • Southwest Celebrates Two Decades of Steady Growth in Pittsburgh

    Twenty years ago, Southwest Airlines was a new entrant to Western Pennsylvania. Today, it is Pittsburgh’s busiest carrier of passenger...

  • World Innovation Summit Attracts Global Leaders to Pittsburgh to Drive Aviation Transformation

    The World Innovation Summit, which began as the Aviation and Robotics Summit in 2023, has changed its name, its scope...

  • Iceland Inspires Pitt Students with Energy Innovations and Culture

    When Matt Barry returned from his first trip to Iceland, he wanted to share the experience with others who could...

  • What Changes Are Coming to Security Checkpoints at PIT?

    To improve checkpoint efficiency and streamline passenger flow, especially during the early morning peak travel period, the Transportation Security Administration...

  • Delta Adding Nonstop Flights Between Pittsburgh and Orlando

    Pittsburgh’s snowbirds planning to visit Orlando and its famous theme parks will have a new nonstop flight option starting in...

  • Solar Field Expansion Shines Light on How PIT Uses Its 8,800 Acres to Create Resiliency

    Pittsburgh International Airport continues to maximize its 8,800-acre campus to drive economic development in the region with a project that...

  • PIT Introduces a New Website Designed with Passengers in Mind

    As Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) counts down to a new terminal, the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) continues to make...

  • Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airports Named Top Industry Snow Fighters

    The snow fighters at Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport are the best in the business – and they...

  • Resilient Energy Design Builds Future-Proofing into PIT’s Transformation

    Pittsburgh International Airport is integrating resilient energy strategies for the future into its new terminal and parking garage from the...

  • Photos of the Week: Welcome Back, Icelandair

    Velkominn aftur, Icelandair! On Thursday evening, Icelandair touched down at Pittsburgh International Airport for the first time in 2025 as...

  • PIT’s Transformation Featured at Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference

    Innovation drives change at the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), which is transforming Pittsburgh International Airport to reflect the spirit...

  • Duquesne Supply Co. Provides Local Lift to PIT’s Retail Row and to Makers

    A new retail store in the heart of the airside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport demonstrates the airport’s commitment to...

  • Photos of the Week: Aviation Adventure

    As Easter approaches, travelers are taking to the skies, in what is expected to be record numbers for spring break...

  • Global Tech and Robotics Summit Returns to PIT for Year Three

    Pittsburgh continues to reinforce its role as a leader in technology innovation with recent advancements led by universities, medical facilities,...

  • How Are PIT Volunteers Compensated? In Hugs, Tears and Candy

    April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Pittsburgh International Airport’s Ambassadors. The team...

  • Tips on How to Visit Los Angeles Like a True Pittsburgher

    You don’t have to be a film industry executive to welcome the return of American Airlines’ nonstop service between Pittsburgh...

  • Photos of the Week: Taste of Brazil and New Flights to LA Arrive at PIT

    Between new dining options and new flights, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) continues to ramp up just months ahead of the...

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