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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22-04:00
  • PIT Hosts Aer Lingus Team as Part of Parade Celebration

    Call it a rowdy pre-celebration of Pittsburgh International Airport’s upcoming launch of nonstop service to Dublin, Ireland. From the crowning...

  • Louisville is More Than the Home to the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports

    Best known for the first leg of horse racing’s triple crown, Louisville is far from a one-trick pony destination. It...

  • 100 Days In: PIT’s New Terminal Earns Strong Reviews from Locals, Travelers and Media

    “Big. Beautiful. State-of-the-art and reflects Pittsburgh’s transformation.” That’s how Tom Costello, NBC News Senior Correspondent, described Pittsburgh International Airport’s new...

  • 100 Days In: Concessions Revamp Nearly Complete

    Editor’s note: This is the second in a series documenting the first 100 days of the new terminal at Pittsburgh...

  • Sláinte! Cheers to an Incredible Irish City That’s Now Within (Nonstop) Reach

    Anyone who's been lucky enough to leap across the Atlantic to the Emerald Isle already knows the allure of this...

  • 100 Days In: PIT’s New Terminal is Setting a New Standard

    Editor’s note: This is the first in a series documenting the first 100 days of the new terminal at Pittsburgh...

  • Now Arriving: Renovated International Arrivals Area Substantially Complete

    Arriving on an international flight into Pittsburgh International Airport just got a whole lot better – faster, more efficient, and...

  • Breeze Launching Nonstop Pittsburgh-Myrtle Beach Flights This Summer

    Breeze Airways is adding another new route to its growing Pittsburgh network, this time to one of the region’s favorite...

  • Southwest COO on the Year Ahead and Visiting PIT

    Editor’s Note: This was a Q&A with Southwest’s Andrew Watterson and PIT’s Blue Sky News at the annual Cranky Network...

  • ACAA’s Snow Removal Investment Pays Off

    How do you make the best better? The snow fighters at Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport are the...

  • PIT’s Concessions Revamp Nearly Complete

    Pittsburgh International Airport officially opened five new dining concepts on Feb. 17 with a series of ribbon cuttings, providing travelers...

  • PIT Approached Record Number of Diversions in 2025

    Throughout the aviation industry, Pittsburgh International Airport is known as a reliable refuge for aircraft rerouted amid severe weather across...

  • Customer Care: Licorice the Lizard Safely Returned

    It was a rescue and recovery operation with the highest stakes. Licorice, the toy lizard, had to be saved, and...

  • PIT Evolves Kids Play Area To Meet the Needs of Children and Caregivers

    Katelyn Petty watched as her son raced around the new Kids Play Area near the Core of the airside terminal...

  • PIT First Airport To Be Awarded Universal Design Certificate From IDEA Center

    Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has made history as the first airport to be awarded Universal Design Certification from the University...

  • ‘A Difference Maker:’ How the Airbus A321LR Helps Make Pittsburgh-Dublin Possible

    When Aer Lingus launches its new Pittsburgh-Dublin route on May 25, the aircraft flying the route will lend a big...

  • Tampa Airport Team Tours New PIT Terminal

    Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is drawing interest from more than passengers and media. As an industry-leading travel gateway, PIT...

  • From Apprenticeships to Careers: How PIT Is Growing the Region’s Workforce

    Whether it’s building a new $1.7 billion new terminal or maintaining its operations moving forward – using the airport’s assets...

  • Mineo’s Pizza House Now Open at Pittsburgh International Airport

    Mineo’s Pizza House is now open at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), bringing one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved pizza institutions to...

  • Breeze Adds 14th Market with New Nonstop Flights to Louisville

    Another new city is joining Pittsburgh International Airport’s growing route map as Breeze Airways announced Wednesday it will launch nonstop,...

  • Always Open: PIT and AGC Snow Crews Keep Planes Moving During Snowstorm

    Despite a nearly record-breaking snowfall this weekend, crews at Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport kept their runways clear...

  • TSA’s ConfirmID Fee Enforcement Begins Nationally on Sunday

    Travelers nationwide still without a REAL ID will need to pay extra to fly starting this week. Starting on Sunday,...

  • Investment in Technology Makes PIT a Truly ‘Smart’ Airport

    When you take your next flight out of Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), the first thing you’ll notice is the bright,...

  • How the Proposed Allegiant/Sun Country Merger Could Affect Pittsburgh

    Ultra-low-cost carriers Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are merging in the latest shakeup of the U.S. airline industry that...

  • VIDEO: How ACAA Inspires and Connects the Community and Industry

     Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC) are seizing the opportunity to partner with the Pittsburgh community...

  • Strength of Pittsburgh Market Fuels Another LA Flight

    The strength of the Pittsburgh market, particularly its West Coast connections, has prompted another airline to start nonstop service to...

  • RIDC Envisions How Neighborhood 91 Can Help Drive Pittsburgh’s Economy

    When the Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) of Southwestern Pennsylvania took over development management of Neighborhood 91 — an advanced...

  • Here’s What to Look for in Aviation in 2026

    Five years following the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, aviation has more than roared back. Despite some lingering challenges,...

  • TSA Cutest Canine Calendar Featuring Steeler is Available for Free

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released its free 2026 TSA Cutest Canine Calendar, featuring Pittsburgh International Airport’s very own...

  • Airlines Added Service from PIT in 2025 in Response to Strong Passenger Demand

    As Pittsburgh International Airport opened its new terminal to the public, several airlines also contributed to the economic success of...

  • A Doll, Diamond and Dog: The Top Heartwarming Reunion Stories of 2025

    During the holidays, the arrivals area at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is home to many reunions – soldiers returning home,...

  • A Year of Milestones: Celebrating Innovation, Airline Partnerships and Passenger Wins

    2025 was a landmark year for Pittsburgh International Airport. While PIT made history by opening its new terminal to the...

  • VIDEO: Follow the Progress and Innovations at PIT in 2025

     The opening of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport made worldwide news, but it was just the most...

  • Photo Gallery: 2025 PIT Year in Review

    Once again, the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) made strides this year. CEO Christina Cassotis marked 10 years of leadership...

  • Photo Gallery: Transformed PIT Year in Review

  • VIDEO: Tour the Transformed PIT

     As Pittsburgh International Airport completes a momentous year in 2025, no moment was bigger than the opening of its...

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