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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22-04:00
  • 20 Things We’re Looking Forward to in 2020

    As we embark on a new year, some highlights are already in our sights

  • Why Did My Gate Just Change?

    Airport staff juggle delays, diversions, other changes to get planes in, passengers out

  • Federal Push for Facial Recognition Renews Concerns

    New camera technology speeds airport check-in, but civil liberties questions remain

  • How a Pittsburgh Aviation Pioneer Influenced Jam Band Phish

    ‘Phish Heads,’ av geeks both know about Clifford Ball, but for far different reasons

  • Bigger Not Always Better When It Comes to Passenger Spending

    Airport size doesn’t necessarily affect how much visitors spend on concessions

  • Pa.’s Largest Airports Join Forces to Raise Real ID Awareness

    From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, industry emphasizes importance of new identification

  • Southwest Pays Tribute to the States It Serves

    Airline’s fleet includes several aircraft colorfully painted with U.S. state flag designs

  • Minority Contractors Find Their Voices on Terminal Modernization Program

    Raised in family business, Jenee Oliver now guides small businesses on terminal work

  • Short Shipping Season Puts Squeeze on Cargo Companies

    UPS, FedEx, others rushing to deliver record number of packages after late Thanksgiving

  • Going On Holiday Without Ever Leaving the Airport

    PIT’s sixth annual Holiday Open House welcomes more than 1,300 guests

  • From Airports Across U.S., Gold Star Families Board the Snowball Express

    Gary Sinise Foundation, American Airlines partner in annual event to support families of fallen service members

  • On the Job: Life on the Ramp

    When it comes to planes, bags and snacks, workers on the tarmac keep everything moving

  • Airports Nationwide Get Into the Holiday Spirit

    Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa inspire decorations in terminals across the country

  • Are Electric Airplanes Coming to an Airport Near You?

    Colorado company says its ‘eFlyers’ are greener and more cost-effective than traditional planes

  • At Security, Keep Your Bottle – Just Lose the Liquid

    New Beverage Disposal Stations shorten airport wait times, encourage recycling

  • 15 Months After Debut, Alaska Adds to PIT-SEA Route

    Thriving technology industry in Pittsburgh, Seattle spur demand for second daily flight

  • MacBook Pro Ban Difficult for FAA to Enforce

    But owners of the popular laptop could face penalties if flying with recalled products

  • Aviation Industry Trying to Fix Mechanic Shortage

    Forecasts project need for nearly 200,000 aircraft mechanics over next two decades

  • PIT Passes Annual FAA Inspection with Perfect Score

    Rare achievement highlights dedication to safe operations for passengers, airlines, staff

  • For This Santa, It’s All About Giving Back

    PIT’s Holiday Open House expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors for sixth straight year

  • Vacation Express Adds New Nonstop to Cabo

    Travel operator to launch first-ever flight from Pittsburgh to popular Mexican destination

  • Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Be Among Busiest Holidays Ever

    Airports, airlines brace for tens of millions of passengers at busiest time of year

  • Regional Airlines Create Options for Small-Market Travelers

    Carriers transform regional jet experience with new amenities, service upgrades

  • PIT’s Cost Per Enplaned Passenger Hits Lowest Level Since 2002

    After peaking in 2011, airlines’ cost to serve Pittsburgh has declined steadily

  • Where Does All That Deicing Fluid Go? At PIT, It’s Recycled

    The airport has captured and recycled more than 150 million gallons since 1998

  • FAA Eases Restrictions on Pilots with Type 1 Diabetes

    Advancements in medical technology open commercial cockpits to diabetics

  • Architect: Modern Airports Are Backbone of City Revival

    Luis Vidal, part of design team for PIT’s new terminal, says urban planning at ‘critical juncture’

  • Feds Give PIT Cargo Operation $18 Million Boost

    On verge of best cargo year since 2013, grant paves way for expanded facility

  • Blue Sky News: 300 Stories and Flying High

    First anniversary marked by winning top honor, celebrating our favorite stories

  • Detroit, New Orleans Latest Airports Allowing Visitors Past Security

    2 years, 40,000 users later, myPITpass continues to influence industry

  • For Many Veterans, Aviation Jobs Feel Right

    Similarities between military, airlines make aviation careers more appealing

  • Eye in the Sky: Looking at PIT From the Control Tower

    Photo essay offers view of the airport from a unique perspective

  • Spirit Adds Second Daily Flight to Major West Coast Destination

    Airline also increases flights to 2 popular Florida cities

  • Airport Auction: Bomb Truck to Become Mobile Wine Bar

    More than 1,000 people attend airport auction, spend $228K on jewelry, vehicles, more

  • Drones Are Everywhere. Sometimes, That’s the Problem

    Airports, FAA seek better ways to regulate the ‘criminal, the clueless and the careless’

  • Site Preparation Continues for Terminal Modernization Program

    Removing 12 jet bridges sets stage for construction of new terminal, multi-use complex

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