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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22+00:00
  • Construction of PIT Control Tower a Milestone in Airport History

    As planning continues for the future of Pittsburgh International Airport, take a look back at its past

  • Flying in Fog

    With advanced landing technology capabilities, PIT can accommodate aircraft in low-visibility situations, including dense fog

  • Airport to the Stars?

    As Pittsburgh is named a top moviemaker city, PIT remains ready for its closeup

  • From the Flight Deck: Well Done, PIT!

    Captain names airport crew MVP after clearing runway for Penguins plane during winter storm

  • American Airlines’ PIT Maintenance Base Lands A321neo

    Pittsburgh mechanics will perform initial checks on carrier’s newest planes

  • Claiming Space for Beauty and Reflection

    Take a calming stroll through new Baggage Claim Sculptural Walk on Arrivals Curb

  • ‘Our Family and Coworkers are Very Jealous’

    Florida or Bust: Passengers flee frozen Pittsburgh for warmer temps

  • Workers Endure Deep Freeze to Keep the Airport Running

    Jobs essential to airport operations require some workers to face extreme winter weather conditions

  • Making Flying Accessible to All

    Airport to build calming ‘sensory room’ for travelers with autism

  • In Aviation, it’s Mostly Manly at the Top

    Airport Authority creating Women’s Development Network to advance career opportunities for employees

  • Pittsburgh Named a Top “Foodie” Destination

    Nouveau cuisine + famous fries and slaw = jolly good eating for coming Londoners

  • Un-Curbed Enthusiasm

    An energetic crew of four helps travelers find cabs, Ubers, shuttles — and what time the Pens game starts

  • Blast from the Past: Deicing

    Prepping planes for flying in winter conditions has seen significant changes since the 1990s

  • Food Pantry Opens for Federal Workers at Pittsburgh International Airport

    Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank partners with the airport to give federal employees working without a paycheck a helping hand during the shutdown

  • Another Tech Connection

    Additional nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham on Delta to benefit Pittsburgh’s burgeoning tech industry

  • Federal Workers Rally to End Shutdown

    Food donations coming in for federal workers at the airport; unions seeking to engage passengers

  • 9.6 Million Passengers Demonstrate Hometown Advantage

    Boosted by new nonstops and additional flights to key cities, passenger traffic rose 7.5% in 2018; highest in more than a decade

  • Another Step Closer to a New Terminal

    Design services contract for new ground transportation center awarded to Michael Baker International

  • WOW Air Halts PIT Flight in Mid-January

    Pittsburgh among the latest round of service cuts for discount carrier

  • PIT Crews Prep for Winter

    When the snow comes, PIT is ready with its newest addition to its field maintenance fleet

  • Improvements for Pittsburgh’s ‘Other’ Airport

    Equipment upgrades critical for maintaining, transforming historic Allegheny County Airport

  • Sulfur Rule Could Raise Fuel Prices

    How cruise ship emissions could affect the price of air travel

  • Airport Gives Free Lunches to Federal Workers as They Miss Their First Paychecks

    Could you afford to come to work if you weren’t getting paid?

  • Via Airlines Brings Four New Routes to Pittsburgh

    Regional carrier will provide critical service between PIT and other medium-sized markets

  • Blue Flu Hasn’t Reached PIT

    Despite government shutdown, TSA employees at PIT continue to report to work without compensation

  • Wheelchair Travelers Get a Helping Hand

    Wheelchair escorts provide safe passage, friendly service – and peace of mind

  • Pittsburghers Share Their Ideas for a Modern Terminal

    More than 2,000 share thoughts on green space, parking, baggage claim and local flair

  • PIT Rolls Out Red Carpet for ‘Super Bowl’ of Conventions

    More than 4,000 conference and meeting planners come through our front door next week

  • 19 in ’19

    Get out those brand new calendars. We’ve got plenty of reasons to look forward to the New Year

  • Gatwick Incident Prompts Concerns Over Drone Safety

    PIT working with state and local officials to enforce restrictions on recreational drones

  • Stuck at the Airport?

    Five tips to survive the most wonderful travel time of the year

  • No, We Don’t Have Any Cabs Headed to Brooklyn

    Airport ambassadors ready to help with the unexpected

  • When Problems Arise, Airport Personnel Stand Ready

    As microcosms of cities, airports must increasingly respond to societal issues with skill and compassion

  • How to Clean a T-Rex

    Armed with a feather duster and a shop vac, two museum pros keep PIT’s dinosaur presentable for travelers

  • Recognize Anyone? Artist Captures Faces of Pittsburgh Travelers

    Passenger Portrait Project invites travelers to ‘replace fear with curiosity’

  • Signs of an Island on the Mend

    As Puerto Rico recovers from Hurricane Maria, local Puerto Ricans have a new way home on Allegiant

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