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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22+00:00
  • Customs and Border Protection Faces Officer Shortage

    While southern border is the focus, international air travel also feels the strain

  • Helping Military Families Heal

    Snowball Express program salutes families of fallen soldiers with annual trip to Disney World

  • Remembering Pearl Harbor

    One of the region’s largest Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremonies was hosted yearly at Allegheny County Airport

  • Innovation Campus Offers New Runway to the World

    Development on vacant land at PIT aims to position region as global hub for manufacturing, research and commerce.

  • Swing for the Fences

    Pittsburgh International’s air service strategy, including airline incentives, is all about scoring for the region’s economy

  • Japan. Antarctica. Pittsburgh? We’re Officially Cool

    Travel magazine ranks us No. 3 on the list of 19 must-see international locations

  • No Stress, Just Holiday Fun

    Airport’s Open House welcomes families, friends for fifth year

  • Will You Find the Hidden Message?

    How a new parking lot mural and other airport art helps reduce travel stress

  • Something Extra For Service Members This Season

    Aetna donates gift bags for service members visiting the Military Lounge

  • A Holiday Musical Tradition Continues

    Airport concert series dates back five decades

  • Business is Booming at Pittsburgh International

    More passengers, new flights, expanded services fueling airport’s continuing growth in 2018

  • No More Snakes on a Plane, and Peacocks Are Out, Too

    As the number of pets on planes grows, airlines are setting limits on what qualifies as an emotional support animal

  • PIT Cargo: In For the Long Haul

    After a year with Qatar Airways, global cargo service shows promise; could yield big results for the region

  • Pittsburgh Ranked Among Top 8 ‘Digitally Inclusive’ Cities

    Brookings Institution study lauds city’s tech-driven, broad-based economic growth

  • See You at the Tree: Holiday Open House Dec. 1

    Fifth annual event opens Airside Terminal to non-travelers for shopping, dining, music and more

  • Into the Fire (Training) at PIT

    ARFF training course sparks interest of first responders nationwide

  • PIT Passes Inspection with, Well, Flying Colors

    Annual federal inspection checks all commercial airports for everything from runway markings to fire trucks

  • Traveling for Thanksgiving? You’re in Good Company

    Nationwide travel expected to hit 25 million; more than 360,000 will pass through PIT between now and Nov. 26

  • An Open Letter to Jeff Bezos

    8 things Amazon will miss by not putting its headquarters in the ‘Burgh

  • REAL ID Sign-Up Available at Landside Terminal

    State transportation staff set three dates to help Pennsylvanians through pre-verification process

  • Charlie Gets a Makeover and Other Winter Tales

    With cold weather around the corner, PIT crews conduct winter drills and renovate deice pad to decrease wait times

  • How Pittsburgh Got Its Groove Back

    A city on the rise, with an airport to match. A story in three acts

  • It Takes a Burgh to Build the World’s Best Airport

    To get started, an international team of experts hit the neighborhoods to meet – and eat – with the locals

  • Read All About It: PIT Launches Blue Sky

    Pittsburgh International’s news site shares stories of airports, travel and the state of the industry

  • Walter Mintus Finally Comes Home

    The remains of a World War II aviator arrive at PIT in an emotional conclusion to a two-year recovery effort

  • Offering a Ray of Light on a Dark Week

    The synagogue shootings affected everyone in the region, including travelers and employees at the airport

  • Nothing Scary About These Hounds

    Therapy dogs are a Halloween treat for passengers – and a moment of comfort for a city in mourning

  • Master Artist Creates ‘A Beautiful Sight’ at PIT

    Working in cherry and walnut from local mills, Thaddeus Mosley’s sculptures are on display in the Airside Terminal

  • Summer Scrapbook: When China Came to Pittsburgh

    In the first-ever direct flight from Shanghai, 300 Chinese tourists visited Pittsburgh and the region. Check out our stories and photo album from their trip.

  • Airport Works to Connect the Startup Dots

    PIT teams with Silicon Valley to find tech solutions to improve efficiency, passenger experience

  • Airport Budget Lowers Airline Costs Again

    More people using the airport means every airline pays less per passenger

  • Hurricane Michael Expected to Impact Air Travel for Thousands

    As always, check with airlines about the status of your flight before you leave for the airport. Major carriers provide flight status updates on their websites.

  • On Airport Trains, Voices of Pittsburgh Pride, Talent

    Safety announcements and directions come from celebrities, business executives and nonprofit leaders

  • Pittsburgh’s a Destination for Europeans Seeking Americana

    Big city, small town feel, beautiful countryside, appealing to international travelers

  • Young Entrepreneurs to Showcase Travel Startups at PIT

    Where’s the best place to show off your new travel app? At the airport, of course!

  • On the Spot Art

    Passengers becoming instant works of art in new airport exhibit debuting this December

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