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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22+00:00
  • Photos of the Week: Runners Take the Runway

    A record number of people participated in the FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources. The race...

  • WATCH: Take a Virtual Tour of PIT’s New Terminal

    Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is set to open next year, but why wait to get an inside look and...

  • How an Act of Political Courage Created the Airport Authority

    It was an act of bipartisanship rarely seen these days. In the late 1990s, against considerable odds and conventional political...

  • American says PIT ‘Fits the Bill’ to Add Maintenance Jobs

    American Airlines is adding hundreds of new maintenance jobs throughout its system, and many of them are coming to Pittsburgh....

  • Photo of the Week: Spirit in the Sunshine

    Fall has almost arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport. But before we say goodbye to long sunny days, PIT team members...

  • British Airways to Go Daily on Pittsburgh-London Route

    Pittsburgh continues to embrace British Airways’ nonstop flights to London and in response to the success of the route, the...

  • Pa. Additive Manufacturing, Neighborhood 91 Get a Boost

    A new Pennsylvania initiative aimed at boosting advanced manufacturing could have a profound effect on Pittsburgh International Airport’s advanced manufacturing...

  • How to Fly Nonstop to See the Steelers, Penguins

    Pittsburgh sports fans are known for their unrivaled loyalty to their teams. Maybe that’s the reason they always travel well....

  • What to Do in Iceland This Fall

    The Iceland buzz continues to circulate around Pittsburgh, thanks to excited feedback from travelers who’ve already taken advantage of Icelandair’s...

  • Photo of the Week: Glowing Lights, Shining Seas

    For avgeeks, there’s nothing quite like capturing a perfect aircraft shot – whether on the ground or in the sky...

  • CEO Viewpoint: ACAA Progress is Thanks to Our Team

    I am incredibly proud of the Allegheny County Airport Authority team for what we’ve been able to accomplish over the...

  • Sunset outside of plane window
    Photo of the Week: Illuminating the Skies

    Whether it’s a sunset, a sunrise or the glow from Pittsburgh International Airport’s terminal, it’s easy to find the light...

  • PIT2Work: One Year – And Counting – of Changing Lives

    Few airports in the U.S. have programs geared toward the development of their regional workforce. One of those airports is...

  • Beyond the Numbers: Proud to Be a Part of the New PIT Terminal

    All told, the new Pittsburgh International Airport has contributed more than 14,000 direct and indirect jobs to the Western Pennsylvania...

  • July Passenger Traffic at PIT Highest in Nearly 20 Years

    Pittsburgh International Airport’s traffic volumes continue to push into territory not seen since the latter days of the US Airways...

  • Photo of the Week: Sunrise Over Iceland

    In May, Pittsburgh International Airport launched a nonstop flight to Reykjavik, Iceland, on Icelandair – and for two more months,...

  • How to Soak Up the Best of Seattle

    SEATTLE – Anyone who’s spent time in Pittsburgh and Seattle can easily draw parallels between these two vibrant cities —...

  • You’ve Got (More) Mail: UPS Adds Flights, Bigger Planes

    One of the largest aircraft in the UPS fleet is becoming a more routine visitor at Pittsburgh International Airport. In...

  • CEO Viewpoint: Governance Structure Matters, Especially for Airports

    Editor’s Note: This story first ran in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Twenty-five years ago, Allegheny County made a bold move....

  • Photos of the Week: Seafair Celebration

    August 19 is National Aviation Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a summer airshow? This week, Blue...

  • PIT’s Ambassador Program is Set to Expand, and it’s a Family Affair

    In 1992, Judy and Jon McCready departed from the old Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and returned to a new terminal. ...

  • 10 Tips to Save You Time in the TSA Line

    Pittsburgh International Airport is undergoing its busiest time in almost a decade. Naturally, more flights and busier travel periods mean...

  • What To Do When Visiting Awesome Austin Nonstop on Southwest, Allegiant

    Anyone in the know about Austin’s magnetic charm isn’t surprised by increased buzz concerning Texas’s vibrant state capital. Luckily for...

  • Pittsburgh AI Firm Attracts $300 Million Investment

    The recent $300 million investment in a Pittsburgh AI startup, including money from the likes of Jeff Bezos, seemed to...

  • Photo of the Week: What Can You See from Your Window Seat?

    Aviation gives us new perspective of our earth. Sure, a satellite view is a few clicks away – but there’s...

  • Grand Opening for PIT’s Newest Concession

    As Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal nears completion, its newest concession officially opened Thursday. Beercode, a gastropub-style restaurant, features specialized...

  • Spirit Announces Big Guest Experience Changes

    Spirit Airlines is making major changes to its guest experience and pricing structure, the latest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) to roll...

  • Southwest Resuming Nonstops to Popular Florida Destination

    Southwest Airlines is bringing back nonstop flights to one of Florida’s largest cities for Pittsburghers to visit this winter. In...

  • Photo of the Week: Off to Alaska

    Alaska and aviation go hand in hand. July and August are the best times of year to go to Alaska....

  • Perfect Timing: A Snow Conference in July

    It’s the end of July, and it’s hot. But airport officials from around the country are in Pittsburgh thinking about...

  • How the New PIT Terminal Will Reduce Stress, Improve Travel Experience

    Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal will deliver more open spaces, fewer logjams, calming (though sometimes thought-provoking) art and modern building...

  • Southwest Announces Move to Assigned Seating

    Southwest Airlines is introducing the most significant changes to its product in the company’s history: phasing out its longstanding open...

  • Photo of the Week: Waterfalls and Warbirds

    As the Paris Olympics kick off, we are going international this week! Connor Ochs took an amazing photo of a...

  • CLEAR Offers TSA PreCheck Signup

    Travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport hoping to fast-track enrolling in TSA PreCheck will now have the opportunity to sign up...

  • Red Hot Summer: PIT Reports Busiest Month in 19 Years

    Record nationwide air travel and continued strong demand in the region contributed to Pittsburgh International Airport’s busiest month in nearly...

  • Photos of the Week: Fireworks and Flights 

    Aviation creates great photo opportunities, especially when fireworks light up the sky. Bailey Noel captured this beautiful photo at EAA...

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