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All NewsLeanne Higginbottom2024-06-17T18:22:22-04:00
  • 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...

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    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...

  • PIT’s Ultra Low-Cost Carriers Expand Into Non-Leisure Markets

    Ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) are offering a record number of seats at Pittsburgh International Airport this summer, in part because of...

  • What to Do in Salt Lake City, PIT’s Latest Route Addition

    The mountains – and more – are calling. Pittsburgh International Airport recently announced once-daily nonstop service on Delta Air Lines...

  • Pittsburgh’s Skilled Trades Powering Terminal Construction

    The talents and skills of Pittsburgh’s skilled trades will be on display for the world to see when the new...

  • Photos of the Week: Sea Plane Views

    Imagine flying over a large body of water in a sea plane from Key West. Phil Kocher captured this beautiful...

  • PIT Announces 15 New Stores, Restaurants as Part of New Terminal

    With the opening of the new Pittsburgh International Airport set for next year, fliers will be awarded a wave of...

  • No More Searching to Charge Your Phone

    Pittsburgh International Airport is building much more than just a new terminal—but an observant flyer may have already noticed that....

  • Threatened with Extinction, Rare Birds Get Flight Upgrade at PIT

    Carry-on luggage can sometimes be complicated, often because it’s too bulky. Or maybe because something is fragile. No carry-on is...

  • Photos of the Week: City Views, Golden Glows

    Soaring across the beautiful city of Pittsburgh makes the aviation experience worth it. Dustin McGrew took this stunning photo of...

  • WATCH: World War II Bombers Visit Allegheny County Airport

    The Flying Legends of Victory Tour touched down at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) last week, giving aviation enthusiasts a chance...

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