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Pittsburgh International Airport childcare center is brightly lit by a large windows. Many toys fill the room.

Press Release: PIT celebrates grand opening of new childcare center

Finding childcare is one of the biggest challenges working parents face. For workers at Pittsburgh International Airport, it just got easier... Continue Reading

American Airlines Boeing 787 Premium Economy class seats.

Power of kindness eases first-ever trip to Europe on American

Approaching Pittsburgh International Airport, my nerves started to kick in. I was about to fly to Europe for the very first time to visit my... Continue Reading

Rendering of the new JFK Terminal One entrance. There is a large globe with the letters "JFK". This terminal will be run with solar power.

JFK joins growing list of airports turning to the sun to cut emissions

New York JFK’s New Terminal One will be powered by a solar microgrid aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and increasing resilie... Continue Reading

Spirit Airlines A320 parked at the gate on a sunny day.

How to stay on budget when flying Spirit Airlines

The democratization of air travel has been a godsend to those of us who live on a strict budget and are eager to fly. That’s why so many peo... Continue Reading

Pittsburgh International Airport has installed more than 9,000 solar panels as part of its new first-of-its-kind microgrid. This is a field of solar panels

Sustainability and savings drive Pittsburgh Airport microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) recently celebrated a full year’s operation of its microgrid project, which features an on-site natur... Continue Reading

Travel Confidently MSP Education Center at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Airlines, airports seek to support the autistic passenger experience

Flying can be a stressful experience for anyone but is particularly difficult for certain neurodiverse children and adults, especially in cr... Continue Reading

Nellie Bly statue close up. She is wearing a plaid overcoat and a small brown hat.

Statue of famed journalist and traveler, Nellie Bly, lands at PIT

Travelers passing through Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are used to being greeted by — and taking selfies with — the colorful, life... Continue Reading

Music Director Manfred Honeck, left, leads rehearsal earlier in the day. (Photo by Beth Hollerich)

Press Release: World-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony plays airport show

Last week Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) was the venue for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, who performed two Beethoven symphonies... Continue Reading

Davinci Jets first officer Caroline Colombo smiling in the Citation jet

First officer Caroline Colombo goes full throttle in aviation

You might say she felt the need, the need for speed. Cessna Citation 560XL first officer Caroline Colombo’s love affair with aviation began ... Continue Reading

Press Release: PIT is first major US airport powered by a microgrid

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) on Wednesday became the first airport in the world to be completely powered by natural gas and solar ... Continue Reading

Tree-like columns and an undulating roof will be signature elements of the new terminal's interior. (Rendering courtesy of Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects)

Press Release: Airlines approve restart of new PIT terminal

Airlines serving Pittsburgh International Airport have approved restarting a critical infrastructure project that will advance the region’s ... Continue Reading

PIT Launched xBridge Innovation Center in November 2020 - Credit PIT

Press Release: Carnegie Mellon teams with PIT for smart lav cleaning

A group of Carnegie Mellon University students aim to use advanced technology to increase the efficiency of one of the most basic functions ... Continue Reading

Aircraft flying overhead with green trees in view

Pittsburgh Airport chief talks COVID testing and industry recovery

Whether people are traveling now or planning a trip in the future when they feel more comfortable, Pittsburgh International Airport wants tr... Continue Reading

John Isherwood of Honeywell provides a demonstration of the airport air quality dashboard inside PIT's xBridge innovation center. (Photo by Beth Hollerich)

Press Release: PIT partners with Honeywell to test air quality tech

Pittsburgh International Airport announced today a partnership with Honeywell to test air quality improvement technology at the airport’s ne... Continue Reading

Hnads in blue gloves with a test tube and cotton swab

Press Release: Pittsburgh Airport to offer optional COVID-19 testing

As part of enhancing public health and safety measures and peace of mind for travelers, Pittsburgh International Airport is joining several ... Continue Reading