Pittsburgh International Airport Archives

United Airlines airplanes — one taxiing and one preparing to board at Pittsburgh International Airport. United Airlines is a major international airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittsburgh International to expand solar farm, eyes hydrogen hub

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cas... Continue Reading

#PaxEx Podcast: Christina Cassotis talks PIT enhancements

Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiative... Continue Reading

A colorful sky at sunset is the backdrop for construction of the new PIT terminal

Press Release: How new PIT terminal will reduce stress, improve PaxEx

Pittsburgh International Airport’s (PIT) new terminal will deliver more open spaces, fewer logjams, calming (though sometimes thought-provok... Continue Reading

Press Release: KeyState, CNX advancing hydrogen and SAF hub at PIT

To accelerate regional and national hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, KeyState Energy (KeyState), CNX Resources Corp... Continue Reading

"Welcome to Pittsburgh" signage at the airport.

PIT is on the march with new airlines, routes and tech hub buzz

There’s excitement in the air at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and it’s almost palpable. British Airways, which returned to t... Continue Reading

The nose of the Allegiant aircraft as it is being boarded via ramp

Enjoying PIE and the sky on Allegiant flight from St. Pete to PIT

Convincing my partner to celebrate New Year’s Eve with me in Tampa took a bit of convincing so I was eager to sweeten the proposition by sco... Continue Reading

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