We at eXpect delaYs have a few suggestions for things to do at the Pittsburgh International Airport when you have a flight delay, layover or are waiting for a flight.
1. We like to grab a drink and sometimes a snack at the Sam Adams
Brewhouse. There is one on concourse B about midway down, and one on
concourse C. Both are pretty small, but have a few Sam Adams beers on
tap, as well as other bottled beers. They have a small menu for snacks.
One thing that may bother some people and attract others is the these
are some of the only places that allow smoking in the airport, so smoke
is often in the air. So if you want to smoke this is the place to go,
but if you don't, be aware before you sit down. This may have changed
as Pittsburgh becomes more smoke-free, but when I was last there
smoking was still allowed.
2. You can usually find a seat in the food court area (just to your
left as you come off the escalators from the train, in the "Core" area) to eat and spread
out a little to get work done. There are more seats available than you
see at first glance, as they go behind the vendors where you can sit by a window to look at the planes, as well as in front of the
stores back towards concourse C.
3. Pittsburgh International Airport has a fairly large "AirMall", which contains quite a few shops where you can while away the time shopping while you wait for your flight. You can pick up those electronic devices or accessories you may have left behind at Airport Wireless / Palm Store, buy some reasonably priced fashion accessories at Bijou Terner, men's clothing at Brooks Brothers, women's "clothing" at Victoria's Secret, a cool gadget at Brookstone, chocolate for yourself or someone else at Godiva, or exotic personal care products at L'Occitane en Provence, just to name a few. Of course there are also newstands and bookstores, sunglass shops and drugstores, too. The AirMall is mostly centered in the "core" area (the center of the "hub" that the concourses radiate from at the top of the escalators coming from the transit which brought you from the main terminal) as well as extending into the adjacent concourses. You can't miss it!
4. If you are in need of a litte relaxation, and would like a massage, facial or manicure while you wait for your flight, head on over to XpresSpa on both Concourse A and B.
5. Some other fast dining options are Qdoba, Au Bon Pain, and Garden Gazebo (serving salads, wraps, etc), all located in the main food court (an Au Bon Pain is also located on Concourse D and in the Landside Terminal). Of course there are a few McDonalds (food court & Concourse B), too, if you can't start your day without your Egg McMuffin!
6. Pittsburgh International Airport provide free wireless internet access, so you can get some work done or surf the web or catch up on email while you wait for your flight.
I hope these places help make your time pass more pleasantly as you wait for your flight or during a flight delay or layover. Please share your favorite Pittsburgh International Airport places with us!
Remember, if you eXpect delaYs, you can beat them!
Happy Travels,
-Gus
