Pittsburgh Airport

A place for Military Personnel and their families officially opens at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - November 18, 2008 -- The formal opening of the Pittsburgh International Airport Military & Family Courtesy Center is today. It is located on Concourse A and provides a place for military personnel and their families to wait for their flights. The space has been walled off and turned into an 1,100-square-foot lounge outfitted with couches, easy chairs, books, magazines and a TV.

Servicemen and women, and relatives who receive gate passes from an airline, can use the space between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. weekdays, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

The center will provide workstations, television and an area for military personnel to spend times with their families. It also will serve light snacks. It located just past Gate A4.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_597820.html) and October Pittsburgh International Airport October employee newsletter.

Pittsburgh International Airport People Mover Trains undergoing renovations until Thanksgiving travel season 2008. Allow extra time to avoid delays

The two trains which carry passengers from the main terminal to the gates at Pittsburgh International Airport will be undergoing renovations which may impact passengers and cause delays. Allow a little extra time until the renovations are completed, which is anticipated to be before the Thanksgiving travel season begins. Remember - if you eXpect delaYs, you can beat them!

Pittsburgh International Airport -- PITTSBURGH, PA – Beginning Monday, November 3, the Allegheny County Airport Authority will continue to make improvements to the two “people mover” trains at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). These trains, which are located beyond the security check point, transport air travelers to and from the Airside Terminal, AIRMALL and airline gates.

These enhancements will consist of the installation of new flooring in each of the six train cars. There are three cars per train. During this upgrade, it is anticipated that a maximum of two cars out of the six will be out of service at any given time. The plan is to have these improvements completed prior to the Thanksgiving holiday travel rush.

Currently, both trains are running in the peak travel periods between the hours of 6:00 to 7:30 am and 3:00 to 7:30 pm. Operating four out of six train cars during those times may impact the traveling public. The Allegheny County Airport Authority is advising passengers to allow a little extra time for checking in and getting to their gates. Airport employees who work in the Airside Terminal should also allow extra time.

Delta-Air France joint venture makes transatlantic flight from Pittsburgh International Airport possible - Pittsburgh air travelers to enjoy connecting opportunities to more than 90 cities in Europe via Paris hub

Is it really true? Is Pittsburgh International Airport now truly an international airport? Not that 1 flight a day each to Mexico and Canada did not make PIT a "player" in the international airport game, but this new route is really something!


Pittsburgh International Airport -- PITTSBURGH, PA — Delta Air Lines, the world’s largest airline, and members of the Regional Air Service Partnership (RASP) today announced the start of Delta’s first-ever nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG). The new route, enabled by Delta’s successful joint venture with Air France, will offer Pittsburgh International Airport air travelers convenient connections to more than 90 cities in Europe via Air France’s Paris hub. The Pittsburgh-Paris service will launch on June 3, 2009.

Flights can be booked today at www.Delta.com.

The routes will be operated by Boeing 757-200 aircraft, with seating for up to 174 passengers, including 16 seats in Delta’s BusinessElite and 158 in economy class. Customers flying BusinessElite on any Delta international aircraft enjoy Delta on Demand featuring first-run and popular classic movies, music, TV programming and video games – all available on demand; a five-course menu offering culinary creations by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein; a reinvented wine program by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson featuring wines from around the world; full-size pillows and duvets; and in-seat power outlets that allow customers to recharge their laptops.

Proposed Schedule for Delta’s new service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (To begin June 3, 2009)

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Effective	Frequency
188	Pittsburgh at 6:15 p.m	Paris at 8:20 a.m. (next day)	June 3, 2009	Daily (except Tuesday and Friday)
189	Paris at 10:40 a.m.	Pittsburgh at 1:55 p.m.	June 3, 2009	Daily (except Tuesday and Friday)

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) traffic overall deceased yet again when compared to last year, although 12 of 13 airlines had an increase in passengers while one (guess who ;-) ) had a 29.5% decrease. There's some news for those traveling to Florida. US Airways is eliminating all nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Florida (isn't that nice ...) but AirTran Airways is stepping up and adding non-stops to Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale and Ft. Myers,, FL.

PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIT) (September 4, 2008) – Combined traffic for 12 of the 13 airlines serving Pittsburgh International Airport (www.FlyPittsburgh.com) increased by 3.0 percent in July 2008 compared to July 2007, according to the July 2008 Scheduled Airline Traffic Report, prepared for the Allegheny County Airport Authority. Year-to-date figures show those same airlines have reported a 10.5 percent increase in traffic through July 2008 compared to July 2007. One airline of course had decreased traffic, our main carrier, US Airways, whose continually decreasing flights are singlehandedly making Pittsburgh an increasingly poorly connected city.

A total of 823,510 scheduled passengers were enplaned and deplaned at the airport in July 2008, a 10.4 percent decrease compared to July 2007 (823,510/919,301; 10.4 percent) as those gains were not enough to offset the losses in traffic posted by US Airways (267,859/380,018; 29.5 percent); Southwest (134,362/139,134; 3.4 percent); American (41,961/44,480; 5.7percent); JetBlue (21,300/29,243; 27.2 percent) and Midwest (8,357/12,690; 34.1 percent). 

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PITTSBURGH, PA (September 5, 2008) – Heading to the warm Florida weather this fall and winter has just been made easier as AirTran Airways has announced it will add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport (www.FlyPittsburgh.com) and three Sunshine state (aka Florida)  destinations – Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. Flights can be booked now at www.AirTran.com.

The newly announced flights include nonstop service to Tampa, Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale.

Beginning in October:
4 departures weekly (daily except Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday) each to Ft. Myers and Ft. Lauderdale
5 departures weekly (daily except Tuesday and Wednesday) to Tampa

Beginning in November:
From Nov. 20 – Dec. 3 – Tampa, Ft. Myers, and Ft. Lauderdale will operate daily to handle the Thanksgiving Travel schedule.

Beginning in February:
Ft. Lauderdale nonstop service is increased to two flights per day: Effective February 12.

“AirTran Airways was truly the first low cost carrier at Pittsburgh International Airport,” Penrod said. “Adding service such as this shows why they earned the trust of our travelers.”

The air service announcement continues what is a good year at Pittsburgh International Airport for AirTran. Through July the airline has seen its traffic increase almost 30 percent compared to 2007. AirTran offers five non stop departures a day from PIT to its hub in Atlanta and two to Orlando.

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So if you are thinking of traveling from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Florida this winter, think about supporting AirTran Airways, since, unlike US Airways, they are supporting us!

New Bike Trail Expansion Slated for Construction near Pittsburgh Hotel Near Airport

The Pittsburgh Airport Marriot Hotel is a convenient starting point for a trip on the bike trail from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. The "Great Allegheny Passage" combines with other trails, including the Montour trail to connect Pittsburgh with Washington D.C. The Pittsburgh Airport Marriot is located at 777 Aten Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108 (412-788-8800) across Cliff Mine Rd from the trail at MP 5.3 and can be a convenient starting or ending point. A new planned connection to the airport itself is planned to open by late fall or early spring and will allow riders to begin and/or end their rides at the airport itself. The hotel can serve as convenient lodging at the start or end of a ride on the trail.

Pittsburgh Airport Hotel is Within Walking Distance to Bike Trail

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) July 12, 2008 -- The Airport Marriott Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA is excited about the possibilities that will come with the expansion of a new bike trail from Washington, D.C. to the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Officials hope to open a link between the Montour Trail and the airport by late fall or early spring. The new bike trail will start at a five-way intersection near the trail's Enlow Tunnel and will follow portions of old Route 978 and Clinton Road to a former airport construction access road that runs directly into the terminal complex. The project has been in development since 1999, but planning was put on hold after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, because of security concerns. But now the project is back on and excitement is building around Pittsburgh in anticipation for the opening of the link.

At present, the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott is located at the start of the bike trail. Unlike other hotels in the area, this luxury Pittsburgh airport hotel offers convenient access to bicyclists looking to spend the night prior to embarking on the approximately 200 mile journey to D.C., so, come and ride the bike trail, and start your journey at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott.

About Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Delight in an innovative Pittsburgh hotel near the airport blending luxurious accommodations with modern amenities and state-of-the-art technology at the Marriott Pittsburgh Airport Hotel. Located five miles from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and 12 miles from downtown, this sophisticated Pittsburgh, PA hotel is situated near the area's top shopping destinations including IKEA, the Mall at Robinson, and Robinson Towne Center. Along with an unbeatable location, the Airport Marriott offers complimentary parking and airport transportation. Fresh from a $12 million renovation in 2007, this revitalized Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hotel boasts a contemporary atmosphere accented by brilliant hues and local artwork, making for a memorable Pittsburgh lodging experience. For more information or to make a reservation, call 412-788-8800 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/pitmc.