Win Tickets to Paris at Downtown Farmers Market Thursday!

May 20 , 2015

Join Airport and Delta Air Lines Officials Thursday at Downtown Farmers Market; Win Tickets to Paris!

It's that wonderfully warm and delicious time of year again - Farmers Market season!

We'll be making our first appearance with Delta Air Lines in Market Square this Thursday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by our table to learn about new features on the nonstop Paris flight like Business Elite Class lie-flat seating and daily service beginning June 15. You'll also discover why this is the most affordable year ever to travel to Europe, and sign up to win roundtrip tickets on Delta to Paris!

Each Thursday, Downtown's biggest Farmers Market attracts 7,000-10,000 office workers, residents and visitors to Market Square to enjoy local produce, gourmet treats and the many diverse restaurants and shops surrounding the Square.

As many as 30 weekly vendors will be showcased in the expanded Market along with free afternoon concerts. Produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), the Market Square Farmers Market runs each Thursday through October 29, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Catch us and our airline partners giving away great prizes and promoting nonstop destinations all summer long!

Farmers Market Dates

May 21
June 5
June 11
July 9
August 6
August 27
September 17
October 15

Thank you for flying at Pittsburgh International Airport!

Featured International Destination:

Cancun (Nonstop Flights on Delta Begin June 6)

Cancun Tops International Destinations for Summer 2015;

Fly Nonstop from Pittsburgh to Cancun on Three Carriers

Airlines for America is projecting that this summer travel season will break records, with 222 million passengers. The trade group for U.S. airlines expects that 31 million U.S. airline onboard passengers will fly internationally June 1 to Aug. 31, which is an all-time record.The No. 1 international destination is Cancun, followed by London, Tokyo, Toronto and Paris.

In addition to nonstop flights to Cancun on Apple Vacations and Vacation Express, Delta will start a new nonstop flight to Cancun on June 6. PIT also features nonstop flights to the other top international destinations of Toronto on Air Canada and Paris on Delta.

Some 192 million U.S. airline passengers are estimated to fly domestically, the highest count since 2007. The busiest airports are projected to be La Guardia, JFK, Newark, Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas and Hartford, Conn. Since more people will fly, airlines are adding 126,000 additional seats. That's the most since 2008-2009, according to the trade group, and mirrors the uptick in passenger traffic and available seats at PIT.

Fly Nonstop from Pittsburgh International to Cancun on:

Apple Vacations

Vacation Express

Delta

Featured United States Destination:

Dallas Love Field (Nonstop Flights on Southwest Begin August 9)

Two Carriers Offer Nonstop Flights to Dallas from Pittsburgh

Amusing, historic, educational and iconic are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the sights and attractions in Dallas. Regardless of which sights you choose to visit, be assured that you will find unique experiences. Dallas boasts the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, top museums, performance halls and award-winning architectural designs, arts and culture. The festivals, exhibitions, shows and performances featured in the city throughout the year are sure to enhance any trip. And now, whether traveling on business or for recreation, you have two carriers providing nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International to choose from.

Fly Nonstop from Pittsburgh to Dallas on:

American

Southwest (Beginning August 9)

Remodeled Sunoco Station Reopens

New Food, Fueling Options Among Improvements for Customers

The Sunoco fueling station and APlus convenience store on airport property reopened today offering customers new food and fueling options.

The station, which had been closed for remodeling since April 6, features new gasoline dispensers, additional diesel fueling positions, compressed natural gas fueling (CNG), liquid propane fueling, and electric vehicle charging stations. The improved APlus store features expanded offerings including renovated restrooms, a fresh deli, grill, caf? and more.

Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis said the renovated station is another example of improvements focused on enhancing customer service and improving travelers' experience at Pittsburgh International Airport.

"We are pleased to partner with Sunoco to offer our customers an upgraded experience and additional convenience options at Pittsburgh International," Cassotis said.

Customers may once again refuel rental vehicles at the airport station and access the station from the Cell Phone lot.

"The project progressed smoothly and according to schedule," said Dennis Pivik, Vice President of Engineering. "We thank our employees, passengers and rental car concessionaires for their patience during the closure."

See more photos of the renovated station.

Mothers' Nursing Lounge Opens on Concourse C

New Room Provides Clean, Comfortable, Private Space

Mothers traveling through Pittsburgh International Airport now have access to a new, clean and comfortable space where they can more easily breastfeed, use a breast pump and care for young children. A Mothers' Nursing Lounge opened May 14 in Concourse C, across from Kidsport. Pittsburgh International joins Newark, LaGuardia, Chicago Midway, Dallas Love Field, General Mitchell in Milwaukee and Burlington International airports in providing rooms or stations designated specifically for nursing. The Mothers' Nursing Lounge was constructed by the airport's Facilities Maintenance staff. The room features new paint, carpet, comfortable seating, a baby changing table, and is adjacent to a family restroom in the Airside Terminal.

See more photos of the new Mothers' Nursing Lounge.

Executives Welcome New Nonstop Service to Indianapolis, Milwaukee

OneJet Offers Convenience, Amenities for Business Travelers

Business leaders from some of the region's largest companies - PPG, Bayer, Michael Baker - along with County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Airport Authority and OneJet officials, celebrated the launch of new service to Indianapolis on OneJet on May 11. Nonstop service to Milwaukee began on May 4. The new service is offered on seven-seat executive Hawker 400 jets and is designed to cater to business travelers and medium-size airports. The flights, which feature one-hour, gate-to-gate service, TSA PreCheck access for eligible customers and complimentary onboard amenities, are offered four times weekly, Monday-Thursday.

See photos from the Indianapolis launch.

See photos from the Milwaukee launch.

Flights may be booked via corporate or online travel agencies including American Express Global Business Travel, BCD Travel, Expedia, or Carlson Wagonlit Travel.

Book Your Company Travel on OneJet!

New International Arrivals Process Saves Travelers Time, Hassle

New Process Eliminates Additional Security Screening

International passengers returning home to Pittsburgh now have a new perk at PIT - they don't have to clear security again to leave the facility.

CEO Christina Cassotis made it a top priority to change the re-entry procedure for international arriving passengers to allow them to avoid being screened by security twice. The upgrade coincided with the start of Delta's nonstop service from Paris to Pittsburgh on May 11.

"This was an important upgrade for international passengers, and we're thrilled to offer the new service for our customers," Cassotis said. "Pittsburgh International Airport is a world-class facility. This is another example of the great services available here."

The new procedure includes all international arrivals, including Punta Cana and Cancun.

Previously, after clearing customs passengers were required to go through security before entering the Airside Terminal. As part of the solution, airport crews constructed a barrier and temporary walls, and airport employees helped guide passengers through the new process.

See photos of the new process.

Airport Area Development Thrives: Industry Drive Groundbreaking

Under Armour to Become First Office Campus Tenant

Oxford Development Company and partners broke ground May 18 on 250 Industry Drive, a $13 million, 16-acre, flex office campus development on airport property. The campus is attractive to a wide range of companies looking for general office space and product assembly space. Under Armour was announced as the first tenant.