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New American Airlines and Nonstop Los Angeles Flights Featured at Farmers Market Thursday!
Enter to win prizes, pick up fun travel giveaways and learn about nonstop flights to Los Angeles on American Airlines and other destinations including markets served by US Airways which will be integrated into the American system as part of the merger.
On October 17, the companies will shift to one reservation system and transition all US Airways flights to American flights. At that time, the companies will be one airline with one website, app and one set of travel policies and elite benefits.
All flights departing on or after October 17 will be American flights. During that week, the airlines will start to transfer existing US Airways reservations (for travel on or after October 17) to American reservations.
Until then, continue to book travel on aa.com or usairways.com as usual and check in with the airline operating your flight.
Read the latest merger news
here.
Thank you for flying at Pittsburgh International Airport!
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Allegiant Flying High in Pittsburgh and Other Former Hubs |
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Low-Cost Airline to Establish New Nonstop Flights, Base Crew in Pittsburgh
Allegiant has added a fourth Florida destination from Pittsburgh with nonstop service to Orlando/Sanford beginning Nov. 5.
The company is also establishing a new base of operations at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Beginning December 24, 2015, Allegiant will base a single 156-seat Airbus A319 aircraft at the airport, creating jobs for pilots, flight attendants and airport service personnel. Allegiant will also further grow its Pittsburgh operation this fall when it begins operating charter flights to Punta Cana and Cancun on behalf of Apple Vacations.
Allegiant began service from Pittsburgh in February 2015 with ten weekly flights to three Florida destinations. Since that time, the community's enthusiastic response to Allegiant's low-fares has led the carrier to add summer seasonal flights to Myrtle Beach, and now nonstop flights to Orlando.
According to a recent article in FlightGlobal, f
ormer hub airports across the Midwest are in the midst of a renaissance. Low-cost carriers including Allegiant Air are adding new routes and opening bases in former mid-size cities like Cleveland, Cincinnati, Memphis and Pittsburgh.
"Mid-size markets have lost over 15% of their seats since 2007 and a lot of that demand is still there," says Lukas Johnson, vice-president of network and pricing at Allegiant. "There's some gaps in the market that we think we can serve."
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Southwest Launches New Nonstop Flights to Dallas Love Field |
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Dallas-Themed Event a Hit with Passengers
Fresh off the Allegheny County Airport Authority's month-long recognition of
Southwest's 10-year anniversary in Pittsburgh, airport executives and Southwest corporate officials held a Dallas-themed media event celebrating the launch of new nonstop flights to Dallas Love Field on Aug. 10. Pittsburgh's own
Shelf Life String Band performed and the airport fire department provided a water arch salute during the event that included refreshments and giveaways to passengers. Officials held a brief speaking program that included executives from Michael Baker and authority Board Member Jennifer Liptak. Dallas Love Field marks the fifth new Southwest destination in the past two years.
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Airport e-Newsletter Subscribers Can Receive Hotel Discounts |
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Sign Up for Hotel Deals in Popular Cities As a subscriber to our airport e-newsletter, you now have access to more than 60,000 exclusive hotel deals that can offer significant savings toward your next vacation.  The best part? There is no cost to use this online hotel booking service, Employee Travel Specials, offered exclusively by Pittsburgh International Airport and Corporate Hotel Network. By entering your email address, you can view exclusive hotel rates in top destination cities including Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York City and more! Along with consistently low rates, new highlighted specials are posted every week. Simply use the link below to sign up for these exclusive savings. http://www.membertravelspecials.com/flypitt.aspx |
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Emergency Drill Helps Airport Hone Response |
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Airport Responders, Mutual Aid Partners Conduct Successful Exercise
In accordance with FAA requirements, the Allegheny County Airport Authority conducted a full-scale emergency exercise on Aug. 20.
Airport employees and emergency responders were joined by local mutual aid fire companies and EMS providers. Additionally, more than 100 civilian volunteers assisted, playing the role of passengers and others involved with the emergency scenario.
The drill is a comprehensive test of Pittsburgh International Airport's emergency management system, and is designed to measure readiness, functionality and effectiveness of the airport's emergency plan through mobilization of resources and personnel who would be dispatched in the event of a real emergency.
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National Aviation Day Celebrated |
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Boy Scouts Earn Merit Badges at AGC
Allegheny County Airport Authority officials observed National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 by helping Boy Scout troops from across the region earn their aviation merit badges at Allegheny County Airport (AGC).
The scouts participated in activities including interviewing pilots and mechanics, exploring aircraft, observing inspections and maintenance of aircraft and runway/ramp/security operations, as well as building model airplanes.
"It's a great program to have at this facility because the scouts can actually observe the planes up close and speak directly to aviation officials from a variety of career fields," said Gerry Vaerewyck, FAA safety representative and scout master for troop 646 from Squirrel Hill. "There's no doubt that some of them will take a lifelong interest in aviation."
In addition to ACAA officials, STAT MedEvac, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Corporate Air, Voyager Jet, Pittsburgh Flight Training and other groups helped facilitate activities with the scouts.
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Vacation Express Launches New Flights to Freeport, Bahamas |
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New Nonstop Flights to The Bahamas Through Oct. 26
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 assengers on
Vacation Express' inaugural flight to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, were treated to the tropical sounds of DJ Koz, a prize wheel and refreshments before boarding a 189-seat Boeing 737-800 that departed at 9:15 a.m. on August 7.
Operated every five days through Oct. 26 by Canadian carrier Sunwing on behalf of Vacation Express, flights and vacation packages can be booked at www.vacationexpress.com.
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