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@SecretaryPete
visited PIT today to talk about the new terminal construction, infrastructure investment and other exciting innovations. But at the end of a long day, nothing is better than some
#PITPAWS
puppy love.
We are shocked and saddened at the passing of Steelers legend Franco Harris. For all of his amazing accomplishments on the field, we appreciated even more the kindness and humility he displayed off of it. We hope his family finds peace and comfort in the coming days and weeks.
A terrible towel wave as the inaugural nonstop from Seattle on
@AlaskaAir
pulls up to gate B31 with a black and gold bonus: the pilots are from Pittsburgh!
#HereWeGo
#emeraldandsteel
To honor Franco Harris at PIT, his iconic Immaculate Reception figure has moved to the Center Core at the top of the escalators in the Airside Terminal. There is also a table with condolence books for travelers to sign or share their memories of Franco and his legacy.
This is Hercules. He is spending
#ValentinesDay
taking photos and receiving lots of pats from passengers at PIT today. 12/10 for being a member of the
#PITPAWS
airport therapy dog team and for being a total flirt.
@dog_rates
As
@united
flight 648 pulled up to Gate A12 at Pittsburgh International on Nov. 8, family members, local dignitaries and military representatives held flags, saluted and placed hands over their hearts - after 74 years, a hero was coming home. Full story:
We get to look at the greatest moment in NFL history every day here at the airport, but you can vote for it by going to and voting for
@francoharrishof
#ImmaculateReception
!
With flight schedules dramatically reduced, the planes have to go somewhere. Luckily, we have lots of space on the airfield. So we're hosting these beauties for American Airlines until they're needed again, hopefully very soon.
We got some snow last night,
@British_Airways
, but let us introduce you to a Pittsburgh tradition: the parking chair. Once a parking space is shoveled out, the chair means no one else can use it.
We've got your spot saved for
@HeathrowAirport
to PIT. 🇬🇧✈️🇺🇸
Big news!
@primantibros
will open its first airport location at Pittsburgh International next spring! The airport restaurant will feature a full bar with a wide selection of draft and bottled beers and Primanti’s fabled cocktails.
As a gesture of appreciation today and on future Fridays, airport staff will deliver lunches to 200 federal workers at PIT including
@TSA
agents working w/out pay. Agents say passengers have been leaving notes and other kindnesses thanking them since the govt shutdown began.
We were honored to have
@FLOTUS
Dr. Jill Biden, Secretary of Transportation
@SecretaryPete
and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su at PIT today! They praised our workforce development initiatives which include
#PIT2Work
, the Terminal Modernization Program, and childcare center 👏
.
@steelers
first-round pick touching down at Pittsburgh International today! Pleased to be the first stop on the tour of his new home! Welcome to Pittsburgh,
@rell_island6
!
Here we go,
@steelers
! Here we go! Check out our firefighters’
#Francoing
with Franco! PIT is the only place in the world where you can recreate the legendary pose right next to
@francoharrishof
’s figure!
Welcome
@cathaypacific
! New twice-weekly cargo service lands at PIT on a Boeing 777-300ER demonstrating our region’s increasing significance as a more efficient international logistics center.
The new terminal at PIT will create a more efficient and enjoyable experience for travelers, with three times the amount of covered parking, reduced time from curbside to airside and a more spacious security checkpoint area.
#PITtransformed
BA IS BACK!
We’re excited to announce that the
@British_Airways
direct flight from PIT to
@HeathrowAirport
is resuming in 2022! Go to to book tickets now.
This afternoon we accommodated multiple diversions due to inclement weather in the D.C. area. Luckily, it was a beautiful day at PIT to welcome this
@airfrance
A380 (A388) from Paris! 😎
Grounded aircraft are finding a place to park at PIT and other U.S. airports. Nearly 100 planes are lined up on our airfield. More from Blue Sky News here:
We had a very large unexpected guest last night when this
@qatarairways
Boeing "Triple Seven" was diverted to PIT after taking off from
@HIAQatar
in Doha nearly 12 hours earlier. No, that's not a toy fire truck.
@Boeing
777s are HUGE - the largest twinjet in the world.
The first
@British_Airways
flight to Pittsburgh in 20 years is boarding in a few hours at
@HeathrowAirport
! Can't wait to see everyone on this side of the pond!
Welcome
@steelers
No.1 pick
@ohthatsNajee22
to Pittsburgh! We have a thing for RBs named Harris here. PIT is the first stop on your way to lots of yards and TDs - maybe we’ll have a statue of you here someday, too!
#HereWeGo
!
Welcome to PIT,
@primantibros
! We're excited to have the chance to offer people from around the world a taste – literally – of everything the city has to offer. Read more about this morning's grand opening here:
This morning, family, friends and a water cannon salute welcomed
@AmericanAir
Captain Moore as he taxied to the gate one last time. After 40 years of flying, the Pittsburgh native is hanging up his wings. We thank him for his service and wish him a happy retirement!
Cheers!
@British_Airways
🇬🇧 just landed 🛩 back in the Burgh! We’re beyond excited to offer Pittsburgh travelers nonstop flights to and from London
@HeathrowAirport
. Time to go book that European trip!
Pleased, we were, to have this visitor a few weeks ago from a galaxy far, far away…
@DENAirport
. We hope to see it again soon. In the meantime,
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
!
The custom livery on Air Force One features
@PPG
-made coatings, sealants, and transparencies. Pittsburgh has played a prominent role in building this nation and its most iconic aircraft.
Big air service news! Today
@United
announced 4 new flights from PIT and 1st-ever nonstops to Hilton Head Island Airport and
@flypensacola
. Other new routes starting in late May and running through summer include
@portlandjetport
and
@iflyCHS
.
Today we had the honor of sending off one of the final
@Delta
#MD88
flights. N910DE departed for
@ATLairport
at 7 a.m. and is one of Delta's 20+ remaining McDonnell Douglas aircraft to retire. In total, Delta's "Mad Dogs" have carried more than 750 million pax since 1987.
“I’ve never done anything that has impacted so many people.” Find out how an airport employee's four-year-old son inspired Pittsburgh International Airport’s industry-leading sensory-friendly space:
Thank you,
@TODAYshow
, for featuring our new sensory-friendly room Presley’s Place! Share 4-year-old Presley's story to show the world how important these spaces are for making travel accessible to everyone.
We have a first look at a very special place called the “sensory room” at Pittsburgh International Airport. The room serves as a sort of refuge for kids and adults with autism.
Heavy storms on the East Coast have led to some unexpected guests at PIT, including an
@airfrance
A380! We're sorry that some travelers' plans were disrupted, but we're always happy to help our airline partners!
For the first time ever, Pittsburgh will have a direct air connection with China through seasonal charter service to Shanghai in August. Flights on China Eastern Airlines will establish Pittsburgh as a gateway for hundreds of Chinese visitors this year!
🌩️⚡️It didn’t send anyone back to the future, but a bolt of lightning did punch a 3-by-3 foot hole in runway 10L/28R last week! Learn why you may be stuck on a plane during summer thunderstorms here:
Just a few months ago, more than 100 planes were parked on our airfield. Today, we’re down to 31. As flights and passengers gradually return, we’re beyond excited to see these birds reclaiming their place in the sky!
The ceremonial groundbreaking of PIT’s new terminal is happening today! It’s more than a smarter facility. It’s about building a new front door to Pittsburgh and showing all the promise and possibilities of this great city.
From Pittsburgh to Iceland, then... Rome, Madrid, Dublin and many more European destinations. Book
@Icelandair
's $499 round-trip deal before it ends on Wednesday, Nov 8! Fly nonstop from PGH starting in June 2024 ✈️
#icelandair
We are excited to have another legendary figure at PIT! Today, trailblazing journalist and Pittsburgh native Nellie Bly joined Franco Harris and George Washington in our terminals on her 158th birthday. Welcome, Nellie!
Guess who "touched down" at PIT?
@kennypickett10
, the Steelers first round draft pick is back home. The quarterback was announced by
@francoharrishof
and he stopped by the hall of famer's statue to take a picture!
This has been a messy winter storm, but our snow crews have been on the job since 2 a.m., keeping the runways clear and the airport operating normally. Thank you for your hard work!
For visitors and travelers observing
#AshWednesday
today, ashes will be administered in the Interfaith Room from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. as part of the national
#AshesToGo
program. The room is on the mezzanine level in the Airside Terminal.
After every storm, there’s a rainbow. While our nation and industry may be experiencing some turbulence right now, we know that brighter days are ahead.
#FindARainbowDay
After 32 years of flying, Pittsburgh native and
@JetBlue
captain Emerick Aulicino knew exactly where he wanted his last flight to be. This morning, we had the chance to welcome him home with a water canon salute for his retirement. Read the full story:
This is BIG! Airport, airline and business officials, along with
@ACE_Fitzgerald
, to announce new international destination, new carrier today at 11 am on Ticketing Level.
Today,
@MLB
players will wear No. 21 in honor of
@Pirates
legend and humanitarian Roberto Clemente. We’re also “wearing” No. 21 with digital signs throughout the terminal. For Pittsburgh and beyond, Clemente’s spirit continues to outshine the diamond he played on.
#ClementeDay
It’s an amazing day welcoming 300+ visitors from China on the first nonstop flight from Shanghai! Thanks to our performers, Mandarin-speaking volunteers and media for attending the welcome celebration on the tarmac!
#ChinaCharters
@vstpgh
@IdeaFoundryPGH
We've waited nearly a year for new nonstop flights to Seattle on
@AlaskaAir
. On Thursday, we'll celebrate the inaugural departure at 5PM! Who's off to the Emerald City?
#EmeraldandSteel
Did you know Pittsburgh International is one of the few U.S. airports to have a beekeeping program? In honor of the
#firstdayofspring
, learn about PIT's three apiaries, which house roughly 700,000 bees: 🌷🐝
Today,
@cathaypacific
in partnership with Unique Logistics, launched twice-weekly cargo service. Operated on a Boeing 777-300ER, the service demonstrates our region’s significance as an international logistics center & alternative to congested hubs. More:
Thanks to
@PghFoodBank
for their tireless work in providing for our region. We're pleased to offer our facilities and volunteer assistance to support our neighbors in today's food distribution at PIT.
With two celebrations in one night, we'd say PIT gave
@British_Airways
a 787-sized welcome for the inaugural flight last night! Read here for more about the launch of new year-round nonstop service to London Heathrow:
#BAlovesPittsburgh
When we broke ground for Pittsburgh’s airport of the future, we did it with the help of our community. Click here for full coverage of today's ceremonial groundbreaking for our $1.4 billion Terminal Modernization Program.
Hey
@united
, we love the new look! The only aircraft currently flying with United's new livery touched down at PIT this afternoon from Denver! Follow the 737 here:
Our friends at the 911th Airlift Wing officially opened a two-bay hangar today - a big step in their conversion process from flying C-130s to newer, larger C-17 aircraft. We look forward to their exciting future and continued partnership as they take on a new, global mission!
Today we pause to remember the lives lost at the Tree of Life synagogue one year ago. We will observe a moment of silence in the terminal in remembrance of the victims.
You can fly in style nonstop, year-round to London on a 787-8 Dreamliner beginning April 2019. Hear more about the aircraft from
@British_Airways
Simon Brooks!
#BALovesPittsburgh
Today is airport therapy dog Lucie's first day on the job at Pittsburgh International! Luckily, her friend Juno is here to show her the ropes!
#PITPAWS
The future of travel is here! Airlines have given final approval for construction of a terminal that will provide modern, cost-efficient facilities centered on tech, innovation and sustainability. Groundbreaking set for fall 2021 and opening in early 2025.
It's been 50 years since the
@steelers
' Immaculate Reception, but that play will never get old. 🙌
Let's see your recreation of the greatest play in NFL history! Post a photo or video using
#Francoing
and we might feature you! 👀
Members of our airport fire and police departments gathered for a moment of silence this morning in remembrance of those who lost their lives on this day, 18 years ago.
#NeverForget
Congrats to
@united
team at PIT for receiving a Safety Excellence Silver Award for impeccable safety record, zero lost time injuries and accidents/damages. PIT is only station to receive this award in 2017 in entire United system.
We’re going off the grid. In fact, we’re building our own. Today we announced a partnership with
@peoplesnatgas
to become the first major U.S. airport powered entirely by a
#microgrid
fueled by natural gas and solar.