Pittsburgh International Airport Traffic Up, Reopening Continues

PITTSBURGH — As passenger traffic gradually ramps up at Pittsburgh International Airport, the Allegheny County Airport Authority is rolling out the second phase of its “PIT Safe Travels” reopening program.

The authority launched the initiative last month. The program includes enhanced protocols (mandatory face coverings, social distancing markers, protective shields at counters, UV cleaning robots) throughout the terminal that demonstrate best practices for reducing the spread of germs in high-traffic areas.

"With the gradual increase of passenger traffic, we’re working closely with our tenants and partners to identify areas of the terminal that make sense to reopen as travel demand
grows,” authority CEO Christina Cassotis said in a release.

“Public safety and customer service remain our top priorities, and we will continue to implement best practices and follow all public health guidelines to boost health and safety measures
throughout the airport.”

Airport officials are now preparing to reopen airport concessions, parking lots, the alternate security checkpoint and other services – using a phased approach based on passenger volume.

The number of passengers using the airport tripled from April to May – from 32,400 to 92,500, which is still down about 89 percent from pre-pandemic levels. On June 19, nearly 5,000 people passed through the security checkpoint, the highest total since mid-March On a normal day, more than 15,000 are screened.

Details of PIT Safe Travels Phase 2 include:

• Concessions – a number of airport shops and restaurants are expected to reopen following a phased approach and in accordance with state health department guidelines and Airport Authority policies. (Read here for a current list of open concessions)

• Parking – The airport’s long-term parking lot will reopen on Thursday, while the extended term lot will remain closed. Prices for long-term and short-term parking will continue to be offered at discounted rates of $8 per day and $16 per day. Additionally, travelers can begin making parking reservations on June 25 for bookings between the dates of June 26 – Sept. 30.

• Alternate Security Checkpoint – The alternate security checkpoint is expected to be open during limited hours (Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between the hours of 4:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.) Please note: these hours are subject to change. Additionally, an outdoor monitor showing TSA wait times has been installed outside the entrance of the Alternate Security Checkpoint.

• Global Entry Enrollment: The CBP Global Entry enrollment office, located on the third floor of PIT’s Landside Terminal, will reopen for in-person interviews beginning on July 7. information on Global Entry.

• Train, Walkways Reactivated: The second train between the Landside and Airside Terminal, as well as moving walkways to the long-term parking lot, have been reactivated.