What: Join Pittsburgh International Airport, airline executives and community leaders as they make a major announcement regarding nonstop West Coast service. When: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, Ticketing Level (Next to Air Canada Ticket Counter)
Who: Interview opportunities include Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis, airline executives and community leaders. Parking: Media may park in the courier lot but must notify Alyson Walls in advance.
About Allegheny County Airport Authority: Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport, is committed to increasing air service, improving customer service and inspiring growth in the Pittsburgh region. Its 2016 Annual Report detailing growth and improved financial position can be found at flypittsburgh.com/AR16.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves more than 8 million passengers annually on 16 carriers. During the past two years, the airport has increased its nonstop destinations more than 80 percent to include 68 airports. Air Transport World named Pittsburgh International its 2017 Airport of the Year. Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast both named Pittsburgh International a Top 10 Domestic Airport in 2016. In addition, TripAdvisor ranked Pittsburgh International Airport a Travelers’ Choice Favorite for Shopping in 2016.