4-DAY PLUS 4 MORE. BRIAN. THANK YOU. AND TODAY IS THE FIRST TRUE TEST FOR THE NEW TERMINAL AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. SOME THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS GETTING AN EARLY START ON THEIR HOLIDAY, HEADING OUT OF TOWN PLANS, TAKING A LOOK AT THE FLIGHTS IN AND OUT OF THE AIRPORT. ACCORDING TO FLIGHTAWARE, 16 DELAYS, ONE CANCELLATIONS SO FAR TODAY. AMONG THE UPGRADES AT THE NEW TERMINAL, JUST IN TIME FOR THE BIG TRAVEL WEEK, MORE LINES AT SECURITY CHECKPOINT. PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR REPORTER AVA RASH TAKING IN THE EARLY HOLIDAY TRAVEL RUSH TO. EVERYTHING WAS SMOOTH SAILING GOING INTO THE FIRST WEEKEND OF PITTSBURGH’S NEW TERMINAL BEING OPEN TRAVELERS, WE SPOKE TO SAID THEY APPRECIATED THE QUICK LINES AT TSA AND THE EFFICIENCY TSA LINES WERE RUNNING LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE DURING THE FRIDAY MORNING RUSH. EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE FLOWING EASY. LOOKS GOOD TOO. IT WAS THE FIRST BIG TEST BEFORE THE HOLIDAY SEASON. AT ONE POINT, THE WAIT TIME WAS UP TO 17 MINUTES, BUT WORKERS OPENED UP A FEW LANES AND GOT IT BACK DOWN TO TEN. LATER ON IN THE MORNING. SOME TRAVELERS DIDN’T HAVE TO WAIT AT ALL AND JUST WALKED RIGHT UP. DOMINIC BARBARINO AND MIKE LOGAN WERE BOTH TRAVELING TO CHICAGO AND WERE THRILLED TO ONLY HAVE A FIVE MINUTE WAIT TIME. I MEAN, IT’S GREAT I’VE WAITED HERE BEFORE FOR A GOOD 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR, SO I’LL TAKE IT. IT PAYS TO COME EARLY TOO, SO THAT’S NICE. SECURITY NOW FEATURES 12 LANES WITH STATE OF THE ART SCREENING TECHNOLOGY MAKING FOR A QUICKER PROCESS. I’M EXCITED FOR THAT. IT MAKES TRAVELING A LITTLE BIT EASIER. SO YEAH, I THINK FOR THIS TIME IN THE MORNING FOR THE MORNING RUSH, I THINK THAT’S GREAT. THE HOLIDAYS AND THE BEST PART IS YOU DON’T HAVE TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES OR YOUR COMPUTER OUT OF THE BAG. NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF AND GO THROUGH THAT WHOLE PROCESS. SO SAVE TIME, GET MORE BEER, I LOVE IT, THAT’S IT. AND IT’S LOOKING LIKE WEDNESDAY IS GOING TO BE THE BUSIEST DAY FOR TRAVELING THIS HOLIDAY. FOR NOW, COVERIN
Pittsburgh travelers enjoy smooth TSA experience at new terminal
Updated: 1:46 PM EST Nov 21, 2025
Pittsburgh’s new terminal opened smoothly, with travelers praising the efficient Transportation Security Administration lines and quick processing during the first weekend.It was the first major test for the airport, and passengers seemed pleasantly surprised. “I mean, it’s great. I’ve waited here before for a good 45 minutes to an hour or so. I’ll take it,” Mike Logan, who is traveling to Chicago, said.Travelers appreciated the streamlined experience, noting the quick lines at TSA and overall efficiency. Wait times initially reached up to 17 minutes, but workers quickly opened additional lanes, reducing the wait to just 10 minutes. Later in the morning, some travelers were able to walk right up without any wait. The new security setup features 12 lanes equipped with state-of-the-art screening technology, making the process quicker and more efficient. “I’m excited for that. It makes traveling a little bit easier,” said Natalie Steiff from Pittsburgh. One of the best features of the new terminal is that travelers no longer have to remove their shoes or laptops during screening. “No one wants to take your shoes off and go through that whole process. So, save time, get more beer. That’s it,” Logan said. It’s looking like Wednesday is going to be the busiest day for holiday travel.
PITTSBURGH —
Pittsburgh’s new terminal opened smoothly, with travelers praising the efficient Transportation Security Administration lines and quick processing during the first weekend.
It was the first major test for the airport, and passengers seemed pleasantly surprised.
“I mean, it’s great. I’ve waited here before for a good 45 minutes to an hour or so. I’ll take it,” Mike Logan, who is traveling to Chicago, said.
Travelers appreciated the streamlined experience, noting the quick lines at TSA and overall efficiency. Wait times initially reached up to 17 minutes, but workers quickly opened additional lanes, reducing the wait to just 10 minutes. Later in the morning, some travelers were able to walk right up without any wait.
The new security setup features 12 lanes equipped with state-of-the-art screening technology, making the process quicker and more efficient. “I’m excited for that. It makes traveling a little bit easier,” said Natalie Steiff from Pittsburgh.
One of the best features of the new terminal is that travelers no longer have to remove their shoes or laptops during screening. “No one wants to take your shoes off and go through that whole process. So, save time, get more beer. That’s it,” Logan said.
It’s looking like Wednesday is going to be the busiest day for holiday travel.