It’s been exciting to see the new, $1.7 billion terminal take shape at Pittsburgh International Airport. I’ve been on several hard-hat media tours over the last couple of years, starting when the departure area was filled top to bottom with 30,000 square feet of scaffolding and hundreds of workers. Although a date for the opening day had not been announced by our press deadline, it’s certainly within reach. We provide a users’ guide to the new terminal starting on page 36.

The aim of the new terminal is not only to introduce visitors to everything that’s quintessentially Pittsburgh, but also to be modern, more efficient and better at fitting the region’s needs.

Is everyone convinced a new terminal was the way to go?

“The first is, Pittsburgh deserves a state-of-the-art airport, right? W

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