It’s official. The new landside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport will open on Tuesday, Nov. 18 — a week before the busy Thanksgiving travel season.

The $1.7 billion terminal broke ground in October 2021. The new, modern design brings ticketing, security, baggage claim, shops, restaurants and airline gates all into one complex. It “right sizes” the space to better fit the current needs of air travel in Pittsburgh, officials have said.

“This is a new day for our region. This is an airport built for Pittsburgh, by Pittsburgh. It improves the passenger experience and ensures this region remains on a global stage,” Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis said in a statement. “The new terminal is emblematic of Pittsburgh’s modern innovation economy.”

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