PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh International Airport, or PIT, is preparing to open its transformed new terminal to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 18, following more than 10 years of planning and four years of construction.

The $1.7 billion project focuses on passengers who begin and end their journeys in Pittsburgh, known as “origin-and-destination” travelers.

The new structure replaces an older terminal designed primarily to function as a hub for connecting travelers during the US Airways era.

Christina Cassotis, CEO of Pittsburgh International Airport, said the terminal was "built for Pittsburgh, by Pittsburgh," and will enhance the passenger experience while maintaining the region's profile on a global scale.

The opening follows several months of system testing, which included two public tri

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