It’s been a gradual increase but a steady one: passenger travel numbers at Pittsburgh International Airport continue to climb, as more airlines announce new or expanded flights, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times.
The last few years have taken a toll on flyers and the airline industry itself, as the COVID-19 pandemic redefined air travel in ways we never imagined.
But now there is a renewed sense of normalcy at Pittsburgh International Airport, where passenger traffic is beating expectations.
Figures have continued to rise month-to-month — back to pre-pandemic levels — soaring at a pace that has the Allegheny County Airport Authority very optimistic, along with travelers.
“It’s good. I think people still need to be safe, but I think it’s good. The economy has to start thriving again,” said Jennifer O’Toole of Chicago.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority hit 91% of its 2019 numbers, beating its forecast for the first month of the year, the Pittsburgh Business Times reports. This comes as more airlines have announced new flights departing from Pittsburgh. Earlier this month, Breeze Airways added four new nonstop flights, with other carriers making more seats available by using larger aircrafts.
Airlines offered more than 902,000 seats during the past month, according to the Business Times, up 16% from this time last year. The airport expects to finish the year with traffic at 90% of pre-pandemic levels, and is expected to exceed them by next year.
“It’s getting better, and I can tell you, I haven’t had any delays as well, so that’s really good,” said Brad Stutz of Butler.
Data shows more than 593,000 people traveled through Pittsburgh airport during the month of January. That’s up 30% year-over-year, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times.
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