All articles tagged with #pittsburgh international airport
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Pittsburgh International Airport is adding a second public dress rehearsal for its new terminal, scheduled after the initial event on September 20, to better prepare for the opening and gather feedback from participants acting as passengers. The date for the second test will be announced soon, and those interested can register for future opportunities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confiscated its 40th firearm of the year at Pittsburgh International Airport when a man attempted to board a flight with a loaded handgun. This surpasses the previous record of 35 firearms caught in 2019. The passenger had a valid concealed-carry permit, so no charges were filed by the Allegheny County Police. TSA officers have confiscated a total of 40 guns at the airport this year, compared to 26 in 2022 and 32 in 2021. Nationwide, over 6,000 guns have been stopped at security checkpoints so far this year, indicating a concerning trend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
Allison Lyn Gaiser, a woman from Armstrong County, has been charged with cruelty to animals and other offenses for allegedly abandoning a brown-and-white male French bulldog at Pittsburgh International Airport. Gaiser left the dog unattended in a stroller near the airport's short-term parking lot before boarding a flight to Mexico. The dog was found with no water but had a bag of dog food. Gaiser was unable to bring the dog on the flight as it did not meet the criteria for an emotional support animal. The dog is now in the care of Animal Friends and is doing well in a foster home.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Pittsburgh
Allison Gaiser, the owner of a dog abandoned at Pittsburgh International Airport, has been charged with a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty, as well as summary violations of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and abandonment of animals by owner. Gaiser left the dog near short-term parking before boarding a flight to Mexico. The dog is currently being fostered by Animal Friends and is in good health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A traveler is expected to face charges for abandoning their dog at Pittsburgh International Airport after being told the dog couldn't fly without a crate. The owner left the dog in the airport's short-term parking and boarded their flight to a resort destination. The dog, found unattended in a stroller, is now in the care of a rescue shelter and the state dog warden. This incident follows a similar case in which a man left his dog tied up outside an airport and was charged with a misdemeanor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
On the busiest day in TSA history, a man from Lima, Ohio, was arrested at Pittsburgh International Airport for attempting to bring a loaded 9mm gun in his carry-on backpack. This incident marks the sixth gun found at the airport since June and the 21st this year. The TSA reminds passengers that guns are only allowed in checked baggage if they are unloaded, packed in a locked case, and declared at the check-in counter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
A loaded gun was seized at Pittsburgh International Airport on the busiest day in TSA history. The incident involved a man from Lima, Ohio, who attempted to bring a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on backpack. The TSA screened over 2.8 million travelers that day, the highest volume since its establishment in 2001. This year is on track to surpass the number of loaded guns found in 2021 and 2022 at the airport, with 21 already confiscated in 2023. Travelers are reminded to familiarize themselves with proper firearm packing procedures and to never bring firearms in carry-on luggage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
A temporary ground stop was issued at Pittsburgh International Airport due to unauthorized drone activity, which lasted for about 30 minutes. Law enforcement is attempting to locate the operator, and unauthorized drone operators in protected airspace can face fines or charges. The airport terminals' operations remain unaffected.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
Breeze Airways has added five new non-stop flight destinations from Pittsburgh International Airport, including Raleigh-Durham, Jacksonville, New York-Islip, Portland, and Los Angeles. The airline offers affordable one-way tickets starting at $53 by scheduling flights on peak days and avoiding unpopular ones. Breeze Airways also includes a layover option without passengers having to get off the plane. The airline aims to provide non-stop flights to destinations that typically have layovers and includes smaller and larger cities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTAE Pittsburgh
A passenger, Hossein Dehnavifard, is accused of making a bomb threat at Pittsburgh International Airport after he arrived late and couldn't board his flight. The B concourse was partially closed and more than 100 passengers who were on American Airlines flight 1862 to Philadelphia had to leave the plane while the aircraft was searched. Dehnavifard, a 37-year-old Iranian national, was taken to the county jail to await arraignment on charges of terroristic threats and threat to use weapons of mass destruction. After a search involving K-9s and X-ray machines, police said they did not find a threat on the plane or in the luggage on board.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Pittsburgh
Hossein Dehnavifard, an Iranian national, was arrested at Pittsburgh International Airport after making a bomb threat against an American Airlines flight to Philadelphia. Dehnavifard was detained after he missed his flight and made a threat against the aircraft to gate agents. He was charged with terroristic threats and threat to use weapons of mass destruction and taken to the Allegheny County Jail. No threats were found, and operations at the airport were not impacted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPXI Pittsburgh
A passenger who allegedly made a threat after missing his boarding at Pittsburgh International Airport has been arrested. The man was taken into custody after making the alleged threat, which caused a disruption at the airport.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
An Iranian national, Hossein Dehnavifard, was arrested by Allegheny County Police in connection with a bomb threat at Pittsburgh International Airport. The bomb threat was reported by American Airlines gate agents, and after an extensive check of the jet and its contents, no threats were found. Dehnavifard is charged with terroristic threats and threat to use weapons of mass destruction. The TSA may impose a civil penalty.