Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal looks like it’s ready to take on an army of travelers right now, as a few construction teams are still completing the final tasks. On Saturday, about 2,500 volunteers will give the new terminal a stress test by emulating peak travel hours and using every square foot of the facility.
Members of the airport authority mapped out a strategic roleplay plan for each volunteer, assigning them to specific airlines and gates, while using their own luggage. “Testing the check-in counters with our airline partners who will be participating, and then they will be going through the security checkpoint with TSA, and then people will be going downstairs to claim their bag in the bag claim area,” said airport spokesperson Bob Kerlik. Data will be collected and analyzed after the trial run and used to address whatever corrections need to be made before the grand opening.
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Originally published: October 24, 2025
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