Aviation leaders are in Pittsburgh this week for a global summit that looks toward the future of air travel, featuring the latest technology that could change how we fly. Some of that technology was developed here. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 has an exclusive look at one company’s prototype that would make baggage claim faster.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh International Airport says travelers won’t have to wait for this tech to get bags out quicker. When the new terminal opens next year, the distance bags travel from plane to baggage claim will be reduced from about nine miles to four miles. With that, the airport says wait times at baggage claim will be cut in half.

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Originally published: May 14, 2025