The Memorial Day weekend travel rush hit Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday morning. Ava Rush, a reporter for Pittsburgh's Action News 4, witnessed a long line of travelers going through the TSA security line. The airport said that between arriving and departing flights, about 43,000 people will use the airport over the holiday weekend, a 14% increase over 2023. Some travelers are offering advice for navigating air travel. “Get here earlier than us,” said Alyssa Boragina, who was traveling to Florida. “Pack lightly, too,” added her traveling companion, Cameryn Ward.
The Memorial Day weekend travel rush hit Pittsburgh International Airport Friday morning.
Ava Rush, a reporter for Pittsburgh's Action News 4, observed the long line of travelers going through the TSA security screening line.
The airport announced that around 43,000 passengers are expected to use the airport over the holidays, including arriving and departing flights.
This represents a 14% increase compared to 2023.
Some travelers offered advice for surviving air travel.
“Please get here before us,” said Alyssa Boragina, who was traveling to Florida.
“Make sure you pack lightly too,” added her companion, Cameryn Ward.
