PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck® who are ticketed to fly out of Pittsburgh International Airport, will need to head to the main security checkpoint to receive expedited screening benefits for TSA PreCheck members.
Travel volume has increased tremendously during the past year and TSA and airport officials have explored various checkpoint configurations in an effort to improve checkpoint efficiency and streamline passenger flow into the checkpoint, especially during the early morning peak travel period.
Starting May 5, TSA PreCheck® passengers should proceed directly to the main checkpoint. The alternate checkpoint will mainly be open to screen non-TSA PreCheck travelers.
Travelers can expect to see the use of passenger screening canine teams that will be working in the checkpoint area to assist with expediting the screening process. The canine teams are an important layer of security focused on identifying any passengers who may be carrying an explosive device.
Signs will be posted in the terminal to inform travelers of this change as they arrive in the terminal and make their way to the TSA checkpoints. Non-TSA PreCheck passengers arriving at the main checkpoint will be redirected to the alternate checkpoint.
In addition, beginning May 4, the passenger screening checkpoints at the airport will be closed from 10:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m., daily. Passengers will not be able to access the concourse or gate area of the airport during those hours.