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Pittsburgh International Airport
Information and help desks
Airport information desks can be found in the central areas of both the Landside Terminal (on the ticketing level) and Airside Terminal (on the concourse level) and there are blue courtesy information phones throughout. For information (tel: 412 472 3525 from any United States location). The Traveler's Aid desk, located on the baggage claim level of the Landside Terminal, offers general travel and community information and assistance in emergency situations.
Airport Facilities
The airport has one full service bank on landside and another bank on airside; there is a currency exchange facility in the international Arrivals area, and ATMs throughout. The Airside Terminal has a passenger service centre in each of its four arms offering ATMs, telephones, text phones, a fax and post box. There is a post office in the Landside Terminal, open 0830-1600. Paramedics provide emergency medical services. The airport also has a fitness centre, a multitude of gift shops, restaurants and other concessions throughout the Terminal buildings.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities for disabled passengers are excellent.
Business Facilities
The Landside Terminal has a business service centre offering fax and photocopy facilities, notary service and financial services (currency exchange, travellers' cheques and cash wiring services). The new Hyatt Hotel, opening summer 2000, will provide conference and meeting facilities (tel: 1 800 233 1234 toll free).
Car Rental
All major rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National are represented.
Car Parking
The airport has short-term, long-term and extended stay parking facilities, all with disabled access and reserved spaces. Short and long-term parking areas are connected to the Landside Terminal by an enclosed walkway. The extended stay car park has a free shuttle bus service.
Driving Directions
From central Pittsburgh, drive through Fort Pitt tunnels then take Route 279 South and follow airport signs. The airport's access road is at Route 60, junction 6. Route 60 is also called Route 22/30 for part of its length.
Public Transport & Taxis
Public transport and taxis can be found on the baggage claim level of the Landside Terminal. The airport has a wealth of limousine, taxi and shuttle services to nearby centres. Port Authority Transit's 28X Airport bus service runs every 20 minutes to central Pittsburgh and Oakland.
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