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| - I really thought I'd written a review about the airport, but looks like it hasn't happened yet. Maybe it's a good thing, as I've had more and more occasion to come here (which is fun and exciting on the travel end).
So let's get real. Airports are not fun. Air travel is actually pretty annoying, if I must say so. My thought about a good airport is that you must create a place that makes it less annoying. So what does that take for me?
A good variety of of places to eat, an accessible place to get the essentials that may have been forgotten in the rush to pack and FREE internet. I think this airport has it covered in most areas.
I like that there are at least two "healthier options" with food stands that have yogurt, oatmeal, salads, sandwiches, etc. I admit I haven't had much time to devote to the restaurants, as I'm usually in with just enough time to check in and grab my flight (the less time needed the better!).
I also LOVE that there's a Rite Aid here. I can't tell you how many times I've realized on my drive there that I'd forgotten toothpaste or contact solution and known, no problem, I'll just grab it at the airport (and it's not marked up too bad either!).
I'm really glad they have free internet. I know it's always hit or miss when an airport offers it at no charge. The one tip I'll give is that when I bring it up in Firefox it seems to not want to connect. I opened up Chrome and it connected right to it. Just in case you have any issues this should clear it up!
I really wish the airport was closer to the city, as it's a good 25 minutes away from downtown. I know there's really nothing to be done about that other than to build another one closer, which will probably never happen. So I guess the only other option is to move to Robinson or Moon. Not an option for me, so I guess I'm stuck with the long ride.
Speaking of ride, since it's so far away, you have to have some really good friends or someone you have to cash in a favor for to drive you out there or pick you up. There's also an airport flyer (bus) that takes you out there. We learned the hard way that it takes FOREVER. Plus, you have to get downtown first from wherever you live, then catch it in town in the not so frequent times it runs. No thanks. I'll suck it up and pay the $8 a day. I just budget it into trip expenses and call it a day.
I don't understand it, but it seems to be that the security lines at it's busiest, only has about 6 lines (if that) running. There's another 6 being unused. Why not stick a few more people on the job to make things go faster? The line gets out of control early on a weekday! I hate to tell you my "secret," but there's another security option if you go upstairs and across the street. They don't tell you though, you just have to be in the "know." So, you're welcome:)
With that I would say the right amount of time to be there is an hour and a half. I've literally flown (ha ha, get the pun!?) with about a half an hour to spare and gotten on the flight, but I do not recommend it. Especially considering the panic you feel when you must pee and they're paging you on the intercom while you're in the bathroom (oops).
Oh yeah, and if you need Steelers paraphernalia, it's around every corner.
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