I don't know if I would consider myself a travel expert but I feel like I've been in my fair share of airports in recent years and to be honest there are very few that I feel are comparable to Pittsburgh International Airport.
I must travel at off peak times because I have never and I mean never waited in the security line longer than 10 minutes. And I feel like when I say 10 minutes I really mean 5. Usually there are 3 or 4 TSA officers there looking at boarding passes and IDs and then you move to approximately the same amount of luggage scanners. I will say if it took longer I'd be okay with that. I'd rather wait an extra 20 minutes and be safe then be rushed through and have someone bringing a bomb on my plane, But then again I get crazy about flying and instead of you judging me I'll just continue on.
One of my favorite things about the airport is the Air Mall. If you know me you know I love to spend money even when I don't have it. The Air Mall doesn't necessarily have too much that I would ever shop at normally, I just appreciate the layout and how it's access able to all gates. What I hate about most airports is how you'll be stuck at your gate which has nothings but a damn Hudson New stand and the next gate over has a Bojangles and Body Shop. I mean. Who wouldn't want to jump gates? Being able to truly walk through all terminals and gates make the waiting game bearable.
Some other pluses:
*Free Wifi- enough said.
*I never feel like I'm waiting long for my bags, because I tend to always check a bag.
The biggest minus is how far it is from the city. But if you hit it right from the city you'll be there in 15-20 minutes. But since I'm on the way to the airport from the city if you feel like picking me up in Mt. Washington on your way to your fabulous trip feel free to take me with you!