American Airlines flight attendants blast Pittsburgh airport plan to allow non-passengers entry

The union that represents American Airlines flight attendants has blasted Pittsburgh International’s plan to allow non-passengers through airport security in order to patronise airport stores and restaurants. But Christina Cassotis, CE of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, says Pittsburgh is a unique airport, a onetime hub for American predecessor US Airways, that has “lots of room” and that continues to prioritise safety and security. “Allowing the non-flying public to go through security at the…airport for the sole purpose of shopping is a terrible precedent and an ill-conceived decision,” said the Association of Professional Flight Attendants. “Beyond security concerns, having shoppers clog already frustratingly long TSA security lines will lead to flight delays and more passengers missing flights”. <br/>