NEW AER LINGUS ROUTE TO PITTSBURGH TAKES OFF FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT

AER Lingus has celebrated the take off of its first flight from Dublin Airport to Pittsburgh.

The new route from Dublin to Pittsburgh will operate four times weekly and builds on Aer Lingus’ relationship with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh is known for its many bridges, so to celebrate the inaugural flight Aer Lingus lit the city’s Three Sisters Bridges on the Allegheny River in green, white and orange.

The new service increases Aer Lingus’ North American network to 24 routes from Ireland, increasing connectivity between North America, Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Reid Moody, Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, Aer Lingus said:  “Our new service to Pittsburgh brings Aer Lingus’ North American network to 24 routes from Ireland. This route strengthens our Dublin Hub and provides seamless connections between North America, Ireland, the UK and Europe, while supporting tourism, business and cultural links between Ireland and Pennsylvania.

“Building on our partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with Pitt Panthers playing in the 2027 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, this service further builds on our ties to the region and our long-standing connection with Pittsburgh.”

Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis said: “The Pittsburgh region’s connections to Ireland run deep – both in today’s strong business market and in ancestral ties. This is a route that community leaders have been seeking and the strong support we have received from the region since the flight’s announcement show its importance. We are thrilled to have a strong partner in Aer Lingus that will serve Pittsburgh’s growing market to Ireland and beyond, and we look forward to welcoming even more European travelers to Pittsburgh.”

Dan Rooney, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers, said: For the Steelers organization, this new route represents an important bridge between Dublin and Pittsburgh. It creates an opportunity to strengthen the relationships we have been building across Ireland through the game of American football and opens doors for stronger tourism and business partnerships that will benefit both markets. The Pittsburgh Steelers are proud to be a part of this effort and are grateful to Aer Lingus, an Official Airline of the Pittsburgh Steelers, for recognizing the growing connection between Ireland and Pittsburgh and helping to make it even stronger.”