Aer Lingus Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Dublin and Pittsburgh
- Joe Breitfeller
- 4 days ago
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Aer Lingus has announced the launch of their inaugural nonstop flight between Dublin and Pittsburgh, building on their partnership with the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers. Flights will operate four times weekly with an Airbus A321neo LR.
On Monday (May 25, 2026), Aer Lingus celebrated the launch of their first flight from Dublin Airport to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania today. Aer Lingus’ Dublin-Pittsburgh route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with an Airbus A321neo LR, and builds on the airline’s partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of the most storied NFL football franchises. Known as the ‘City of Bridges,’ Pittsburgh features over 446 bridges within its boundaries. Celebrating the inaugural flight, Aer Lingus lit the city’s Three Sisters Bridges on the Allegheny River in green, white and orange. Dubbed a ‘Bridge to Ireland,’ the creative illumination added even further ambiance to Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline.
In Monday’s announcement, Aer Lingus’ Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, Reid Moody, 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.”
Also commenting on Aer Lingus’ new service, Pittsburgh International Airport’s 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.”
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ VP – Business Development and Strategy, Dan Rooney, added,
“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.”
Aer Lingus’ new Pittsburgh service offers seamless connectivity via Dublin from Western Pennsylvania to cities including Paris, Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam, Manchester and London Heathrow. The route increases Aer Lingus’ North American network to 24 routes from Dublin.
Aer Lingus is the Official Airline Partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In September 2025, the airline flew the team to Dublin for a historic, sold-out game at Croke Park. Additionally, in 2027, the Pitt Panthers will fly to Dublin to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, taking place in Week Zero of the College Football calendar.
Founded in 1936, Aer Lingus is the Irish flag carrier. Aer Lingus operates over 100 routes from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock to Europe, the UK and North America. The airline will offer 24 direct routes from North America to Ireland in 2026, including new routes to Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh. As part of IAG, Aer Lingus is committed to a more sustainable future by investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and enhancing operational efficiencies across our network.
Source: Aer Lingus
