British Airways Doubles Down on Pittsburgh
Airline adds service on heels of regional business delegation to London
By Matt Neistein
Published November 10, 2022
Read Time: 4 mins
When London called, Pittsburgh answered.
Three years ago, British Airways launched from Pittsburgh International Airport, creating nonstop service to London Heathrow. And now, after regional leaders led a successful overseas mission, the airline is increasing from four to six flights a week, a huge win for Western Pennsylvania.
The projected direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the additional flights is $12,342,000, according to Boston-based research firm EBP US.
“These additional flights are a vote of confidence in the strength of this market and the region,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “During our recent trip to London we were able to showcase our region, and we look forward to the additional opportunities our community will have because of those efforts.”
Current service operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. With the new frequencies, British Airways aircraft will arrive at PIT every day of the week except Saturday.
A fifth flight will be added on April 24, with the sixth coming on May 14.
“We are delighted to be increasing our flight frequency from Pittsburgh to London next summer,” said Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ director of network and alliances. “As the only airline to operate a direct route between Pittsburgh and London Heathrow, these additional flights will give our customers even greater flexibility when travelling to Britain and beyond.”
In October, Fitzgerald and airport executives led a delegation that included business leaders and others to London to meet with British Airways and other U.K. firms to strengthen existing business connections and explore the possibilities for new relationships.
Nearly 30 executives from stalwarts like PNC, PPG and the Pittsburgh Steelers to tech firms like Aurora and Carnegie Robotics, as well as representatives from Pittsburgh’s higher education, philanthropy and arts and culture sectors, attended the October event.
