May Brings New Flights, More Summer Service to PIT

May is shaping up to be a big month for new flights at Pittsburgh International Airport.

From welcoming an international airline to adding a new West Coast city and more budget-friendly choices, PIT has an exciting month in store to kick off the long-anticipated summer travels of Pittsburghers.

Airlines are gearing up for pent-up demand in the Pittsburgh region for summer travel. At PIT, total airline seat capacity is expected to increase 10.8 percent this upcoming month. Year-to-date, total seats offered by airlines at PIT are up 11.2 percent versus May 2023 and up 6.7 percent from May 2019.

Airlines add West Coast service

Breeze Airways will re-connect Pittsburgh to San Diego with nonstop, twice weekly seasonal service starting May 3.

Breeze will operate the route on Mondays and Fridays with its Airbus A220-300 aircraft through Sept. 3. Breeze—which bills itself as a “Nice Low-Cost Carrier,” offers passengers both bundled and a la carte options including Nice, Nicer and Nicest. The Nicest bundle includes two checked bags, priority boarding and Breeze Ascent, its premium inflight experience featuring 2×2 first class-style seating and complimentary snacks and beverages, including alcohol.