Pittsburgh’s tourism chief has welcomed increased capacity being introduced by British Airways from Heathrow for the summer schedule.
The airline is raising frequency from six flights a week to daily from March 31 until the end of October with return fares starting at £514.
The flights to the western Pennsylvania gateway depart London at 4.40pm and arrive at 8pm local time.
VisitPittsburgh chef executive Jerad Bachar said: “We’re thrilled that the British Airways service continues to go from strength to strength.
“Our city has so much to offer; not only do we have exciting new developments and attractions on the horizon, but our existing ‘Only in Pittsburgh’ offerings, such as The Andy Warhol Museum, Wigle Whiskey and Primanti Sandwich, firmly cement the city as a must-visit destination for culture seekers, foodies, and sports enthusiasts.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming a new wave of travellers to discover what makes Pittsburgh so special.”