Aer Lingus is continuing to expand its U.S. route map with the announcement of new service to Pittsburgh. The Irish flag carrier will launch 4x weekly flights to the Pennsylvania city beginning in May 2026.
Aer Lingus Launching Flights to Pittsburgh
The flag carrier of Ireland, Aer Lingus, is launching 4x weekly flights between its hub at Dublin Airport (DUB) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) beginning May 25, 2026. Aer Lingus will use the Airbus A321XLR on the 3,444 mile route which will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Aer Lingus’ A321XLRs are outfitted with 16 Business Class and 168 Economy seats and the flights will operate on the following schedule:
| Flight | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| EI 80 (PIT-DUB) | 8:40p | 8:40a (+1 day) |
| EI 81 (DUB-PIT) | 4:10p | 7:10p |
The route is expected to operate year round, with a short pause during the January-February timeframe, given a decreased demand in travel.
Aer Lingus is one of many airlines offering transatlantic flights on narrowbody Airbus A321 family aircraft, U.S. carriers American and JetBlue operate these planes on transatlantic routes, which opens up more secondary cities for travelers.
This will be the second transatlantic flight from Pittsburgh, joining British Airways which operates service to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). Aer Lingus is part of the OneWorld transatlantic joint venture, along with American, British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia, so this is yet another option for OneWorld frequent flyers.
Pittsburgh has been offering subsidies to carriers that offer new international service from the airport, so I have to imagine that played a factor in the launch of this route. Either way, it is great to see further route expansion from the airline into the United States in 2026.
Summary
Aer Lingus is launching year-round, 4x weekly flights between Dublin and Pittsburgh in May 2026 using Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The Irish flag carrier joins British Airways in offering transatlantic service from the Pennsylvania city.