British Airways is launching a new direct route from London Heathrow to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania starting on April 2, 2019. There will be four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. Pittsburgh is described as a hidden gem with a vibrant mix of neighborhoods, sports, business, and nightlife that make it a great destination for both holidaymakers and business travelers.

1. Welcome to our new service
to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
With its vibrant mix of neighbourhoods, exciting sports scene, thriving business
district and lively nightlife, Pittsburgh is a hidden gem that is waiting to be explored.
Our new service launches 2 April 2019 and will be the only direct route between
the UK and the Pennsylvanian city. You’ll depart from London Heathrow Terminal 5
on board our Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. There will be four services a week and
flights are available to book now at ba.com

2. © Cultural Trust © Jim Whetstone
Pittsburgh’s thriving arts, culture and food scene, as well as sports and outdoor
activities, make it a great place to visit for holidaymakers. The city’s diverse
neighbourhoods are fantastic places to explore on foot. Many have quirky layouts,
with narrow winding streets and varied styles of architecture to discover.
Wander the urban centre of Downtown, admire the city’s skyline from the hilly
South Side, catch a major league sports game or visit a museum in North Side, enjoy
a peaceful stroll around a park in East End-South or pick up a bargain in the shopping
areas of East End-North.
The Executive Club: More rewarding travel
The British Airways Executive Club is our free loyalty reward programme and passport
to some great rewards. As a Member, you’ll enjoy:
• Collecting Avios every time they fly with us, American Airlines and other
airline partners;
• Spending Avios on rewards including flights, cabin upgrades, hotel stays and car hire;
• Exclusive offers and discounts;
• Moving up the tiers to earn privileges such as extra baggage and lounge access;
• Sharing Avios with friends and family to earn rewards sooner.
Customers can join today at ba.com/executiveclub
Business travel to Pittsburgh
Services such as education, medicine, technology and finance also make the city a
popular destination with business travellers. It also has one of the fastest growing
millennial markets in America.
If you’re travelling there for work, you can save money and earn rewards when your
company joins On Business, our corporate loyalty programme. It’s free to join and
members enjoy:
• Collecting On Business Points every time you fly;
• Boosting your earning power and benefits by moving up the tiers;
• Member-only special offers, bonuses and exclusive news updates;
• Spending points on rewards including flights, cabin upgrades and hotels;
• Spending points across American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia;
• A triple-points welcome bonus.

3. Our Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
You’ll travel to Pittsburgh from London Heathrow on board our advanced
Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Smooth-ride technology makes for a more comfortable
journey with less turbulence and lower pressurisation results in cabin air that is
less dry; perfect for reducing the effects of jetlag.
You’ll enjoy a wide choice of on-demand films and audio programmes on your
individual widescreen television, as well as complimentary meals and, of course,
our attentive service.
Flight schedule:
Flight number Routing Days of week Departure time Arrival time
BA171 LHR to PIT Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun 17.00 20.15
BA170 PIT to LHR Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun 21.50 10.25
Flights will depart on the BA171 service from London Heathrow on Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 5pm and land in Pittsburgh at 8:15pm.
The return service will leave Pittsburgh at 9.50pm and arrive at London Heathrow
at 10.25am the following day.

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