If you’ve been eyeing up your 2026 holiday calendar and dreaming of somewhere fresh to escape to (with or without the kids), Aer Lingus has just dropped a proper treat. The airline’s announced six brand-new routes kicking off next summer, and honestly? They’re the kind of destinations that’ll have you frantically checking the family WhatsApp to see who’s free in May.

The big news is a shiny new transatlantic route to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania starting 25th May 2026. Yes, Pittsburgh. Before you ask “why there?”, hear me out. The city’s nicknamed the ‘City of Bridges’ and has over 446 of them dotted around, plus it’s home to some serious culture. Think the Andy Warhol Museum, gorgeous botanical gardens at Phipps Conservatory, and if your partner’s into American football, there’s the whole Pittsburgh Steelers connection (Aer Lingus flew them to Dublin for that sold-out game at Croke Park back in September, remember?).

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Originally published: December 11, 2025