Delta is giving Pittsburgh travelers additional options with new daily nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport beginning June 8, 2019.
The new flights complement daily flights offered on American to a key business destination for Pittsburgh.
Named as one of the best places for attracting families as well as for doing business, officials said Raleigh, Wake County, and the Triangle area has a lot in common with the Pittsburgh region.
According to workinthetriangle.com, key industries in Raleigh include technology, life sciences and clean tech (renewable energy).
The cities that form the triangle – Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill – also boast professional, minor league and university sports, museums and award-winning restaurants to keep business travelers with downtime entertained.
Joe Esposito, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Network Planning, said the flights strengthen Delta’s presence as the No. 1 global carrier from the Research Triangle area.
Beginning June 8, Delta will offer the following daily schedule between Raleigh-Durham and Pittsburgh:
Departs Arrives
RDU at 8:10 a.m. PIT at 9:32 a.m.
PIT at 8:38 a.m. RDU at 10 a.m.
The service will be on 76-seat CRJ-900 regional jets operated by Delta Connection carrier Endeavor Air in an all aisle-and-window seating configuration with room for 12 customers in First Class, 20 in Delta Comfort+ and 44 in the main cabin. Every seat has access to Wi-Fi and streaming in-flight entertainment via Delta Studio.
For more information, please visit the airport's news site, Blue Sky: https://blueskypit.com/2019/01/23/another-tech-connection/
About Allegheny County Airport Authority:
Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport, is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. Its 2017 Annual Report detailing growth and improved financial position can be found at flypittsburgh.com/AR17 .Pittsburgh International Airport serves more than 9.5 million passengers annually on 17 carriers. Air Transport World named Pittsburgh International its 2017 Airport of the Year. Travel + Leisure and J.D. Power have again named Pittsburgh International a Top 10 Domestic Airport in 2018.