WOW Air launches a new low-cost transatlantic route

WOW air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in June 2017, with fares from just £119.99 one way¹.

Flights will depart from London Gatwick and Edinburgh to Pittsburgh via Reykjavik, giving travelers on a budget the chance to experience the diverse city, acclaimed for its authentic cultural offerings. The inaugural service to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will depart on 16 June 2017, with the service operating four times per week, year round.

WOW air’s expansion to Pittsburgh builds upon the successful launch of transatlantic services to Montreal, Washington D.C, Toronto, Boston, New York and Californian destinations Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami.

Skúli Mogensen, Founder and CEO of WOW air said, “Making exciting new destinations accessible for travelers across the world at unbeatable prices is an integral part of our ethos at WOW air. Pittsburgh is certainly a destination on the rise and one that will appeal to a wide range of UK travellers looking to discover somewhere different, so we’re thrilled to add the destination to our route list. The past year has truly solidified our presence in the US, with a number of new routes launched and we look forward to continuing this fast rate of expansion.”

The flights from Reykjavik to Pittsburg will be serviced by WOW air‘s fleet of Airbus A321 aircraft. Flying with a single-class configuration, they are acclaimed for their wider cabin, low operating costs and excellent fuel efficiency. The total time from KEF-PIT will be 6.5 hours, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The approximate total journey time from London Gatwick will be 11 hours, including stopover.   

¹ Based on lowest one way fare including taxes and charges booked on www.wowair.co.uk. Restrictions and booking/baggage fees may apply.

Flight Schedule:
WW147      KEF – PIT   15:00 – 21:30 UTC / 15:00 – 17:30 Local summer             
WW148      PIT – KEF   22:45 – 04:50 UTC / 18:45 – 04:50 Local summer  

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