From today, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania will be even more accessible to holidaymakers from the UK as British Airways’ direct flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) goes daily. Operating year-round, the flight departs London at 16:40 and lands in Pittsburgh at 20:00 LT in just over eight hours. Fares start from £507 return per person in economy.