American Airlines is adding flights specifically for Pittsburgh Steelers to attend away games. These flights will see larger aircraft transport Steelers fans nationwide for specific away games.
American Airlines is also targeting all of Pennsylvania for Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State fans, too.
Steelers fans who want to head out to Los Angeles to see Pittsburgh face the Chargers can do so on a November 7 flights out of Pittsburgh International Airport. They also added a return red-eye flight back to Pittsburgh after the game, which will be on Sunday Night Football.
Previously, only the usual 5:57 p.m. that leaves Pittsburgh and arrives in Los Angeles at 8:05 p.m. had been listed. So, the special flight will be in addition to the nonstop flight American has started running in Pittsburgh.
“American knows that fans want to be in the stadiums where legends are made and memories are cherished,” American’s Managing Director of Global Network Planning Jason Reisinger said in a statement. “Just as the players get ready to step onto the field with confidence, fans can confidently step on board an American flight they booked as part of our largest-ever fall football schedule.”
Overall, 185 additional flights will be rolled across the nation, including the one from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles. American also added nonstop service from Dallas and Philadelphia to Dublin. The Steelers play the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 in Ireland.