Travelers from Pittsburgh gain more options as JetBlue and Breeze launch more service, connecting the city to top East Coast and Florida destinations.
JetBlue and sister airline Breeze Airways are both increasing service to better accommodate Pittsburgh customers.
New York-based JetBlue will add an additional daily flight between JFK and Pittsburgh beginning September 3rd. Earlier this year, JetBlue restarted this route after a 13-year pause. This second flight reinforces JetBlue’s commitment to the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh is home to major corporations like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Heinz. The city is also seeing growth in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, which could be driving more business travel demand between Pittsburgh and New York.
Meanwhile, Breeze Airways is extending its Pittsburgh–Greenville, South Carolina route into early January 2026, according to Blue Sky News. Breeze originally launched this route in early 2025 and is now doubling down as South Carolina grows in popularity both as a leisure destination and a sports hub.
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with many opponents based in the Southeast. The extended Greenville service offers Panthers fans another option to travel for away games.
JetBlue’s second daily flight between Pittsburgh and New York shows that demand is strong. The route also supports JetBlue’s broader strategy, which has recently focused on expanding its vacation network from New York City and Boston.
For Pittsburgh travelers, this is particularly valuable. The city has limited nonstop international options. Most notably, Icelandair to Reykjavik and British Airways to London. To reach most other global destinations, travelers must connect through Philadelphia, Chicago, or other hubs.
Now, with JetBlue’s expanded service to New York, Pittsburgh flyers have another efficient option for reaching Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond through JFK.
For Breeze Airways, the move continues its calculated growth strategy. Unlike some carriers that add routes quickly only to pull back when demand falters, Breeze has shown more intentional expansion. They’re focusing on underserved markets that could use an airline that’s a step up from ultra low cost carriers. Most recently,Breeze stepped in when Avelo Airlines pulled out of Burbank.
While JetBlue funnels Pittsburgh passengers through its major hubs, Breeze provides direct connections to secondary markets like Greenville that still hold business and leisure importance for the city.
At the end of the day, the biggest winners are Pittsburgh customers. Together, these two carriers have created a one-two punch out of the Steel City. JetBlue is connecting travelers to international and vacation destinations through New York, while Breeze is filling the gap by serving smaller, underserved regions.
For Pittsburghers, it means more options, more convenience, and a stronger competitive market.
