Interview by Jonathan Kersting
What if Pittsburgh’s next big connection to the world starts with a single flight to Dublin?
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Byrne, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Aer Lingus, to explore why the new direct Pittsburgh–Dublin route is more than just a convenient flight. It’s a gateway connecting Pittsburgh’s booming tech ecosystem with Ireland’s innovation hubs and the broader European market.
Bill shares the decade-long story behind bringing this route to life and why the timing is finally perfect thanks to new aircraft technology, growing tech and biomedical ties between Pittsburgh and Ireland, and rising demand from both business and leisure travelers.
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Why Pittsburgh’s tech, healthcare, and research sectors helped make this route possible
How Dublin becomes an easy gateway to major European cities like Paris, Madrid, and Amsterdam
The game-changing U.S. customs pre-clearance in Dublin that lets you land in Pittsburgh like a domestic flight
How the new A321LR aircraft and Starlink Wi-Fi will transform the transatlantic travel experience
Whether you're an entrepreneur expanding into Europe, a tech leader building global partnerships, or just dreaming of your next adventure, this conversation reveals why this flight could reshape how Pittsburgh connects with the world.