As the United States continues its war with Iran, the cost of fuel has driven a major airline to pause flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles.
American Airlines will suspend their daily flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Los Angeles in late summer through early autumn, according to a spokesperson for the airport.
The decision comes amidst negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining mostly blocked to maritime traffic, according to Reuters.
When Will American Airlines Stop Flying from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?
American Airlines’ daily flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles are scheduled to be suspended from Aug. 5 through Oct. 4, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 reported.
Why Is American Airlines Pausing Flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?
Daily flights are scheduled to be suspended because of fuel costs, Action News 4 reported.
“This pause is one of several route adjustments (American Airlines) made nationally at airports across the country due to high fuel costs,” said Bob Kerlik, a spokesperson for the airport.
Are There Other Flights from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles?
Breeze Airways was scheduled to offer low-cost seasonal flights three times a week in early May, but the airline postponed the flights until June 2 because of the cost of fuel, according to TribLIVE.
United Airlines flies out of Pittsburgh to Los Angeles every day.
For Western Pennsylvania customers who prefer American, Cleveland, Columbus and Harrisburg are the closest airports with direct flights to L.A., according to Flight Connections.
Reporting by Finch Walker, USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
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