New Florida routes from Montréal and Halifax, expanded Toronto
and Ottawa service Up to 126 weekly departures, 14 routes, six
destinations, from four Canadian airports
Porter Airlines is responding to strong demand for its service
by more than doubling capacity to Florida this winter. The new
schedule features up to 126 weekly departures across 14 routes from
four Eastern Canada airports in Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and
Halifax.
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New Florida routes from Montréal and
Halifax, expanded Toronto and Ottawa service. Up to 126 weekly
departures, 14 routes, six destinations, from four Canadian
airports. (Photo: Business Wire)
The line-up of destinations includes Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort
Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), and the new
addition of West Palm Beach (PBI). Seasonal service between Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Palm Beach International
Airport begins November 14, with one daily roundtrip flight.
New service from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to
Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers starts this winter. Porter is the
only airline offering service between Montréal and Fort Myers.
New service also begins this winter from Halifax Stanfield
International Airport (YHZ) to Orlando and Tampa.
Service from Toronto-Pearson includes up to 14 weekly flights to
each of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa.
Toronto-Pearson also continues with seven weekly flights to
Miami.
Service from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) includes up to
14 weekly flights to each of Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. New
seasonal service commences in November from Ottawa to Fort Myers
and Tampa, each with up to four weekly flights.
To
From
Frequency
Start date(s)
West Palm Beach
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 7 weekly departures
Nov. 14, 2024
Fort Lauderdale
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 14 weekly departures
Year-round
Ottawa
Up to 14 weekly departures
Oct. 27, 2024
Montréal
Up to 7 weekly departures
Nov. 2, 2024
Orlando
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 14 weekly departures
Year-round
Ottawa
Up to 14 weekly departures
Year-round
Halifax
Up to 7 weekly departures
Dec. 6, 2024
Miami
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 7 weekly departures
Nov. 8, 2024
Fort Myers
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 14 weekly departures
Oct. 25, 2024
Ottawa
Up to 3 weekly departures
Nov. 28, 2024
Montréal
Up to 4 weekly departures
Nov. 29, 2024
Tampa
Toronto-Pearson
Up to 14 weekly departures
Oct. 27, 2024
Ottawa
Up to 4 weekly departures
Nov. 22, 2024
Halifax
Up to 3 weekly departures
Dec. 5, 2024
Passengers will travel in a style unlike any carrier serving
this market, with Porter’s elevated economy experience onboard the
132-seat Embraer E195-E2. With a two-by-two configuration, there
are no middle seats on any flight. Free premium snacks and free
beer and wine, served in glassware, are included in every fare.
Passengers also enjoy free, fast WiFi, with speeds capable of
supporting the use of multiple devices and the ability to curate
your own entertainment through personal streaming subscriptions.
Priority check-in, extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed
cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals are also available with the
all-inclusive PorterReserve fare or for purchase à la carte with
PorterClassic.
Connecting flights within Porter’s own network, and globally
through its partners, are available. Full schedule details can be
found at www.flyporter.com.
Quotes
“We experienced a strong response to our Florida service last
winter. Now, we’re providing our passengers with substantially more
flight options to meet their Florida travel plans this winter,
including departures from four major Canadian airports. What
differentiates the Porter experience is our emphasis on style, care
and charm. We provide an elevated economy experience that is
unmatched in North America.”
- Kevin Jackson, president, Porter
Airlines
"Palm Beach International (PBI) is excited to welcome Porter to
our destination. Having another travel option to Canada's busiest
airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), offers PBI
passengers an easy, convenient way to travel whether they are
enjoying a leisurely vacation, visiting family and friends or
attending a business meeting."
- Laura Beebe, director of airports, PBI
"With Porter Airlines more than doubling their capacity from
Canada to Florida this winter, I am thrilled that even more
visitors can now experience the beauty of the Sunshine State. This
expansion not only signifies the growing demand for travel to our
incredible destinations, but also allows more Canadians to discover
the unique charm, vibrant culture and warm hospitality that Florida
has to offer."
- Dana Young, president & CEO, VISIT
FLORIDA
"Porter Airlines continues to expand its YOW service with
increased frequencies to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, along with
new non-stop flights to Fort Myers and Tampa. Their recently-opened
Ottawa hangar facility is a crucial part of this growth,
establishing Canada’s Capital Region as a key hub for maintenance,
crew operations, and network expansion."
- Joel Tkach, vice president, business
development and marketing
“ADM Aéroports de Montréal is delighted with the new flights to
Florida offered by its partner Porter. Whether for business or to
enjoy the beaches, ocean and sunny weather of Fort Lauderdale and
Fort Myers, Porter’s new routes offer a range of options for
passengers departing from YUL. We are very pleased to support
Porter as it expands its transborder service offering to meet the
needs of different traveller groups.”
- Karl Brochu, vice president, airport
operations and air services development, Aéroports de Montréal
“Orlando and Tampa represent Porter’s first U.S. destinations to
be served from Halifax, and we’re thrilled to be part of their
expansion into Florida this year. Nova Scotians of all ages enjoy
winter getaways. From magical Disney vacations to relaxing on
Florida’s famous sandy beaches, we know travellers will enjoy their
winter escape to Florida with Porter. Thank you, Porter Airlines,
for your continued investment in our market!”
- Joyce Carter, president & CEO, Halifax
International Airport Authority
About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of
economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine
hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer
E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North
American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto,
Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star
Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on
Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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