From the runway to the Strip with Porter’s inaugural Las Vegas flight
TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is celebrating the inauguration of daily roundtrip flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) today. Passengers begin their trip in style with Porter’s elevated in-flight experience, which includes complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, free premium snacks, and free WiFi, […]
Porter announces pair of Newfoundland routes coming to Eastern Canada this summer
Only carrier with non-stop Ottawa-St. John’s serviceDeer Lake joins the Porter network TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is bringing more of its elevated economy experience to Newfoundland travellers this summer. This includes launching the only non-stop Ottawa-St. John’s flight on the market, and the introduction of Deer Lake as a new destination, with service to […]
Porter to launch new Toronto Pearson – Québec City route this May
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is launching daily, round-trip service between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) starting May 17. Initially planned as a seasonal addition to Porter’s schedule, the new route is set to run until October 26. This service complements existing Porter flights between Québec City and […]
Porter announces first Saskatchewan service with daily Toronto Pearson-Saskatoon route
The airline now serves all 10 Canadian provinces for the first time in its history TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is introducing its unique all-economy service delivered with style, care and charm to Saskatchewan for the first time. Flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) are a significant step in the airline’s commitment […]
Porter begins flights on new Ottawa-Calgary route
TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is spreading the love on Valentine’s Day by inaugurating its Ottawa-Calgary route, connecting Eastern and Western Canada with the airline’s unique style, care and charm. The new daily roundtrip service is designed to facilitate seamless transfers for passengers travelling to Eastern Canada and the United States through Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The flight schedule and respective start dates are […]
Rob Palmer joins Porter Airlines as Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is announcing that Rob Palmer has joined the company as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Palmer has a robust industry background, most recently with The Calgary Airport Authority as its vice president, commercial, strategy and chief financial officer. His responsibilities included long-term planning, capital requirements, budgeting, internal […]
CIB invests in new domestic passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport
Partnership with CIB, Macquarie and Porter supports increased travel demand LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), formerly known as the Saint-Hubert Airport. The terminal development project is a partnership between Macquarie Asset Management and Porter Aviation Holdings […]
Porter celebrates first flight between Toronto and San Francisco
Bay Area the second California destination launched by Porter this year TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines has today launched daily, roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Passengers travelling between Toronto and the Bay Area will begin their trip enjoying Porter’s famous style, care, and charm. Porter’s elevated economy experience includes complimentary beer, wine, and […]
Porter Airlines updates executive responsibilities, Kevin Jackson assumes newly-created president role
Michael Deluce remains as CEO TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2024 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is introducing a new senior leadership structure to support its ongoing development into a carrier with greater presence across North America. The president and CEO roles will be separated, with Michael Deluce continuing in the position of CEO. The title of president is being assumed by Kevin Jackson, currently […]
Porter Airlines sees strong demand out of Ottawa, increases capacity on eight routes
Up to 35 daily departures scheduled next summer TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is responding to strong demand in its Ottawa network by increasing capacity on eight routes connecting with key Canada and U.S. destinations for the spring and summer. Service to Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary will increase to twice-daily service operated on the Embraer E195-E2. These additional flights are occurring less than […]