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Porter Airlines lands in Thunder Bay with first Embraer E195-E2 connecting Toronto-Pearson

Increasing passenger capacity by more than 10% on Thunder Bay flights  More options for passengers from both Toronto airports TORONTO / December 10, 2024 – Porter Airlines is celebrating its first flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Flights will operate with three roundtrips […]

Porter Airlines introducing Toronto-Pearson – Thunder Bay route with Embraer E195-E2

Increasing passenger capacity by more than 10% on Thunder Bay flights  TORONTO / August 14, 2024 – Porter Airlines is introducing the newest route with its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Flights will operate with three roundtrips per week. Porter has been serving the Thunder […]

Porter Airlines celebrates first flights between Ottawa and Boston, New York, Thunder Bay

Flights bring more connectivity to nation’s capital TORONTO, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines launched three new routes between Ottawa International Airport and Boston, New York-Newark and Thunder Bay today, providing convenient travel links for the region. The new routes are part of Porter’s broader expansion plan in Ottawa and its commitment to the region, including new maintenance hangars that are currently under construction at […]

WestJet brings new U.S. destinations and enhanced domestic connectivity to summer schedule as airline’s new growth strategy takes flight

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – WestJet today unveiled 20 new routes and three new destinations to the airline’s summer schedule. Offering a comprehensive network of connectivity between Western Canada and the United States, WestJet’s summer network additions feature new non-stop service to Washington Dulles, Detroit and Minneapolis, with new routes added to Atlanta, […]

Porter Airlines launching four non-stop routes from Ottawa

Doubles number of destinations served directly from nation’s capital TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2022 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is launching four new Canadian and U.S. routes from Ottawa International Airport. Starting March 27, 2023 passengers will be able to fly on daily non-stop flights between Ottawa and Boston, New York-Newark, Quebec City and Thunder Bay, featuring Porter’s elevated economy experience. Porter will be the only airline providing year-round daily […]

Thunder Bay Airport Allies with #NotInMyCity to Raise Awareness about Human Trafficking in Aviation

The two organizations and community partners are working together to help put a stop to human trafficking in the aviation sector THUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 24, 2022 /CNW/ – The Thunder Bay International Airport is pleased to share that it has partnered with #NotInMyCity to educate and raise stakeholder and community awareness regarding human trafficking in aviation within Canada. #NotInMyCity […]

Air Transat and WestJet launch Transatlantic codeshare

MONTREAL and CALGARY, AB, April 28, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now activated for sale on select Air Transat operated flights to/from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Croatia. Connections via Montreal and Toronto are now available for flight dates beginning […]

Government of Canada makes important investments at Thunder Bay International Airport

THUNDER BAY, ON, March 14, 2022 /CNW/ – As Canada works towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in our airports continue to be crucial to maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, workers, and communities. Government of Canada investments also help ensure Canada’s airports are well-positioned to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. Today, the Member of Parliament for […]