To the point
With its new aircraft, Porter will offer new destinations and an enhanced flying experience.
Addition of new E195-E2 units and new destinations
*** Updated December 08, 2022: First Embraer E195-E2 destinations announced at Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa.
*** Update December 13, 2022: New Toronto YYZ to Edmonton YEG route
***Updated December 14, 2022: Addition of four non-stop flights from Ottawa, including to the city of Quebec
*** Updated December 15, 2022: New Toronto YYZ to Calgary YYC route
Porter Airlines today confirms new options to enhance the comfort of its economy class passengers thanks to its recently received new aircraft.
Moreover, the announcement of these aircraft orders had been made in July 2021.
Porter had only De Havilland Dash 8-400s in his fleet. From now on, it can also count on 100 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, delivered this year.
With these E195-E2s, Porter will be able to offer destinations such as:
- the West Coast
- the southern United States
- Mexico
- and the Caribbean.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will be the first to host these future direct connections.
Moreover, these single-aisle aircraft are quieter and consume 25% less fuel than the previous model. Here is a partial map of their current and future destinations:
Update on December 15, 2022: New destinations confirmed
*** Updated December 08, 2022: First Embraer E195-E2 destinations from Toronto to Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa announced.
Starting today, three new routes can be booked between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and :
- Montreal YUL
- Ottawa YOW
- and Vancouver YVR
So, for the first time in its history, Porter will fly to Western Canada. In addition, Porter already operates a Toronto – Ottawa and Toronto – Montreal route, but these were from Toronto’s Billy-Bishop Airport (YTZ).
The schedules are as follows:
| From | Number of daily return flights | Round-trip fares starting at : | |
| Toronto YYZ – Ottawa YOW | February 1, 2023 | 4 | 225 $ |
| Toronto YYZ – Montreal YUL | February 1, 2023 | 4 (as of February 7, 2023) | 225 $ |
| Toronto YYZ – Vancouver YVR | February 7, 2023 | 3 (from March 21, 2023) | 248 $ |
*** Update December 13, 2022: New Toronto YYZ to Edmonton YEG route
Still operated by Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, the Toronto – Edmonton flight is added with Porter :
| From | Number of daily return flights | Round-trip fares starting at : | |
| Toronto YYZ – Edmonton | February 14, 2023 | 3 (from April 19, 2023) | 250 $ |
***Updated December 14, 2022 : Addition of four non-stop flights from Ottawa
Porter currently has flights from Ottawa YOW to Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton and Toronto. As of March 27, 2023, travellers in Ottawa will have direct flights to four new destinations. The routes will be operated by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.
| Number of daily return flights | Return fares start at : | |
| Ottawa YOW – Quebec YQB | 1 | 322 $ |
| Ottawa YOW – Boston BOS | 1 | 330 $ |
| Ottawa YOW – New York Newark EWR | 2 | 352 $ |
| Ottawa YOW – Thunder Bay YQT | 2 | 366 $ |
***Updated December 15, 2022: Addition of a link between Toronto YYZ and Calgary YYC
Porter adds a second destination in Western Canada. Starting February 22, 2023, travellers from Toronto will be able to fly directly to Calgary. The routes will be operated by Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
| Number of daily return flights | Return fares start at : | |
| Toronto YYZ – Calgary YYC | 2 | 262 $ |
PorterReserve
Porter is already known for serving a selection of complimentary premium snacks and beverages, including beer and wine served “in glass glasses.”
With the new E195-E2 aircraft, passengers will also be able to take advantage of a free fast Wi-Fi connection.
What’s more, these aircraft will have no business class. Their cabin plan includes only economy class seats, for a total of 132 seats.
There will be two options in this economy class:
- PorterReserve
- PorterClassic
In E195-E2 aircraft, PorterReserve class corresponds to the first four rows of the cabin (16 seats). Legroom will be similar to that found in other airlines’ Business classes.
In the Dash 8-400 aircraft, PorterReserve seats will be in the first two rows (4 seats), with approximately 4 inches less leg room.
By the way, the PorterReserve class includes:
- priority check-in and boarding at the airport
- seats with more legroom
- fresh meals on board long-distance trips
- premium beer, cocktails, wine and snacks
- two pieces of checked luggage
- and the ability to make changes to the flight itinerary at no charge.
There will be two price levels for the PorterReserve class.
PorterClassic
PorterClassic will simply be the standard economy class. Options such as the PorterReserve class should be purchased separately.
There will be four price levels for PorterClassique, depending on the different options.
Bottom Line
In full expansion, Porter will soon be flying to new horizons. Sounds promising! We are very curious to know the next destinations from Montreal.
