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Porter Inaugurates Ottawa - Winnipeg Route

Frequency also doubling across multiple western markets from Ottawa

original Porter Airlines is celebrating non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), beginning today with one daily roundtrip flight. (Photo: Business Wire)

Porter Airlines is celebrating non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), beginning today with one daily roundtrip flight. (Photo: Business Wire)

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is celebrating non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG), beginning today with one daily roundtrip flight.

The introduction of this route offers travellers seamless connectivity between Manitoba and Porter’s extensive Eastern Canada network out of Ottawa. The service connects with Boston, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, New York, Thunder Bay, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City and St John’s through Ottawa.

Porter is also adding more frequency on its Ottawa - Western Canada routes in response to high demand. Service between Ottawa and Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary has also doubled this month to two daily roundtrip flights.

By summer, Porter will operate 16 non-stop routes out of Ottawa.

Flights between YOW and Western Canada are operated on Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Configured in a two-by-two seating arrangement, there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Passengers on this route will also enjoy Porter’s renowned hospitality, with complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, premium snacks, and fast, free WiFi for everyone.

Extra legroom seats, ticketing flexibility, premium cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals are also available with all-inclusive PorterReserve fares or can be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.

Detailed schedules are available on flyporter.com.

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“This summer, Porter is set to offer more daily flights from YOW than any other carrier. Increasing destinations and frequency shows our continued commitment to bringing more service to Ottawa and improving overall travel options for the region.”

- Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines

“We are thrilled to congratulate Porter Airlines on the launch of their new non-stop service to Winnipeg, Manitoba. This route marks another significant milestone in Porter's rapidly expanding YOW hub operation, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. As Canada’s capital region airport, it is crucial that YOW maintains excellent air service to provincial capitals like Winnipeg, strengthening ties between our communities. Both Ottawa-Gatineau and Winnipeg offer an array of exciting attractions and events for people to enjoy, making this new operation a welcome addition for travellers seeking seamless access to these vibrant destinations.”

- Mark Laroche, President and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority

“We’re thrilled to see Porter Airlines expand its presence at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport and help us deliver more flights to more places that matter. In talking with our community, we’ve heard repeatedly that choice is crucial when it comes to connectivity. This valuable route to Ottawa and all the possibilities it unlocks through Porter’s network will provide more options for Manitobans, stimulating new opportunities for business and tourism.”

- Nick Hays, President and CEO, Winnipeg Airports 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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