Porter Inaugurates New Route Between Toronto-Pearson and Québec City

Complements existing Toronto-City service

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is inaugurating service today between Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), adding another route to its growing Toronto network. These seasonal roundtrip flights will operate daily until October 26.

Service will be operated by the brand new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. A two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Fast and free WiFi is also available for every passenger flying on the 132-seat E195.

Passengers can expect genuine hospitality and an elevated level of onboard service, with free beer and wine served in real glassware, alongside complimentary, premium snacks.

PorterReserve fares offer passengers an all-inclusive economy experience, with fresh and healthy meals, extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed cocktails, priority check-in, and ticketing flexibility as standard. These options are available à la carte with PorterClassic fares.

Connections are available through Toronto-Pearson to Western Canada destinations Vancouver and Edmonton, providing passengers with more opportunities to experience Porter’s elevated onboard service when travelling across the country.

The new service more than doubles Porter’s capacity between the two cities, complementing existing flights between YQB and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), which are operated by the 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Detailed schedules can be found on flyporter.com.

Quotes

“Québec City is a popular destination for travellers, with its rich history and culture. Porter’s new service adds more capacity on a busy seasonal route, and more opportunities for passengers to enjoy the elevated economy experience they deserve.”

- Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines

“We are delighted that Porter Airlines is increasing its service from YQB with a new daily flight to Toronto Pearson Airport. The expanded service to the Canadian metropolis will undoubtedly appeal to the population of the Greater Québec City area, and facilitate connectivity to popular destinations in Western Canada and the United States. We salute Porter’s commitment, which testifies to the attractiveness and dynamism of our magnificent region.”

- Stéphane Poirier, president and CEO of YQB

“Adding Quebec City to Porter's choice of routes from Toronto Pearson is a testament to their commitment to growing their hub at our airport. We know this new service will increase passenger choice for those looking to explore this beautiful and historically rich destination.”

- Kurush Minocher, executive director, customer experience and airline relations, Greater Toronto 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.