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Porter Airlines Introducing Toronto-Pearson - Thunder Bay Route With Embraer E195-E2

Increasing passenger capacity by more than 10% on Thunder Bay flights

original 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. (Photo: Business Wire)

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. (Photo: Business Wire)

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Bay community since 2009, currently with up to five times daily roundtrip flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and twice daily flights between Ottawa using the 78-seat Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Toronto-Pearson service begins October 16, 2024.

October 16 - October 26, 2024

Route

Departure Time

Arrival Time

Days of the week

YYZ-YQT

7:05 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

YQT-YYZ

9:55 a.m.

11:42 a.m.

October 27, 2024 - 2025 winter season

YYZ-YQT

7:20 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

YQT-YYZ

10:10 a.m.

11:57 a.m.

Flying on the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, all passengers will enjoy Porter’s elevated economy experience with no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, free premium snacks, and free, fast WiFi.

“This new Toronto-Pearson service will increase our passenger capacity in Thunder Bay by more than 10%, providing everyone with more options to fly with Porter,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “Thunder Bay has been very loyal to Porter, and we are committed to providing the community with a variety of service options at competitive fares. We hope to increase flights on this route as we introduce more new E195-E2s into our fleet next year.”

Porter is the largest airline in Thunder Bay, serving three Canadian airports (YTZ, YYZ, and YOW).

“On behalf of the Thunder Bay International Airports Authority, we are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines' new service to Toronto-Pearson,” said Graham Ingham, president & CEO, Thunder Bay Airport. “This exciting expansion highlights Porter's unwavering commitment to providing travel options and enhancing connectivity for our community. Since they arrived in 2009, Porter has significantly expanded their presence in Thunder Bay and has established itself as a key player in Canadian aviation. We are excited to continue our partnership with Porter and look forward to the new opportunities this expansion will create for our region.”

Passengers can also choose the all-inclusive PorterReserve fare option that includes features such as dedicated check-in, extra legroom, and checked baggage, included in one bundled price. For travellers who want to choose which features matter most to them, PorterClassic offers perks available for purchase à la carte.

Flights are now available for booking at www.flyporter.com and with travel agents.

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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