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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 per week, increasing overall passenger capacity by more than 10%.

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 (YTZ), and twice daily flights between Ottawa (YOW) using the 78-seat Dash 8-400 aircraft, YQT connects to an expansive regional network in Eastern Canada and the U.S. Now with flights to YYZ, passengers can also access Porter’s growing North American network. This provides more choice and greater flight frequency with non-stop service to both Toronto airports.

Toronto-Pearson service operates with the following schedule:

Route	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Days of the week
YYZ-YQT	7:20 a.m.	9:15 a.m.	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
YQT-YYZ	10:10 a.m.	11:57 a.m.

Thunder Bay is the perfect getaway for picturesque surroundings, year-round outdoor activities and cultural attractions. As one of Canada’s top tourist destinations, visitors can endlessly explore Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods for the cuisine, culture, history and art found around every corner.

“We’re committed to providing more options at competitive fares for the Thunder Bay community,” said Edmond Eldebs, senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines. “Now passengers can fly with us using either Toronto airport and experience the style, care and charm that only Porter provides.”

The new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 offers an all-economy cabin with a two-by-two configuration. Porter is the only airline with no middle seats on every flight, including its existing De Havilland Dash 8-400 fleet.

Hospitality and generous service are staples of Porter’s distinct offering. All passengers will enjoy Porter’s elevated economy experience with complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, free premium snacks, and free, fast WiFi. 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.

“We are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines’ new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Thunder Bay Airport,” said Graham Ingham, president and CEO of the Thunder Bay Airport Authority. “This addition represents a commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our passengers, offering greater comfort, sustainability, and connectivity. It’s an exciting step forward in strengthening our partnership with Porter Airlines and providing travellers with more exceptional options to and from our region.”

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

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.