Porter Airlines Inaugurating New Atlantic Canada Routes

Nonstop service to Deer Lake and Charlottetown takes off from Toronto Pearson

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG). The flights open up additional travel possibilities across the country, with connecting options via Toronto linking to Western Canada.

Deer Lake service begins today, with three weekly roundtrips, while Charlottetown flights take off on June 13, with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily service on June 26. These new Toronto routes will operate seasonally, ending in early-September after the peak summer season.

The flight schedules are as follows:

Route	Departure	Arrival	Flight frequency	Service conclusion
Toronto Pearson to Deer Lake	1:55 p.m.	6:05 p.m.
			Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday	September 13
Deer Lake to Toronto Pearson	7:00 p.m.	8:36 p.m.
Toronto Pearson to Charlottetown	1:45 p.m.	4:55 p.m.	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
				September 14
Charlottetown to Toronto Pearson	5:50 p.m.	7:15 p.m.	*Daily service begins June 26

All times local

Both routes will be operated with the airline’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Passengers will enjoy Porter’s signature elevated economy experience with free, fast streaming WiFi, complimentary beer and wine, and premium Canadian snacks.

Whether it's the impressive Gros Morne hiking trails and sandy beaches in Deer Lake, the rich Canadian history and Victorian architecture in Charlottetown, or the diverse culture, arts, dining and entertainment scene of Toronto, Canadians have endless options when planning their summer travels.

Connections are available to Porter’s extensive network through Toronto. The service complements Porter’s existing summer seasonal service between Deer Lake and Halifax, and year-round service between Ottawa and Charlottetown, also providing passengers with a number of connections through Porter’s North American network. These routes are operated on the 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.

For more information, visit www.flyporter.com.

Quotes

“Domestic travel is at an all-time high and travellers can now explore the east coast charm and beauty that Deer Lake and Charlottetown offer. Travellers heading west will also benefit from increased air service with the launch of these two routes and have options to connect to even more destinations across Canada and beyond.”
- Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting

“YYG is thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines’ new non-stop service between Charlottetown and Toronto Pearson Airport. This new route launches just in time to welcome travellers to PEI for the summer tourism season while providing another option for Islanders wanting to visit the Toronto area or one of Porter’s many connecting markets through Pearson. It is exciting to see Porter continue to expand services at YYG and we look forward to working with them to ensure their continued success in our market.”
- Doug Newson, chief executive officer, Charlottetown Airport Authority

“We are thrilled to have Porter Airlines expand service at YDF with a direct flight into Toronto Pearson. This new service provides our passengers with more options to connect into Porter’s network throughout western Canada and beyond. At the same time, it provides another opportunity for us to welcome tourists, family and friends to western Newfoundland and Labrador. Our partnership with Porter Airlines continues to grow and develop to benefit our entire region.”
- Tammy Priddle, president and chief executive officer, Deer Lake Regional 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.