Porter Airlines Continues Building Hamilton Presence With New Florida Flights

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines continues expanding its network at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) beginning in December.

Flights to Orlando begin Dec. 12, and Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 13, both with three weekly roundtrips. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop flights between these cities, operating seasonally until April. These destinations also mark Porter’s first U.S. flights from Hamilton.

“We are continuing to grow our presence in Hamilton, announcing nine nonstop routes this year,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “This is part of our commitment to taking travellers where they want to go, and we’re pleased to offer Hamiltonians the elevated economy flying experience they deserve.”

The initial flight schedule is as follows:

Route	Departure	Arrival	Operating
Hamilton to Orlando	7:05 a.m.	10:15 a.m.	Tuesday, Friday
	3:15 p.m.	6:20 p.m.	Sunday
Orlando to Hamilton	11:15 a.m.	2:15 p.m.	Tuesday, Friday
	7:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	Sunday
Hamilton to Fort Lauderdale	7:25 a.m.	10:45 a.m.	Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Fort Lauderdale to Hamilton	11:45 a.m.	3:00 p.m.	Monday, Thursday, Saturday

All times are local

Flights will be operated on Porter’s state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with a two-by-two seat configuration, meaning no middle seats for any traveller. All passengers will enjoy complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, a selection of premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast streaming WiFi. The all-inclusive PorterReserve fare includes fresh, healthy meals, and additional features such as flight flexibility, dedicated check-in, extra legroom, and two checked bags. For travellers who want to choose specific features to fit their needs, the PorterClassic fare offers these perks à la carte.

Travellers can now connect coast to coast across Canada, via Hamilton, with non-stop service to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver. Other destinations from Hamilton include recently announced Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Nassau taking off in December.

Flights are available for booking at flyporter.com and through travel agents.

Quotes

“We’re thrilled to see Porter continue to grow here at Hamilton International, adding two more exciting sun destinations this winter. Our community has already shown strong support for Porter’s elevated economy experience, and the addition of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale reflects that enthusiasm. This winter will also mark a historic first for our airport as we introduce passenger boarding bridges, further enhancing the comfort and convenience of the travel journey. It’s a win for travellers, a win for the Southern Ontario region, and a testament to the strength of the partnership between Hamilton International and Porter.”

- Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

“We are pleased to be a part of Porter Airlines’ expansion plans in the U.S. The Orlando-Hamilton nonstop route will benefit passengers who are eager to explore these destinations during the winter season.”

- Lance Lyttle, chief executive officer, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

“We always enjoy seeing our airline partners grow at FLL. With the addition of the Hamilton route, Porter Airlines now serves four destinations from FLL to Canada, which is our top international market. This expansion provides travellers with even more options for seamless connectivity.”

- Mark E. Gale, CEO and director of aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

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.