Porter Airlines has inaugurated flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG), while also confirming plans to serve the route year-round.
With Porter's arrival in Prince Edward Island, the airline now flies to all Atlantic provinces for the first time, which the company says is reinforcing a commitment to building its presence in Eastern Canada.
“The launch of the Charlottetown-Ottawa route is an important milestone for Porter as we bring our signature service to Islanders for the first time. As we continue building a broader North American network, our growth throughout Eastern Canada remains an important priority to ensure communities have access to reliable air service," said Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines in a release.
Porter is the only airline offering year-round, daily non-stop service between Charlottetown and Ottawa. The direct service begins with 11 weekly flights, increasing to 14 weekly round trips during the summer peak season. As of 29OCT, the route has daily service through the winter.
“Reliable air access to and from key destinations is so important in supporting trade, tourism and population growth in our province. The Government of Prince Edward Island warmly welcomes Porter Airlines as a much-needed service providing more choice and greater convenience for passengers," added Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island.
Ottawa also acts as a connecting point for travellers making their way to and from PEI on Porter. This includes Vancouver on the West Coast and two options for accessing Toronto - the downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, plus Pearson International.
The non-stop flights between Ottawa and Charlottetown are served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. All passengers receive Porter's signature onboard service, including a complimentary selection of snacks and beer and wine served in glassware.
With the introduction of Charlottetown, Porter is operating 10 non-stop routes from Ottawa International Airport this summer.
Detailed schedules and Porter Escapes hotel and flight package information are available on www.flyporter.com.
