Porter Airlines has inaugurated its Ottawa-Calgary route, connecting Eastern and Western Canada. The carrier has stated on previous occasions it plans on creating an important hub in Canada’s capital.
"Passengers love the Porter experience and we remain committed to delivering service and amenities that are unmatched in the industry for economy travellers. This new route brings additional travel options to Calgary and reinforces our position in Canada’s capital with Porter’s extensive YOW network," said Kevin Jackson, president of Porter Airlines.
The flight schedule and respective start dates are as follows:
|
Route |
Departure |
Arrival |
Flights Begin |
|
Ottawa - Calgary
Calgary - Ottawa |
6:20 p.m.
8:50 a.m. |
8:49 p.m.
2:40 p.m. |
February 14, 2024
February 15, 2024 |
"We're thrilled with Porter's decision to introduce a second destination in Alberta from YOW, offering our passengers even greater flexibility for travel out west. This expansion underscores Porter's ongoing commitment to enhancing connectivity from Ottawa with their innovative new jet fleet and service. It's a positive development for both our travellers and the region's overall connectivity," said Joel Tkach, VP of business development and marketing, at Ottawa International Airport Authority
“The commitment Porter shows toward creating memorable experiences for its guests closely aligns with our own, and we are pleased by the positive impact our partnership has had on the success of Porter’s first year of operations at YYC. Our airport is well positioned to continue supporting our airline partners’ operations to meet the strong demand we are seeing for efficient and reliable air travel and increased connectivity," added Chris Miles, Chief Operating Officer of the Calgary Airport Authority.
Porter operates 16 nonstop routes from Ottawa. Detailed schedules and Porter Escapes vacation packages can be found at www.flyporter.com.
