Porter Airlines launched three new routes between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Boston MA, New York-Newark NJ and Thunder Bay ON today, providing convenient travel links for the region.
The three new flights will operate into Boston Logan (BOS), Newark Liberty (EWR) and Thunder Bay (YQT) airports.
The new routes are part of Porter’s broader expansion plan in Ottawa and its commitment to the region. This regional commitment also includes the establishment of new maintenance hangars that are currently under construction at YOW.
These new hangers will then serve as a primary maintenance facility for the airline’s new E195-E2 fleet.
A first out of Ottawa
Porter is the only airline providing year-round daily direct flights to Boston and Thunder Bay from Ottawa. The new daily non-stop routes are served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.
Passengers are able to experience Porter’s genuine hospitality and elevated onboard service, including premium snacks, and free beer and wine served in glassware for all passengers.
A number of one-stop connecting routes are also created with the introduction of these flights. Porter currently operates eight non-stop routes from Ottawa International Airport, with Charlottetown scheduled to become the ninth on May 17.
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Porter Airlines regional commitment
The new routes are part of Porter’s broader expansion plan in Ottawa and its commitment to the region. This regional commitment also includes the establishment of new maintenance hangars that are currently under construction at YOW.
These new hangers will then serve as a primary maintenance facility for the airline’s new E195-E2 fleet.
On the announcement of the three new route services, Mark Laroche, president and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority attested to the airline’s commitment to the region saying:
“Porter Airlines continues to impress us with their commitment to Ottawa-Gatineau. No only was YOW Porter’s first turboprop destination back in 2006, in February we were also first to host Porter’s inaugural commercial jet service.”
“As Porter’s YOW-based hangar construction is well underway, this new air service is yet another step forward as Porter airlines embraces the National Capital Region’s potential.”
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) is located in the city of Thunder Bay in north-western Ontario, Canada.
It serves as a regional airport for the surrounding area and provides connections to major cities across Canada and the United States.
The significance of the new Porter airline service, as the first direct connection in nearly 2 decades was highlighted by Ed Schmidtke, president and CEO, Thunder Bay International Airports Authority:
“Thunder Bay Airport is thrilled to see Porter is again confirming its confidence in our market, this time by adding a new destination.”
“It has been almost 20 years since direct, non-stop service to Ottawa has been offered. We are sure that Ottawa and Porter will be a winning combination.”
Boston increased travel demand
The new connection to Boston Logan also comes at a time where the US region is experiencing pent-up international travel demand, says Ed Freni, director of aviation, Massport:
“Porter’s new service to Ottawa is an excellent addition to the destinations available from Boston Logan, as we continue to see an increased demand in international travel.”
“This route and others by Porter provide New Englanders with more options when planning a trip to Canada and beyond.”
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