Porter adds two new destinations, but they’re probably not what you were hoping for
No DC or Philly flights for Porter just yet. The Toronto Island-based airline announced new destinations today and it looks like Frederica Nazzani, CEO of the Windsor National Airport, succeeded in her efforts to woo Porter into offering flights to and from Canada’s south-most city. Porter will begin flights to Windsor on April 27, and will add another new destination, Sault Ste. Marie, on May 4. Fares start at $89 and $99, respectively (not including pesky fees and taxes, of course.)
In a Porter press release, Sandra Pupatello, Ontario’s Minster of Economic Development and Trade and MMP to Windsor West, makes the point that Porter’s expansion provides access to important regional cities: “Porter’s expanded service provides a boost to Ontario’s economy—market access and ease of travel are certainly considerations for businesses making investment decisions and tourists making travel plans.”
If these new destinations don’t drum up extreme excitement, Porter’s increased service on three core routes—Montreal-Halifax, Moncton-Ottawa and Toronto-Ottawa—should be slightly more smile-inducing. Those start April 13.
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No DC or Philly flights for Porter just yet. The Toronto Island-based airline announced new destinations today and it looks like Frederica Nazzani, CEO of the Windsor National Airport, succeeded in her efforts to woo Porter into offering flights to and from Canada’s south-most city. Porter will begin flights to Windsor on April 27, and will add another new destination, Sault Ste. Marie, on May 4. Fares start at $89 and $99, respectively (not including pesky fees and taxes, of course.)
In a Porter press release, Sandra Pupatello, Ontario’s Minster of Economic Development and Trade and MMP to Windsor West, makes the point that Porter’s expansion provides access to important regional cities: “Porter’s expanded service provides a boost to Ontario’s economy—market access and ease of travel are certainly considerations for businesses making investment decisions and tourists making travel plans.”
If these new destinations don’t drum up extreme excitement, Porter’s increased service on three core routes—Montreal-Halifax, Moncton-Ottawa and Toronto-Ottawa—should be slightly more smile-inducing. Those start April 13.
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Porter, start flying to Miami or Fort Lauderdale already!
Actually … Porter flying to Sault Ste. Marie was EXACTLY what I was waiting for. Speak for yourself!
I’m holding out for the toronto–>timmins direct flight
Finally!!!! The Soo flights from Downtown T.O.
This was a smart move, now all the constant travellers from OLG, Essar etc. Will have ease of access.
I have to say I think there is a large amount of execs from the Soo on bay street.
Amazing news, smart move Porter! The ex-Sooites have been waiting for this since MPP Orazetti first announced these plans 2+ years ago.
Fantastic that Porter is flying to the Soo. Air Canada needs some competition. Many Sooites living in Toronto have been waiting for this to happen. Thank you Porter!!
Actually, I’ve been hoping for SSM above anywhere else. AC has been charging upwards of $750. PHL and DC has lots of competition and affordable fares.
I am soooo excited about Porter to the Soo!!! Finally a reasonable way to visit friends!!!
Actually the new Windsor route is EXACTLY what I was hoping Porter would offer next. Get off your high horse Toronto Life!
It’s nice to see local routes be expanded, and alternatives for the inadequate rail links to those places.
As far as DC and Philly flights – the best option is often flying into LGA/JFK, subway to Penn St., and take the Bolt Bus, MegaBus, etc. busjunction.com is great for finding cheap bus routes around the North East.
Thanks so much for thinking of Northern Ontario. Toronto to Timmins would be great too!