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Porter Airlines Inaugurates New Direct Service Between Ottawa and Hamilton

Porter Airlines has today announced the launch of new, exclusive nonstop service between Ottawa and Hamilton.  The route will now operate twice daily with a 78-seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400.


Porter Airlines Inaugurates Exclusive New Direct Service Between Ottawa and Hamilton on Monday, June 22, 2026 - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines Inaugurates Exclusive New Direct Service Between Ottawa and Hamilton on Monday, June 22, 2026 - Courtesy Porter Airlines

On Monday (June 22, 2026), Porter Airlines announced the inauguration of service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) today, offering travelers a new direct option between the nation’s capital and the heart of Southern Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe region.  Porter is now the only airline operating nonstop between Ottawa and Hamilton, with twice-daily service on the 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.  The new route also opens seamless connections via Ottawa to Atlantic Canada, with onward service to Charlottetown, Fredericton and Moncton.


In Monday’s announcement, Porter Airlines’ VP – Network Planning and Reporting, Andrew Pierce, said,


“Hamilton and Ottawa are important markets for Porter, and today's launch reflects our commitment to connecting more Canadians with the travel experience they deserve.  Whether flying for business or leisure, passengers on this route will enjoy the seamless, genuine service Porter is known for.”


Porter Airlines' Schedule Between Ottawa and Hamilton - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines' Schedule Between Ottawa and Hamilton - Courtesy Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines' guests will enjoy the airline’s genuine hospitality and an elevated level of onboard service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware, and premium snacks. PorterReserve fares offer passengers an all-inclusive economy experience, with fresh meals, extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed cocktails, priority check-in, and ticketing flexibility. These options are available à la carte with PorterClassic fares. 


Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® and is committed to providing a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel.  The carrier is headquartered in Toronto, and offers an extensive domestic Canadian and North American network, as well as to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.  Porter Airlines currently operates a fleet of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) Dash 8-400s and new Embraer E195-E2 jets.

 


Source: Porter Airlines

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