Starting September 7, 2023, Porter Airlines will launch new service between Toronto Pearson and St. John’s. The route will operate daily with an Embraer E195-E2.
On Thursday (June 22, 2023), Porter Airlines announced the launch of new daily service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT) starting September 7, 2023. The route will be operated with an Embraer E195-E2 with introductory roundtrip fares from $396. The new route will connect Porter’s east coast network to their new west coast destinations via Toronto Pearson, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.
In Thursday’s announcement, Porter Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Jackson, said,
“St. John’s has been an important destination in our Eastern Canada network for many years. With the introduction of the E195 to our fleet and non-stop service to Toronto Pearson, Porter now connects St. John’s from coast to coast. St. John’s knows Porter provides a level of onboard service that is unmatched by any other carrier and we’re excited to now offer our elevated economy service for them to Toronto-Pearson and Western Canada.”
St. John’s International Airport Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Hogan, added,
“We are thrilled with Porter’s expansion from St. John’s to Toronto-Pearson using the new Embraer aircraft which builds on the current capacity that Porter has at YYT. This new route demonstrates Porter’s confidence in the St. John’s market, and we look forward to continuing our valued partnership.”
Porter Airlines’ elevated guest experience includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free premium snacks for all guests. Free Wi-Fi is also available on Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 fleet. Additionally, customers can enjoy fresh, healthy meals, pre-mixed cocktails and more snack options on longer flights, either as part of PorterReserve all-inclusive fares, or á la carte with PorterClassic fares. PorterReserve also includes dedicated airport check-in, early boarding enhanced legroom, two checked bags and fee-less flight changes.
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 offer an extensive domestic Canadian and U.S. transborder U.S. network. 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