Porter Airlines Brings Embraer E195-E2 to Moncton With Summer Service From Toronto Pearson
TORONTO — Porter Airlines is launching a new summer seasonal route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM), with flights beginning today through September.
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The service operates three times weekly, using Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This marks the first time the state-of-the-art aircraft is operating in Moncton, bringing passengers the comfort of no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi for everyone.
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The flight schedule is as follows:
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This new route complements Porter's existing service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa to Moncton, further enhancing travel options between Eastern Canada and the airline's expanding network.
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'We continue to see strong demand for domestic travel during the summer season, and this new route between Toronto Pearson and Moncton reflects Porter's commitment to taking travellers where they want to go,' said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. 'Whether visiting friends and family or exploring these cities, passengers can count on our elevated economy experience and convenient flight options to make their journey more enjoyable.'
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For added comfort, travellers can book PorterReserve fares for all-inclusive perks such as two checked bags, extra legroom, and priority services. Alternatively, PorterClassic offers the flexibility to customize the journey with à la carte options.
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'As we head into a busy summer at YQM, we're thrilled to offer even more travel options with our partner, Porter Airlines, through this new connection to Toronto Pearson. The service is operated with Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking its first appearance in Moncton, and opens up greater access across Canada and to international destinations,' said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority.
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Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit
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