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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Porter Airlines Continues Building Hamilton Presence With New Florida Flights
TORONTO, July 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines continues expanding its network at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) beginning in December. Flights to Orlando begin Dec. 12, and Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 13, both with three weekly roundtrips. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop flights between these cities, operating seasonally until April. These destinations also mark Porter's first U.S. flights from Hamilton. "We are continuing to grow our presence in Hamilton, announcing nine nonstop routes this year," said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. "This is part of our commitment to taking travellers where they want to go, and we're pleased to offer Hamiltonians the elevated economy flying experience they deserve." The initial flight schedule is as follows: Route Departure Arrival Operating Hamilton to Orlando 7:05 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Friday 3:15 p.m. 6:20 p.m. Sunday Orlando to Hamilton 11:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Friday 7:20 p.m. 10:20 p.m. Sunday Hamilton to Fort Lauderdale 7:25 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday Fort Lauderdale to Hamilton 11:45 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday All times are local Flights will be operated on Porter's state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with a two-by-two seat configuration, meaning no middle seats for any traveller. All passengers will enjoy complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, a selection of premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast streaming WiFi. The all-inclusive PorterReserve fare includes fresh, healthy meals, and additional features such as flight flexibility, dedicated check-in, extra legroom, and two checked bags. For travellers who want to choose specific features to fit their needs, the PorterClassic fare offers these perks à la carte. Travellers can now connect coast to coast across Canada, via Hamilton, with non-stop service to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver. Other destinations from Hamilton include recently announced Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Nassau taking off in December. Flights are available for booking at and through travel agents. Quotes "We're thrilled to see Porter continue to grow here at Hamilton International, adding two more exciting sun destinations this winter. Our community has already shown strong support for Porter's elevated economy experience, and the addition of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale reflects that enthusiasm. This winter will also mark a historic first for our airport as we introduce passenger boarding bridges, further enhancing the comfort and convenience of the travel journey. It's a win for travellers, a win for the Southern Ontario region, and a testament to the strength of the partnership between Hamilton International and Porter." - Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport "We are pleased to be a part of Porter Airlines' expansion plans in the U.S. The Orlando-Hamilton nonstop route will benefit passengers who are eager to explore these destinations during the winter season." - Lance Lyttle, chief executive officer, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority "We always enjoy seeing our airline partners grow at FLL. With the addition of the Hamilton route, Porter Airlines now serves four destinations from FLL to Canada, which is our top international market. This expansion provides travellers with even more options for seamless connectivity." - Mark E. Gale, CEO and director of aviation, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport About Porter 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 or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. View source version on Contacts Media contact:Porter Airlinesmedia@
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Porter Airlines celebrates inaugural flights from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is strengthening its Canadian network with the launch of non-stop service from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton, giving travellers more convenient options to travel between Alberta and Southern Ontario. Operating on Porter's 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, the flights offer a two-by-two seating configuration with no middle seats. Porter's elevated economy experience also includes complimentary beer and wine in glassware, premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast WiFi. Travellers seeking an all-inclusive journey can select PorterReserve, which adds fresh, healthy meals, extra legroom, checked bags, and priority check-in and security. PorterClassic fares allow passengers to mix and match those benefits à la carte. Initial flight schedules are as follows: Porter also launched its Hamilton–Halifax and Hamilton–Vancouver routes on June 3. With flights now serving four key domestic destinations, Porter's growing Hamilton presence provides a new range of travel possibilities across the Golden Horseshoe. Together with recent terminal enhancements at Hamilton International, Porter passengers benefit from greater flexibility and a more seamless travel experience throughout their journey. Flights are available for booking at and through travel agents. Quotes 'With today's inaugural flights linking Hamilton with Calgary and Edmonton, we're continuing to strengthen Porter's presence across the region. These direct routes make it even easier for the Greater Hamilton community to explore Western Canada, and gives those visiting Southern Ontario convenient access to Ontario wineries and all that the Golden Horseshoe has to offer.' - Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines 'We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of Porter's non-stop service to Calgary and Edmonton from Hamilton International, in addition to the very successful launch of Halifax and Vancouver service last week. These new non-stop routes greatly enhance travel convenience for passengers to and from Hamilton and Southern Ontario, opening the door to greater commerce and tourism opportunities. We are excited for guests to experience our recent terminal enhancements, which offer travellers a much more seamless, comfortable, and better-connected journey from curb to gate.' - Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport 'Porter's continued expansion into Calgary is a strong addition to YYC's growing domestic network, enhancing national connectivity and creating new opportunities for travellers in both Alberta and Southern Ontario. We're proud to support their growth and look forward to what's ahead.' - Chris Dinsdale, president & CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority (known as Calgary Airports) 'We are pleased to see Porter add a fourth non-stop destination from YEG with the addition of service to Hamilton. This new route is a win for travellers in both directions, bringing more choice and convenience to those flying between our two bustling regions. It is now easier to explore this vibrant Great Lakes port city and the many fantastic nearby destinations while also providing Ontario travellers seamless access to the Edmonton region's incredible experiences and attractions.' - James Jackson, vice president, air service & business development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) About Porter 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 or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
CBC
04-02-2025
- Business
- CBC
Porter Airlines will fly from Hamilton to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver starting in June
Social Sharing Porter Airlines will launch service at Hamilton International beginning in early June 2025, with daily flights from to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver, airline and airport executives announced Tuesday. Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce made the announcement at a news conference at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. "Hamiltonians and their neighbours have long deserved a commitment such as what Porter is making, with four routes connecting them across the country," Deluce said in a news release. "We see significant opportunity in this market to expand our network across North America and believe that the community can support these initial flights — which will position us to consider offering additional service from Hamilton." The announcement comes weeks after Play Airlines announced it was pulling out of Canada — less than two years after entering the market. The discount carrier's schedule shows that starting in late April it will stop its four flights per week from Hamilton to its home base in Reykjavik, Iceland, which it uses as a stopover for trips to Europe. Cole Horncastle, executive managing director of Hamilton International, said Porter's service is "a perfect fit" for Hamilton. "We are delighted to welcome Porter Airlines to Hamilton International as a strategic airline partner," Horncastle said. 'A major win for the City of Hamilton,' mayor says Mayor Andrea Horwath said she's thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines to Hamilton. "This is a major win for the City of Hamilton and will significantly transform our airport's passenger service offerings," she said. "For years, the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport has been home to Canada's largest domestic overnight express cargo service, fueling our community's economic growth and creating jobs. "But Hamiltonians have also longed for more robust passenger options to serve travellers from our city and surrounding communities," the mayor added. Horwath said the strategic partnership between Porter Airlines and Vantage Group/TradePort, with whom the city recently completed a new long-term lease, is "a significant investment that will rejuvenate and boost passenger services and will benefit residents, businesses, and the broader region for decades to come." Last fall, TradePort International Corporation — the company that runs Hamilton International — announced it would spend $400 million in upgrades for passenger and cargo transportation over the next 49 years.
