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CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
What airfaring Islanders can expect as weekend Air Canada strike looms
Air Canada's flight attendants issued a strike notice, meaning they could walk off the job as early as Saturday morning. As CBC's Cody MacKay explains, that means keeping an eye on your flight status if you're planning to travel through YYG.
National Post
10-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Porter Airlines Inaugurating New Atlantic Canada Routes
Article content Nonstop service to Deer Lake and Charlottetown takes off from Toronto Pearson Article content TORONTO — Porter Airlines is launching two new nonstop routes, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG). The flights open up additional travel possibilities across the country, with connecting options via Toronto linking to Western Canada. Article content Deer Lake service begins today, with three weekly roundtrips, while Charlottetown flights take off on June 13, with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily service on June 26. These new Toronto routes will operate seasonally, ending in early-September after the peak summer season. Article content All times local Article content Both routes will be operated with the airline's 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. Passengers will enjoy Porter's signature elevated economy experience with free, fast streaming WiFi, complimentary beer and wine, and premium Canadian snacks. Article content Whether it's the impressive Gros Morne hiking trails and sandy beaches in Deer Lake, the rich Canadian history and Victorian architecture in Charlottetown, or the diverse culture, arts, dining and entertainment scene of Toronto, Canadians have endless options when planning their summer travels. Article content Connections are available to Porter's extensive network through Toronto. The service complements Porter's existing summer seasonal service between Deer Lake and Halifax, and year-round service between Ottawa and Charlottetown, also providing passengers with a number of connections through Porter's North American network. These routes are operated on the 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. Article content 'Domestic travel is at an all-time high and travellers can now explore the east coast charm and beauty that Deer Lake and Charlottetown offer. Travellers heading west will also benefit from increased air service with the launch of these two routes and have options to connect to even more destinations across Canada and beyond.' – Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting 'YYG is thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines' new non-stop service between Charlottetown and Toronto Pearson Airport. This new route launches just in time to welcome travellers to PEI for the summer tourism season while providing another option for Islanders wanting to visit the Toronto area or one of Porter's many connecting markets through Pearson. It is exciting to see Porter continue to expand services at YYG and we look forward to working with them to ensure their continued success in our market.' – Doug Newson, chief executive officer, Charlottetown Airport Authority 'We are thrilled to have Porter Airlines expand service at YDF with a direct flight into Toronto Pearson. This new service provides our passengers with more options to connect into Porter's network throughout western Canada and beyond. At the same time, it provides another opportunity for us to welcome tourists, family and friends to western Newfoundland and Labrador. Our partnership with Porter Airlines continues to grow and develop to benefit our entire region.' – Tammy Priddle, president and chief executive officer, Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority 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. Article content Article content
CBC
06-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
Low-cost airline Flair will offer Charlottetown-Toronto flights again this year
Flair planes will be back on the tarmac at Charlottetown Airport this summer after all, in part because the airline is projecting lower demand for flights to the United States. The low-cost airline had dropped Prince Edward Island from its routes when it announced its 2025 schedule late last year. But this week, the Charlottetown Airport Authority said in a news release that Flair would operate flights between YYG and Toronto's Pearson International Airport three days a week starting in April. "All airlines these days are constrained in what capacity they can add to the market," Eric Tanner, Flair's vice-president of commercial operations, told CBC News on Thursday. "Originally we didn't think we had enough aircraft time to return to P.E.I., but we've been able to prioritize getting capacity back in Charlottetown because there really is a lack of low-fare options to and from P.E.I." The airline is offering round trips between the two cities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between April 28 and Oct. 13. Flights will arrive in Charlottetown from Toronto at 11:10 a.m. those days, with planes departing again for Toronto at 12:30 p.m. Tanner said the company is also projecting their U.S. bookings to be weaker this year, meaning more people might be looking to travel within Canada. "We do see a growing sentiment that Canadian customers are excited to explore their own backyard this summer," he said. "We've had a really great partnership with [Charlottetown] over the years that we've served YYG and we were able to act very quickly to bring the capacity back." Some turbulence with air travel to P.E.I. Last year, The Canadian Press reported that Flair Airlines owed about $67.2 million in unpaid taxes. Four of its jets were repossessed by leasing companies, though Flair alleges those seizures were illegal. WestJet also announced back in the fall that it was cancelling three of its weekly flights between Charlottetown and Toronto during the peak summer season. The company still plans to offer direct service to Calgary and Edmonton. Newson said at the time that the airline's move was related to a new strategy that focuses on providing service to cities in Western Canada. In early February, however, Porter Airlines said it would add a new direct route between Charlottetown and Toronto starting June 13, with four weekly round trips.
