Porter Provides Flights to New Ottawa-Charlottetown Route
Porter Airways is including flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to excessive demand for its service and to supply extra alternative for passengers to journey throughout Porter’s increasing community.
Service begins on Could 17, as introduced earlier this 12 months. The elevated schedule strikes the preliminary seven weekly spherical journey flights to 11 instances weekly through the spring and fall. This additional improves to 14 flights per week through the peak summer time journey season.
“There’s been an incredible response from the group and rising frequency will permit passengers to hook up with extra locations throughout our community,” mentioned Kevin Jackson, govt vp and chief business officer, Porter Airways.
“YYG Charlottetown Airport is thrilled to see Porter offering a further frequency to their just lately introduced Ottawa service. This second flight will present extra selection and comfort for our passengers as Porter expands their Ottawa schedule within the coming months,” mentioned Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority. “We recognize Porter’s dedication to Prince Edward Island and look ahead to working with them to make sure these flights are profitable.”
“As evidenced by Ottawa-Charlottetown service now scheduled twice every day, Porter’s YOW development continues to resonate with those that are from and are all for flying to Canada’s Capital Area. From Coast to Capital, Porter has us nicely lined,” mentioned Mark Laroche, president and CEO, Ottawa Worldwide Airport Authority.
The continuous flights between Ottawa and Charlottetown are to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Sprint 8-400 plane. All passengers will expertise Porter’s real hospitality and elevated onboard service, together with premium snacks, and free beer and wine served in glassware.
With the introduction to the brand new Ottawa-Charlottetown route, Porter will function 9 continuous routes from Ottawa Worldwide Airport this summer time.
