Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is the third-largest airline in Canada, behind Air Canada and WestJet. Porter flies mostly to and from major cities in eastern Canada, such as Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. Porter Airlines revolutionised short-haul flying with a commitment to speed, convenience and service. Effortless travel, genuine hospitality, and amenities that enhance the traveller’s journey are all delivered in style and comfort.

Porter provides turboprop flights out of Toronto Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ), which is small, manageable and efficient. Halifax is a hub for passengers flying between St. John's and Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa. After introducing Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet in 2023, Porter added service to central and western Canada (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg), and added new routes from Ottawa. Also, Toronto Pearson was added as one of its hubs.

Porter Airlines operates as an all-economy carrier, setting itself apart with one of the world's most environmentally sustainable aircraft fleets. Committed to providing safe and comfortable flights, Porter ensures a pleasant journey for all passengers. Aircraft are consistently clean and well-maintained, offering a standard legroom of 32 inches, with Premium seats boasting a generous 34-inch pitch. To enhance the onboard experience, the airline provides a complimentary bar service, including beer and wine, along with a small snack. Staff are renowned for their above-average friendliness and attentive service.

The airline offers two distinct classes of service, PorterClassic and PorterReserve, designed to meet a variety of travel preferences and budgets.

PorterReserve is for an elevated travel experience, which tickets include appealing extra legroom, complimentary ticket changes, access to a dedicated check-in desk (a streamlined benefit, especially with smaller aircraft), fast track security, and priority boarding.

PorterClassic service offers four flexible fare types:
 

• Basic: Includes airport check-in (mobile check-in not available) and one personal item (43 x 16 x 33 cm / 17 x 6 x 13 inches). This fare does not include a carry-on bag; seat choice and checked baggage are available at an extra fee. No changes or cancellations are permitted.
   
• Standard: Allows for an electronic boarding pass and one carry-on bag (55 x 23 x 40 cm / 21.5 x 9 x 15.5 inches). Seat selection and checked bags are subject to an additional charge, and changes or cancellations can be made for a fee.
   
• Flexible: Includes a checked bag and a PorterClassic seat selection. This fare also waives advance change fees. Passengers can pay to upgrade to an extra-legroom seat if available, and same-day changes are offered at a reduced price.
   
• Freedom: Designed for maximum flexibility, Freedom fares waive all change fees and include either a PorterClassic or Stretch seat (subject to availability). A full refund is also enabled with this fare.

As of July 2025, Porter Airlines flies to the following destinations: Calgary/Alberta, Charlottetown/Prince Edward Island, Deer Lake/Newfoundland, Edmonton/Alberta, Fredericton/New Brunswick, Halifax/Nova Scotia, Moncton/New Brunswick, Montreal/Québec, Ottawa/Ontario, Quebec City/Québec, Saskatoon/Saskatchewan, Sault Ste. Marie/Ontario, St John's/Newfoundland and Labrador, Sudbury/Ontario, Thunder Bay/Ontario, Timmins/Ontario, Toronto/Ontario, Vancouver/British Columbia, Victoria/British Columbia, Windsor/Ontario, Winnipeg/Manitoba.

US destinations: Boston/Massachusetts, Chicago/Illinois, Fort Lauderdale/Florida, Fort Myers/Florida, Las Vegas/Nevada, Los Angeles/California, Miami/Florida, New York - Newark/New York, Orlando/Florida, San Francisco/California, Tampa/Florida, Washington, DC/District of Columbia.

Porter Airlines is certified as a 4-star airline by Skytrax for the quality of its airport and onboard products, as well as its staff service.