Porter Airlines is including flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to excessive demand for its service and to offer extra alternative for passengers to journey throughout Porter’s increasing community.
Service begins on May 17, as introduced earlier this 12 months. The elevated schedule strikes the preliminary seven weekly spherical journey flights to 11 instances weekly in the course of the spring and fall. This additional improves to 14 flights per week in the course of the peak summer time journey season.
“There’s been a great response from the community and increasing frequency will allow passengers to connect to more destinations across our network,” mentioned Kevin Jackson, govt vice chairman and chief industrial officer, Porter Airlines.
“YYG Charlottetown Airport is thrilled to see Porter providing an additional frequency to their recently announced Ottawa service. This second flight will provide more choice and convenience for our passengers as Porter expands their Ottawa schedule in the coming months,” mentioned Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority. “We appreciate Porter’s commitment to Prince Edward Island and look forward to working with them to ensure these flights are successful.”
“As evidenced by Ottawa-Charlottetown service now scheduled twice daily, Porter’s YOW growth continues to resonate with those who are from and are interested in flying to Canada’s Capital Region. From Coast to Capital, Porter has us well covered,” mentioned Mark Laroche, president and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority.
The continuous flights between Ottawa and Charlottetown are to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 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 International Airport this summer time.
