TORONTO, March 18 /CNW/ – Porter Airlines is bringing its fresh approach and refined style to Quebec City as part of the carrier’s summer schedule. One daily Toronto-Quebec City flight connects passengers in Canada’s most historic city to the heart of its largest city via Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA), only minutes from downtown. Porter is also introducing the only scheduled non-stop flights between Halifax and Quebec, operating daily.
The summer schedule runs from June 27 to Sept. 2. Flights are now available for booking through travel agents, www.flyporter.com or by phoning 1-888-619-8622. Prices start at $189 for one-way flights, plus applicable taxes and fees.
“Quebec City is an important destination that Porter has always planned to serve as part of our growth,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “Porter’s reputation for refined customer service will bewelcomed in a city known for its hospitality.”
“Porter’s fresh approach to airline service is a perfect fit with the customer-oriented approach we take at the airport,” said Pascal Bélanger, president and chief operating officer, Aéroport de Québec. “This new service starts at an ideal time, coinciding with Quebec City’s 400th anniversary and the opening of a new, state-of-the-art passenger terminal that Porter passengers will benefit from.”
Porter’s summer schedule highlights include:
– Quebec City-Toronto – 1 daily flight
– Quebec City-Halifax – 1 daily flight
– Halifax-Ottawa – 2 daily flights
– Toronto-Halifax – 3 daily flights
– Toronto-Ottawa – 7 daily flights, plus weekends
– Toronto-Montreal – 7 daily flights, plus weekends
– Toronto-New York – 7 daily flights, plus weekends
At the heart of Porter’s philosophy is a desire to reintroduce convenience, speed and seamless service to air travel. Travellers benefit from Porter’s customer-focused approach that includes complimentary in-flight food and beverage service. Porter’s hub at TCCA is one of the most convenient urban airports in the world and just minutes from Toronto’s financial core and most popular tourist destinations.
Porter operates 70-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft. The Q400 is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class, burning less fuel per seat than most regional and narrow-body jets. With leather seating, extended legroom and a 667 km/h cruising speed, the Q400 sets new standards for comfort, fuel efficiency and low emissions.
About Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines Inc. is a regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport. The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and Mt. Tremblant, with New York (Newark) beginning March 31. Porter plans to fly to at least 17 short-haul Canadian and U.S. destinations. Visit www.flyporter.com or call (416) 619-8622 or (888) 619-8622 for more information.