Porter Airlines has unveiled its new premium in-flight service options that are centred on local, high-quality Canadian brands. The new options will be available on flight starting February 1 and feature options from familiar favourite brands such as The Cheese Boutique and Nadege.
Porter's existing signature in-flight service - PorterClassic - featuring complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, along with a selection of premium snacks, will continue to be part of the journey on both the De Havilland Dash 8-400 and Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
This includes:
- A rotating selection of Beau's Brewing Co. (Vankleek Hill, Ont.) craft beer, as well as Jackson-Triggs (Niagara Peninsula, Ont.) Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- The finest collection of tea from Sloane Fine Tea Merchants(Toronto) and freshly brewed arabica bean Balzac's Coffee Roasters (Stratford, Ont.).
- An assortment of premium snacks, including Hardbite (Surrey, B.C.) All Natural Kettle Cooked Chips, Good For You Desserts(Toronto) chocolate chip banana bread, naturSource (Saint-Laurent, Que.) Olio d'Oliva and our Tamari® Almonds, Three Farmers (Saskatoon, Sask.) zesty cheddar roasted fava beans, and Cookie It Up (Aurora, Ont.) milk chocolate shortbread.
On longer haul E195-E2 flights, the option of fresh food made with healthy ingredients is also available, along with additional premium beverages. These menu items are included with PorterReserve, a new, all-inclusive economy experience, and also available for purchase with PorterClassic.
They include:
A delectable selection of Canadian cheese from the Cheese Boutique (Toronto).
Entrees and side dishes in partnership with local kitchens across Canada and delicious sandwiches prepared on gourmet croissants from Nadege (Toronto).
The menu selection varies by flight, including specific brands. Items include:
Chia smoothie bowl
Ham and brie croissant breakfast sandwich
Seven-layer dip
Korean cauliflower
Soba noodle bowl
Tropical salmon poke
Vegetarian buddha bowl
For smaller indulgences, seasonal fruits and freshly baked biscuits are available.
Additional beverage options include organic wellness shots from Greenhouse (Toronto) and premium pre-mixed cocktails, such as an Old Fashioned, Martini and Margarita from Tumbler & Rocks (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.).
Other packaged menu items include oatmeal, pasta, noodles, beef jerky and protein bars. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on every flight.
Sustainability is at the heart of the new menu design, with a priority on reducing and eventually eliminating single-use plastics onboard, providing biodegradable cups and cutlery, and eco-friendly packaging.
In addition to the food and beverage offering, all E195-E2 passengers will have access to a free distinct digital passenger experience with partner Viasat Inc.'s high-speed, reliable WiFi providing full access to web surfing and streaming services. West Entertainment's in-flight entertainment content features current and classic movies, trending TV series, children's programming and documentaries that can be played on personal devices.
More information about the Porter experience is available at www.flyporter.com.
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