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Continuing its parade of new route announcements utilizing its growing fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, Porter Airlines is launching daily service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC). The new service starts on February 14, 2024, marking Porter’s latest expansion into Western Canada from Ottawa, complementing existing flights to Vancouver and Edmonton and providing connections to destinations across Eastern Canada and the United States. “This route is another way for passengers to travel across Canada with Porter, including significant connecting flight options via Ottawa. Passengers can look forward to enjoying an elevated economy experience they won’t find anywhere else,” said Kevin Jackson, EVP and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines.
A display of meal choices on Porter's new Embraer jet service from Toronto Pearson. (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)
All passengers will be offered complimentary beer and wine, premium snacks, and free WiFi. Extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals are also available with the all-inclusive PorterReserve fares or can be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.
Introductory roundtrip fares start at $459.
The flight schedule and respective start dates are as follows:
Ottawa - Calgary
Calgary - Ottawa
6:20 p.m.
8:50 a.m.
8:49 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
February 14, 2024
February 15, 2024
All times are local
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