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Founded

2006

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Porter Airlines is a Canadian regional carrier founded in 2006 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The airline built its reputation on offering a premium economy experience with complimentary snacks, beverages, and a relaxed lounge atmosphere, differentiating itself from typical low-cost carriers. Porter initially operated exclusively from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, capitalizing on its proximity to downtown Toronto. In recent years, the airline has undergone a significant expansion by adding Embraer E195-E2 jets to its fleet, enabling transcontinental routes across North America and broadening its network well beyond its original regional focus. The airline is privately held and is known for its strong customer service ethos, consistently earning high marks in passenger satisfaction surveys among Canadian carriers.

Hubs & network

Porter Airlines operates primarily from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) as part of its expanded network.

Fleet

Porter Airlines operates a mixed fleet of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops and Embraer E195-E2 jets, the latter introduced as part of a major fleet expansion beginning in 2023.

Notable facts

›Porter was the launch customer for the Embraer E195-E2 in Canada.
›The airline offers complimentary beer, wine, and snacks to all passengers regardless of fare class.
›Porter operates the largest scheduled service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
›The airline expanded to western Canada and U.S. sun destinations following its E195-E2 introduction.
›Porter is privately owned by Nieuport Aviation and related investors, not publicly traded.

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Canada's refined regional carrier connecting cities with understated elegance

Porter Airlines was founded in 2006 and quickly established itself as a premium-feel regional carrier operating out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, offering complimentary amenities uncommon in the regional sector. The airline has historically focused on eastern Canadian and northeastern US routes, building a reputation for a more civilized flying experience. With a significant fleet expansion underway involving Embraer E195-E2 jets, Porter is actively growing its network across North America.

Primary Hubs

YTZ YOW YUL YHZ

Cabin Classes

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Loyalty Program

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Fleet Note

Porter Airlines operates a mixed fleet of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops alongside Embraer E195-E2 jets introduced as part of its major network expansion.

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Primary hubs

Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZ · 13 rts Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOW · 3 rts Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZ · 3 rts Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYUL · 2 rts Boston Logan International AirportBOS · 1 rts Myrtle Beach International AirportMYR · 1 rts

Route network map (34 legs)

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Route network

BOS → YTZDH4

MYR → YTZDH4

YOW → YQMDH4

YQM → YOWDH4

YQT → YTZDH4

YTZ → BOSDH4

YTZ → EWRDH4

YTZ → MYRDH4

YTZ → YAMDH4

YTZ → YQBDH4

YTZ → YTSDH4

YUL → YTZDH4

YYT → YHZDH4

EWR → YTZDH4

IAD → YTZDH4

MDW → YTZDH4

YAM → YTZDH4

YHZ → YOWDH4

YHZ → YULDH4

YHZ → YYTDH4

YOW → YHZDH4

YOW → YTZDH4

YQB → YTZDH4

YQG → YTZDH4

YSB → YTZDH4

YTS → YTZDH4

YTZ → IADDH4

YTZ → MDWDH4

YTZ → YOWDH4

YTZ → YQGDH4

YTZ → YQTDH4

YTZ → YSBDH4

YTZ → YULDH4

YUL → YHZDH4

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q34 routes

Encyclopaedia

Porter Airlines is a Canadian airline headquartered at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the third largest airline in Canada behind Air Canada and WestJet. Owned by Porter Aviation Holdings, formerly known as REGCO Holdings Inc., Porter operates regularly scheduled flights from its bases in Eastern Canada, primarily Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, Toronto–Billy Bishop, and Toronto Pearson International Airport ('Toronto–Pearson'), to locations across North America using a fleet of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 turboprop and Embraer E195-E2 jet aircraft.

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