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National Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Porter Airlines Brings Embraer E195-E2 to Moncton With Summer Service From Toronto Pearson
Article content TORONTO — Porter Airlines is launching a new summer seasonal route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM), with flights beginning today through September. Article content The service operates three times weekly, using Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This marks the first time the state-of-the-art aircraft is operating in Moncton, bringing passengers the comfort of no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi for everyone. Article content Article content The flight schedule is as follows: Article content This new route complements Porter's existing service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa to Moncton, further enhancing travel options between Eastern Canada and the airline's expanding network. Article content 'We continue to see strong demand for domestic travel during the summer season, and this new route between Toronto Pearson and Moncton reflects Porter's commitment to taking travellers where they want to go,' said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. 'Whether visiting friends and family or exploring these cities, passengers can count on our elevated economy experience and convenient flight options to make their journey more enjoyable.' Article content For added comfort, travellers can book PorterReserve fares for all-inclusive perks such as two checked bags, extra legroom, and priority services. Alternatively, PorterClassic offers the flexibility to customize the journey with à la carte options. Article content 'As we head into a busy summer at YQM, we're thrilled to offer even more travel options with our partner, Porter Airlines, through this new connection to Toronto Pearson. The service is operated with Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking its first appearance in Moncton, and opens up greater access across Canada and to international destinations,' said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority. Article content Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media contact: Article content
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Porter Airlines Brings Embraer E195-E2 to Moncton With Summer Service From Toronto Pearson
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is launching a new summer seasonal route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM), with flights beginning today through September. The service operates three times weekly, using Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. This marks the first time the state-of-the-art aircraft is operating in Moncton, bringing passengers the comfort of no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi for everyone. The flight schedule is as follows: This new route complements Porter's existing service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa to Moncton, further enhancing travel options between Eastern Canada and the airline's expanding network. 'We continue to see strong demand for domestic travel during the summer season, and this new route between Toronto Pearson and Moncton reflects Porter's commitment to taking travellers where they want to go,' said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. 'Whether visiting friends and family or exploring these cities, passengers can count on our elevated economy experience and convenient flight options to make their journey more enjoyable.' For added comfort, travellers can book PorterReserve fares for all-inclusive perks such as two checked bags, extra legroom, and priority services. Alternatively, PorterClassic offers the flexibility to customize the journey with à la carte options. "As we head into a busy summer at YQM, we're thrilled to offer even more travel options with our partner, Porter Airlines, through this new connection to Toronto Pearson. The service is operated with Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking its first appearance in Moncton, and opens up greater access across Canada and to international destinations," said Courtney Burns, President and CEO of the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority. Flights are available for booking at or through travel agents. About Porter Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Wales Online
12-06-2025
- General
- Wales Online
GB News interrupts live broadcast with 'bleak' Air India crash update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info GB News delivered a shattering "breaking news" update following the events of the Air India plane crash. During an intense segment, GB News anchors Bev Turner and Andrew Pierce reported that an Air India flight en route to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, with 242 people on board, met with disaster just moments after take-off. In the midst of a live discussion, Andrew Pierce had to cut across an aviation specialist to share the update: "I'm sorry to interrupt, but we've got some breaking news. "We have now confirmed 217 adults and 11 children were on board that flight which crashed almost on take-off, so that is even bleaker than we thought." Air India has recognised that among the passengers on the ill-fated flight were 53 British nationals, while those injured are now being transported to hospitals. (Image: AP) The airline declared in their announcement: "The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. "Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals." Security analyst Mark White later joined the broadcast providing further insights, revealing that the plane crashed atop a hostel housing doctors, with it remaining uncertain as to the extent of casualties on the ground. (Image: GB News) The programme cut to a brief ad break before returning, with presenter Andrew declaring: "Welcome back, we've got some big breaking news today," before cautioning the audience about the "graphic content" they were about to witness. Subsequently, viewers were shown the distressing footage of an aircraft plunging just moments after take-off, with the massive jet appearing dangerously low before turning into a fireball just beyond the camera's view. Air India has acknowledged that a distress signal was broadcasted to air traffic control from the doomed flight, but there was no further communication from the plane following air traffic's response.
CBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Porter Airlines to offer daily flights between Charlottetown and Toronto starting June 25
Social Sharing Porter Airlines says it will start offering daily flights between Charlottetown and Toronto by the end of June, a boost from its previous plan to fly the route four days a week. The change comes as the number of Canadians returning from air travel to the United States continued to drop for the fifth consecutive month. Andrew Pierce, Porter's vice-president of network planning and reporting, said the airline is increasing its service to Prince Edward Island and the broader Atlantic region as a direct response to the shifting travel trend. "P.E.I. is gaining a lot with some schedule change and some demand change this summer," Pierce told CBC News. "We are far larger in Atlantic Canada than we were before COVID. We think that this has always been a market for us, but it's just even bigger as we've expanded into the jet fleet." Canadian resident return trips to the U.S. by air fell 24.2 per cent in May 2025 compared with the same month in 2024, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. Many Canadians have been opting not to visit the U.S. in recent months for a number of reasons, such as increased scrutiny and risk of detention at the border, or as a way to boycott the U.S. given President Donald Trump's trade war threats and talk of annexing Canada. When Porter announced the Charlottetown-Toronto route earlier this year, it was initially scheduled for four flights per week. But Pierce said that after reviewing demand and making schedule adjustments, the airline now plans to offer daily service this summer. Beginning June 13, Porter will schedule four weekly round trips between Charlottetown and Toronto, using its 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Then, starting June 25, the route will increase to daily service. That will continue until Sept. 14. The new Toronto connection adds to Porter's existing year-round service between Charlottetown and Ottawa. That route will run twice daily through October, and then drop to once daily for the winter. At least, that's the plan for now, Pierce said. "We will evaluate the demand as it emerges through summer and late summer into fall, to see if we can expand further into the winter as well," he said.
Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Porter Airlines celebrates inaugural flights from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is strengthening its Canadian network with the launch of non-stop service from Hamilton to Calgary and Edmonton, giving travellers more convenient options to travel between Alberta and Southern Ontario. Operating on Porter's 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, the flights offer a two-by-two seating configuration with no middle seats. Porter's elevated economy experience also includes complimentary beer and wine in glassware, premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast WiFi. Travellers seeking an all-inclusive journey can select PorterReserve, which adds fresh, healthy meals, extra legroom, checked bags, and priority check-in and security. PorterClassic fares allow passengers to mix and match those benefits à la carte. Initial flight schedules are as follows: Porter also launched its Hamilton–Halifax and Hamilton–Vancouver routes on June 3. With flights now serving four key domestic destinations, Porter's growing Hamilton presence provides a new range of travel possibilities across the Golden Horseshoe. Together with recent terminal enhancements at Hamilton International, Porter passengers benefit from greater flexibility and a more seamless travel experience throughout their journey. Flights are available for booking at and through travel agents. Quotes 'With today's inaugural flights linking Hamilton with Calgary and Edmonton, we're continuing to strengthen Porter's presence across the region. These direct routes make it even easier for the Greater Hamilton community to explore Western Canada, and gives those visiting Southern Ontario convenient access to Ontario wineries and all that the Golden Horseshoe has to offer.' - Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines 'We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of Porter's non-stop service to Calgary and Edmonton from Hamilton International, in addition to the very successful launch of Halifax and Vancouver service last week. These new non-stop routes greatly enhance travel convenience for passengers to and from Hamilton and Southern Ontario, opening the door to greater commerce and tourism opportunities. We are excited for guests to experience our recent terminal enhancements, which offer travellers a much more seamless, comfortable, and better-connected journey from curb to gate.' - Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport 'Porter's continued expansion into Calgary is a strong addition to YYC's growing domestic network, enhancing national connectivity and creating new opportunities for travellers in both Alberta and Southern Ontario. We're proud to support their growth and look forward to what's ahead.' - Chris Dinsdale, president & CEO, The Calgary Airport Authority (known as Calgary Airports) 'We are pleased to see Porter add a fourth non-stop destination from YEG with the addition of service to Hamilton. This new route is a win for travellers in both directions, bringing more choice and convenience to those flying between our two bustling regions. It is now easier to explore this vibrant Great Lakes port city and the many fantastic nearby destinations while also providing Ontario travellers seamless access to the Edmonton region's incredible experiences and attractions.' - James Jackson, vice president, air service & business development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) About Porter Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
