Porter opened the first Western Canada route between Montreal and Vancouver

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TORONTO – Porter Airlines today launches service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The route marks Porter's first route from Montreal to Western Canada.

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All passengers will experience genuine Porter hospitality and superior onboard service, including free, high-speed WiFi, premium food selections and complimentary beer and wine by the glass. Priority check-in, extra legroom, premium pre-mixed cocktails and fresh, wholesome food are available with all-inclusive PorterReserve fares or a la carte purchased with PorterClassic fares.

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The new route will begin with one daily return flight operated by Porter's state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight.

Scheduled service offers a variety of connections to Eastern Canada via YUL, including Halifax, Toronto-Pearson and Toronto City, in addition to daily non-stop service between Toronto-Pearson and Ottawa to Vancouver.

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Porter's codeshare partnership with Air Transat provides convenient connections from YUL to destinations throughout Europe, including Paris and London. Travelers benefit from more choice and seamless connections.

Service from Montreal to Edmonton and Calgary will begin later this spring. With the launch of three new westbound routes, Porter now operates 8 nonstop routes out of Montreal. Full schedules can be found at www.flyporter.com.

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“Our presence in Montreal continues to grow through our new Porter service and through our strategic airline partnership. Our first western route from Montreal will bring Porter's high-cost service to even more passengers across Canada and around the world.”

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– Kevin Jackson, President, Porter Airlines

“ADM Aéroports de Montréal is very pleased to add Vancouver to the destinations offered by partner Porter. Whether it's for business or to explore the landscapes of Western Canada, this new non-stop service offers a range of options for passengers departing from YUL. We are excited to support Porter in expanding its Canadian offering to meet the needs of a diverse group of travelers. The quality of YUL's service is a reflection of its vitality, which benefits the entire community!”

– Marc Ruel, Director of Capacity and Airline Development, ADM Aéroports de Montréal

“We congratulate Porter Airlines on the launch of a new daily non-stop flight between Montreal and Vancouver in time for the spring travel season and the famous Montreal International Jazz Festival. As one of YVR's most popular Canadian destinations, the new service gives passengers additional options and flexibility when traveling. This announcement further strengthens YVR's position as the gateway of choice, offering non-stop travel options.

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– Terry Chow, Air Service Development Manager, Vancouver International Airport

About Porter

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the cost-effective air travel experience for every passenger, providing true hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serve the North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is the official 4-star airline of the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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