Prince Edward Islanders now have year-round air access to the nation’s capital.
Porter Airlines today is inaugurating flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG), while also confirming plans to serve the route year-round.
As Porter arrives in Prince Edward Island, the airline now flies to all Atlantic provinces for the first time, reinforcing a commitment to building its presence in Eastern Canada.
Porter is the only airline offering year-round, daily non-stop service between Charlottetown and Ottawa. The direct service begins with 11 weekly flights, increasing to 14 weekly round trips during the summer peak season. As of Oct. 29, the route has daily service through the winter.
Ottawa also acts as a convenient connecting point for travellers making their way to and from PEI. This includes Vancouver on the West Coast and two options for accessing Toronto – the downtown convenience of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, plus Pearson International.
Montague is a lovely harbour town in eastern PEI, not far from the ferry docks for the boats from Nova Scotia. JIM BYERS PHOTO
The non-stop flights between Ottawa and Charlottetown are served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. All passengers will experience Porter’s genuine hospitality and elevated onboard service, including a selection of premium snacks, and free beer and wine served in glassware.
With the introduction of Charlottetown, Porter is operating 10 non-stop routes from Ottawa International Airport this summer. Detailed schedules and Porter Escapes hotel and flight packages are available on www.flyporter.com.
PEI is a delightful province I’ve been able to visit several times. I’m going back in a month, as well!
“The launch of the Charlottetown-Ottawa route is an important milestone for Porter as we bring our signature service to Islanders for the first time,” said Porter president and CEO Michael Deluce. “As we continue building a broader North American network, our growth throughout Eastern Canada remains an important priority to ensure communities have access to reliable air service.”
“Reliable air access to and from key destinations is so important in supporting trade, tourism and population growth in our province. The Government of Prince Edward Island warmly welcomes Porter Airlines as a much-needed service providing more choice and greater convenience for passengers,” said Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island.
