Overview of Porter Airlines
Controlling its fleet from the Toronto Islands, Porter Airlines maintains a broad ranging network within Canada and into northern United States destinations. Their hub is in a peak vacation location, drawing leisure-minded travelers to use the carrier. Offering routes to more than 15 regional spots across Canada, it serves as a major link between smaller communities and big cities.
Porter Airlines prides itself on delivering first-class hospitality that major commercial competitors may charge for. Alcoholic beverages and snacks are free on flights and are served in actual glassware. Swift processing and connections are available as it is one of only a few airlines that uses the Toronto Islands.
Interline agreements are held with South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Icelandair. These respective partnerships allow customers to travel on connected services under the singular ticket to destinations in South Africa, Senegal, Qatar, Singapore and Iceland. An association with JetBlue allows for further scheduled connections within the United States.
Passengers can choose between Classic, Premium and Premium PLUS. All 3 sections have leather seats and are located within the same cabin with a 2 x 2 layout, meaning you are guaranteed either aisle access or a window view. Passengers in Premium are the first off the plane, while Premium PLUS provides an additional 2 in of legroom (34 in total).
Canadian company De Havilland is the preferred aircraft manufacturer. Porter Airlines has a fleet of twin turboprop planes, such as the Dash 8, which can hold approximately 78 passengers. The aircrafts have a simple white fuselage and a dark blue tail.
