These awards highlight the best of the best in a variety of categories such as travel, food and drink, and things to do, with all nominees submitted by a panel of experts. Porter was ranked #1 out of 20 international airlines.
“Porter has redefined air travel since 2006 and we are continuing to elevate the economy experience for everyone across North America as we grow our network. Porter is the airline focused on making economy travel better for everyone, and that includes no middle seat on any flight, free beer and wine served in glassware, a selection of complimentary premium snacks, high-quality fresh meal options, plus free streaming WiFi on the E195-E2 for all passengers,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “This award speaks to the commitment from our team members to provide the highest level of service and genuine hospitality.”
Since 2023, the airline has:
Hired more than 2,000 new team membersTaken delivery of 40 new Embraer E195-E2sGrown it’s total fleet size to 69, including 29 Dash 8-400 aircraft
Dozens of new routes and new destinations across North America
The airline now flies coast to coast and to every province in Canada from its eastern hubs of Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. It is also quickly expanding flights into the U.S., currently serving six destinations in Florida, four in California, as well as Las Vegas and Phoenix. These destinations complement its long-standing presence in Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington.
Porter Pass holders now earn VIPorter AvidTraveller benefits at the time of purchase
Porter Pass holders now instantly earn VIPorter qualifying spend and AvidTraveller benefits on all flights included in their pass at the time of purchase. This is an industry-first benefit in North America. Customers will enjoy VIPorter loyalty benefits instantly in recognition of loyal customers who choose to fly Porter Airlines on a regular basis.
A Porter Pass offers frequent travellers a simple and cost-effective way to purchase 10 to 100 flight credits at a preset price for use on designated routes or across Porter’s full network within one year. With the purchase of almost any Porter Pass, passengers immediately earn enough qualifying spend to become a VIPorter Avid Traveller. On passes with 20 or more flight credits, the qualifying spend is transferable to other designated VIPorter members. Travellers will receive VIPorter points for each flight at the time of travel.
This provides more travel benefits, which increase as passengers move through the four Avid Traveller membership levels. Additional perks include faster VIPorter points accumulation, dedicated airport services, complimentary seat assignments, complimentary PorterClassic Stretch seats with more legroom, complimentary checked baggage and travel flexibility.
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“Other pass programs provide qualifying spend after travel is complete, which usually doesn’t allow passengers to maximize the benefits they’ve already paid for until nearly their last flight,” said Edmond Eldebs, senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines. “With Porter Pass, frequent travellers now earn loyalty status instantly and have access to valuable benefits from their first flight. This industry-leading benefit is just another way we are respecting economy travellers and providing the elevated level of service they deserve.”
The Porter Pass program recently expanded to reflect the airline's growing North America network, with new options making it simpler to customize, plan, and enjoy economy air travel. This includes the Eastern Canada Triangle of Toronto (Billy Bishop and Pearson), Ottawa and Montreal, Western Canada <> Triangle, Florida <> Triangle, Western U.S. <> Triangle, Northeast U.S. <> Triangle, Everywhere (Canada) and Everywhere (North America).
Passengers can purchase 10, 20, 50 or 100 flight credits at once for a fixed price. Packages of 20 or more are transferable among individuals for ultimate flexibility.
A complete description of cities included with each Porter Pass and pricing is available at www.flyporter.com/book-travel/porter-pass. Learn more about VIPorter Avid Traveller benefits on the website: https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/about-porter/viporter.