Porter Airlines adds 6th daily Toronto-Boston flight

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Porter Airlines is increasing weekday roundtrip flights to six from five between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport, beginning Oct. 12. 

The addition of this flight doubles Porter's Toronto-Boston service from its original 2009 schedule and brings Boston and Toronto even closer together, allowing greater same-day business travel flexibility and offering leisure travellers a wider range of departure options.

"Boston is one of our strongest markets," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "By adapting to meet this increasing demand, we are continuing to provide the level of service and convenience that our customers have come to expect."

"We are pleased that Porter is adding a sixth weekday flight from Boston Logan to Toronto City Airport,'' said Ed Freni, Director of Aviation for the Massachusetts Port Authority, which owns and operates Logan. "Their service has grown steadily in two years and giving passengers choice and frequency helps our customers and competition keeps fares low.''

The new weekday schedule now includes the following departure times:

* Denotes new service 

The weekend schedule remains at two Saturday roundtrips and five on Sunday.

This additional service also improves the number of available connecting flights to destinations such as Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Windsor, Sault Ste. Marie, and Sudbury.

Porter is known for its affordable premium service, including complimentary in-flight wine and beer, extra legroom and relaxing departure lounges. It operates a fleet of 70-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft, featuring high cruising speed, revolutionary cabin noise-reduction technology and environmentally-friendly engines.

About Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is Canada's third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.  Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline^® in the World Airline Star Rating^® by Skytrax, committed to offering speed, convenience and service as part of a premium travel experience. A refined journey begins on the ground with comfortable airport lounges and service-oriented team members.  The experience continues seamlessly in the air with spacious interiors and well-appointed crew.  Passengers enjoy complimentary services, including free in-flight wine, beer and premium snacks, all aboard modern aircraft. 

The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Join VIPorter frequent flyer program to earn a free flight after as few as five one-way trips. Visit www.flyporter.com or call (888) 619-8622 for more information.

SOURCE Porter Airlines Inc.

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