Porter Airlines is launching its first flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), a significant, privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project, located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore. The airport’s close proximity to downtown will contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities. Four inaugural routes began June 15: with Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City, and St. John’s, N.L.
Over the next week, Porter is introducing flights to 11 airports across the country from MET, just in time for the summer travel season. Passenger traffic at MET is projected to hit one million in its first year, climbing to four million annually at full capacity.
Flights can be booked at www.flyporter.com and through travel agencies.
This launch marks a historic moment for Montreal’s air travel sector, offering Montrealers and visitors greater flexibility for traveling throughout Canada. Improved air connectivity also strengthens Montreal’s economic development, stimulating trade and business opportunities.
With new service from MET and continued operations at Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Porter is set to nearly double its capacity in Greater Montreal this summer, adding over 1,000 flights. Moreover, a partnership with Pascan Aviation will boost regional connections across Quebec, the Maritimes, and Porter’s broader North American network.
Porter is recognized as one of North America’s top airlines, known for its refined, attentive service and complimentary amenities. This includes premium snacks, a selection of beverages, including beer and wine served in glassware, and fast, free Wi-Fi on its E195-E2 aircraft.
MET will be served by Porter’s fleet of De Havilland Dash 8-400s (78 seats) and Embraer E195-E2s (132 seats), which are among the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft in their respective classes. Both feature a two-by-two seating configuration, with no middle seats, for enhanced comfort.
| MET routes* | Start date | Frequency |
| St. John’s (YYT) ** | June 15 | 7x weekly |
| Toronto City (YTZ) | June 15 | 27x weekly |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | June 15 | 20x weekly |
| Vancouver (YVR) | June 15 | 14x weekly |
| Edmonton (YEG) | June 16 | 7x weekly |
| Calgary (YYC) | June 17 | 7x weekly |
| Halifax (YHZ) | June 17 | 14x weekly |
| Charlottetown (YYG) ** | June 18 | 7x weekly |
| Winnipeg (YWG) ** | June 18 | 7x weekly |
| Moncton (YQM) ** | June 19 | 7x weekly |
| Hamilton (YHM) | June 22 | 14x weekly |
| *Note: MET’s official airport designation code is YHU **Seasonal route |
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“Starting new routes is something that we often do, but launching 11 at once from a new airport to transform a city’s connectivity is exceptional,” said Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines. “This is truly meaningful for Montreal’s people, economy and tourism, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Demand is already exceeding our expectations, and as soon as travelers discover Porter’s unique offering, combined with MET’s comfort and convenience, they will have a new appreciation for air travel.”
“This new terminal is the result of a collaborative process involving citizens and elected officials, a process that began long before the ground-breaking ceremony,” said Simon-Pierre Diamond, interim president of MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport. “Today, we are proud to see that 80% of the population on Montreal’s South Shore supports the MET project.”
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