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Porter Airlines to Launch New Service Between Ottawa and Victoria

Joe Breitfeller
22 hours ago2 min read

Starting May 15, 2025, Porter Airlines will launch new nonstop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ).  The summer seasonal route will operate up to four times weekly.


Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 Rendering - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 Rendering - Courtesy Porter Airlines

On Tuesday (January 28, 2025), Porter Airlines announced the launch new direct service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) starting May 15, 2025.  The route will operate up to four times weekly for the summer 2025 season.  Victoria becomes Porter’s second British Columbia destination, joining Vancouver with direct routes to Ottawa.  This is the carrier’s 20th direct route available from Ottawa.  Connections for Victoria are available through Ottawa to Porter’s Eastern Canada network, including Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, and St. John’s.  Flights on the new route will be operated with a state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.   


In Tuesday’s announcement, Porter Airlines’ VP – Network Planning and Reporting, Andrew Pierce, said,


“Ottawa continues to be a growing market for us. This route provides more passengers the opportunity to discover Porter’s award-winning elevated economy experience.  With Victoria as our latest addition, travellers now have more options to fly across the country with us.”


Guests traveling on Porter’s new 132-seat E195-E2s will enjoy an elevated onboard economy service with complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, free premium snacks, as well as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.  PorterReserve fares also include priority check-in, extra legroom seats, premium mixed cocktails, and fresh, heathy meals.  These ancillaries can also be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.


Porter Airlines Schedule Between Ottawa and Victoria - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines Schedule Between Ottawa and Victoria - Courtesy Porter Airlines

Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® and is committed to providing a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel.  The carrier is headquartered in Toronto, and offers an extensive domestic Canadian and North American network.  Porter Airlines currently operates a fleet of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) Dash 8-400s and new Embraer E195-E2 jets.


 

Source: Porter Airlines

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