TORONTO — Porter Airlines is launching nonstop service between Ottawa and Winnipeg starting next spring.

Service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) will kick off on May 16, 2024, with one daily roundtrip flight. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $525.

Ottawa-Winnipeg departs at 9:00 a.m. and arrives at 10:47 a.m., local time. Winnipeg-Ottawa departs at 11:40 a.m. and arrives at 3:12 p.m., local time.

“Our presence in Ottawa continues to grow with this latest Winnipeg route. Passengers will travel in style as they immerse themselves in Porter’s elevated economy experience, which is unmatched anywhere else in the industry,” said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines.

Flights will be served by Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft featuring a 2-by-2 seating arrangement with no middle seats onboard. Passengers will also enjoy complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, Canadian premium snacks and free Wi-Fi. Extra legroom seats, premium cocktails and fresh, healthy meals are also available with all-inclusive PorterReserve fares, or can be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.

The service will connect with Boston, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, New York, Thunder Bay, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City and St. John’s through Ottawa.