TORONTO — Porter Airlines will be inaugurating three new seasonal routes this weekend from both Ottawa and Montreal to the United States.
Nonstop service to/from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) kicks off this weekend, making Porter the only carrier to operate the YOW-LAS route.
Daily nonstop service between YUL and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) also starts this weekend. Marking Porter’s first route that directly connects Montreal and Florida.
“The addition of these routes builds on our commitment to expand our Eastern Canada network. Passengers in Ottawa and Montreal now have even more options to choose from when planning their winter travel, and they will receive an elevated economy experience that brings back the joy of flying,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines.
The flight schedules are as follows (all times are local):
| Route | Departure | Arrival | Days of operations |
| Ottawa – Las Vegas | 6:00 p.m. | 8:20 p.m. | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Las Vegas – Ottawa | 9:35 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | |
| Montréal-Trudeau – Las Vegas | 5:35 p.m. | 8:25 p.m. | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Las Vegas – Montréal-Trudeau | 8:50 a.m. | 4:35 p.m. | |
| Montréal-Trudeau – Fort Lauderdale* | 9:20 a.m. | 1:10 p.m. | Daily |
| Montréal-Trudeau – Fort Lauderdale** | 6:35 p.m. | 10:20 p.m. | |
| Fort Lauderdale – Montréal-Trudeau | 2:10 p.m. | 5:35 p.m. |
* Nov. 2, 2024 – Dec. 13, 2024
** Dec. 14, 2024 – April 22, 2025
Flights are operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft featuring a two-by-two seating configuration, free premium snacks, fast Wi-Fi and complimentary beer and wine served in glassware. PorterReserve fares provide an all-inclusive package featuring fresh, healthy meals, dedicated airport check-in, early boarding and more legroom.
The addition of these routes complements the airline’s existing service between Toronto Pearson-Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale, added Jackson. Connecting flights are also available to/from Ottawa and Montreal via Toronto Pearson, and globally through partner airlines.
