TORONTO — Porter Airlines’ new Ottawa-Calgary route is now operational.

The new daily roundtrip service on Porter’s E195-E2 aircraft is designed to facilitate seamless transfers for passengers travelling to Eastern Canada and the U.S. through Ottawa International Airport (YOW).

From Ottawa, flights depart at 6:20 p.m., arriving in Calgary at 8:49 p.m. On the return leg, flights depart Calgary at 8:50 a.m., arriving in Ottawa at 2:40 p.m.

“Passengers love the Porter experience and we remain committed to delivering service and amenities that are unmatched in the industry for economy travellers. This new route brings additional travel options to Calgary and reinforces our position in Canada’s capital with Porter’s extensive YOW network,” says Kevin Jackson, President, Porter Airlines.

Porter operates 16 nonstop routes from Ottawa.