Sent to local media in Ottawa on behalf of Porter Airlines

OTTAWA / September 22, 2017 – Porter Airlines is introducing non-stop flights from Ottawa to Orlando Melbourne International Airport in Florida. These are among Porter’s first U.S. flights from an airport outside of its main base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Seasonal weekly flights operate from Dec. 16 to March 31. Separate service to Orlando-Melbourne is also planned from Toronto and Windsor. Complete schedule and booking options are now available at www.flyporter.com.

“This is Porter’s first non-stop route between Ottawa and the U.S.,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “It joins five other Porter routes from Ottawa, making the airport our busiest location outside of Billy Bishop Airport and providing a number of choices for local travellers.”

Located just 20 minutes from Port Canaveral – the world’s second largest cruise port – 30 minutes from Kennedy Space Center and less than 10 minutes from the beach, Orlando-Melbourne is an ideal Sunshine State destination. Orlando’s major attractions, including theme parks, are within an hour’s drive.

“We’re thrilled to see Porter Airline’s continued growth at YOW,” said Mark Laroche, Ottawa International Airport Authority president and CEO. “What makes this route exciting is that it’s Porter’s first U.S. destination from our airport, and it offers Ottawa-Gatineau residents a new entry point into the highly desirable Orlando area.”

Porter provides a premium experience for all passengers, including leather seats, complimentary wine and beer onboard, and airport lounge access. Its “flying refined” philosophy has helped the airline win numerous global awards.

Porter Escapes offers a range of packages including flights, hotels and attractions in Orlando-Melbourne and the surrounding area. Florida Everglades and the Orlando Explorer Pass are some of the attractions available to complete the package. Detailed information is available at www.porterescapes.com.

About Porter

Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.

The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston and Washington (Dulles), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Stephenville, N.L., Myrtle Beach, S.C., Burlington, Vt., and Orlando-Melbourne, Fla. Vacation packages are available from Porter Escapes at www.porterescapes.com or call (855) 372-1100 for more information.

Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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