Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has been significantly expanding its network in the US. The airline operates two different aircraft types, but has notably been able to grow its footprint thanks to the Embraer E192-E2 . Porter currently has service to five US destinations with the aircraft type, and has plans for more in the months to come.
Some cities see two daily frequencies, while others see just one or near-daily flights. Porter has a commitment to provide passengers with effortless travel, onboard service, and amenities that enhance the journey. Some may assume that a coast-to-coast transborder flight on a regional aircraft may not be comfortable, but the airline argues that all its flights are “delivered in style and comfort.
” Within the last few years, the carrier has become a major contender within Canadian aviation, going head-to-head on some routes with Air Canada and WestJet. However, Porter has some distinct features to its business model that sets it apart from its competitors. Broadening the scope The carrier initially operated short-haul flights with its De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft.
It focused on routes within Canada and around its main hub in Toronto and then expanded to offering more service to destinations throughout the US East Coast. The idea of short-haul was retired when Porter took delivery of its first E195-E2. The aircraft has revolutionized its operation, with the ability to fly routes that take up to six hours across the country.
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