Porter inaugurates service at new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET)

Porter Airlines is launching its first flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport - MET (YHU) on Monday (June 15), making a significant, privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project, located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore. 

The airport’s close proximity to downtown will contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities. Four inaugural routes begin June 15: with Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City, and St. John’s, N.L. 

Over the next week, Porter is introducing flights to 11 airports across the country from MET, just in time for the summer travel season. 

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Passenger traffic at MET is projected to hit one million in its first year, climbing to four million annually at full capacity, reads a press release. 

The schedule 

**Seasonal route 

With new service from MET and continued operations at Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Porter is set to nearly double its capacity in Greater Montreal this summer, adding over 1,000 flights. 

“Starting new routes is something that we often do, but launching 11 at once from a new airport to transform a city’s connectivity is exceptional. This is truly meaningful for Montreal’s people, economy and tourism, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Demand is already exceeding our expectations, and as soon as travellers discover Porter’s unique offering, combined with MET’s comfort and convenience, they will have a new appreciation for air travel," said Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines, in a statement. 

MET will be served by Porter’s fleet of De Havilland Dash 8-400s (78 seats) and Embraer E195-E2s (132 seats). Both feature a two-by-two seating configuration, with no middle seats. 

Moreover, a partnership with Pascan Aviation will boost regional connections across Quebec, the Maritimes, and Porter’s broader North American network.

"We are proud to welcome Porter Airlines to YHU Terminal at MET- Montreal Metropolitan Airport and to support the expansion of its network in Greater Montreal. Together, we are offering travellers an experience that combines Porter’s renowned service with a terminal specifically designed to provide a faster, more seamless and more comfortable journey from curb to gate," stated Charles Roberge, president and CEO of YHU Terminal.

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