Porter to launch Toronto Pearson-Thunder Bay route with Embraer E195-E2

Porter Airlines will introduce a link between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Thunder Bay (YQT) airports this fall aboard using its Embraer E195-E2 jets.

Flights will operate with three roundtrips per week, the airline said Wednesday (Aug. 14). 

Porter has been serving the Thunder Bay community since 2009, currently with up to five times daily roundtrip flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and twice daily flights between Ottawa using its 78-seat Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Toronto-Thunder Bay flights

The Toronto-Pearson service begins October 16, 2024.

Flying on the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2, all passengers will enjoy Porter’s elevated economy experience with no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, free premium snacks and free Wi-Fi.

“This new Toronto-Pearson service will increase our passenger capacity in Thunder Bay by more than 10 per cent, providing everyone with more options to fly with Porter,” said Kevin Jackson, president of Porter Airlines in a statement. “Thunder Bay has been very loyal to Porter, and we are committed to providing the community with a variety of service options at competitive fares. We hope to increase flights on this route as we introduce more new E195-E2s into our fleet next year.”

Porter is the largest airline in Thunder Bay, serving three Canadian airports (YTZ, YYZ, and YOW).

“On behalf of the Thunder Bay International Airports Authority, we are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines' new service to Toronto-Pearson,” said Graham Ingham, president and CEO of Thunder Bay Airport. “This exciting expansion highlights Porter's unwavering commitment to providing travel options and enhancing connectivity for our community. Since they arrived in 2009, Porter has significantly expanded their presence in Thunder Bay and has established itself as a key player in Canadian aviation. We are excited to continue our partnership with Porter and look forward to the new opportunities this expansion will create for our region.”

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