Porter increases Ottawa-Toronto service
Porter Airlines is bolstering service on its Ottawa-Toronto route, moving to as many as 17 daily roundtrip flights from 14, beginning Oct. 5. This additional service will be complemented by the opening of a dedicated Porter passenger lounge in Ottawa. The new lounge is the first to be located outside of the airline’s main hub at Toronto City Centre Airport. The new Ottawa schedule starting Oct. 5 includes the following flights: Ottawa-Toronto, 17 daily roundtrips; Ottawa-Halifax, four daily roundtrips; Ottawa-St. John’s, four daily roundtrips. (http://www.flyporter.com)

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