Porter adds Austin, Texas, Chicago-O’Hare to North American network

Porter Airlines is launching flights to Austin, Texas and to Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it continues to expand its North American network; and it’s also adding a new Ottawa-Deer Lake seasonal service here in Canada.

On May 21, Porter will inaugurate new, year-round flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Toronto Pearson.

On Sept. 1, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) service to Chicago is moving from Midway (MDW) to O’Hare (ORD), providing travellers with access to the city’s primary airport and an increase of flight frequency to three per day.

Porter has served Chicago from Billy Bishop since 2008, and passengers will now benefit from the new U.S. CBP Preclearance facility opening in the coming weeks at YTZ.

Future connecting itineraries will also be enabled via O’Hare with partner airlines. Porter continues to build frequency and connectivity from Toronto’s downtown airport, providing more options for travellers than any other airline.

Here in Canada, Porter is launching a new seasonal service between Ottawa and Deer Lake (YDF) begins June 10. This route complements existing flights from Toronto Pearson and Halifax.

Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines, said that: “Porter continues to offer more destinations and flights that complement existing schedules and connect travellers across North America through our hubs.” And Pierce continued: “Travellers want more options and, when flying with Porter, they receive an elevated level of care and service that makes getting there enjoyable and something to look forward to.”

These new additions to the network come shortly after Porter’s recent summer schedule announcement, which includes nine new routes, new destinations, added frequencies and the continuation of popular winter markets.

Go to www.flyporter.com for more.