Boosts Service: Porter Airlines Expands Schedule to New York's LaGuardia Airport
Porter Airlines is setting sail across the Hudson, heading for LaGuardia Airport (LGA)! After years of reigning supreme at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), they're finally stepping foot in the Big Apple.
Starting May 1st, you can catch Porter's rounds between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and LGA, with up to three daily flights. They'll be nestled in LaGuardia's fabulous Terminal B, giving passengers access to top-tier departure lounges like the American Express Centurion Lounge and even Chase's Sapphire Lounge by The Club.
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Porter is particularly excited about their new LGA flights because they're timed to work wonders with connections through YYZ to their Canadian domestic network (edmonton, saskatoon, vancouver, and more). Plus, they're tapping into JetBlue's domestic connectivity from LaGuardia thanks to their interline partnership.
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Buckle up, travelers! Porter's making the move with their new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft offering a comfy 2-2 configuration and free Wi-Fi.
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Porter's been ruling Newark since 2008 with nonstop service to the more quaint Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Wouldn't you rather fly on a Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft, though?
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For LaGuardia's sake, Porter had to secure some extra slots (takeoff and landing permissions). Airlines can't just scrounge these up on the fly, so they probably penned a contract with another airline for some leftover slots (it's possible JetBlue, their interline partner, gave them a hand).
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"We've nurtured a strong following for passengers traveling between Canada and the NY Metro area for over 15 years," said Andrew Pierce, Porter's Vice President of Network Planning and Reporting. "The addition of LaGuardia shakes things up, giving us more options for current customers and opening arms for new ones in the busiest airline route connecting Canada and the USA."
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- Porter Airlines, with their new flights to LaGuardia Airport (LGA), offers travel rewards, connectingToronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and LGA with up to three daily flights.
- Passengers can enjoy top-tier departure lounges like the American Express Centurion Lounge and Chase's Sapphire Lounge by The Club in LaGuardia's Terminal B.
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- Travel rewards credit cards, such as those offering 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases, can help you maximize your rewards.
- Expect a comfy experience on Porter's 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft offering free Wi-Fi and a 2-2 configuration.
- Airlines, including Porter, must secure extra slots (takeoff and landing permissions) to start new flights, often through partnerships like interlines with JetBlue.
- With their new LGA flights, Porter is expanding its reach in the travel industry, particularly in the busiest airline route connecting Canada and the USA.
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