Porter Launches Ottawa – Victoria Route
by Marsha Mowers
Porter’s new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, have no middle seats and come with free WiFi.
Porter Airlines will launch non-stop service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) June 16, the only route connecting the two capitals.
“This route is a natural connection between two cities that share deep national significance and tourism appeal,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “We’re proud to be the only airline offering non-stop service between Ottawa and Victoria, providing travellers with a more efficient and enjoyable way to move across the country.
Flights begin with four weekly roundtrips, increasing to daily roundtrips on June 16. Flight times are as follows:
| Ottawa to Victoria | 8:40 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| Victoria to Ottawa | 11:55 a.m. | 7:40 p.m. |
