Porter to Offer Seasonal Service from Hamilton to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale
by Marsha Mowers
Porter is celebrating 20 years of flight.
Porter Airlines will launch its first U.S.-bound flights from Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with the announcement of new seasonal routes to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale beginning in December.
Flights to Orlando begin December 12, followed by Fort Lauderdale on December 13, with three weekly roundtrips to each destination. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop service between Hamilton and these U.S. cities. Both routes will operate seasonally through April.
“We are continuing to grow our presence in Hamilton, announcing nine nonstop routes this year,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “This is part of our commitment to taking travellers where they want to go, and we’re pleased to offer Hamiltonians the elevated economy flying experience they deserve.”
The initial flight schedule is as follows:
“We’re thrilled to see Porter continue to grow here at Hamilton International, adding two more exciting sun destinations this winter,” said Ed Ratuski, executive managing director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. “Our community has already shown strong support for Porter’s elevated economy experience, and the addition of Orlando and Fort Lauderdale reflects that enthusiasm. This winter will also mark a historic first for our airport as we introduce passenger boarding bridges, further enhancing the comfort and convenience of the travel journey.
It’s a win for travellers, a win for the Southern Ontario region, and a testament to the strength of the partnership between Hamilton International and Porter.”
