Porter Airlines has launched two new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO), with flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW).
The start of service to Orlando marks the third new Florida destination for Porter since the beginning of November, following Tampa and Fort Myers.
As Open Jaw reported, Porter launched its daily roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers on 13NOV.
"Canadians are the most frequent international visitors to Florida, and Porter is proud to take off on two more routes into the Sunshine State," said Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Porter Airlines. "With Porter's unrivaled level of comfort for economy travellers, our passengers can look forward to enjoying the journey and the destination."
"Ottawa-Gatineau residents have proven that they are very keen to travel to sunny Florida," said Mark Laroche, President and CEO of Ottawa International Airport Authority. "We are pleased to offer passengers an elevated experience on Porter's new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft nonstop from YOW. Our partnership with Porter grows stronger with every new destination added."
"Porter's direct flight service to Orlando provides a new option for travellers to more easily get to the theme park capital of the world," said Casandra Matej, president and CEO for Visit Orlando. "The timing is ideal, ahead of winter travel, giving Canadians the opportunity to soak up the sunshine this winter and beyond."
The new routes allow passengers from Florida to travel onwards to Western Canada destinations, with connections available to cities including Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
More information on Porter's website.
