Porter Airlines is inaugurating two new, nonstop routes between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Florida this week, marking the first time the carrier has operated U.S. flights from the Nova Scotia capital.
Three-times weekly service to Tampa International Airport (TPA) takes off today, December 5, while daily service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) starts tomorrow, December 6. The carrier will have more service to Florida from Halifax than any airline over the winter season.
Both flights are operated by the Embraer E195-E2, which Porter brought to Halifax for the first time in 2023. The 132-seat aircraft is configured 2-by-2, which means no middle seats for any passenger.
Passengers who fly with Porter enjoy a level of genuine, onboard hospitality for economy travellers that is unmatched in the skies of North America. Everyone onboard can enjoy free premium snacks, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi.
PorterReserve fares provide an all-inclusive economy experience, with fresh, healthy meals, premium cocktails, dedicated airport check-in, ticketing flexibility, early boarding, and more legroom.
The flight schedule is as follows:
|
Route |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of operation |
|
Tampa - Halifax Halifax - Tampa |
11:10 a.m. 4:35 p.m. |
3:40 p.m. 8:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
|
Halifax - Orlando Orlando - Halifax |
11:20 a.m. 3:30 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. 7:55 p.m. |
Daily |
All times are local.
Porter flies to six destinations in the Sunshine State, and options are available across its Eastern Canada network to travel to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
“We’re starting our service from Halifax to Florida in a big way, with more flights than any other airline. The ability to enjoy our distinct service on these routes for the first time will be welcomed by Nova Scotians. Halifax continues to grow for Porter overall, with up to 15 daily departures flying to as many as eight nonstop destinations," said Edmond Eldebs, senior vice president and chief commercial officer of Porter Airlines.
