Porter takes off to Tampa and Orlando from Halifax

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) took off on Dec. 5, while daily service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) starts today (Dec. 6).

Edmond Eldebs, senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines, said: “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.”

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.

Porter flies to six destinations in the Sunshine State, with options available across its Eastern Canada network to travel to destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando Tampa, and West Palm Beach.

Go to www.flyporter.com for more.