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Porter is in it for the long-haul, as evident by the airline’s ongoing expansion plans. In this week’s Take 5, we check in with Michael Curmi, Managing Director, Sales & Distribution at Porter Airlines, who shares with us the airline’s growth strategy, details about the newly expanded Porter Pass program, and the latest news about Porter Escapes. 1.

. We’ve seen some major expansion from Porter in recent weeks, with new routes and increased frequencies. What would you say is driving this growth? “ We’re continuing to take delivery of more Embraer E195-E2 jets, launch new routes and destinations, and disrupt the economy air travel market with a level of service that’s unmatched by any other carrier in North America.



There are 34 E195s in our fleet as of today. With as many as 100 deliveries planned for this aircraft, you can expect more announcements for the foreseeable future. “Our immediate focus is on finalizing the winter schedule, which you’ll start seeing very soon.

You can expect to see a strong emphasis on warm weather locations like the Western U.S. and Florida.

Porter passengers tell us that they are loving the experience, which we’re seeing in our industry-leading customer satisfaction scores. ” 2. Porter just announced the expanded Porter Pass program.

What’s new about the program specifically, and who would benefit the most from it? “Porter Passes are pre-paid flight passes for designated routes and regions. We’ve updated the program to.

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