Porter Airlines launched inaugural roundtrip service yesterday between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Nassau, The Bahamas. Seasonal service to Nassau increases to daily flights beginning Dec. 12, while nonstop service from Ottawa begins on Dec. 13, and Montreal on Feb. 5.
The flights are operated on 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft featuring two-by-two seating configuration (meaning no middle seats).
“We are delighted to welcome Porter Airlines to Nassau,” said Joy Jibrilu, CEO of The Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board. “The launch of Porter’s new routes from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal is a powerful vote of confidence in our destination and the strength of the Canadian market. By expanding direct access from Canada, Porter is supporting the long-term sustainability of travel to Nassau, while giving both Canadians and Bahamians more choice and flexibility.”
Bahamas deputy prime minister and minister of tourism I. Chester Cooper, added, “The introduction of Porter Airlines’ service to The Bahamas is a win for both our tourism sector and our economy. Every new connection creates opportunities for our people, our communities, and our partners across the islands. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Porter Airlines as we continue to position The Bahamas as a leading destination for travellers from Canada and around the world.”
Meanwhile, Kurush Minocher, chief commercial officer at Toronto Pearson, noted that over 120,000 passengers travel to Nassau annually out of YYZ, and the new Porter service would only strengthen the facility’s status as the leading Canadian gateway to the islands.
The new Nassau route is among a series of inaugural flights for Porter to southern vacation markets, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Cayman Islands.
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