Porter Airlines inaugurated service in Victoria, BC, Wednesday with daily flights between Toronto Pearson Airport representing another link in the growing network of routes the airline has introduced this year with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

The Toronto Pearson-Victoria route is scheduled to operate with the following flight times: YYZ-YYJ, departing 10:55 a.m.; YYJ-YYZ, 2 p.m. Connecting flights with Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s are also available.

“Victoria is proving to be among our most popular new markets,” said Kevin Jackson, executive VP and COO, Porter Airlines. “We are now truly connecting Canada’s major cities from the west with Victoria to the east in St. John’s, with many points in between. There are numerous other destinations that we intend to serve across North America as additional aircraft are delivered to us through 2024.”

The 132-seat plane features a two-by-two configuration, offering all passengers no middle seats, plus free, fast, streaming-quality WiFi.

The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip in its class, and is the quietest single-aisle jet flying today. Sustainability also features in catering, with a priority on reducing and eventually eliminating single-use plastics onboard, providing biodegradable cups and cutlery, and eco-friendly packaging.