Porter Airlines continues to expand its presence in Western Canada with the addition of Victoria to its network with one daily roundtrip flight as of September 20. Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter will serve with its new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which the airline touts as having the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip among its class.

The plane is also the quietest single-aisle jet flying today, says Porter, and the two-by-two configuration means no middle seats on any flight.

Introductory roundtrip fares start at $476 and connecting flights with Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, and St. John’s will also be available, as are Porter Escapes vacation packages.

In Western Canada, Porter now serves Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg.

“Victoria is a great addition to our network and provides easy access to Vancouver Island. Travellers will appreciate Porter’s award-winning elevated economy experience, which is unmatched in the market today,” says Kevin Jackson, executive VP and COO of Porter Airlines. “Our emphasis is on high-quality service for every passenger – regardless of their fare class.”

Porter service includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware; free premium snacks; and free, fast WiFi, with full access to web surfing and streaming platforms available to all travellers. Fresh, healthy meals, pre-mixed cocktails and additional snack options are also available on the new route.

Outbound from Toronto, the flight will depart at 10:55 a.m., arriving at 1:04 p.m. The return leaves at 2 p.m., arriving at 9:31 p.m.