There were many that said that they couldn’t do it and that they would fall flat on their faces, as so many had done before them. But Toronto’s Porter Airlines appears to be the little airline that could.

On March 31, 2008 Porter Airlines will begin its inaugural service to the U.S. with 7 daily roundtrip flights daily from Monday – Friday between Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), located approximately 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. On Saturdays there will be 2 roundtrips and on Sunday there will be 3 roundtrips. One-way fares for the Toronto to Newark run start at $120.00 Canadian per person, plus taxes and fees.

Porter Airlines is looking to capture the short-haul market offering convenience, speed, and incomparable customer service. Many travelers are disenchanted with the well established airlines and Porter hopes to capitalize on that fact by giving the consumer many reasons to come over to Porter. They offer a simple fare structure with 3 options - Freedom, Flexible, and Firm – that offer choices including complimentary changes and cancellations, advance seat selection, and same-day changes at the airport. Another major time saver is that passengers clear Canadian and US customs at Toronto City Centre and Newark Liberty International airports.

In the era of no-frills travel, Porter Airlines is bucking tradition by providing passengers with complimentary premium snacks, wine and
beer, spacious seats with leather upholstery, and ample legroom. The newly renovated lounge at the Toronto City Centre Airport is now triple its precious size and offers wireless Internet access, refreshments, and a business centre. In addition, the terminal has increased the number of aircraft gates as Porter prepares to add more U.S. destinations to its growing network. Porter’s Frequent Flyer program will be launching in a matter of weeks.

Tickets are now on sale for the Toronto to Newark flights. For more information or to purchase tickets follow the link below to the Porter Airlines website. www.flyporter.com