Porter's September passenger numbers set a record

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************************** Porter Airlines September load factor up 12.2 points

TORONTO - Porter Airlines reported a September load factor of 68 percent, 12.2 points higher than the previous year. 

Passenger numbers reached over 212,000, a record for any month.

Figures for the month show 116.1 million available seat miles (ASMs) and 79 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs). 

ASMs grew 20.4 percent from 96.4 million and RPMs increased 46.8 percent from 53.8 million versus last year.

“September is typically a slower month with the transition from summer leisure to fall business travel,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “The ability to maintain load factor within one percent from August is impressive and a good sign as we enter the year’s last quarter.”

About Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is Canada’s third-largest scheduled carrier, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. 

Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, committed to offering speed, convenience and service as part of a premium travel experience.

A refined journey begins on the ground with comfortable airport lounges and service-oriented team members. 

The experience continues seamlessly in the air with spacious interiors and well-appointed crew. 

Passengers enjoy complimentary services, including free in-flight wine, beer and premium snacks, all aboard modern aircraft.

The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John’s, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston (Logan), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Join VIPorter frequent flyer program to earn a free flight after as few as five one-way trips.

Visit www.flyporter.com or call (888) 619-8622 for more information.    

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