AIRWAYS TRAVELER Porter Airlines
We were offered a choice of five different cold meals , including sandwiches , cheese and cracker boxes , and two different noodle meals . I had their vegetarian tofu noodle bowl , which was packed with flavor and incredibly filling . The portions were respectable .
The crew also made a difference on this flight . Every crew member with whom I interacted from boarding to deplaning was in a cheerful mood and very pleasant to deal with . They went above and beyond during the service and made sure that every guest was well taken care of . Porter is well known in Canada for its high level of service and I had no complaints about this top-notch Economy service .
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6 Meals are offered free with Porter Reserve , or at a cost in Economy .
7 As the North American launch customer for Embraer ’ s E195- E2s , Porter ’ s new E2 fleet will be deployed from Toronto Pearson International Airport , Canada ’ s largest airport , and operate from Halifax , Montreal and Ottawa .
8 9 Porter includes complimentary snacks along with free beer , wine and soft drinks served in real glassware . The coffee served onboard is provided by Balzac ’ s Coffee Roasters from Stratford , Ontario .
Although Porter has entered a competitive market with its new E2 service , its first-rate onboard experience and affordability might make it the preferred domestic carrier for many travelers as it continues to build its network and expand its fleet .
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