I Flew on Porter's Embraer E2... from Western Canada!

Porter has made quite a name for themselves since launching in 2006, with their unique Dash 8 operation from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport, and their elevated level of onboard service.

Up until a few months ago though, they’d been exclusively an Eastern Canadian sight. With their new Embraer E2s though, they've finally expanded to Western Canada, and I gave them a try on a longer itinerary from Calgary to Toronto to Halifax!

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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Porter Airlines (POE/PD)
Aircraft: Embraer E195-E2 (E295)
Flight Number: PD352/PD207
Seat: 4D/1A
Livery: Standard
Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney PW1900G Series
Registration: C-GKQS / C-GKQJ
Route: Calgary (YYC) - Toronto (YYZ) - Halifax (YHZ)
Callsign: PORTER 352 / 207
Runway used: 35R (YYC) - 05 (YYZ) / 06L (YYZ) - 32 (YHZ)
Date filmed: June 2023

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[Binglederry]

My dad Flies for WestJet but is going to be hired by porter and he’s beyond happy, and is getting qualifications for the E2 right now.

[CJetsPlanespotting]

Porter might be my new preferred domestic airline with the product they offer for such a reasonable price!

[Crash_Bang]

That E2 Static Takeoff engine sound is BEAUTIFUL! Its MUSIC to my ears!

[myamericandream]

Love Embraers. Did 4.5 hours on a JetBlue e190 from Boston to Houston and honestly it was more comfortable than flying a 737 and about on par with a 319/20/21. Hope the E2 gets more market share moving forward

[peterellis]

On May 27, I flew on a Helvetic Airways Embraer E190-E2 from Florence (FLR) to Zurich (ZRH). It was a very enjoyable experience!

[MDAVIATION]

I Hope that more airlines start flying the E2!

[topform]

Impressed by the good food and service - very nice E2 jet as well

[tube.brasil]

Proud to see these babies manufactured one hour from my place flying in the beautiful skies of Canada.
Nothing beats the 2x2 configuration with no middle seats in small jets.
Go Porter!

[Pallibasher]

Porter can never stop having in-flight magazines, the name is just too good 👌

[Pythonpowervids]

12:48 cool that you got a lynx air max while they were still around… 😢

[kierancalder]

Porter is such an under-rated airline. Ultimately I think this venture into Pearson as a new hub is going to be a bit of a fail. I flew Toronto to Ottawa on the E2 and only 11 seats were filled, it felt like a private plane especially with Porter’s fantastic complimentary selection and in flight wifi. No idea why a q400 wasn’t used but was much appreciated regardless

[DOMINICAAVIATION]

Amazing video! I hope to fly them again sometime soon. Perhaps, when they launch US/Caribbean routes on the E195-E2.
Loved how comfortable and quiet these aircraft are, especially on longer flights like the YYZ-YVR inaugural back in Feb 2023.

[westonduncan]

Flew Porter for the first time last month from Fredericton to Ottawa, had an amazing experience. Can’t wait to try the E2

[Sebastian-wzwh]

Porter does have the most superior service by far compared to other Canadian airlines

[onlybangersk]

Porter is awesome, the colours and the plane itself are amazing and the flight was comfortable. Ran into some delays but I can't complain all the flights were delayed. Watching the mechanics working on it was worth it, better to fly safe and I'll take a delay no problem.

[Gameflyer]

I'll be flying round trip from YYZ-YYC in August on Porter's E-195 E2s. Can't wait to try (and hopefully film) both flights.

[rscott]

If these new E2's are that quiet, I hope Porter can get authorization to fly them out the Billy Bishop airport with an extended runway to boot ?

[kyle]

Glad you enjoyed your Porter Experience! I work for Porter and I think our new jets our beautiful. Also at the time of this post we did in fact receive our 11th jet just a few days ago!

[robotcell]

The way porter operates is refreshing compared to most air lines I have experienced. I have realized when they can, they do offer free upgrades as well as I have been given 2 new boarding passes at boarding for porter reserve. They are my airline for Canada 100%

[Sammysaviation]

Great video! Even as a non-Canadian, I find your trip reports super fun and informative! It makes me wish some US airline would buy some E2s, as they’re one of my absolute favorite planes.