Porter Announces YTZ-IAD Route
Jan 11, 2012, 1:17 pm
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Porter Announces YTZ-IAD Route
Just made a dummy booking... looks to be ~330 RT a/i ($129/each way for 'firm' fares).
Read more: http://www.thestar.com/business/arti...washington-d-c
Porter Airlines will begin service to Washington Dulles International Airport beginning in April.
The regional airline, which operates out of the Toronto Island airport, said it will offer three daily round-trip flights on weekdays starting April 16. It will also have one round-trip on Saturdays and two round-trips on Sundays.
“Greater Washington is a region that our passengers have told us is their number one priority for new Porter service,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “We expect great interest for both business and leisure trips and look forward to bringing competition to the route.”
The regional airline, which operates out of the Toronto Island airport, said it will offer three daily round-trip flights on weekdays starting April 16. It will also have one round-trip on Saturdays and two round-trips on Sundays.
“Greater Washington is a region that our passengers have told us is their number one priority for new Porter service,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “We expect great interest for both business and leisure trips and look forward to bringing competition to the route.”
Jan 12, 2012, 6:40 pm
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What concourse will they use at IAD? A or B?
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Jan 12, 2012, 10:24 pm
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Good point. YTZ not having preclearance changes the game. Off topic - is there a literally a line that separates the A and B gates at IAD?
Jan 13, 2012, 4:12 pm
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You can see the division in this map:
http://www.mwaa.com/file/AandBGates.pdf
Jan 14, 2012, 9:13 am
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It is true about pre-clearance. Hopefully with enough US flights, they can persuade authorities to set this up at YTZ.
How far away is IAD from downtown? Also are there cheap transport options available, or will it be pricey to get into the city?
How far away is IAD from downtown? Also are there cheap transport options available, or will it be pricey to get into the city?
Jan 14, 2012, 9:39 am
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Jan 14, 2012, 12:27 pm
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