Any AC Frequent Flyers planning to jump to PD out of YHU?
Mar 24, 2026 | 11:01 am
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Any AC Frequent Flyers planning to jump to PD out of YHU?
Porter just announced service launch out of MET in St-Hubert For June 15th. I was surprised how extensive the network is including 14 weekly to YVR, 7 weekly to YYC & YEG.
I am wondering how many AC frequent flyer here are considering jumping ship especially given the excrement spectacle that is getting to YUL for the next 5 years.
Perhaps also keep the discussions in scope of AC regulars thinking of jumping ship as to not veer off into Canada or PD Threads.
I am wondering how many AC frequent flyer here are considering jumping ship especially given the excrement spectacle that is getting to YUL for the next 5 years.
Perhaps also keep the discussions in scope of AC regulars thinking of jumping ship as to not veer off into Canada or PD Threads.
Mar 24, 2026 | 12:18 pm
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It has been a while since I had my finger on the pulse of getting around in Montral, but I don't recall "getting to the south shore" as something to be looked forward to.
Mar 24, 2026 | 12:23 pm
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YHU obviously has no utility to me as a connecting airport. So the only thing that might be slightly relevant is that it's closer to the Eastern Township ski areas (but further from Tremblant). Not much difference to Jay Peak/Stowe/Whiteface. Will PD offer fares so low that I can't ignore?
Mar 24, 2026 | 12:58 pm
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No interest for me , but I dont fly to those destinations. Airport is also not as convenient from home.
Anyhow , I'm AC loyalist and have the game figured out for my needs
Anyhow , I'm AC loyalist and have the game figured out for my needs
Mar 24, 2026 | 1:26 pm
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Porter just announced service launch out of MET in St-Hubert For June 15th. I was surprised how extensive the network is including 14 weekly to YVR, 7 weekly to YYC & YEG.
I am wondering how many AC frequent flyer here are considering jumping ship especially given the excrement spectacle that is getting to YUL for the next 5 years.
I am wondering how many AC frequent flyer here are considering jumping ship especially given the excrement spectacle that is getting to YUL for the next 5 years.
So why would I switch?
Mar 24, 2026 | 1:29 pm
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Why am I reminded of Mirabel?
Mar 24, 2026 | 1:37 pm
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.I am conflicted about this. Most of my domestic travel is between Hamilton and Longueuil, currently all on AC. It would 100% be more convenient for me to fly from Hamilton Airport to YHU on Porter, but I also want the 25,000 SQC I get for these trips. At about $300 or 1200 SQC per segment, it adds up over about 10 round trip a year.
I think it's only a matter of time before AC offers service to YHU. Either flights or a bus service from YUL.
Mar 24, 2026 | 2:32 pm
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I cant see my self on one of these flights. It would need to offer meaningful discount vs AC.
This is also gonna be an issue for Porter because Air Transat is heavily weighted in YUL.
What I do think this can work well with, is being a connecting airport for Porter flights, instead of doing it at YOW
This is also gonna be an issue for Porter because Air Transat is heavily weighted in YUL.
What I do think this can work well with, is being a connecting airport for Porter flights, instead of doing it at YOW
Mar 24, 2026 | 2:57 pm
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Mar 24, 2026 | 3:01 pm
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If YHU doesnt have it.. then I dont see how/why I would move to porter.
Mar 24, 2026 | 3:32 pm
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It doesn't get me to anywhere I need to go...
YHU isn't exactly YTZ, it's arguably harder to reach than YUL from Montreal.
I suppose it works great as a scissor hub for Porter to connect Western and Atlantic Canada.
I'm not sure how viable it is as a MTL alternative, I appreciate competition, hopefully it will drive down the cost on AC's flights.
YHU isn't exactly YTZ, it's arguably harder to reach than YUL from Montreal.
I suppose it works great as a scissor hub for Porter to connect Western and Atlantic Canada.
I'm not sure how viable it is as a MTL alternative, I appreciate competition, hopefully it will drive down the cost on AC's flights.
Mar 24, 2026 | 3:38 pm
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Unless the South Shore or the Eastern Townships is your final destination I don't see how YHU is really any more convenient than YUL? And that's even before the REM extension opens...
Mar 24, 2026 | 3:47 pm
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That said, the greater south shore area has a population of close to a million. That's a lot of people for whom a trip to Montreal can be avoided. And many of them just go somewhere else in Canada to visit family ...
Mar 24, 2026 | 3:53 pm
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That's the thing. We are clearly not the target audience for this. I don't think it's meant to replace YUL for most travellers.
That said, the greater south shore area has a population of close to a million. That's a lot of people for whom a trip to Montreal can be avoided. And many of them just go somewhere else in Canada to visit family ...
That said, the greater south shore area has a population of close to a million. That's a lot of people for whom a trip to Montreal can be avoided. And many of them just go somewhere else in Canada to visit family ...
Mar 25, 2026 | 3:51 pm
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If Porter could convince the commuter rail line to run all day in both directions and operate a shuttle bus service......