Porter Airlines
#1411
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YYZ (YUL/LHR)
Programs: AC - E50, CX - G, Accor Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 903
Policy on check in is appalling. Deliberate misrepresentation that plane is full and nothing remains but Premium Seats in order to induce you to pay, after stating in email that a seat has been reserved for you. Waste of mine and agent's time to learn this. Leaves a very sour taste. Fly YTZ-YUL very regularly and I am going back to AC and won't be giving PD another chance for a long time. I hate dirty tricks.
#1412
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Star Alliance G*, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium,
Posts: 3,584
samd day change fee on Rapidair routs
[QUOTE If I were flying AC, US or UA I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be and I will make a different decision with respect to carrier next time.[/QUOTE]
I am confused. Doesn't AC allow same day standby on its Rapidair flights (incl. NY)?
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/090914.html
ps Delta also waives same day change fee!
I am confused. Doesn't AC allow same day standby on its Rapidair flights (incl. NY)?
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/090914.html
ps Delta also waives same day change fee!
#1413
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,373
how good are these fares?
The current PD Halloween sale has $96 AI EWR-YTZ, $118 BOS-YTZ. I'll be taking one of these two routes in late January and I don't know this market very well. Is this a deal to jump on ASAP, or are we likely to see something better come along between now and January?
#1414
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*E50, SPG/Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,917
I would say book it if you are sure to fly it but otherwise I would be surprise if the rate doesn't come back.
And don't forget luggage fees is you check bag.
#1415
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,373
Yapta doesn't seem to support PD, so I recommend Kayak fare alerts to keep an eye on things.
#1416
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Found YUL-YQM on ITA, for $55!!! Base fare is $0. LOL
https://www.google.ca/flights/#searc...3-YOWYQM0PD253
It seems impossible to book, though. Any thoughts on a discreet Travel Agent that might help?
https://www.google.ca/flights/#searc...3-YOWYQM0PD253
It seems impossible to book, though. Any thoughts on a discreet Travel Agent that might help?
#1419
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: somewhere north of stateside...
Posts: 4,143
Porter flights depart Terminal E. They had usually been using Gate E2A, but appears that they may be using E3A more regularly now.
Terminal E handles most international airlines at BOS. As late afternoon into the evening is the peak departure times, you'll want to give yourself a bit of extra time to clear security. Things are generally less congested for the morning departures.
Terminal E handles most international airlines at BOS. As late afternoon into the evening is the peak departure times, you'll want to give yourself a bit of extra time to clear security. Things are generally less congested for the morning departures.
#1420
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ORY/PCT
Programs: AA 1MM, AF Plat, VS Gold, Hyatt Glob, Sixt Diamond, Avis Presidents Club
Posts: 1,150
Does a Porter "weather advisory" mean that I can change my flight to a day earlier sans fees? I'm supposed to fly Wednesday am BOS-YTZ in the middle of what are supposed to be 50 mph winds and 6 inches of snow. The weather advisory covers that day but the website says nothing about change fees.
"Passengers are encouraged to check flight status details below and make inquiries about flight changes, based on availability, by phoning the Porter call centre at 1-888-619-8622, weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, and weekends from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Please be patient as high call volumes may cause longer than average wait times."
Gee. Thanks. It would be helpful to know what the rules are so that I know what to expect when someone finally picks up the phone. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice for trying to get confirmed for a flight 12 hours earlier for free? Thanks.
ETA: Was able to move my flight up a day for free. Now lets hope my new flight goes out on time.
"Passengers are encouraged to check flight status details below and make inquiries about flight changes, based on availability, by phoning the Porter call centre at 1-888-619-8622, weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, and weekends from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Please be patient as high call volumes may cause longer than average wait times."
Gee. Thanks. It would be helpful to know what the rules are so that I know what to expect when someone finally picks up the phone. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any advice for trying to get confirmed for a flight 12 hours earlier for free? Thanks.
ETA: Was able to move my flight up a day for free. Now lets hope my new flight goes out on time.
Last edited by bennytma; Mar 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm
#1421
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 238
Porter will be charging for domestic checked baggage starting May 14. https://www.flyporter.com/Travel/Bag...owance-Checked
#1422
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Quebec and Ontario, Canada
Programs: AC*E50, SPG/Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,917
Porter will be charging for domestic checked baggage starting May 14. https://www.flyporter.com/Travel/Bag...owance-Checked
You will really need to have your free beer to continue to fly them...
#1423
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: YXY
Posts: 3,506
:-(
And I believe the chart is not even correct. "25-28.25". Shouldn't that be 28.75? NS has 15% HST, PEI has 14%.
Thanks to firequall for posting that. I had already started to make plans for flying the recently announced Summer route from YHZ to YJT (Stepehenville, NL). But I'm not willing to pay another $57 on top for my suitcase. Bad news for Budget at YJT, too, as I'm not going to rent their car after all. You see, Porter is saving me a lot of money! :-)
BTW, would anyone here know what the Porter plane is doing in YJT? Any charters there? If I read the flight plan correctly, they arrive at YJT on Saturdays at 18:35 and leave on Sundays at 9:30. That is a ~15 h gap. Must be a W pattern of some sort, no?
And I believe the chart is not even correct. "25-28.25". Shouldn't that be 28.75? NS has 15% HST, PEI has 14%.
Thanks to firequall for posting that. I had already started to make plans for flying the recently announced Summer route from YHZ to YJT (Stepehenville, NL). But I'm not willing to pay another $57 on top for my suitcase. Bad news for Budget at YJT, too, as I'm not going to rent their car after all. You see, Porter is saving me a lot of money! :-)
BTW, would anyone here know what the Porter plane is doing in YJT? Any charters there? If I read the flight plan correctly, they arrive at YJT on Saturdays at 18:35 and leave on Sundays at 9:30. That is a ~15 h gap. Must be a W pattern of some sort, no?
#1424
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Boston, MA (BOS)
Programs: AA PLT Pro 2MM, DL Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Ambassador + LT Plat, COFC Venture X, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 5,587
#1425
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
Very plesant experience on PG
I flew Porter last weekend for my first time from YTZ-IAD. The experience as a whole was very pleasant. YTZ is ridiculously simple to use. The ferry ride is fun and it's easy to find when walking from downtown. Security was a breeze and the gate lounge area is very pleasant, though it does need more outlets. They had cookies and almonds as well as free coffee, tea, water and soda.
The flight was also nice, good crew, comfortable plane (or as comfortable as a DH4 can be) and serving two types of snacks (chips and a cookie) and drinks in a real glass was a really nice touch. As a bonus, the VIPorter points posted next day. I'd gladly fly them again ^
The flight was also nice, good crew, comfortable plane (or as comfortable as a DH4 can be) and serving two types of snacks (chips and a cookie) and drinks in a real glass was a really nice touch. As a bonus, the VIPorter points posted next day. I'd gladly fly them again ^