Porter adds flight to Sudbury terminal

Porter Airlines is adding a fourth daily flight to its service at the Greater Sudbury Airport.

Starting Jan. 16, 2012, the new flight will arrive from the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport at 9:30 a.m. to facilitate same-day service between the two cities.

“By meeting passenger needs with convenient schedules and increased service, we’re continuing to demonstrate our commitment to Sudbury as a valued part of the Porter network,” Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines, said in a news release. “The overwhelmingly positive response we’re seeing from travellers is a clear indication that we’re offering a desirable service within the market.”

With the new service, flights will leave Toronto at 8 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. Flights will leave Sudbury at 6:25 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6:45 p.m.

Weekend service will also increase, with a second Saturday roundtrip available as of Jan. 21, 2012, and the addition of a third Sunday roundtrip starting April 22, 2012.

“The additional service is testament to the strong support our community has shown Porter Airlines and the commitment by Porter to provide comprehensive service to northern Ontario regional markets,” airport CEO Bob Johnston said in the release. “We are delighted that the implementation of this latest flight will facilitate same-day travel to Sudbury from Toronto and other cities within their network.”