I Tried Canada's Best Airline (First Impressions of Porter Airlines)

My first experience flying with Porter Airlines, from Toronto to Montreal. I show the Porter wifi, food and drink options, leg room, boarding process and more. All opinions are my own.
#canada #flyporter #porterairlines

[@emilyobrien881]

As a crew member for this airline, I always like to see reviews :) its even more fun to get to see creators on board and you seemed to be super respectful which is lovely

[@stephenrobinson1648]

Flew Porter from Halifax to St John's this summer, and absolutely no complaints!

[@JamaicaLefferts]

I wouldn’t say Porter is a budget airline its more premium imo

[@A-m2w4q]

Air Canada and WestJet got way too greedy! They both charge way more and give the customers way less than Porter!!! Monopolies in every industry are destroying Canada and ripping off Canadians, it's so nice to see some competition in Canadian aviation!!! My round trip from the west coast to Montreal was 600 cheaper than Air Canada (not even a seat sale) and a significantly better experience! Porter proves that Air Canada and WestJet are just greedy and charge way more than they need to because for so long they didn't have any competition so they could get away with ripping people off!

[@thoughtsontravelandlife]

Maybe i'm just so used to expensive flights in Canada that normal seems budget lol 😂

[@christinecamley]

I agree.

[@christinecamley]

More competition is definitely a good thing Dan! My husband usually travels business class because he is 6foot 3! I understand!

[@lanceschmidt3047]

My partner and I recently tried Porter for the first time on Vancouver-Montreal return in Porter Reserve. We normally fly premium economy with Air Canada, and for the price we were very impressed with our Porter experience. Based on our experience, Porter is our new first choice on routes they serve from Vancouver.

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

Air Canada wanted to put us on stand by each time we went to TO, and once they asked for people to volunteer their bags for check in, which defeats the point of carry on. Air Canada also put us in seperate seats. Porter, however, seated us together each time and no mention of stand by. I do wish they would just give out an actual can of pop instead of half. Also, the small shortbread cookie was nothing but a tease. Over all, I'd fly Porter again.

[@A-m2w4q]

Air Canada are sleazy and greedy, they over charge everyone and then they treat their customers and staff like garbage, flying with air Canada is always a degrading experience, they way over book every single flight which extremely disrespectful to flyers and ruins people's limited time off, they don't care if the ruin your vacation.

[@RobertH-qb5it]

Nice review. I haven't flown Porter yet, but I do like the 2+2 rather than the obnoxious 737 3+3 seat layout. It is nice to have additional options for carriers, but increased competition doesn't mean better. Look at the USA-more competition, but all of the airlines suck bigtime.

[@christinecamley]

I’d say premium as well - don’t consider Porter a “budget” airline. Some of the routes are not that cheap! Friends who have flown on Porter love it! I hope to travel soon on Porter! It’s definitely not a Ryan Air - thankfully!! Not a fan of aRyan Air!! Free wifi is great!! Flights are dehydrating enough so I rarely drink on a flight.

[@Prodagist]

Porter isn't a budget airline, it's actually the polar opposite. They offer a premium experience, even to those in regular economy. Bigger Airlines such as Air Canada and WestJet just utilize their monopolies to make flights overpriced.

[@thefozzybear]

Porter is great. It's not a budget airline. Extra cost is worth it. Better than Air Canada.

[@billjohn1152]

That almost phone drop at 5:12

[@vibrolax]

My wife and I flew Porter YOW to FLL this past spring. Not bad at all.

[@DDG-e4l]

As a direct competitive cabin crew, Porter is amazing, great product, great cabin crew, outstanding hard product.

[@damnimloomin]

“Porter is a budget airline” “porter looks the same as air Canada” the executives at porter are going to be sobbing over this review LMAO

[@nelsonoliveira1007]

Porter offer a good service and I fly to Newark often. I live downtown Toronto and can't beat that. No traffic to deal with.

[@AgentTex1973]

We have made two trips to Montreal from Halifax since Sept. 2022 using Porter and have always had a great experience. We are travelling back up to Montreal in early November again for a vacation and going to be going via Porter both ways. Any suggestions on things to do in Montreal in first week of November and generally what to expect for weather while we are there? Definitely enjoy your videos.

[@TripReviews]

I have had past issues with A/C changing flights, changing aircraft type and delaying flights. But did get to my destination in time. My concern with Porter is the fact that there may not be an alternative flight on the particular day you booked if there is a cancellation. This is a concern when you must get there that day. For eg. I have a flight booked to Tampa and there are 2 Porter flights, 7am and 9pm, A/C has several on the same January day. Who do you put your trust in? I actually have a refundable flight booked on both and can’t decide. Which one to keep or cancel.

[@marshallsokoloff]

Not really a level playing field. Half the fleet is prop planes from Billy Bishop. AC and Westjet suck, but they're not really in the same game.

[@philricci2012]

I flew Porter from Toronto to Halifax this summer and it was a great experience. I would definitely fly Porter again. 😊

[@pdxbeaver]

I've never understood why Canadians use feet/inches for height but metric for everything else

[@zaired]

search for "canadian units flow chart" and you'll see it's a bit more complicated

[@TripReviews]

Just makes sense, that’s why. 🙃 it’s the younger people who are lost in the metric world, older people can bounce back and forth imperial measurement is the conversational standard expression in height but in print form for government documents like a drivers licence it’s metric and confuses some of us when we look at it!

[@markmata2671]

Honestly, you should have just made an account for the full wifi.

[@donhazlett5991]

Another great video! I was curious about Porter Airlines. It is nice to have your review.

[@andrewwilliams2193]

Nice, I've never flown with Porter. I did apply several times to work for the airlines, but never got a reply. Now I'm too old and disabled to work for them. I liked WestJet, but they got expensive and Air Canada is just horrible, I will not fly with them if they paid me.

[@foreverhappiness3396]

I flew to Halifax recently . we were a few people with horrible ears pain to complain and ask what caused this . the lady steward .kind of felt bored to be asked this and almost throw us out of the plain kindly ignoring and pushing us gently with her hand in the door direction . it's not the first time I have this kind of interaction on this airline .maybe it's bad luck but multiple times .the company should think again about how to welcome people and how say good byes without the fake face . next time I ll try to avoid . I don't want to see these stewards again

[@emcity24]

Holy moley you're 6'4! Dang and I had to top out at 5'11. Thanks, genetic predisposition! Can't eat anything without wearing it a few days later. Porter looks cool. I dig the sport coat jacket. I use a scarf in the winter to make anything casual look a bit more refined.

[@willlyons9823]

The dulcet sounds of Dan as I fall asleep. Nothing weird here... (Time difference is my excuse! 😅)

[@WasReloading]

The new planes are great, the Dash-8's not so much.

[@hammerdown3000]

I wish they had a rewards program like Aeroplan with Air Canada. I would be more inclined to use them.

[@TripReviews]

They have a loyalty program.

[@36jjmc]

never heard of them. Are they strictly an east coast airline?

[@LetoJaxa]

Definately not, they're here in Winnipeg

[@TripReviews]

Coast to coast to southern U.S

[@kingtut3467]

Only thing I know about Porter Airlines is stranding a 14 year old girl alone at Toronto Airport. You need to pay extra to look after unaccompanied minors over 12. Terrible publicity. You couldn't do this in the US.

[@thoughtsontravelandlife]

Yeah, that was a terrible situation. It happened after I published this but still a bad look for Porter.

[@Liberal_From_Prairies689]

Best airline my butt. Not enough flights within Canada.

[@peterj.teminski6899]

No comments regarding the lack of seat back entertainment. I guess people do not mind....I would. Cheers.

[@thoughtsontravelandlife]

Flight was under 2 hours so I didn't really think about it. On a longer haul definitely something to consider

[@susanmeredith4957]

Can always download movies if you have Netflix, Prime..etc

[@peterj.teminski6899]

@@susanmeredith4957 Indeed, but I have no streaming subscriptions and when your tablet or computer occupies the tray table, it is a pain in the ass to eat and watch a show at the same time. I am a spoiled old man. Cheers.

[@TripReviews]

View on phone, laptop or tablet with free wifi so they say.

[@peterj.teminski6899]

@@TripReviews Why would I clutter a small seat back tray table with electronics while I eat. Unless Porter supplies a pocket or stand for my electronics, it would be a pain to eat and watch a movie unless there is seat back entertainment.

[@NigelWCole]

Best in Canada? Hardly. AC offers free beer wine and snacks to everyone so before knocking our Flag Carrier best to check your facts first. Also look into flying Porter to Australia, South America, Africa, Asia and India. Think big and start collecting valuable Aeroplan points and see the world. Don’t be bought by a couple of cookies in a plastic bag.

[@thoughtsontravelandlife]

I haven't received anything more than stale pretzels on air canada flights since I can remember. When I did a google search on free drinks, it appears that you are right but that this is a new initiative to compete with Porter : "Good news! Air Canada now offers economy-class passengers free beer, wine, and snacks on domestic and transborder (USA) flights. This has been prompted by the fact Porter, a smaller premium Canadian airline, has been growing fast precisely on domestic and transborder routes… and has always offered free beer, wine, and snacks in economy. " As for international flights, when I flew down to Costa Rica on Air Canada, they lost my bag and I had to wait 2 hours to speak to an attendant to file a missing bag report. This is because none of the Air Canada staff were working at the airport help desk. When I finally got someone, I was so annoyed that I asked him how he could work for a company that loses bags and then doesn't even have staff around to file a claim. The employee told me in a moment of honestly that Latin America is severely understaffed by AC and that he is also so frustrated by the issues that he is seeking employment with another airline. True story. So no, I haven't been bought off by snacks. I've travelled my entire life and had mediocre to bad experiences with Air Canada time and time again.

[@Cknight210]

I have yet to fly air Canada and be offered free beer and wine. I think you best check your facts.

[@maggiehihihi]

lol air canada employee spotted

[@KSGvideo]

Air Canada started offering beer and snacks.... Because Porter served them.

[@TripReviews]

A/C is on some flights currently because of Porter.

[@markdoucette5189]

Love your videos! Keep it uP!! ❤

[@staycasual7203]

Free alcohol? Jheez, they’d go bust in Europe after their first flight