We flew from Newark to Billy Bishop airport on Toronto Island. This was our first experience with Porter. It was fantastic. Cheap to start with. When we saw the price we were a little skeptical. We figured poor service and not on time. COULD NOT HAVE BEEN FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH. First the Porter airlines waiting area is great. Espresso and cappuccino maker. Almonds, cookies, water, tea and soft... more

The good:
Billy Bishop Airport is downtown (alternative is Pearson which is in Mississauga).
Free refreshments in the waiting lounge.

The bad:
Flight timing is unreliable. In the past 3 months alone, I've twice had an EWR to YTZ flight delayed 4+ hours (each airport blaming the other), and twice had flights cancelled altogether (one due to bad weather and one due to an "aircraft issue"). My... more

Wow. Flew Porter IAD-YTZ for a long weekend in Toronto. Both flights were on time. Seats were comfortable. The 32 inch pitch is more than you get in coach on any major airline. The Q400 turboprop was quiet - especially on the trip back, when we were in row 6. On the way to Toronto, we were in row 13, which was closer to the props, and a bit louder. The free beer - or wine served in a glass -... more