TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines has received top grades
for two years running as the second best airline in the world in the
2012 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Top Small Airlines category.
As the highest rated Canadian airline, Porter also placed fourth overall
among the Top 25 Airlines across all categories, up from its sixth
place ranking last year.
The annual Condé Nast Traveler's Readers Choice awards ranks the top cities, hotels, airlines and more
based on feedback from almost 50,000 discerning readers and are well
respected as a top source of advice for travelers around the world.
"We place a tremendous amount of importance on feedback from our
passengers," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines.
"Ranking second in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards is a valuable reinforcement that we're delivering
an experience that stands apart from our competitors."
With 19 destinations across Canada and the U.S., Porter offers a premium
travel experience and unique amenities, including complimentary
in-flight food and beverages, luxurious lounges and a convenient
downtown Toronto home at Billy BishopToronto City Airport.
About Porter Airlines
Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying
with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, and restoring
glamour and refinement to air travel. An Official 4 Star Airline® in
the World Airline Star Rating® by Skytrax, and rated second in the
world in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers Choice Awards Top Small Airlines
category, Porter is committed to providing a premium travel experience.
Complimentary amenities include luxurious airport lounges, Starbucks
coffee, premium snacks, and wine or beer onboard.
The airline currently offers flights to Toronto (City), Ottawa,
Montreal, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Thunder Bay, Sault
Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago
(Midway), Boston (Logan), Washington (Dulles) and has seasonal flights
to Mont Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, SC, and Burlington, VT. Visit www.flyporter.com or call (888) 619-8622 for more information.
SOURCE: Porter Airlines Inc.