Porter Airlines started flying from Ottawa International Airport to Charlottetown on May 17, announcing that the route is to be year-round.
The airline said the opening of the route means it flies to all of Canada's Atlantic provinces and makes it the only carrier offering year-round, daily non-stop service between Charlottetown and Ottawa.
“The launch of the Charlottetown-Ottawa route is an important milestone for Porter as we bring our signature service to Islanders for the first time. As we continue building a broader North American network, our growth throughout Eastern Canada remains an important priority to ensure communities have access to reliable air service," said Michael Deluce, president and chief executive of Porter Airlines.
“Reliable air access to and from key destinations is so important in supporting trade, tourism and population growth in our province. The Government of Prince Edward Island warmly welcomes Porter Airlines as a much-needed service providing more choice and greater convenience for passengers," said Dennis King, premier of Prince Edward Island.