Westjet airline flight sale

Canadians who travel would be wise to subscribe to Canadian airline Westjet's e-newsletter. The email from Westjet airlines that I received on February 28, 2008 offered a one-day 80% off sale on major route flights - the only catch was that the sale was just for that one day and flight had to be booked on that day. (Travel was valid from March 1 to June 25, 2008).

Example super sale air fares were Toronto to Montreal or Ottawa, regularly $79. for only $12. Or flights from Toronto to either Charlottetown, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, or Saskatoon, regularly from $196-341. was on sale for only $39.

So if traveling on any of Westjet flight routes could be in your upcoming travel plans, you should hurry on over to www.westjet.com and subscribe.

Porter Airlines starts flights Toronto New York Newark

It's official - Porter Airline starts 7 flights daily Toronto - New York via Newark.

Porter Airlines has officially announced that beginning March 31, 2008, the airline operating out of Toronto City Centre Airport in downtown Toronto, will start offering air service between Toronto and New York.

Porter adding the New York - Toronto flight route has been much anticipated ever since Porter Airlines started their full page color ads in major Canadian newspapers like the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail a few weeks ago.

Flights booked by February 20, 2008 for travel by April 30, 2008, will be at a special rate of $95. one-way. (not including taxes, fees or surcharges). You can book online at www.flyporter.com or 1-888-619-8622 or through travel agents.

More info on Porter Airlines Toronto New York flights

Rumor Porter Airlines adding Toronto - New York City flights

Although you won't find any information about the rumored new flights between Toronto and New York at the Porter Airlines website at www.porterairlines.com, their recent full-page ads in the January 5, 2008 Toronto Star and Globe and Mail, more than hinted at it, with part of a large red apple icon on display and the words "Some news is just too big to hide. A new destination coming soon."

Porter Airlines has emphasized its marketing difference as a retro air travel experience, reminiscent of the golden days of air travel when it was once fun to fly - remember those days - before the cattle herding that takes place at most airports and sardine seating that has become the norm. Porter Airlines, based in downtown Toronto (not Pearson International Airport on the outskirts of Toronto) flies out of Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) which reduces to and fro airport time if you live in Toronto or your destination is downtown Toronto.

Their new fleet of Bombardier Q400's have leather seats with two to three more inches of legroom than typical economy-class seating. There's a stylish new passenger lounge, just steps from the departure gates. It features free wireless internet access, complimentary coffee/tea/soft drinks, and a business center with workstations. Best of all, it’s open to all Porter passengers free of charge.

Passenger Lounge at Porter Airlines, Toronto Canada

Because of Porter Airlines central location and small airport feel, easy access to the airport, quick check-in and security, a traveler can easily save hours on a round-trip flight. It's not too hard to predict that their new Toronto-New York route - when it does get officially announced and flying - will likely be quite popular.