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Monday, April 27, 2009

Porter Airlines expansion includes U.S. Customs = more U.S. destinations?

Just read at the National Post that Porter will put $45-million into the Toronto Island Airport. By November, there will be an expansion in place with 150,000 square feet but the big news is that there will be U.S. customs, so this probably means more U.S. destinations.

We were right, in this Bloomberg story, the company said it's considering Boston and Washington this fall.

Here's more from the press release
Phase one of the terminal opens November 2009, and includes passenger
facilities, aircraft gates and office space. The full facility, including 10
bridged aircraft gates, U.S. and Canadian customs, and two passenger lounges
will be complete by spring 2010.
"Porter's new terminal is a concrete sign of Toronto City Centre
Airport's revitalization and our long-term commitment to providing
customer-focused service and added competition for air travelers," said Don
Carty, chairman of Porter Airlines.

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