Hereâs why Porter Reserve is worth it! | YVR-YYZ TRIP REPORT
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 06. 2024
- Porter Airlines wants to "Redefine Economy Travel and Expand Its Presence" in the already tough Canadian airline space-but can they do it? Come along as I give BOTH Porter Reserve and Porter Classic a try and where I find the most value. Watch to find out why I think Porter Reserve gives Air Canada and WestJet a run for their money, but also why I think Porter Classic misses the mark.
**đš Spoiler alert đš** Porter Classic and Porter Reserve were basically the same price!! Watch until the end to see why!
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And *reminder* Global Entry members can use the Verified Traveller lanes at airports in Canada! I didnât!! Just make sure you have your physical card with you!
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In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Check-in
1:14 Gate area
1:30 Today's aircraft
2:22 Boarding for PD306
2:33 Cabin and seat tour
4:42 Takeoff out of YYZ
6:39 Hard product
7:06 Porter Cafe
7:33 Drink & snack service
8:06 Toilet time
8:50 WiFi & IFE
9:20 Thoughts on Porter Classic
10:29 Landing at YYZ
11:24 More thoughts on Porter Classic
12:16 Porter Reserve
12:36 Porter Reserve check-in
13:24 Terminal 3 and lounge info
13:56 KLM Crown Lounge
15:48 Gate area
15:33 THANK YOU!!! and up next
16:00 Today's aircraft
16:33 Boarding for PD307
17:00 Cabin and seat
18:10 Today's menu
19:14 Takeoff out of YYZ
20:54 Lunch service
23:00 Final thoughts
23:30 Cost analysis!!
26:10 Langing at YVR
28:32 THANK YOU!!! and up next
FLIGHT INFORMATION
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Airline: Porter Airlines
Aircraft: Embraer E195-E2 (C-GKQJ)
Seat: 25A, Porter Classic
Flight Number: PD306
Route: Vancouver (YVR) to Toronto-Pearson (YYZ)
Flight Time: 4 hours, 14 minutes
Date of Travel: 5 January 2024
Airline: Porter Airlines
Aircraft: Embraer E195-E2 (C-GKQJ)
Seat: 4D, Porter Reserve
Flight Number: PD307
Route: Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR)
Flight Time: 4 hours, 23 minutes
Date of Travel: 7 January 2024
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Thank you for this video flying with Porter in July and know what to expect now! Appreciate it
I love Porter Airlines â€ïž. Great flight report đ
Thanks for watching!!
Best airline in Canada~ Great trip report. New subscriber~
Thanks so much! And thank you for watching!!
I loved the graphics you used on this video. All and all it is very well done. I look forward to seeing more and just subscribed.
Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words and watching! I appreciate it.
7 layer dip looks great đđœ
It does!
Oh yes, Iâm dying to try this airline, Iâll fly anywhere just to get onboard an E95, itâs a beautiful plane.
Those engines tho đđ
That was a awesome nice take off on a beautiful fine sunny dayđâ
Good video. Weâve the seats 2 rows behind the reserve, classic stretch, freedom fare reserved for a Tampa flight from YYZ. After watching your video Iâm pleased with our seat selection location and this seat choice gives 2â additional legroom than the regular classic seats so itâs a compromise giving 2â more than regular seats but 2â less than the reserve seating. Your video also gave a good view of this seat location as I was concerned how the window lines up with the seat and it looks good. All this said maybe we should opt for reserve đ
Glad to to help!! If youâre ever needing to see how the window lines up with the seat, check out the seating charts on aerolopa. Super helpful!
@@jett.fueled ok thank you I will look into it. Porters seat plan doesnât pinpoint this.
I am NOT new here, Iâm a loyal SUBSCRIBER!!! Great review đ
Thanks for coming back again and again!
Great video - thanks! Will book YVR-YYZ-YUL shortly.
Thanks for watching! Theyâve also started direct YVR-YUL flights in case you didnât wanna stop in YYZ.
@@jett.fueled I know but I needed a specific day and red eye to replace AC comfort that I am cancelling. Booked Porter Reserve based on your video recommendation. Thanks
Watching a few different videos about Porter airlines makes me realize that when I fly with them for the first time in 2 months, to choose a seat with extra legroom. I might choose Porter Reserve for my first flight.đ€
Would definitely say itâs worth it!!
You can get a digital boarding pass in Porter Classic, it depends on what fare you buy. Fare and seating are two different things. Even if you get the basic fare and do not have a boarding pass, go see and be nice to the agent, it's a great way to get a free upgrade!
The plane is "hot" because the engines are not running during boarding; the engines provide air circulation. The aircraft itself is sitting in the sun and will heat up. This is normal on any aircraft type and will clear after pushback/takeoff. You can open the fan above your seat to help that before departure. Ideally, the ground crew at the airport (usually not employed by Porter) may supply air circulation from a ground powered unit.
I did my research on this aircraft and I personally love how quiet the cabin is in-flight and how fuel efficient the engines are; makes me feel good about my choice and the environmental impact.
Oh and by the way, how is never having to sit in a middle seat not amazing!!
Yep! As I said in the video, you only do not get a mobile boarding pass with Porter Classic Basic fares. Thanks!
I should have pick Porter Airlines over Flair Airlines recently đ€Ł
Ooo if the tickets are the same price, I would DEFINITELY choose Porter!
I have a USB cable but can't plug it into any the supplied ports. Signed up for an account but kept getting redirected to a therapy website. This is extremely weird too me.
Great trip report. Looks like Porter is pretty lack luster!!
I'll never understand why Canada can't have a premium airline.
Thank you for watching!! And maybe one day Canadian airlines will figure it out for the long run! I know itâs tough for them, but who knows.
No, its actually an excellent airline. This guy was just unlucky to run into a ruder flight attendant (Porter's FA's are usually top notch) and the meals are usually better.
@@thecaynuck yeah the rest of the crew was great! And honestly loved my meal on the way back in Reserve.
A 4.5 to 5 hour flight in a sardine can, no way. Add in the surly FAâs and itâs a definite Iâll never fly with them.
You would rather be in a 737 with a middle seat? We have booked on Porter for 2 reasons, the seating and itâs cheaper than an old 737 or an Airbus 200 from A/C.
Iâd rather drive to the US and fly delta. They need biscoff on this flight. Thanks for flying so I donât have to!
Fun fact: I donât like biscoff đŹ