Porter Reserve is definitely worth it-here’s why! | YVR-YYZ TRIP REPORT
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.
**🚨 Spoiler alert 🚨** 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 didn’t!! 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
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!!
@jett.fueled
Ай бұрын
Yep! As I said in the video, you only do not get a mobile boarding pass with Porter Classic Basic fares. Thanks!
I love Porter Airlines ❤️. Great flight report 😊
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
nice video! I will fly with porter in a week which I am looking forward about this airline. Thanks for the flight report
@jett.fueled
12 күн бұрын
@@HaleyLuan ahh that’s exciting! Thanks for watching, and hope you have a great flight! ☺️
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.
@jett.fueled
2 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words and watching! I appreciate it.
That was a awesome nice take off on a beautiful fine sunny day👍✈
Oh yes, I’m dying to try this airline, I’ll fly anywhere just to get onboard an E95, it’s a beautiful plane.
@jett.fueled
2 ай бұрын
Those engines tho 😍😍
7 layer dip looks great 👍🏽
@jett.fueled
2 ай бұрын
It does!
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.🤔
@jett.fueled
Ай бұрын
Would definitely say it’s worth it!!
I am NOT new here, I’m a loyal SUBSCRIBER!!! Great review 👍
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming back again and again!
what was the credit car you used to book the lounge? can you give details on what the card was and how to get free access?
Good video. We’ve the seats 2 rows behind the reserve, classic stretch, freedom fare reserved for a Tampa flight from YYZ. After watching your video I’m pleased with our seat selection location and this seat choice gives 2” additional legroom than the regular classic seats so it’s a compromise giving 2” more than regular seats but 2” 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 😉
@jett.fueled
Ай бұрын
Glad to to help!! If you’re ever needing to see how the window lines up with the seat, check out the seating charts on aerolopa. Super helpful!
@TripReviews
Ай бұрын
@@jett.fueled ok thank you I will look into it. Porters seat plan doesn’t pinpoint this.
Great video - thanks! Will book YVR-YYZ-YUL shortly.
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! They’ve also started direct YVR-YUL flights in case you didn’t wanna stop in YYZ.
@vaclavtomslajer376
3 ай бұрын
@@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
I should have pick Porter Airlines over Flair Airlines recently 🤣
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
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.
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!! And maybe one day Canadian airlines will figure it out for the long run! I know it’s tough for them, but who knows.
@thecaynuck
2 ай бұрын
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.
@jett.fueled
2 ай бұрын
@@thecaynuck yeah the rest of the crew was great! And honestly loved my meal on the way back in Reserve.
@jett.fueled
12 күн бұрын
Yeah my meal in reserve was also amazing, probably one of the best I’ve had on a plane! Reserve is such a good deal imo!
Not keen on these Embraers. Very claustrophobic. But very reasonable.
A 4.5 to 5 hour flight in a sardine can, no way. Add in the surly FA’s and it’s a definite I’ll never fly with them.
@TripReviews
Ай бұрын
You would rather be in a 737 with a middle seat? We have booked on Porter for 2 reasons, the seating and it’s cheaper than an old 737 or an Airbus 200 from A/C.
@pixie3393
18 күн бұрын
Who said they'd pick a middle seat. Seat selection is a thing on all airlines 😂
@TripReviews
18 күн бұрын
@@pixie3393 737 has 3 and 3 seats as well as a200’s. Someone will be in the middle seat doesn’t matter what your selection is. Try sitting on a 4 hour flight with a mate who has an overactive bladder and wants a window seat. A stranger as well as yourself has to get up squirm around and repeat. 2 seats are a lot more comfortable than 3 in a row.
@rocksandforestquiver959
8 күн бұрын
@@TripReviewsNo but Porter 100% took an L by buying the Embraer over the A220
@TripReviews
8 күн бұрын
@@rocksandforestquiver959 L?
I’d rather drive to the US and fly delta. They need biscoff on this flight. Thanks for flying so I don’t have to!
@jett.fueled
3 ай бұрын
Fun fact: I don’t like biscoff 😬