Toronto, Canada – Toronto-based Porter Airlines is launching seasonal service to Burlington, Vermont, this winter, augmenting its winter ski flights from Newark and Toronto to Tremblant in Quebec and Quebec City, expanding its U.S. network and adding a new destination for passengers looking to enjoy a season on the ski hills.
With twice-weekly roundtrip flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Burlington International Airport beginning on Dec. 15 until April 8, passengers can enjoy easy access to northern Vermont skiing and snowboarding as well as an assortment of other local attractions.
Mont Tremblant (photo: Alain Carpentier)
The Burlington schedule includes weekly round trips on Thursdays and Sundays, with the exception of long weekends which offer Thursday and Monday roundtrip options. One-way fares start at $99, plus applicable fees and taxes.
“This is a great partnership that will boost tourism in Vermont and provide an economic boost to our ski areas,” said Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin.
Special Porter ski packages from Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak, Smugglers Notch and Sugarbush will be offered at the Ski, Snowboard & Travel show in Toronto, October 13-16, and at www.skivermont.com in the coming week.
The service supplement’s a resumption of Porter’s ski service from Newark International Airport directly to Mont Tremblant in Quebec, eliminating the long drive to the popular ski destination from the New York City metro area. From Dec. 22 to April 12, passengers can enjoy weekly roundtrip flights from Newark International Airport to the base of Mont Tremblant.
“Canada is world-famous for our award-winning outdoor attractions,” said Deluce. “Introducing non-stop flights to Mont Tremblant provides passengers in Greater New York with even easier access to some of the best skiing we have to offer.”
Highlights from the new Tremblant schedule include weekly departures on Thursday mornings, return flights on Monday mornings from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2, and return flights on Sunday mornings from Jan. 8 to April 12. Passengers can also connect through Toronto for even greater travel flexibility with 11 weekly departure times and 10 return options.
“The non-stop flight from New York with Porter is a great opportunity for our guests to enjoy a drastic change of scenery in only 90 minutes or so,” said Alain Houde, Directeur Général of Tourisme Mont-Tremblant. “They can maximize their leisure time and hit the slopes in record time.”
Porter offers the only non-stop service between Newark and Mont Tremblant.
Porter is partnering with Ultimate Ski Vacations to provide air-inclusive packages, including lift tickets and accommodations, with a “best price guarantee”. Skiing and snowboarding packages can be customized by visiting www.ultimateski.ca or calling (800) 465-3034.source: www.firsttracksonline.com
