New Nonstop Routes Take Flight
Porter Airlines has announced it will launch direct winter flights out of Ottawa International Airport to both Aruba and Jamaica. For travellers who dread the usual layover shuffle through Toronto or Montreal before finally reaching the beach, skipping straight from YOW to island time is a welcome upgrade.
The announcement comes as Porter continues to grow its presence at the Ottawa airport, adding more reasons for local flyers to book direct rather than driving to a bigger hub.
Aruba Beckons
Known for its powder white beaches and near-constant sunshine, Aruba has long been a favourite for Canadians looking to trade in a January deep freeze for turquoise water. With a nonstop option from Ottawa, getting there just got considerably simpler.
Jamaica Calls
Jamaica rounds out the new winter lineup, bringing its own mix of lush scenery, laid-back beach towns and reliably warm temperatures within easier reach of the capital. For anyone who has been eyeing a Caribbean getaway but balked at the connecting flights, this is the kind of route that makes booking a lot more tempting.
What to Know Before You Go
The new service is slated to begin this winter, giving Ottawans a fresh set of options as they map out reading week getaways, February break trips or simply a well-timed excuse to dodge the city’s coldest months. Travellers interested in snagging a seat on either route are encouraged to keep an eye on Porter’s booking channels for schedules and fares as they become available.
However you like to spend your winter, having Aruba and Jamaica just a nonstop flight away from home is the kind of news that makes scrolling through flight deals on a snowy Tuesday feel a whole lot more productive.