Porter Airlines is expanding its flight schedule out of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport by introducing new winter destinations: Tampa, Florida, and Montego Bay Jamaica. Service to Tampa, Florida, kicked off in November with four weekly flights, making it the third Florida city served from Hamilton alongside Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Six Warm Destinations
If you want a quick getaway during the cold months, then the additional services might be right up your street. Porter Airlines plans to run over 800 winter flights out of Hamilton to six warm-weather getaways: Tampa, Montego Bay, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta.
A press release by Porter on November 9 pointed out that “Porter is the only airline offering nonstop service on the new routes.”
Airplanes And Refreshments
The release also explained that the routes use the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 jet. The cabin features a two-by-two layout with no middle seats, plus fast, free WiFi for all travelers.
On top of that, all seats come with snacks and complimentary beer or wine served in actual glassware. Fresh meal options come standard with PorterReserve tickets, or they can be purchased on PorterClassic fares.
Execs Seem Excited
Peter Tong, the CEO of Hamilton International Airport, noted that the new routes expand travel choices for local residents.
Chief Development Officer Smitha Radhakrishnan at Tampa International said, “We’re proud to celebrate this new Hamilton service with our partners at Porter Airlines, providing a convenient connection between Florida’s central west coast and the Waterfall Capital of the World. We look forward to supporting Porter’s growth at TPA and strengthening ties between the Tampa Bay region and the heart of Ontario.”
From the point of view of the Jamaica Tourist Board, it is very good news. In response to the new flights, regional director Angella Bennett talked about how Jamaica is “a destination that delivers quality hospitality, meaningful experiences and unmatched culture.” Naturally, they look forward to lots of new visitors from Hamilton.
There’s a lot more information available at Porter Airlines, and there are additional options to book other vacations.
The news release said, “Vacation packages combined with Porter flights are also available through Transat from Hamilton to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. This allows for combined air travel, accommodations, ground transportation and experiences.”
What To Do In Montego Bay?
There are plenty of activities for visitors to Montego Bay, like interacting with dolphins at Dolphin Cove, sailing on a catamaran, or river tubing and bamboo rafting. There is also rum tasting, plenty of beaches, horseback riding, or you can go on a Rastafari village tour.
With beautiful beaches and outdoor activities like hiking, visitors are spoiled for choice in sunny Jamaica.
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