Over the past few years, Porter Airlines has been undergoing a major expansion. While the airline has historically operated De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), the airline is also currently taking delivery of 75 Embraer E195-E2s, which are being used to expand across Canada, as well as to other points in the Americas.
One of the challenges with trying to grow is that it can be tough to secure gate space at major international airports, all while creating a pleasant passenger experience. Porter has done a great job with that at its Billy Bishop Airport hub, but as you’d expect, it’s more challenging at other airports.
In 2023, the airline made a creative announcement, that it would invest in building a new terminal at a different airport in Canada’s second most populous city. There’s now an exciting update, as this is now in the process of opening (thanks to Avishai for the reminder).
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While the terminal was first supposed to open in late 2024, as you’d expect, delays with these kinds of projects are common. The expectation is that the new terminal will now welcome its first passengers starting in about a month, as of June 15, 2026.
The new terminal is capable of serving over four million passengers annually. It’s roughly 21,000 square meters (225,000 square feet), and features nine jet bridges, with lounge-style seating for all passengers, as well as food and beverage concessions and retail vendors. Porter explains that the new terminal is modeled after the revitalization of Billy Bishop Airport, which Porter has been part of for around 20 years.
Below you can see some pictures of the new terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
Porter already flies to Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL), and plans to continue to maintain its presence there, while also building a Canada-wide network at Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
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