Porter Airlines Expands Embraer E195-E2 Service with PorterReserve Premium Offering

Review of Porter's PorterReserve experience on the 3-hour flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping, monumental architecture of an airport terminal, with sleek, streamlined aircraft in the foreground, capturing the grand scale and modern aesthetic of air travel.Porter Airlines' expansion of its premium PorterReserve service on the Embraer E195-E2 reflects the carrier's ambition to redefine regional air travel in Canada.Fort Lauderdale Today

Porter Airlines, Canada's fastest growing carrier, has expanded its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 jets and introduced a premium PorterReserve product that offers extra legroom, enhanced food and drink options, and other priority services. The reviewer experienced this PorterReserve service on a 3-hour15-minute flight from Fort Lauderdale to Montreal, finding it to be a pleasant and comfortable economy-plus experience, especially when booked using Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points.

Why it matters

As Porter Airlines continues to grow its network and compete with larger carriers like Air Canada, its PorterReserve product provides a compelling premium option for travelers looking for more space and amenities without the full cost of business class. The review highlights how Porter is innovating in the Canadian aviation market and giving passengers more choices, particularly for shorter regional flights.

The details

The reviewer flew Porter's Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which has 132 seats in a 2-2 configuration. The PorterReserve cabin consists of the first 4 rows, offering 36 inches of pitch compared to 30 inches in standard economy. PorterReserve includes an expanded food and drink menu, with a complimentary appetizer and alcoholic beverages. While the service was efficient rather than overly attentive, the reviewer found the overall experience to be comfortable and enjoyable, especially with an empty seat next to them.

  • The flight departed Fort Lauderdale at 1:15PM local time and arrived in Montreal at 4:40PM local time.
  • Boarding began at 12:20PM, 30 minutes prior to the scheduled 12:50PM departure.

The players

Porter Airlines

A Canadian airline that is rapidly expanding its network across the Americas using a fleet of Embraer E195-E2 jets. Porter offers a premium PorterReserve product on these flights.

Embraer E195-E2

The latest generation regional jet model used by Porter Airlines, featuring a 2-2 cabin configuration and modern amenities.

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What they’re saying

“PorterReserve offers a pleasant experience, with extra legroom seating, an expanded food and drink selection, and priority services. When you combine it with the general attributes of Porter, plus free Wi-Fi for all, it makes for a great way to fly.”

— Ben Schlappig, Reviewer

What’s next

Porter Airlines continues to expand its Embraer E195-E2 fleet and PorterReserve premium offering, providing more options for travelers in the Canadian market. As the airline grows, it will be interesting to see if it maintains the same level of service and amenities in the PorterReserve cabin.

The takeaway

Porter Airlines' PorterReserve product offers a compelling premium economy experience for regional flights, with extra space, enhanced catering, and priority services, making it a strong alternative to traditional business class for travelers seeking more comfort without the higher cost. The review highlights how Porter is innovating in the Canadian aviation market and giving passengers more choice, especially when booking with loyalty program points.