Description & Facts: Thunder Bay, ON, June 26, 2009 Porter Airlines Kicks Off Thunder Bay Service Porter is seeing an overwhelmingly positive response to our unique service in Thunder Bay, said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. Were pleased to be extending the summer program all year based on high demand. Porter Airlines is celebrating its first day of service in Thunder Bay today. The inaugural flight from Toronto City Centre Airport will be greeted by a traditional water cannon salute, and followed by a reception at Thunder Bay International Airport. Scott McFadden, President and CEO, Thunder Bay International Airport Authority Inc. and Robert Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines along with local dignataries were on-hand for the ceremony. Porter Airlines is introducing year-round flights between Thunder Bay and Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) following strong interest in advance of the summer schedule debuting today. The inaugural Thunder Bay flight touched down this morning and was greeted by a ceremonial water cannon salute. Guests participated in a reception attended by local politicians, tourism officials and community business representatives. Porters Thunder Bay schedule is consistent year-round with three daily roundtrips during the week and two roundtrips on both Saturday and Sunday. Connecting flights to other Porter destinations, including Ottawa, Montreal, New York, Chicago and Boston are also available. Travel to and from Thunder Bay has never been