It appears the free perks Porter Airlines gives all passengers have caught the eye of travellers south of the border, as the 2024 USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Porter #1 in the world for their economy class.

The awards highlight the best-of-the-best in a variety of travel categories ranging from which airline boasts the tastiest in-flight food to who has the nicest cabin crew.

When it came to which airline offers passengers the best economy class, Porter got the top spot out of 20 international airlines.

Porter Airlines Wins USA Today’s Best Economy Class

Referring to Porter as a “hidden gem in the North American aviation industry,” USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards has ranked the airline #1 in the world when it comes to travel in economy class.

The competing airlines were selected by an expert panel and voted on by USA Today readers, who took into consideration things like comfort, seat size, and overall passenger perks.

Porter’s win makes sense since it prides itself on being an airline focused on making economy travel better for everyone.

Porter’s planes have no middle seats, and all passengers are treated to free beer and wine served in glassware, a selection of complimentary premium snacks, high-quality fresh meal options, and free streaming Wi-Fi on the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

President of Porter Airlines, Kevin Jackson, says the airline continues to elevate the economy experience for travellers across North America, adding: “This award speaks to the commitment from our team members to provide the highest level of service and genuine hospitality.”

Porter’s win is likely in part a reflection of their dedication to growth and improvement. Here’s a look at what the airline has done since 2023:

• Hired more than 2,000 new team members
• Taken delivery of 40 new Embraer E195-E2s
• Grown its total fleet size to 69, including 29 Dash 8-400 aircraft
• Announced dozens of new routes and new destinations across North America

The airline now flies coast to coast and to every province in Canada from its eastern hubs of Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.

It’s quickly expanding flights into the US, with newly added destinations in Florida, California, Las Vegas, and Phoenix to complement its long-standing presence in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Washington.

Conclusion

The USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards has ranked Porter Airlines #1 in the world when it comes to economy class.

The competing airlines were selected by an expert panel and voted on by USA Today readers, who took into consideration things like comfort, seat size and overall passenger perks.

We’re pleased to see Porter getting credited for its customer-focused approach and its elevated economy experience, and we hope this win will go on to inspire even more innovation from this Canadian airline and its competition.