I am from Montreal. I love my city. But the airport management is an embarrassment. A couple of years ago I waited three hours for my bags on a flight from Cuba that landed around midnight. My kids were with me. I remember thatt like it was yesterday. Can you imagine how tired the kids were ? Waiing for the bags was almost as long as the flight itself! ... But you can be sure that they will always blame it on the labor shortage... Thank you for your excellent review. Always a pleasure to watch.
Hey Gabe. Absolutely love your content. Your +/- 10 min videos are the perfect length. I often dont have time to watch 25min reviews. Your content here marries up with your FR24 content so well, and i love how humble you are in them without the drama, unlike some others...
Thanks that’s great to hear! And useful to know. What’s funny is the longer ones seem to get shown to more potential viewers resulting in more views. But I would agree it’s hard to find time to watch a 25 minute YT video!
I really love the E 195 E2, 11% more effecient than the the A220, and probably the quietest commercial aircraft flying today, wish u'll try flying Porter's longest route ._____. Safe travels and GOD speed
Lovely video as always. Love the E2 and hope to fly on it one day. Hope you got your bag eventually. Sometimes I'm annoyed when the bags aren't there when I get to baggage claim but man over an hour, I'd be angry for sure.
I get the pleasure of flying into Montreal a few times a year for work. Always a nightmare with long wait for bags, over crowding in the terminal, tail backs on the road, long waits at security and full lounges.
I’m pretty sure the A220 windows are bigger but I should make a note to measure next time! The thing with both E1 and E2 windows is they’ve always been quite big but they’re spaced further apart.
I flew Porter from Edmonton to Toronto about a week prior to your video. I agree with most of your review. Service was good, nothing impressive but not bad. The snacks and drinks were good however I do recommend bringing something extra along. I liked the aircraft. We had some light bumpiness while climbing out of Edmonton but the ride was very smooth. Fit and finish inside was not quite Airbus standard but not a big deal. I was in regular economy. YEG to YYZ, I had an empty seat beside me so I had space, coming back was full, I had the aisle seat but was beginning to feel a bit closed in. 4 hours on this plane is probably the maximum you would do. Thanks for your trip report!
Agree the fit and finish is not quite at the level it should be but it was only something I noticed, didn’t bother me in any way really. Thanks for the report on your flight, it’s interesting to hear how it was in regular economy. It can make so much difference with just a little extra space in front of you, I think, on a full flight. That’s why I obsessively chase after front row seats 😄
I thought this was some infomercial until I arrived at 'Final Thoughts'. Yes, something is REALLY wrong waiting for an hour for bags. I fly into YUL all the time-I live in Montreal-and I have never, ever waited an hour for a bag to appear.
Well I'm glad you kept watching to the end even though you thought it was an infomercial. An hour does seem excessive. But everyone else who was waiting was making comments about how this is totally normal for YUL, so 🤷♂️
I flew Porter and all I got was 1/2 a can of Coke and one cookie the size of a Toonie. I booked online and got my boarding pass from a machine heading out; coming back from Montreal, I couldn't do that and had to wait in line for a person.
I feel your pain. I once waited over two hours at Manchester UK for my bags off an Emirates A380 flight from Dubai. Although Manchester Airport is always guaranteed to ruin any flying experience. It’s never acceptable. Think that’s the first time I’ve heard you swear 🤣 And rightly so! 😝
Worked in an airline which is not based in montreal, but is usually flying in montreal. I can tell you that this is not porter's fault, montreal YUL is a bad airport, which is why porter is litterally building their own airport terminal at Montreal St-Hubert airport (Now called Montreal Metropolitan Airport "MET")
@@airedition yes, it will so much ! And I am pretty sure that other airlines will also go there as long as it is national flights. BTW yul literally sued st-Hubert airport cause they want to stay the only Montreal airport and they didn’t liked the name change
This was essentially WestJet before it got bought out. I would not be surprised if Porter gets swallowed up one of these days too. Enjoy it while it lasts, I guess.
I think it's Montreal airport not really Porter . I flew in from London to Montreal last week my bags took 2 hours to come out, the AC rep said it was the airport
Absolutely I blame the airport. But in that case you need to have some kind of airline presence, at least a representative to be on hand to explain why you’re waiting hours for luggage. There was not a single person to even ask.
Background music on this video is super annoying! As to YUL, I always check my bag so as to not have to mess around with overhead compartments and everyone else fighting for space and I've never had issues with my bags there. I usually arrive on weekday mornings, the airport is usually very empty, and my bag pops out before I'm through immigration. I have seen the airport very crowded especially in the arrivals area when several flights arrive together, when I am departing in the evenings.
@@aireditionmaybe just too much of it? A little more volume in speaking and a little less volume with the background music. Maybe too the sounds of the plane and engines during flight would have given the feeling of what Porter is calling a quiet aircraft. Just saying, maybe critique is good? I did enjoy and watched from start to finish.👍Cheers🍻
Hi Gabe, As always, I enjoyed flying w/ you, but as for the music, 👎. I feel badly for you and others on the flight having to wait so long to get your bags. RogerC 9/27/24
I always read the comments and try to respond to most! Music is a tricky one; there will often be one or two people who are opposed to the music, while others love it. Can’t cater to every taste!
I hope that the e2 soon will be making a bigger break trough in the market
Yeah that’d be nice!
I am from Montreal. I love my city. But the airport management is an embarrassment. A couple of years ago I waited three hours for my bags on a flight from Cuba that landed around midnight. My kids were with me. I remember thatt like it was yesterday. Can you imagine how tired the kids were ? Waiing for the bags was almost as long as the flight itself! ... But you can be sure that they will always blame it on the labor shortage... Thank you for your excellent review. Always a pleasure to watch.
Ah what a nightmare that must have been! Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video.
it is the labour shortage though. they are always hiring
Hey Gabe. Absolutely love your content. Your +/- 10 min videos are the perfect length. I often dont have time to watch 25min reviews. Your content here marries up with your FR24 content so well, and i love how humble you are in them without the drama, unlike some others...
Thanks that’s great to hear! And useful to know. What’s funny is the longer ones seem to get shown to more potential viewers resulting in more views. But I would agree it’s hard to find time to watch a 25 minute YT video!
Embraer E2 is an excellent plane. The cabin configurations (wide seats or not) will depend on the airline.
WoW! That’s Lovely! Cheers for more awesome and incredible flights!🥂🤩❤️✨
Thanks a lot!
I really love the E 195 E2, 11% more effecient than the the A220, and probably the quietest commercial aircraft flying today, wish u'll try flying Porter's longest route ._____. Safe travels and GOD speed
What is the longest route at the moment??
@@airedition Montreal to San Francisco, 6hrs 12mins ._____.
Another great straight to the point review.Keep up the excellent work Mr LeiGh 👍🏿
Thank you sir!
Great video, and I like your videos, both Flightradar24 and your own, with commentary as they are far more informative.
Much appreciated!
Lovely video as always. Love the E2 and hope to fly on it one day. Hope you got your bag eventually. Sometimes I'm annoyed when the bags aren't there when I get to baggage claim but man over an hour, I'd be angry for sure.
Yeah I’m alright to wait a bit, but any more than 20 minutes or so and it’s just incompetence on the airport’s part!
I get the pleasure of flying into Montreal a few times a year for work. Always a nightmare with long wait for bags, over crowding in the terminal, tail backs on the road, long waits at security and full lounges.
Ugh yeah, I really saw that crowding when I departed a couple days later! Stay tuned for that video…
It's probably the reason why Porter is building their own airport in Saint Hubert
I love your videos and would love to have you in the cockpit one day. Thanks for allowing the PW1921G to do the singing.
Thank you! Which airline do you fly for?
Another great video, lovely plane, are those windows as big as the ones on an A220?
I’m pretty sure the A220 windows are bigger but I should make a note to measure next time! The thing with both E1 and E2 windows is they’ve always been quite big but they’re spaced further apart.
A220 is the one to beat
I flew Porter from Edmonton to Toronto about a week prior to your video. I agree with most of your review. Service was good, nothing impressive but not bad. The snacks and drinks were good however I do recommend bringing something extra along. I liked the aircraft. We had some light bumpiness while climbing out of Edmonton but the ride was very smooth. Fit and finish inside was not quite Airbus standard but not a big deal. I was in regular economy. YEG to YYZ, I had an empty seat beside me so I had space, coming back was full, I had the aisle seat but was beginning to feel a bit closed in. 4 hours on this plane is probably the maximum you would do.
Thanks for your trip report!
Agree the fit and finish is not quite at the level it should be but it was only something I noticed, didn’t bother me in any way really. Thanks for the report on your flight, it’s interesting to hear how it was in regular economy. It can make so much difference with just a little extra space in front of you, I think, on a full flight. That’s why I obsessively chase after front row seats 😄
Lovely aircraft and very quiet.
Yeah!
Porter is building their own airport at Saint Hubert which should be great experience
Great!
I thought this was some infomercial until I arrived at 'Final Thoughts'. Yes, something is REALLY wrong waiting for an hour for bags. I fly into YUL all the time-I live in Montreal-and I have never, ever waited an hour for a bag to appear.
Well I'm glad you kept watching to the end even though you thought it was an infomercial. An hour does seem excessive. But everyone else who was waiting was making comments about how this is totally normal for YUL, so 🤷♂️
I Have Experience Embraer E-Jet E2 Whit Widerøe In Norway.Great Video And Info
I haven’t flown theirs yet!
Flying Porter soon, so this review is on time 👍🏿👌🏿
Great!
You should do the dash 8 400 for Porter too
Yeah that would be fun to check out, but I have to say I like the E2 better!
I flew Porter and all I got was 1/2 a can of Coke and one cookie the size of a Toonie.
I booked online and got my boarding pass from a machine heading out; coming back from Montreal, I couldn't do that and had to wait in line for a person.
Would really love to see the new Qantas A220 both economy and especially the business which looks pretty neat
Yeah I want to fly it too!
I feel your pain. I once waited over two hours at Manchester UK for my bags off an Emirates A380 flight from Dubai. Although Manchester Airport is always guaranteed to ruin any flying experience. It’s never acceptable. Think that’s the first time I’ve heard you swear 🤣 And rightly so! 😝
Hah! Yeah I’ve heard MAN can be a pain like that.
Worked in an airline which is not based in montreal, but is usually flying in montreal. I can tell you that this is not porter's fault, montreal YUL is a bad airport, which is why porter is litterally building their own airport terminal at Montreal St-Hubert airport (Now called Montreal Metropolitan Airport "MET")
That will be amazing when they're no longer subject to the incompetence of YUL!
@@airedition yes, it will so much ! And I am pretty sure that other airlines will also go there as long as it is national flights. BTW yul literally sued st-Hubert airport cause they want to stay the only Montreal airport and they didn’t liked the name change
Did you like the e2 from Porter or KLM better?
They rank very close to each other, actually! Hard to pick a favorite but maybe the overall fun branding gives Porter the edge.
This was essentially WestJet before it got bought out. I would not be surprised if Porter gets swallowed up one of these days too. Enjoy it while it lasts, I guess.
Oh interesting. Hope it doesn't happen!
@airedition Me too. Fingers crossed!🤞
Did you have to wait much longer for your bag?
It was maybe another 20 minutes after that!
You flew out of my city of Edmonton:)
Nice! I when I could have stopped through for a day. Next time.
Brazilian pride
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I think it's Montreal airport not really Porter . I flew in from London to Montreal last week my bags took 2 hours to come out, the AC rep said it was the airport
Absolutely I blame the airport. But in that case you need to have some kind of airline presence, at least a representative to be on hand to explain why you’re waiting hours for luggage. There was not a single person to even ask.
I hope I'll be able to try porter. How would you compare the porter e195-e2 to binter?
Similar, but better legroom on Porter in the front half plus better service I would say.
Better than C-Series? ^^^
I like them both! But the one clear benefit of the E2 is no middle seats.
0:37 sudden sexy deep voice 😂😂😂😂
😂
Disgraceful bag situation, if this has been going on for a long time, there's no corrective action process at that airport.
Right, some airports just roll with this kind of thing!
Enjoyed everything about the flight. But the music...Jesus!
Background music on this video is super annoying! As to YUL, I always check my bag so as to not have to mess around with overhead compartments and everyone else fighting for space and I've never had issues with my bags there. I usually arrive on weekday mornings, the airport is usually very empty, and my bag pops out before I'm through immigration. I have seen the airport very crowded especially in the arrivals area when several flights arrive together, when I am departing in the evenings.
Quite a few people upset about the music on this one! 😁
@@aireditionmaybe just too much of it? A little more volume in speaking and a little less volume with the background music. Maybe too the sounds of the plane and engines during flight would have given the feeling of what Porter is calling a quiet aircraft. Just saying, maybe critique is good? I did enjoy and watched from start to finish.👍Cheers🍻
@@TripReviewsdefinitely, I’m eager to hear from people whether it’s good or bad!
Hi Gabe, As always, I enjoyed flying w/ you, but as for the music, 👎. I feel badly for you and others on the flight having to wait so long to get your bags. RogerC 9/27/24
Agreed, the music is unbearable 😩😩😩
@@Deano_B Hi Deano, I hope that Gabe is reading the comments! RogerC 9/27/24
I always read the comments and try to respond to most! Music is a tricky one; there will often be one or two people who are opposed to the music, while others love it. Can’t cater to every taste!
@@airedition I hear you Gabe! But no matter what the music, I always enjoy flying w/ you and watching your "behind the scenes" videos. RogerC 9/28/24
@@airedition Appreciate the reply Gabe, totally understandable! Keep the great videos coming!
It’s the French attitude in Montreal
seriously? 🤦
Enough with the casual hatred for French Canadians. You sound like an ignorant asshole.