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Economic Club of Canada flies with Porter Airlines

Jan. 7, 2009, Toronto – Porter Airlines is taking off as "Official Airline Partner of The Economic Club of Canada." The agreement includes the opportunity for Economic Club guests to win Porter flights at selected 2009 events.
       
"This is one of Porter's significant alliances for 2009," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "The caliber of speakers that The Economic Club draws combines well with our passengers' interests. As we fly to additional destinations, the crossover between Porter passengers and The Economic Club's audience will also grow."
       
Porter will be recognized at Economic Club events through signage, remarks and prize draws, while The Economic Club enjoys back-lit and Flash animation presence in Porter's exclusive Toronto City Centre
Airport passenger lounge.
       
"We're extremely pleased to welcome Porter Airlines as the Official Airline Partner of The Economic Club of Canada," said Mark Adler, president and CEO of The Economic Club. "It's a perfect fit as our members and guests make up the leading business audience in the country, and are indeed 'Porter People.'"

About Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines Inc. is a regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport. The airline currently serves Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway) and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que. Porter plans to fly to at least 17 short-haul Canadian and U.S. destinations. Visit www.flyporter.com or call (416) 619-8622 or (888) 619-8622 for more information.

About The Economic Club of Canada

The Economic Club is the recognized podium of record in Canada, attracting the world's leading speakers to address the most timely and relevant issues of the day. Recently, The Economic Club of Canada has featured such speakers as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, now Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, actor and activist Ted Danson and hockey great Wayne Gretzky.