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The TPA and Porter remain partners [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] in the expansion of the airport. In January 2009, the TPA announced plans to buy a new larger passenger ferry to support Porter's plans to expand. In April 2009, Porter announced that it would build a new terminal at the island airport that would include restaurants, Canadian Customs, expanded lounge space, car rental kiosks, and expanded [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] office space. The first phase of the terminal project was opened in March 2010. The second phase of project was opened in June 2011. In 2011, [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Air Canada obtained 30 takeoff and landing slots at the Toronto Island Airport. Porter continues to hold 156 slots. So far, there have been no deadly incidents involving Porter Airlines recorded.

Porter Airlines is Canadas third-largest scheduled carrier. Since its launch 5 years ago, the Porter Airline staff has grown from 200 to about 1,300 employees, up from [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] 200 when the first flights departed five years ago. With spacious interiors, passengers get to enjoy complimentary service that includes free in-flight wine and beer and premium snacks. Air Canada obtained 30 takeoff and landing slots at the Toronto Island Airport. Porter continues to hold 156 slots. Porter Airlines has operated over 136,000 flights since its launch and in late October of 2001, it carried its 5 000 000th passenger. The passenger was rewarded with five one-way flights anywhere the airline flies. Porter now serves 16 destinations in Canada and the U.S. As well, Porter Airlines plans to continue to grow with November plans to add two additional aircraft to its fleet.

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