Canadian airline Porter is upgrading cabin interiors across its De Havilland Dash 8-400 fleet.
The carrier said all 29 of its Dash 8s are being fitted with the latest Expliseat TiSeat 2V, the lightest aircraft seat in its category. The seats come with redesigned seat and back cushions, custom developed for Porter, as well as updated tray tables and an integrated personal electronic device holder.
Other cabin enhancements for the Dash 8 fleet include LED mood lighting, LED reading lights, and new carpeting.
The first overhauled airplanes are already back in service, Porter said Monday.
“Updating seats, along with other cabin upgrades, will noticeably refresh and modernize the overall environment,” Kent Woodside, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Porter, said in a news release. “Porter is known for providing a globally recognized flying experience, and we’ll continue prioritizing comfort and genuine hospitality as part of our standards. We are pleased to be the first Canadian airline operating with enhanced Dash 8 cabins.”
Porter flies its Dash 8s on regional routes in eastern Canada and the U.S. Besides the Dash 8, the airline also operates the Embraer E195-E2.
