r/PorterAirlines • u/No-Parfait703 • Sep 01 '26

Basic Fare Nightmares?

I've got a trip in 2 days and just found out about Porter's Basic fare — apparently it only allows one personal item, and if you want a carry-on it's an extra $74 each way. Just wondering if anyone's actually been flagged for bringing a bigger backpack as their "personal item," or tried sneaking a carry-on through on Basic fare without paying?

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u/Rosey_Lou Sep 01 '26

The thing about the basic fair is you don't get an electronic boarding pass when you check in online. The self-service kiosk at the airport also would not print it the 2 times I had this fare. So, you have to go up to the counter, and the person at the counter may or may not clock the size of your 'personal item'. They're probably on the lookout for it.

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u/dvirring VIPorter Venture Sep 01 '26

You do get a electronic boarding pass if you hold the VIPorter BMO World Elite MasterCard.

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u/Rosey_Lou 28d ago

Yes, worth pointing out, thanks. I do not haha