TORONTO – Porter Airlines is operating its largest-ever winter schedule, establishing its position as the second-largest carrier in Toronto. With up to 180 daily flights across 34 destinations, Porter’s elevated economy experience is available to more cities from both Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

At Toronto Pearson, Porter will operate up to 86 daily flights, a 19% increase from last winter’s schedule. The airline is now serving 23 destinations, including four upcoming new options: West Palm Beach, San Diego, Thunder Bay and Palm Springs. Every flight from Toronto Pearson is operated by the state-of-the-art, 132-seat Embraer E195-E2.

With this expanded schedule, Porter has become the second-largest Canadian carrier between Canada and the United States at Toronto Pearson. Notably, flights to Florida have doubled, with up to 20 daily departures between Toronto and six destinations across the Sunshine State.

“Porter has demonstrated their commitment to building a hub at Toronto Pearson with an impressive 21 routes launching from our airport since it started service in 2023” said Kurush Minocher, Executive Director Customer Experience and Airline Relations, Toronto Pearson. “We celebrate the new four destinations launching this winter and look forward to continuing to evolve our partnership to bring passengers even more options on routes.”

At Billy Bishop, Porter continues to offer up to 94 daily flights to 15 destinations, serving both domestic Canada and U.S. markets. The airport provides passengers with unmatched, convenient access to downtown Toronto.

This year, Porter was also awarded USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Economy Class, Skytrax World Airlines’ North America’s Best Regional Airline, Baxter Media’s Favorite Airline – Economy Class Service, and PAX International’s Most Improved Airline in North America.

Since receiving the APEX Four Star Regional Airline rating, as well as the APEX Passengers’ Choice for Best North American Cabin Service in 2023, Porter has grown its fleet to 42 Embraer E195-E2 jets and 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400s, and continues to challenge the way passengers experience economy air travel. The airline now flies to every province in Canada, and is quickly growing throughout the U.S., including destinations in Florida, California, Arizona and Nevada.

Source Porter Airlines edited by Fire and Aviation TV November 5, 2024