Porter expands winter schedule, grows by nearly 20% at YYZ

Porter is operating its largest-ever schedule this winter, operating up to 86 daily flights out of Toronto Pearson airport – a 19 per cent 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 132-seat Embraer E195-E2.

With its expanded schedule, Porter says it has become the second-largest Canadian carrier between Canada and the United States at 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.

Across both airports, Porter says it offers up to 9,340 seats per day with its 180 flights, making it the second-largest airline in Toronto.

“Becoming the second-largest carrier in Toronto is the result of our passengers’ response to Porter’s elevated experience and the service provided by the entire Porter team,” said Kevin Jackson, president at Porter, in a statement. “As a result, we’ve become a major competitor across North America by challenging the definition of what it means to travel in economy.”

On every Porter flight, passengers enjoy Porter’s signature service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware, premium snacks, plus free Wi-Fi on Embraer E195-E2 routes.

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