Porter Airlines is responding to strong demand for its service by more than doubling capacity to Florida this winter. The new schedule features up to 126 weekly departures across 14 routes from four Eastern Canada airports in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax.
The line-up of destinations includes Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and the new addition of West Palm Beach. Seasonal service between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport begins November 14, with one daily roundtrip flight.
New service from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers starts this winter. Porter is the only airline offering service between Montreal and Fort Myers.
(Here’s a link to a story I wrote recently about Fort Myers.)
Downtown Fort Myers, Florida. Photo By Brian Tietz
New service also begins this winter from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Orlando and Tampa.
(And here’s a link to a story about great food options and things to do in Tampa).
Service from Toronto-Pearson includes up to 14 weekly flights to each of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa. Toronto-Pearson also continues with seven weekly flights to Miami.
Service from Ottawa International Airport includes up to 14 weekly flights to each of Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. New seasonal service commences in November from Ottawa to Fort Myers and Tampa, each with up to four weekly flights.
| To | From | Frequency | Start date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 7 weekly departures | Nov. 14, 2024 |
| Fort Lauderdale | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 14 weekly departures | Year-round |
| Ottawa | Oct. 27, 2024 | ||
| Montréal | Up to 7 weekly departures | Nov. 2, 2024 | |
| Orlando | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 14 weekly departures | Year-round |
| Ottawa | |||
| Montréal | Up to 7 weekly departures | Dec. 6, 2024 | |
| Miami | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 7 weekly departures | Nov. 8, 2024 |
| Fort Myers | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 7 weekly departures | Oct. 25, 2024 |
| Ottawa | Up to 3 weekly departures | Nov. 28, 2024 | |
| Montréal | Up to 4 weekly departures | Nov. 29, 2024 | |
| Tampa | Toronto-Pearson | Up to 14 weekly departures | Oct. 27, 2024 |
| Ottawa | Up to 4 weekly departures | Nov. 22, 2024 | |
| Halifax | Up to 3 weekly departures | Dec. 5, 2024 |
“We experienced a strong response to our Florida service last winter,” said Porter president Kevin Jackson. “Now, we’re providing our passengers with substantially more flight options to meet their Florida travel plans this winter, including departures from four major Canadian airports.”
“With Porter Airlines more than doubling their capacity from Canada to Florida this winter, I am thrilled that even more visitors can now experience the beauty of the Sunshine State,” said Dana Young, president & CEO of VISIT FLORIDA . “This expansion not only signifies the growing demand for travel to our incredible destinations, but also allows more Canadians to discover the unique charm, vibrant culture and warm hospitality that Florida has to offer.”
E.R. Bradley’s Saloon/tiki bar in West Palm Beach, Florida. JIM BYERS PHOTO
“Palm Beach International is excited to welcome Porter to our destination. Having another travel option to Canada’s busiest airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, offers PBI passengers an easy, convenient way to travel whether they are enjoying a leisurely vacation, visiting family and friends or attending a business meeting,” said Laura Beebe, director of airports, Palm Beach International.
Porter is known for its “elevated economy experience” onboard the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2. With a two-by-two configuration, there are no middle seats on any flight. Free premium snacks and free beer and wine, served in glassware, are included in every fare. Passengers also enjoy free WiFi. Priority check-in, extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals are also available with the all-inclusive PorterReserve fare or for purchase à la carte with PorterClassic.
Connecting flights within Porter’s own network, and globally through its partners, are available. Full schedule details can be found at www.flyporter.com.
PORTER ALSO ADDS CALIFORNIA SERVICE FROM MONTREAL
The Golden Gate Bridge, as seen from the San Francisco Bay Trail at Crissy Field. JIM BYERS PHOTO
Porter also is launching two new seasonal, nonstop routes connecting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport with Los Angelesand San Francisco.
The Montreal-LAX route offers four-times weekly service beginning June 27, while the Montreal-SFO route will operate three-times weekly starting June 28.
The seasonal routes run until October 26, 2024.
“Earlier this year, we welcomed Porter Airlines to LAX with the inaugural Toronto route, and now look forward to the summer seasonal service connecting Los Angeles with Montreal,” said Doug Webster, Interim Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer, Los Angeles World Airport. “Porter’s commitment to serving the Los Angeles market is apparent, and we are excited to see them continue to expand their service offerings at LAX.”
Of course, flights go both ways, which means my California friends have an easy way to get to Montreal, one of the great cities of the world.
