by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 11:20 AM ET, Mon June 15, 2026
Montreal’s new airport, the Montreal Metropolitan Airport, or MET (YHU) officially opens today, June 15, 2026, for passenger traffic, with Porter Airlines taking off for Vancouver, (YVR) Toronto-Pearson (YYZ), Toronto-City (YTZ), and St. John’s, N.L. (YYT). It’s just the start for Porter, which will see flights to 11 cities as the week continues.
The flights from the new airport are part of Porter’s long-term strategy to increase its network. “This expansion is primarily focused on strengthening our domestic network, with the opportunity to build on that over time with U.S. and sun destinations,” Porter’s Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Edmond Eldebs told TravelPulse Canada in a recent interview.
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According to Porter, passenger traffic at MET is projected to hit one million in its first year, climbing to four million annually at full capacity,buoyed by the airport's location close to downtown. Porter has stated the privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project will “meaningfully contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities.”
The new airport is already generating significant buzz, with well-attended media and trade previews garnering positive reviews, with the passenger areas being compared to exclusive airport lounges, complete with swivel chairs, banks of well-cushioned seats, electrical outlets galore, and marble tables .
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Porter's MET Launch Week at a Glance
| MET routes | Start date | Frequency |
| St. John’s (YYT) | June 15 | 7x weekly |
| Toronto City (YTZ) | June 15 | 27x weekly |
| Toronto Pearson (YYZ) | June 15 | 20x weekly |
| Vancouver (YVR) | June 15 | 14x weekly |
| Edmonton (YEG) | June 16 | 7x weekly |
| Calgary (YYC) | June 17 | 7x weekly |
| Halifax (YHZ) | June 17 | 14x weekly |
| Charlottetown (YYG) | June 18 | 7x weekly |
| Winnipeg (YWG) | June 18 | 7x weekly |
| Moncton (YQM) | June 19 | 7x weekly |
| Hamilton (YHM) | June 22 | 14x weekly |
“Starting new routes is something that we often do, but launching 11 at once from a new airport to transform a city’s connectivity is exceptional," says Michael Deluce, CEO, Porter Airlines. "This is truly meaningful for Montreal’s people, economy and tourism, and we’re proud to be a part of it. Demand is already exceeding our expectations, and as soon as travellers discover Porter’s unique offering, combined with MET’s comfort and convenience, they will have a new appreciation for air travel.”
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