Porter Airlines is launching daily service to the U.S. with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, covering Florida with five destinations with launch dates in November and December.
Service includes Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Orlando(MCO), and Tampa (TPA); as well as Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Orlando (MCO). All routes begin with one daily, roundtrip flight.
The new routes are Porter's first to the U.S. using its 132-seat, all-economy Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on every flight.
Kevin Jackson, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Porter Airlines. (Photo Credit: Marsha Mowers)
"Canadians are used to flying to Florida, but not like this,” says Kevin Jackson, Porter EVP and chief commercial officer.
“Porter's all-economy onboard service is unmatched by any other carrier in North America. Whether that's free WiFi, no middle seats, free beer and wine alongside premium snacks, or fresh, healthy food, Porter is challenging the industry's definition of economy air travel. We believe that time onboard our aircraft is just as important as at the destination."
Dana Young, CEO, VISIT FLORIDA. (Photo Credit: VISIT FLORIDA)
"We are excited to welcome Porter Airlines to Florida,” says Dana Young, president and CEO, VISIT FLORIDA. “Our Canadian visitors will be able to take advantage of these direct flights to five different destinations throughout the state and experience our beautiful beaches, miles of nature trails and endless opportunities for fun in the sun."
The flight schedule and respective start dates are as follows:
| Route | Departure | Arrival | Flights begin |
|
Toronto Pearson - Tampa Tampa - Toronto Pearson | 4:30 p.m.
9:05 a.m. | 7:32 p.m. 12:00 p.m. |
Nov. 1, 2023 Nov 2, 2023 |
Toronto Pearson - Fort Myers Fort Myers - Toronto Pearson | 4:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. | Nov. 10, 2023 Nov 11, 2023 |
Toronto Pearson - Orlando Orlando - Toronto Pearson | 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. | 2:58 p.m. 10:48 a.m. | Nov. 21, 2023 Nov. 22, 2023 |
Orlando - Ottawa Ottawa - Orlando | 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. | 7:02 p.m. 8:59 p.m. | Nov. 21, 2023 |
Toronto Pearson - Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale - Toronto Pearson | 12:15 p.m. 8:40 a.m. | 3:34 p.m. 11:55 a.m. | Nov. 30, 2023 Dec. 1, 2023 |
Ottawa - Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale - Ottawa | 4:45 p.m. 4:30 p.m. | 8:32 p.m. 7:49 p.m. | Nov. 30, 2023 |
Toronto Pearson - Miami Miami - Toronto Pearson | 3:40 p.m. 8:40 a.m. | 7:05 p.m. 12:00 p.m. | Dec. 12, 2023 Dec. 13, 2023 |
Detailed schedules and Porter Escapes vacation packages can be found here.
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