Porter Is Now Pearson’s Second-Largest U.S. to Canada Carrier

Porter Airlines is operating its largest-ever winter season.

The Canadian airline will offer up to 180 daily flights across 34 destinations. Notably, up to 86 daily flights to 23 destinations will operate from Toronto Pearson International Airport, marking a 19% increase over last year’s winter schedule.

Porter is now the second-largest carrier between Canada and the United States at Pearson – Canada’s largest airport.

“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.”   

The expanded winter season includes four new destinations from Pearson: West Palm Beach, San Diego, Thunder Bay, and Palm Springs. All Toronto Pearson flights operate on Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 jets, which offer two-by-two seating (no middle seats), fast and free WiFi, and power outlets.

Porter has been steadily expanding its network over the last few months, adding American destinations like Las Vegas, San Diego, and Palm Springs.

“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, Porter Airlines. “As a result, we’ve become a major competitor across North America by challenging the definition of what it means to travel in economy.”