Porter Airlines plans to launch its first-ever service at Miami International Airport on December 12 with daily round-trip flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Miami-Toronto route is one of Porter’s first routes to the US using its 132-seat, all-economy Embraer E195-E2 aircraft that includes a two-by-two configuration with no middle seats on every flight.
Excited to welcome Porter Airlines Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County said: “At 603,000 passengers in 2022, Canada was already MIA’s 10th-busiest international market last year, and travel between Canada and MIA is up a whopping 44% so far this year. I look forward to seeing Porter Airlines’ daily service from Toronto strengthen that thriving connection between Canada and Miami-Dade County even more.”
Apart from the above route, the airline will also commence direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) starting November 30, Toronto and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) on November 10, and Toronto to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on November 21, and Tampa International Airport (TPA) on November 1. Each of these nonstop round-trip flights will be offered once per day.
Kevin Jackson, executive vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines said: “Canadians are used to flying to Florida, but not like this. 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.”
"Fort Lauderdale and Orlando are popular Florida destinations for Ottawa-Gatineau passengers. Whether your snowbirds escaping the winter, or a family heading to one of Florida’s many attractions like Magic Kingdom, Porter’s new non-stop service will make getting to the sun and sand more comfortable this winter," added Mark Laroche, president, chief executive, Ottawa International Airport Authority.