Porter Airlines lands in Puerto Vallarta for the first time with inaugural Toronto flight

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines begins roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico, marking the latest expansion of its sun network. This new route brings Mexico’s vibrant Pacific beaches closer to Canadian travellers.

Seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta starts with three weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to five weekly beginning Dec. 14. Nonstop flights from Hamilton and Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta launch in December, expanding sun destination options for travellers.

Flights are operated with the Embraer E195-E2. The 132-seat aircraft features a two-by-two seating configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. All travellers enjoy free, fast WiFi, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium Canadian snacks – all part of Porter’s elevated economy experience.

Travellers can choose the experience that best meets their needs with all perks included with PorterReserve fares for priority check-in, extra legroom, premium pre-mixed cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals. Individual perks can also be added à la carte when booking PorterClassic.

This inaugural flight is part of Porter’s extensive winter schedule offerings to Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Florida, Arizona, and California. The network complements flights from joint venture partner Air Transat, offering even more choice for destinations, travel dates, and flexible bookings.

VIPorter members can redeem points for sun market travel on Porter and Air Transat, starting at 10,000 points one way.

Full schedule details are available at www.flyporter.com

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“Launching our inaugural flight to Puerto Vallarta further expands Porter’s presence in Mexico and fulfills a longstanding demand from Canadian travellers. We are excited to offer our elevated economy experience on this popular route, and believe passengers will appreciate the genuine care and hospitality that only Porter provides.”

- Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines

“We are excited to see Porter Airlines expand its selection of international destinations by offering service to Puerto Vallarta. We know many passengers are looking to fly to sunny destinations during the winter season, and this service will provide more choice for our travellers.”

- Kurush Minocher, interim chief commercial officer, Toronto Pearson

“We have recorded an 8% increase in visitors from Canada, which confirms their growing interest in our destination. This is a great opportunity to strengthen the relationship between both countries. We recognize and celebrate the addition of these routes operated by Porter, an airline of great relevance in Canada. Today we gather to inaugurate the connection with Toronto, and in the coming days flights to Ottawa and Hamilton will be added. We reaffirm that in Jalisco we welcome Canadian travellers with open arms.”

- Michelle Fridman Hirsch, Secretary of Tourism of Jalisco

About Porter

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.