Porter Airlines Lands in Lush Costa Rica With Start of New Service

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is taking off to Costa Rica with the start of roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR). This marks the airline’s first route to Central America.

The Toronto-Liberia route operates up to six times weekly. It is the fourth in a series of new southern routes that Porter is launching this winter, including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Nassau. It also complements joint venture partner Air Transat’s network, giving travellers even more options for reaching southern vacation destinations.

Liberia is a gateway to the Guanacaste province, full of beautiful beaches, coastal towns, and rainforests. Travellers can discover Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity through the country’s national parks, featuring stunning natural habitats for many animals.

Flights are operated with Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Passengers will enjoy Porter’s signature elevated economy experience, which features no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, free premium snacks, and free, fast WiFi - ensuring everyone’s vacation begins when they board the aircraft.

With the all-inclusive PorterReserve fare, additional perks are included, such as healthy and fresh meals, priority check-in, two checked bags, and flexible booking options. The same features can be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares, so travellers can choose what best suits their needs.

VIPorter loyalty program members can redeem their VIPorter points for travel on Porter and Air Transat flights to sun markets for as low as 10,000 points one way.

Porter is also introducing service to Liberia from Ottawa on Dec. 17. Full schedule details can be found at www.flyporter.com.

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“The start of service to Costa Rica means Canadians can now fly Porter when travelling to the Guanacaste province, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes that Liberia and the surrounding area have to offer. The country is a second home for many Canadians and now they have the option to begin their trip with the care and genuine hospitality that only Porter provides.”
- Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines

“Today, we begin weeks of celebration with the opening of these routes. Expanding connections with key markets such in Canada reflects the commitment of Coriport, VINCI Airports, and ICT to promote positive mobility, sustainability, and tourism growth in the country. We are proud and happy to share that this operation marks a milestone in Costa Rican aviation, as Porter selected Guanacaste Airport as its first destination in Central America.”
- César Jaramillo, CEO, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

“Porter’s launch of service to Liberia represents an exciting milestone in the airline’s international growth and responds directly to the strong demand from Toronto Pearson. Over 140,000 passengers travel between Pearson and Liberia each year, and Porter’s new service will provide even greater choice and convenience for travellers, connecting them more seamlessly to one of Canada’s most popular winter destinations.”
- Kurush Minocher, chief commercial officer, Toronto Pearson International Airport

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.