Porter Takes off to Grand Cayman With First Flights From Toronto

Ottawa service launches Dec. 19

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is inaugurating nonstop service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM), with up to three times weekly frequency. This route is complemented by twice weekly non-stop flights operating from Ottawa beginning Dec. 19.

“Grand Cayman is the fifth sun vacation market that Porter is launching this winter from both Toronto Pearson and Ottawa,” says Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “Canadians' travel interest in the Caribbean is steadily growing and now they can easily access the Cayman Islands from two prominent hubs in our network. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers to try our award-winning onboard service, and to experience sun destinations in a way that emphasizes care and generous service.”

Travellers who fly with Porter receive a level of genuine onboard hospitality that makes the journey an enjoyable part of the overall experience. Everyone onboard the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft enjoys free premium snacks, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi.

PorterReserve fares provide additional all-inclusive benefits, with fresh, healthy meals, premium cocktails, dedicated airport check-in, ticketing flexibility, early boarding, and more legroom.

Travellers will benefit from Grand Cayman’s stunning beaches, and luxurious hotels and resorts. It is also renowned as the culinary capital of the Caribbean, drawing food lovers from around the world.

The start of service adds to Porter’s broad winter expansion into sun markets this winter, including new destinations in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, and Costa Rica.

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

Full schedule details can be found at www.flyporter.com.

Quotes

“Toronto is Canada’s largest market to Grand Cayman, with nearly 55,000 travellers each year. As we enter the winter season, we know our passengers seek sunshine during the cold months. Porter Airlines’ new service to Grand Cayman will give travellers more opportunities to reach those sunny destinations during the season.”
- Sean O’Donnell, associate director, air service & cargo development, Toronto Pearson

“Toronto has always been a vital gateway to the Cayman Islands, and we’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate Porter’s new nonstop flights connecting Canada’s largest city to Grand Cayman. Together, we’re bringing people to experience their perfect VaCay - one that’s all about ease, flexibility, and our signature warmth. This new service makes it even easier for Torontonians to trade snow for Cayman’s powder-soft white sand and discover the magic of our islands - from our proud local culture to the exceptional cuisine that makes us the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. We look forward to welcoming our Canadian friends to our sunny shores for many years to come, as this collaboration continues to grow and flourish well into the future."
- Hon. Gary Rutty, deputy premier & minister of tourism, Cayman Islands

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.