Porter Airlines Takes off From Edmonton With Four New Sun Routes

Airline’s first international routes from Alberta

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is launching its first of four seasonal routes to popular sunny destinations from Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Today, nonstop service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR), takes off, inaugurating the airline’s first international flights from Alberta.

This is being immediately followed by Phoenix (PHX), Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD), and Las Vegas (LAS), all beginning in November.

“Porter’s presence in Edmonton is growing, along with our expanding North American network,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting. “By introducing nonstop flights to popular vacation destinations in Mexico and the U.S., we are giving local travellers even more options and the benefit of Porter’s distinct elevated comfort for their winter getaways.”

The initial schedule is as follows:

Route	Start Date	Peak Frequency
Edmonton (YEG) - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)	Nov. 3, 2026	3x weekly
Edmonton (YEG) - Phoenix (PHX)	Nov. 6, 2026	Daily
Edmonton (YEG) - Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)	Nov. 16, 2026	4x weekly
Edmonton (YEG) - Las Vegas (LAS)	Nov. 16, 2026	4x weekly

All routes are operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring Porter’s signature economy experience: no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in real glassware, premium snacks, and free, fast WiFi for all passengers. Fresh, healthy meals are also available on these routes; included in PorterReserve or available for purchase with PorterClassic bookings.

“Porter Airlines has built a strong foundation in Edmonton through its domestic network, and this expansion into popular sun destinations represents an exciting next chapter in our partnership,” said James Jackson, Vice President, Business and Air Service Development, Edmonton International Airport (YEG). “Adding four new routes in a single month is a significant commitment to our market and a clear demonstration of confidence in the Edmonton region. We thank Porter for continuing to invest in Edmonton and look forward to the opportunities ahead.”

These additional routes reflect Porter’s rapid expansion across Western Canada and North America. Powered by its growing fleet of state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, the carrier is increasing its total sun capacity by more than 150% this season.

Vacation packages are also available through Air Transat from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta, with packages to Los Cabos launching soon. For schedule and booking details, visit www.flyporter.com

Additional Quotes
“The new Edmonton service expands travel options from Canada to Puerto Vallarta and strengthens our connectivity during winter, one of the destination’s most important tourism seasons. We are pleased to see Porter continue to grow its presence at our airport, bringing more Canadian travellers closer to the tourism offerings of Puerto Vallarta. At GAP, we will continue working with our airline partners to develop connections that contribute to the region’s tourism and economic development.”

- Omar Torres Grajeda, Director of Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

“We at America’s Friendliest Airport® are excited to welcome Porter Airlines’ inaugural service from Edmonton. This new service will further strengthen our ties with Alberta and Canada’s Festival City.”

- Chad Makovsky, Aviation Director, City of Phoenix

“Porter Airlines’ new nonstop service from Edmonton gives Canadian travelers even more ways to experience the excitement of Las Vegas. We deeply value our longstanding connection with Canadian visitors, and this new service makes it easier to enjoy our world-class entertainment, exceptional dining, and marquee sporting events. We look forward to welcoming travelers from Edmonton with the warm hospitality that defines Las Vegas.”

- Steve Hill, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)

“Porter's new nonstop service from Edmonton strengthens our connection with Western Canada, an important market for Los Cabos. Winter is one of the most exciting times to visit, when whales migrate to the Sea of Cortés and visitors can spend their days exploring the desert, playing golf, or discovering the flavours of Baja California. It's this remarkable variety that makes Los Cabos such a compelling destination, whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to discover something new.”

- Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director, Los Cabos Tourism Board

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.