Porter takes off to the sun with first Toronto-Cancun flight

Porter Airlines is taking off to the sun with the launch of roundtrip service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN) this week.

This is the first flight operated by the airline outside of Canada and the U.S., and part of a significant expansion into southern markets that also includes the Caribbean and Central America.

Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines, said: “Today’s inaugural Cancun flight is the start of establishing a significant presence for Porter in southern vacation markets this winter. Travellers who have long wanted the ability to fly with us to this region will now have multiple options across Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica.”

And Jackson added: “For 19 years, we have challenged what it means to fly economy and reset expectations in this category. Our award-winning service goes beyond offering free beer and wine; it’s about care and genuine hospitality. With Porter, your vacation begins the minute you decide to fly with us.”

The flight schedule improves to daily service beginning in December, and is increasing up to twice daily by January. Non-stop flights to Cancun will also operate from Hamilton and Ottawa, beginning Dec. 17.

This inaugural flight kicks off Porter’s extensive winter season to sun destinations, including Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Florida, Arizona and California.

The schedule complements Air Transat’s network in the region – as Porter’s joint venture partner, this provides travellers additional choice for destinations, travel dates and flight frequency. 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.

Go to www.flyporter.com for more.