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.