Porter Airlines is boosting its winter schedule for 2025-2026, increasing capacity to popular sun destinations by up to 25% and launching four new routes to expand connectivity across North America and the Caribbean.

The airline’s expansion includes its first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX), providing travellers on the west coast with a direct link to one of the most popular winter destinations in the United States.

Further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) operations, Porter is adding new flights to two major American Airlines hubs – Phoenix (PHX) and Miami (MIA). The move supports Porter’s recently-announced codeshare partnership with American Airlines, strengthening cross-border travel options.

Porter is also debuting its first Caribbean service from Montreal (YUL) to Nassau (NAS), expanding its presence in the region and providing Canadian travellers with additional winter getaway options.

New routes launching this winter include:

• Ottawa (YOW) to Miami (MIA), starting Jan. 24, 2026, three times weekly
• Vancouver (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX), starting Feb. 2, 2026, daily
• Montreal Trudeau (YUL) to Nassau (NAS), starting Feb. 5, 2026, three times weekly
• Ottawa (YOW) to Phoenix (PHX), starting Feb. 7, 2026, three times weekly

In addition to these new services, Porter is increasing frequency on existing popular sun destinations from Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto Pearson, including:

• Hamilton (YHM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
• Ottawa (YOW) to Grand Cayman (GCM)
• Ottawa (YOW) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
• Ottawa (YOW) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
• Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)
• Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
• Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)

According to Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines, the updated winter schedule is part of the airline’s major network expansion due to strong demand for sun markets.

All flights will be operated by Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which feature no middle seats, complimentary Canadian premium snacks, free fast Wi-Fi and a full selection of beverages served in glassware. For travellers seeking added comfort and flexibility, PorterReserve fares offer extra legroom, fresh meals, priority airport and ticketing services and other premium options.

For more details, go to flyporter.com.

Source: Travelweek