Porter Airlines is celebrating its 18th anniversary, marking another transformative year for the company. As it continues to expand across North America, Porter has become the second-largest airline operating flights between the U.S. and Canada at Toronto Pearson International Airport, and the largest airline serving Ottawa. Over the past year, Porter has achieved several major milestones:
- Increased its workforce to over 3,900 employees (up from 1,500 in 2022)
- Added 20 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to its fleet, bringing the total to 42, with an order for up to 100
- Expanded its fleet to 71 aircraft, including 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400 planes
- Launched 20 new routes (for a total of 65) and introduced service to 11 new destinations (totaling 38)
Porter now operates in every Canadian province and continues its U.S. expansion with six destinations in Florida, along with flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. This winter, services to San Diego and Palm Springs will also begin. The airline maintains a regional flight hub at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, connecting Eastern Canada and U.S. markets.
“Porter has redefined air travel for 18 years. We continue to expand our network across the continent and are offering travelers highly competitive fares with an elevated level of service that previously didn’t exist in the marketplace,” said Michael Deluce, CEO of Porter Airlines. “Our focus on genuine hospitality for all economy passengers is central to our identity, and it’s something every team member takes pride in. We are grateful to everyone for contributing to another year of incredible growth.”
Porter has been reshaping the standard of economy air travel by offering a more premium experience. This includes no middle seats, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, premium snacks, fresh meal options, and free streaming WiFi on E195-E2 flights for all passengers.
The airline’s commitment to elevating the economy class experience has earned recognition across North America, including:
- Best Economy Class by USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards
- Favourite Airline for Economy Class Service by Baxter Media (voted by travel agents)
- Most Improved Airline in North America by PAX International
- Best Regional Airline North America by SkyTrax
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 a North American network from Eastern Canada.