Porter Launches 5 New Winter Destinations From Toronto, Increases Sun Capacity by Greater Than 115%

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2026--

Porter Airlines inaugurated the first of five new southern destinations from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with service to Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA) today.

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In November, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Los Cabos, Mexico, and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos begin flights from Toronto Pearson, followed by San Jose, Costa Rica, in December.

These flights are in addition to existing service to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman and Liberia. In total, Porter will operate nearly 1,400 flights to sun destinations from Toronto Pearson this winter season. This represents an increase of greater than 115 percent compared to the previous year.

“This is the start of our second winter season at Toronto Pearson to southern destinations beyond the U.S., adding two new countries, five new cities and 10 routes,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting. “For Canadians looking for a warm escape, Porter is offering more choice and flexibility for their winter getaways.”

An overview of new routes follows:

Porter offers nonstop flights in combination with Transat vacation packages from Toronto Pearson to Aruba, Liberia, Grand Cayman, Nassau, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun. These packages are accessible through Transat’s full range of distribution channels, serving both direct customers and travel agencies. Vacation packages are available for booking now.

The carrier has been growing at a rapid pace with the introduction of new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet, allowing it to expand throughout North America, serving regions such as the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.

On every flight, passengers enjoy Porter’s signature service, including no middle seats, complimentary wine and beer served in glassware and premium snacks. Routes operated with the new Embraer E195-E2 also have free, fast WiFi available for everyone.

Even more sun destinations are available from multiple Canadian airports; full schedule details are available at www.flyporter.com.

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“Canadians are looking to escape the winter and enjoy more sun, and as one our fastest growing airlines, we’re excited to see Porter Airlines continue to expand its network from Toronto Pearson. The addition of destinations like Aruba, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica, along with expanded service to Mexico and Costa Rica, reflects the strong demand we’re seeing from passengers for more choice, convenience and connectivity when they travel."

- Carl Jones, head of aviation business development, Toronto Pearson

“We are pleased to welcome Porter’s first flight from Toronto and the start of its service to Aruba. For our community, this route offers another way to stay connected with loved ones and explore Canada, while Canadian travellers can look forward to experiencing our island’s hospitality. We look forward to building a lasting partnership with Porter and making this service a valued travel option for the destination.”

- Jonny Andersen, chief executive officer, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.

“The launch of Porter Airlines’ new services from Toronto to the Turks and Caicos Islands is another important milestone in strengthening our connectivity with the Canadian market. Canada remains an important source market for our tourism industry, and these new routes will give Canadians more choice and easier access to the warmth, beauty, and hospitality of the Turks and Caicos Islands. I commend the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority for leading this initiative and for its continued efforts to develop air service and build strong relationships with our airline partners. I also extend our sincere appreciation to Porter Airlines for its confidence in the Turks and Caicos Islands and for choosing our destination as part of its growing network of sun destinations. We warmly welcome Porter, its passengers and crew to our shores and look forward to a successful and lasting partnership.”

- Hon. Arlington Musgrove, minister responsible for aviation, Turks and Caicos Islands

“Canada continues to be one of our most important international markets, and the arrival of Porter Airlines is an exciting opportunity to reach more Canadian travellers. With its focus on an elevated passenger experience, Porter is a natural fit for Los Cabos and the quality, hospitality and unique experiences our destination is known for. The new nonstop flights from Toronto will strengthen our connectivity with Canada, support our efforts to diversify our visitor base, and attract travellers seeking meaningful, high-quality experiences. We look forward to welcoming Porter Airlines and introducing more Canadians to everything Los Cabos has to offer.”

- Rodrigo Esponda, managing director, Los Cabos Tourism Board

“Jamaica continues to resonate deeply with Canadian travellers, and Porter’s new direct service to Montego Bay from Toronto Pearson reflects the confidence the airline community has in Jamaica as a destination that delivers. Porter’s new service is more than an addition to the winter schedule - it's providing more Canadians with a convenient way to experience our beautiful island and we look forward to working with Porter and our travel trade partners to help them discover all that Jamaica has to offer.”

- Angella Bennett, regional director for Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board

“We are delighted to welcome Porter Airlines’ inaugural flight from Toronto Pearson to Costa Rica on Dec. 2. We thank Porter Airlines for bringing our countries closer together and are grateful for the opportunity to welcome more Canadian travelers, sharing our warm hospitality and the “Pura Vida” spirit that defines our people. From our extraordinary biodiversity and vibrant culture, to rainforest adventures, beach escapes, and wellness experiences, we look forward to offering Porter passengers a memorable experience that will have you visiting us again regularly.”

- Marcos Borges, executive president, Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT)

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.

New service to Aruba, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, and additional destinations in Costa Rica and Mexico

PARIS (AP) — Dockworkers in Europe and beyond were striking on Friday as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and for better working conditions, unions said.

Unions in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and Morocco issued a joint call for an end to wars in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza, and “an end to the militarization of ports.”

“Ports must not be used for the transport of weapons, ammunition, military equipment and troops,” the statement said. “Dockworkers do not work for war!”

Organizers said more than 100 ports across several countries had joined the protests, which could disrupt operations in Europe, the Mediterranean region and North America.

In Greece, dockworkers’ unions called a strike at Piraeus, the country’s largest port. A separate seafarers’ strike over pay, working conditions and safety kept ships docked at several ports, disrupting ferry services.

Giorgos Gogos, president of the Dockworkers Union of Piraeus Port Authority, said: “We don’t want to participate in any war, all around the world. We don’t want our ports to be hubs of military material, transferred so as to kill people.”

In Turkey, protesters gathered outside Istanbul's Haydarpasa port beneath a banner reading: “No to war, no to armament!”

In Italy, demonstrations were planned in key ports, including Genoa, Trieste and Gioia Tauro, to coincide with a nationwide general strike, according to the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB).

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated across Italy on Friday over high prices and other issues. But the general strike caused less transport disruption than anticipated after the government ordered transport workers back to work.

France’s CGT ports and docks federation called a one-day strike at major ports, including Le Havre, Marseille, Dunkirk and Rouen. The federation opposes what it calls “the militarization of port facilities” under European policies and the French government’s budget proposals, which it says threaten social protections.

The scale of disruption remained unclear. Organizers said participation would range from full-day strikes to shorter walkouts and demonstrations.

Supply chain management company C.H. Robinson warned clients of possible operational disruptions and shipment delays, with the impact varying by port, terminal and level of participation.

Experts expected the impact on global supply chains to be limited.

Marcus Baker, global head of marine, cargo and logistics at insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh, said a 24-hour strike was unlikely to significantly disrupt global trade, though it could affect perishable goods and time-sensitive shipments.

He said the action would further complicate supply chains already strained by Middle East tensions, climate-related events including El Niño, restrictions affecting the Rhine and Panama Canal, and shifting tariffs.

Judah Levine, head of research at online shipping marketplace Freightos, said the strike could worsen congestion at ports such as Genoa, where vessels already face waits of one to two days for a berth.

Ed Anderson, a professor of supply chain and operations management at the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, said the protests were unlikely to cause outright shortages.

“Just one day is not that much in terms of disruption,” he said.

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Associated Press journalists Mae Anderson in New York, Nicole Winfield in Rome and Srdjan Nedeljkovic in Athens contributed.

Trucks enter at the Fos-Marseille container port during a day of strike in Marseille, southern France, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni)

View of the cranes at the Fos-Marseille container port closed during a day of strike in Marseille, southern France, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni)

Passengers walk through the port of Piraeus during a 24-hour seafarers' strike over pay, working conditions and safety, alongside protests by port workers against the transport of military equipment through ports, near Athens, Greece, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Passengers walk through the port of Piraeus during a 24-hour seafarers' strike over pay, working conditions and safety, alongside protests by port workers against the transport of military equipment through ports, near Athens, Greece, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

People shout slogans during a protest outside Haydarpasa port calling for the end of shipments to Israel, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

People shout slogans during a protest outside Haydarpasa port calling for the end of shipments to Israel, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. The banner reads in Turkish: "No to war, no to armament!". (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

People shout slogans during a protest outside Haydarpasa port calling for the end of shipments to Israel, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)