Canadian carrier Porter Airlines continues its network expansion, with them planning to add San Diego International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport.
These flights will be operated from Porter Airlines hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
San Diego will be operated as a year-round route, starting 9th December, with the airline operating four weekly flights. Meanwhile, Palm Springs will be a winter seasonal service starting on 12th December with three weekly flights.
The initial flight schedule is as follows for both routes:
| Route | Service begins | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto – San Diego (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) |
9th December 2024 | 10:25 | 13:10. |
| San Diego – Toronto (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) |
14:05 | 21:50 | |
| Toronto – Palm Springs (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) |
12th December 2024 | 10:50 | 13:11 |
| Palm Springs – Toronto (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) |
14:15 | 21:50 |
Both routes will be operated with Embraer E195-E2. As per the class’s design, this is presented in a 2-2 layout, with 132 seats aboard. The first four rows are for Porter Reserve, followed by Porter Classic Strectch and Porter Classic seats.
These aircraft are also fitted with fast and free WiFi for all passengers, offering the freedom to stream, surf the web, and stay in touch from gate to gate. Passengers can also enough a a selection of premium snacks, plus free beer and wine served in glassware included with every ticket, for everyone.
In Quotes
Kevin Jackson, President of Porter Airlines said
“Adding these two Southern California centres to our network means there are new options for passengers to enjoy Porter’s genuine onboard hospitality when planning their trips. Our presence across the continent continues to grow, with a network of flights that provides real competitive choices for travellers.”
Kimberly J. Becker, president and CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority said
“We welcome Porter Airlines to San Diego International Airport. The Canadian carrier will be the eighteenth airline to provide service from our airport. We look forward to providing San Diegans more nonstop service to this international, cosmopolitan city known for business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, while giving Torontonians expanded service to our fabulous beaches and year-round sunny climate.”
Harry Barrett, Jr., executive director, Palm Springs International Airport added
“Adding Porter Airlines to our growing roster of carriers is a fantastic development for Palm Springs International Airport. This new service to Toronto not only enhances our international reach but also offers passengers a seamless travel option with Porter’s renowned onboard hospitality. Our partnership further elevates PSP as a premier travel hub, offering passengers convenient travel options to anywhere in the world.”
Expanding California
Porter Airlines E195-E2s have allowed the airline to expand across Canada and the USA, opening up thin and long routes (and certainly longer routes than their Dash8-400 fleet could ever imagine.
In the state of California, that allows them to double their presence, with four cities served nonstop from Toronto-Pearson: Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego and San Francisco.
For those who need to go further, passengers can connect with Porter Airlines partners at Toronto Pearson (for connections to Europe) and in San Diego and Palm Springs by connecting on Alaska Airlines.
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