Porter Airlines launching new routes to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica!

Porter Airlines has announced their first flights outside of Canada and the U.S. with an ambitious upcoming winter schedule will include flights to Cancun, Mexico (CUN), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR), Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM), and Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).

Launching in November and December, Porter will offer flights to these sun destinations from Toronto, Ottawa and Hamilton. All routes will be operated with the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 which features 2×2 seating and free onboard Wi-Fi.

“These are Porter’s first routes outside of our longtime presence throughout Canada and the U.S., and we’re starting off in a big way by introducing five distinctly different destinations,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “This is a significant development for anyone who wants to fly with Porter to more places and experience our award-winning service that focuses on making flying enjoyable for economy travellers. Recognizing that many passengers prefer Porter’s approach to economy travel, we have seen other Canadian airlines mimic our unique service in other regions where we already fly, such as by adding free beer and wine, and we anticipate that our competitors will do it again as we enter new sun destinations. But our loyal passengers know that the feeling of flying Porter can’t be matched. It’s intangible elements, like our caring people and generous service, that continue setting us apart. That’s why people love Porter, and why they are going to enjoy flying with us to the sun.”

 

New Sun Destination Flight schedules:

Here is the initial sun destination winter flying schedule as provided by Porter Airlines

Earning Points & Miles on these flights

Porter Airlines VIPorter members earn 5 to 7 points per dollar spent on these flights based on their level within the program. You can boost your mileage earning even more if you book these flights via the AIR MILES Travel portal as the latter now awards miles based on your flight spend.

Another mileage earning option is with Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan where you earn 100% of the distance flown in miles along with a 50% bonus if you fly Porter Reserve if you book these flights on Alaska’s website.  If you book via Porter or any other method and credit to Mileage Plan you’ll earn  25% to 100% of the miles flown depending on the fare class you purchase.

Now that the Porter Airlines VIPorter program has their own co-brand credit cards, your best bets to use for paying for your Porter flights! And don’t forget these cards provide the cardholder with automatic VIPorter Avid Traveller Elite Status giving you extra perks and benefits when flying with Porter.

 

Best ways to pay for your Porter flights to earn more points!

If you haven’t got yourself one of the BMO VIPorter Mastercards yet they are available with some excellent welcome bonus offers:

BMO VIPorter World Elite®* Mastercard®*

• Get up to $2,400 in value* including 70,000 VIPorter points and a round-trip companion pass.* Plus receive $1,000 in Qualifying Spend.*
• Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on Porter purchases* (Capped at $20,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on gas and transportation (Capped at $5,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on groceries and dining* (Capped at $10,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on hotel accommodations (Capped at $5,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent everywhere else*
• A round-trip companion pass per year* ($50,000 annual spend required)
• 1 complimentary checked bag*,
• 1 complimentary carry-on bag on all Porter fare types*,
• Free PorterClassic seat selection*,
• Priority re-accommodation for flight delays*,
• Priority check-in, security, and early boarding*,
• No VIPorter points expiry*,
• Earn $1 of qualifying spend for every $25 spent*,
• Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass. As a member enjoy lounge access for a fee of just US$32 per person, per visit.*
  Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Click here to apply for the BMO VIPorter World Elite®* Mastercard®*

 

BMO VIPorter Mastercard®*

• Get up to $1,800 in value including 40,000 VIPorter points and a 35% off flight voucher.*
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on Porter purchases* (Capped at $10,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on gas and transportation (Capped at $3,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on groceries and dining* (Capped at $5,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on hotel accommodations (Capped at $3,000 of spend annually)
• Earn 0.5 points for every $1 spent everywhere else*
• Priority re-accommodation for flight delays*,
• Dedicated check-in*, Early boarding*,
• No VIPorter points expiry*,
• Earn $1 of Qualifying Spend for every $25 spent*
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Click here to apply for the BMO VIPorter Mastercard®*

Redeeming Points & Miles on these flights

Porter Airlines VIPorter can redeem points for these flights either in full or partial with the program’s Dollars+Points redemption option.

With the forthcoming expanded Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan partnership there may be the possibility to redeem Mileage Plan miles on Porter flights. We are anxiously awaiting the launch of this opportunity as well!

 

AIR MILES is also a partner with Porter Airlines where you can redeem miles via the AIR MILES Travel portal for these flights and you can also use an Any Travel Anytime Credit Card to book Porter flights and then redeem points against the charge.

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