Miami-Dade County officials, alongside representatives from Porter Airlines, marked a significant expansion in the airline’s U.S. operations with the inauguration of daily flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Toronto Pearson International Airport. This milestone event took place on Wednesday, December 13th.
Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft Features in Porter's Inaugural Flight
Porter Airlines, known for its economy-focused service, made its debut on this route using the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, a model noted for its 132-seat, all-economy configuration that notably excludes middle seats. To commemorate this inaugural flight, passengers were treated to special refreshments and given a travel voucher for future use.
A highlight of Porter’s service includes an enhanced in-flight experience, where passengers are offered a selection of premium snacks along with complimentary beer and wine, served in actual glassware.
Miami Joins Porter's Growing List of Florida Destinations amid Rising Canada-MIA Travel
This new Miami-Toronto connection is part of Porter’s broader initiative to expand its presence in Florida. Miami is now one of five Florida destinations served by the airline. In 2022, Canada, with 603,000 passengers, ranked as the 10th busiest international market for MIA. Notably, travel between Canada and MIA has seen a significant increase of 44% in 2023.
Additionally, this new route offers convenient connectivity to Porter’s extensive domestic network within Canada, including services to cities such as Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, St John’s, and Winnipeg. This expansion is expected to further enhance travel options between the United States and Canada, particularly for those seeking efficient and comfortable economy travel.