Porter Airlines debuts nonstop flights connecting San Diego and Toronto
Porter Airlines has officially launched nonstop service from the San Diego International Airport (SAN) to the Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and also to the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). The Canadian airline offers something unique most other airlines don't -- no middle seats.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The San Diego International Airport now has a new airline option connecting Southern California and Canada.
Porter Airlines, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has officially launched nonstop service from the Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and also to the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
The Canadian airline announced it celebrated the departure of its first nonstop flight from San Diego to Toronto during an inaugural celebration.
Flights began Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at the San Diego airport, marking the debut of Porter's year-round service to San Diego, with four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The airline offers something unique most other airlines don't -- no middle seats. It also provides passengers complimentary wine and beer served in glassware, premium snacks, and free, fast Wi-Fi.
For taller passengers, the airline also offers extra legroom seats, as well as priority boarding, premium pre-mixed cocktails, and healthy meal options with the all-inclusive PorterReserve fares or purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.
Porter's Embraer E195-E2 planes seat 132 people.
“We welcome Porter Airlines to San Diego International Airport. The Canadian carrier will be the eighteenth airline to provide service from our airport," said Kimberly J. Becker, president and CEO, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. "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.”
Interior of a Porter Airlines plane, which do not have middle seats (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines crew in front of plane (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines plane (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines offers complimentary wine and beer served in glassware, premium snacks and free, fast Wi-Fi. (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines announced the departure of its first non-stop flight from San Diego to Toronto during an inaugural celebration (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines announced the departure of its first non-stop flight from San Diego to Toronto during an inaugural celebration (Photo: Porter Airlines) 
Porter Airlines planes (Photo: Porter Airlines)
Porter is only offering seasonal service to and from Palm Springs, which starts on Dec. 12, 2024, with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Canadian airline also offers flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco, bringing the total number of California cities it serves to four.
“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," said Kevin Jackson, president of Porter Airlines. "Our presence across the continent continues to grow, with a network of flights that provides real competitive choices for travelers.”
The airline said travelers can connect to other destinations in Porter's network at the Toronto-Pearson Airport, or to other U.S. destinations from the San Diego Airport with Porter's partner, Alaska Airlines. Travelers can also fly to Europe with Porter’s partner, Air Transat, through connections at the Toronto-Pearson airport.
Porter Airlines is now the 18th airline to offer service from SAN.
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