Porter Airlines launches first international flights from Hamilton

Toronto, Dec 13 — Porter Airlines is expanding its network from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), with new international, nonstop service to Florida and Mexico. First up are flights to Orlando (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL), taking off today and tomorrow, respectively. Both routes will start with three roundtrips weekly.

Later this month, inaugural flights from Hamilton to Mexico are departing. Cancun (CUN) begins Dec. 17, with up to four weekly roundtrips, and Puerto Vallarta (PVR) begins Dec. 18, with two weekly roundtrips.

Flights will be operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a two-by-two seating configuration and free, fast WiFi for everyone. All passengers will enjoy Porter’s award-winning elevated economy experience with complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, and free premium snacks. Fresh and healthy meals are also included with PorterReserve fares, or available for purchase with PorterClassic fares.

Porter introduced service out of Hamilton in June, operating four domestic routes to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver. These destinations continue to be served year-round.