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Porter Airlines has announced a further route expansion for its 2026 summer schedule, bringing new access from Ontario to Newfoundland and the United States. There is one new seasonal service, one new year-round service, and one existing service that is changing.
New Porter Airlines Routes – YOW/YYZ
Ottawa (YOW) to Deer Lake (YDF) – 5x weekly
Launching June 10, 2026, and lasting all summer until September 25, 2026, Porter will operate the only direct flight between Ottawa and Deer Lake. Deer Lake is a popular summer destination, particularly for Gros Morne National Park, and Porter will soon begin flying from Ottawa, in addition to its existing routes from Toronto and Halifax.
Toronto City (YTZ) to Chicago (ORD) – 3x Daily
On September 1, 2026, Porter will switch its Toronto City–Chicago flights from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Chicago O’Hare. The frequency is also increasing to 3x daily. Moving from Midway to O’Hare allows passengers to more easily connect on international itineraries and will be an even smoother travel experience once the new U.S. CBP Preclearance facility opens up at YTZ in a few weeks.
This flight will be operated on Porter’s Dash 8-400 rather than the E195-E2.
Toronto (YYZ) to Austin (AUS) – 5x Weekly
Beginning May 21, 2026, Porter will start flying nonstop from Toronto to Austin. In a somewhat bold move, this will be a year-round service rather than seasonal. It’s also interesting to see Porter further invest in flights south of the border, and I’m curious how the Austin service shakes out, given that Porter recently announced a codeshare with American Airlines, but American Airlines has removed Austin as a focus city.
The Porter Experience
Two new routes to Deer Lake and Austin will be operated using Porter’s state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2. The E195-E2 is not allowed to operate from Toronto City (YTZ), so Chicago will see service on Porter’s Dash 8-400.
Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft features a 2-2 seating configuration with no middle seats. This configuration is part of Porter’s elevated economy experience, which includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, premium Canadian snacks, and fast, free WiFi.
For those seeking a more comprehensive travel package, the Porter Reserve service aboard the Embraer E195-E2 aircraft features fresh, healthy meals, extra legroom, two checked bags, priority check-in and security, and the flexibility to change flights without a fee.
Porter’s impressive, ever-growing network looks something like this;
Porter Airlines Route Map
Porter Airlines continues its mission to elevate economy-class travel in North America, further enhancing its position as a preferred carrier for economy flyers.
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