Palm Springs, CA — Porter Airlines is bringing its elevated economy service to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), launching nonstop flights from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December.
The seasonal winter service, starting Dec. 12, will offer three weekly flights.
When flying Porter, passengers enjoy a level of genuine onboard hospitality unlike any other airline in North America. The elevated economy experience starts with a selection of premium snacks, plus free beer and wine served in glassware included with every ticket, for everyone.
The route will be operated with the brand-new Embraer E195-E2. Its signature two-by-two configuration means there are no middle seats on any Porter flight. The 132-seat aircraft is also equipped with fast and free WiFi for all passengers, offering the freedom to stream, surf the web, and stay in touch from gate to gate.
Priority check-in and boarding, extra legroom seats, premium pre-mixed cocktails, and fresh, healthy meals are also available with the all-inclusive PorterReserve fares or may be purchased à la carte with PorterClassic fares.
The initial flight schedule is as follows:
| Route | Service begins | Departure | Arrival | ||||||||
| Toronto – Palm Springs
(Tue., Thur., Sat.) |
Dec. 12 | 10:50 AM | 1:11 PM | ||||||||
| Palm Springs – Toronto
(Tue., Thur., Sat.) |
2:15 PM | 9:50 PM | |||||||||
Palm Springs is a desert oasis, famous for countless examples of mid-century modern architecture. Explore the playground of the rich and famous, tick off bucket list hikes across the California desert, or enjoy one of the region’s famous music festivals.
Passengers can also enjoy seamless connections with Porter’s airline partners. Travel onwards to Europe through Toronto-Pearson with Air Transat, or explore more of the Western U.S. through Palm Springs by connecting on Alaska Airlines.
Porter now serves four California cities nonstop from Toronto-Pearson: Los Angeles, Palm Springs, San Diego and San Francisco.
Detailed flight schedules and more information is available at flyporter.com.
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“Adding Porter Airlines to our growing roster of carriers is a fantastic development for Palm Springs International Airport. This new service to Toronto not only enhances our international reach but also offers passengers a seamless travel option with Porter’s renowned onboard hospitality. Our partnership further elevates PSP as a premier travel hub, offering passengers convenient travel options to anywhere in the world.” – Harry Barrett, Jr., executive director, Palm Springs International Airport
“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. Our presence across the continent continues to grow, with a network of flights that provides real competitive choices for travellers.” – Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines
“We are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines’ new nonstop seasonal service between Palm Springs and Toronto. This exciting new service from Porter not only strengthens the connection between our two vibrant regions but also provides an exceptional opportunity for travelers to experience the unique beauty, culture, and hospitality of Greater Palm Springs. We look forward to sharing our sunny skies and beautiful desert oasis with our friends from Toronto and beyond.” – Scott White, President & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs
“A congratulations, on behalf of the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, to Porter Airlines on their new routes to San Diego and Palm Springs. These routes will support the more than 2.6 million people that travel between Canada and California every year for business, tourism, academic and cultural collaboration, along with visits to family and friends. I am certain these routes will also help to reinforce the already strong Canadian business connections in the region, particularly given recent prominent Canadian investments in key local industries, such as life sciences, technology and defence.” – Zaib Shaikh, Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles
“Porter’s new service to Palm Springs and San Diego complements its rapidly growing list of routes offered from Toronto Pearson. Last year, approximately 50,000 passengers had to take a connecting flight to reach these California destinations, so the new service will go a long way in meeting passenger demand and offering greater choice.” – Khalil Lamrabet, chief commercial officer and interim chief operating officer, Toronto Pearson
ABOUT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) served more than 3.2 million passengers in 2023 and is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs. It is the only commercial service airport in the Coachella Valley, the closest airport to Joshua Tree National Park, and hosts 12 airlines providing nonstop service to 31 airports in season with one-stop connections to more than 300 global cities. US nonstop routes include Atlanta, Bellingham, Bend/Redmond, Boise, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Love, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Dulles Washington, Eugene, Everett, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City-JFK, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Reno, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Seattle. Canadian nonstop routes include Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. PSP is served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, American, Delta, Flair, Porter Airlines, Southwest, Sun Country, United, and WestJet. Some airlines and routes operate on a seasonal basis. For additional information, please refer to flyPSP.com or get social with PSP on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/flyPSP), X/Twitter (@flyPSP), or Instagram (@flyPSP) to stay informed about the airport and the airlines that serve the Coachella Valley.
ABOUT PORTER
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
ABOUT VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
Visit Greater Palm Springs is the official tourism marketing agency for the nine-city Southern California oasis of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella. Founded in 1989 with a mission to positively affect the destination’s $8.7 billion tourism economy and quality of life for its citizens, the organization serves more than 3,000 business partners, providing sales, marketing and PR targeted to potential leisure travelers and event, meeting, and convention group markets.
