Porter adding to North American network

i By February 18, 2026 No Comments

A new destination in Austin, Texas, plus an updated presence in Chicago at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are featured as Porter Airlines adds two airports and three routes to its growing North American network.

In Canada, new seasonal service between Ottawa and Deer Lake, Newfoundland (YDF) begins June 10. This route complements existing flights from Toronto Pearson and Halifax.

Expanding Porter’s U.S. network are year-round flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Toronto Pearson, beginning May 21.

On Sept. 1, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) service to Chicago is moving from Midway (MDW) to O’Hare (ORD), providing travelers with access to the city’s primary airport and an increase of flight frequency to three per day. Porter has served Chicago from Billy Bishop since 2008, and passengers will now benefit from the new U.S. CBP Preclearance facility opening in the coming weeks at YTZ. Future connecting itineraries will also be enabled via O’Hare with partner airlines.

New destinations and routes are:

New destinations and routes

Start date

Frequency

Toronto Pearson – Austin (AUS)

(E195-E2)*

May 21, 2026

5x weekly

Ottawa – Deer Lake (YDF)

(E195-E2)*

June 10, 2026

5x weekly (seasonal)

Toronto City – Chicago O’Hare (ORD)

(Dash 8-400)*

Sept. 1, 2026

3x daily

*Aircraft type

These new additions to the network come shortly after Porter’s recent summer schedule announcement, which includes nine new routes, new destinations, added frequencies and the continuation of popular winter markets.

“Porter continues to offer more destinations and flights that complement existing schedules and connect travelers across North America through our hubs,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “Travelers want more options and, when flying with Porter, they receive an elevated level of care and service that makes getting there enjoyable and something to look forward to.”