Porter Airlines expands London International Airport footprint with five domestic routes 

Porter Airlines expands London International Airport footprint with five domestic routes 

Coast-to-coast network launching spring 2027 

LONDON, Ont. / October 6, 2026—Porter Airlines is transforming travel options at London International Airport (YXU) with the introduction of five new domestic routes launching in spring 2027. The new service will link London, Ont. directly with Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal-MET, Ottawa and Vancouver. 

These year-round routes are part of Porter’s commitment to providing meaningful connectivity for Southwestern Ontario, offering local travellers direct access to key business and leisure hubs across Canada. This builds on the airline’s latest announcement introducing four routes to sun destinations in Florida, Mexico and Jamaica starting this winter. 

“We are building on the strong passenger response to our recent winter sun destinations announcement by introducing five nonstop domestic routes. This expansion demonstrates that Porter is committed to making London a meaningful part of our network,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “Travellers across Southwestern Ontario will have convenient access to popular cities from coast to coast, combined with the elevated, passenger-first experience Porter is known for. The addition of these routes ensures that over two million residents in the region have convenient travel options from their local airport.” 

Flight schedules are as follows: 

AircraftRouteStart DatePeak Frequencies
Embraer E195-E2London (YXU) - Halifax (YHZ) April 12, 20277x weekly
London (YXU) - Vancouver (YVR)April 12, 202711x weekly
London (YXU) - Edmonton (YEG)May 6, 20277x weekly
Dash 8-400London (YXU) - Ottawa (YOW)April 12, 202720x weekly
London (YXU) - Montreal MET (YHU)April 12, 202720x weekly

Daily flights on every route ensures that people can travel when they need to. This includes up to three daily roundtrips for Montreal and Ottawa, giving business travellers the ability to make same-day trips. Flights to Montreal Metropolitan Airport feature access to the city’s newest air travel experience. Located 30 minutes from downtown, MET provides a premium waiting lounge environment that is fast and easy to navigate from check in to boarding. 

“This announcement is about more than new flights. It is about connecting Southwestern Ontario to opportunities across Canada,” said Scott McFadzean, president and CEO, London International Airport. “These five domestic non-stop routes represent a transformational investment in our region, strengthening access for travellers and businesses while enhancing London's position as a growing centre for aviation and aerospace. We thank Porter Airlines for their continued confidence in our airport, our community and our future.” 

Routes will be operated using a combination of Porter’s state-of-the-art 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 and 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, with no middle seats across all routes. Passengers will also enjoy Porter’s signature elevated economy experience, featuring complimentary beer and wine served in glassware and premium snacks for everyone. Free, fast WiFi is available on E195-E2 flights. 

For a fully inclusive travel experience, PorterReserve delivers extra-legroom seating at the front of the cabin, dedicated check-in and boarding, two included checked bags, and complimentary fresh meals and premium cocktails on longer routes. Alternatively, passengers choosing PorterClassic can customize their trip by adding perks à la carte. 

Flights are now available for booking at www.flyporter.com and with travel agents. 

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New!  9 non-stop destinations from London, ON!

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 North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. 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 X. 

About London International Airport 

London International Airport (YXU) is Southwestern Ontario's leading aviation hub, serving the region with convenient flights, affordable parking, and stress-free passenger experience. Home to more than 50 businesses YXU is a vital driver of jobs and growth for the London area. For more information, visit. Flyyxu.ca - Start here, go anywhere. 

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