Travel trends in Canada are changing, and airlines across the country are adjusting accordingly. Air Canada caught Canadian snowbirds off guard recently, suspending all winter flights to Jacksonville, Florida. This was especially bold given how key the Florida market has been for Air Canada in years past. U.S. commercial carriers are following similar formulas for Canadian routes. Delta Air Lines is pushing back at Canadian boycotts, suspending multiple flights throughout 2025.

We are starting to see cuts from a lot of the major airlines in North America. However, Porter Airlines continues to take a completely different approach. Most of the airlines’ flights are domestic and within Canada. However, passengers are noticing a trend lately, especially during times of tension with the United States. Porter is taking a different approach to U.S. routes during the summer.

Here’s a closer look at their adjustments and why they have increased flights to the U.S. while collaborating with major American commercial carriers.

Porter Airlines Has Decided To Increase Service To The United States Despite Record Lows

Take a closer look at the current trends, and it becomes evident very quickly that most North American airline companies are scaling back on travel between Canada and the United States. This all stems from reduced travel during tensions between the two countries. WestJet, a Canadian commercial airline, has taken swift action this summer, suspending four routes.

WestJet’s Cancelled Summer Routes:

New York to Calgary

Orlando to Edmonton

Austin to Vancouver

Seattle to Kelowna

Similar to Air Canada, WestJet is expanding its international flights, adding new service between Halifax and Amsterdam, as well as between Halifax and Barcelona, according to CTV News. These changes are also taking place among U.S.-based commercial airlines. JetBlue, in particular, axed its service between Halifax and Boston. For now, Vancouver is its only destination.

Despite all these suspensions and cancellations, Porter Airlines has taken an altogether approach. Porter continues to see the U.S. market as a pivotal part of its future growth.

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The Toronto-based airline continues to expand its domestic routes, increasing the proportion of total flights within Canada from 75% to 80% during the summer. Although the airline is committed to sending Canadians to the destinations they want to travel to the most, they haven’t given up on U.S. travel just yet. Instead, Porter has increased service.

Porter’s Newest U.S. Routes: Phoenix San Diego New York-LaGuardia Las Vegas (Increased Service) Fort Lauderdale (Increased Service) New York-Newark (from Montreal)

Porter Airlines has issued a statement concerning the surprising move. According to the airline, New York is a “key long-term market for Porter.” The airline is also expecting travel to continually pivot.

The airline said in a statement:

“While there may currently be instability with Canada-U.S. travel, we view New York as a key long-term market for Porter. There is still an overall increase in U.S. travel on Porter flights … this is a dynamic environment and what happens in the coming months is evolving.”

It remains to be seen what the future holds for U.S. routes in the fall and winter. What we do know is that Porter has adjusted its schedule for the later months of 2025, with new international flights.

Porter Airlines Is Also Expanding Its International Routes With New Flights Later In The Year

Porter is indeed expanding service in the United States, but the airline isn’t backing down from international travel either. We’re unsure if this is a forecast of what is to come and whether U.S. routes will take a backseat later in the year.

Nonetheless, for now, Porter Airlines has committed to a variety of international flights, including popular destinations in Mexico and Costa Rica.

​​​​​​These exciting new routes begin on November 5th, with a Toronto flight heading to Cancun, Mexico. On November 14th, a flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is available, along with a flight to Nassau, Bahamas, on November 26th.

Looking ahead to December, Porter Airlines has announced new international flights, including Liberia, Costa Rica, on December 4th, and Grand Cayman Island on December 16th.

The new routes are available out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa International Airport and Hamilton International Airport.

Canadians Can Expect More U.S. Connections With Porter Airlines Due To A Pending Codeshare Deal

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It is a codeshare partnership that just makes complete sense. Both American Airlines and Porter have filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting the launch of a codeshare agreement. This will allow Porter to use its “PD” code for U.S. routes with American Airlines.

The move is a positive development, providing travelers with the opportunity to create more convenient schedules for multiple destinations through collaboration. Connections will be even smoother once the pending deal is in place.

Codeshare partnerships between Canada and the United States are certainly not a new phenomenon. Canadian airline giant Air Canada has a codeshare agreement with United, while WestJet partnered with Delta Air Lines.

We haven’t received any confirmation yet, but the partnership seems to be a formality at this point between the two sides. Once again, Porter Airlines makes another significant move to the United States, despite the uncertain times. Although in this case, the move makes a lot of sense and is risk-free.

Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Porter Airlines’ bold approach to tension between the U.S. and Canada. Do you agree with how pivotal Porter sees New York as? Chime in down below.