Porter Escapes is no more. But new, warm-weather destination packages are on the way.
Porter Airlines spokesman Brad Cicero told Open Jaw on 10MAY that Porter Escapes is being folded as the company grows from a regional airline to a much larger operation.
“It is part of Porter’s current evolution from a regional carrier to one that has presence throughout North America,” he said. “A new version of vacation packages that include Porter flights will be sold in the future, with a focus on warm-weather vacation markets that appeal to Canadians.
“Porter is refocusing its vacation packages offering on sun destinations that Canadians traditionally visit in locations such as Mexico and the Caribbean,” Cicero said. “These will become available at a later date in conjunction with Porter flights, although no specific timeline is confirmed.”
That would seemingly fit well with package trips offered by Transat, which has formed a partnership with Porter.
Cicero said no new packages are being sold through Porter Escapes, effective immediately. But all trips currently booked for future travel will be honoured, he said.
Porter Escapes was founded in 2012.
