Greater Palm Springs, CA (Aug. 01, 2024) – Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomes Porter Airlines' non-stop flights to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) from Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) this December. The new, winter seasonal service will begin on December 12 with three weekly flights.

"We are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines' new nonstop seasonal service between Palm Springs and Toronto,” says Scott White, president & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs. “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."

“Adding Porter Airlines to our growing roster of carriers is a fantastic development for Palm Springs International Airport,” states Harry Barrett, Jr., executive director, 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.”

When flying Porter, passengers enjoy a level of genuine onboard hospitality. 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.

“Adding Palm Springs to our network means a new option for passengers to enjoy Porter's genuine onboard hospitality when planning their trips,” says Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “Our presence across the continent continues to grow, with a network of flights that provides real competitive choices for travelers.”

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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.

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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.

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 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, Austin, Bellingham, Bend/Redmond, Boise, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Love, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Des Moines, 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, Seattle, and Washington Dulles. Canadian nonstop routes include Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. PSP is served by Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, Avelo, American, Delta, Flair, Porter, 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), Twitter (@flyPSP), or Instagram (@flyPSP) to stay informed about the airport and the airlines that serve the Coachella Valley.