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Porter Airlines to operate direct flights to five sun destinations for the first time ever

Porter Airlines is expanding its reach outside Canada and the U.S. for the very first time this winter. Article content The Canadian airline is introducing service to five sun-soaked destinations: Cancun and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Nassau in The Bahamas, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands and Liberia in Costa Rica. Article content Article content A total of 13 new routes will connect Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Ottawa International (YOW) and Hamilton International (YHM) airports to the tropics, starting in November from Pearson and December for the other airports. Article content Article content Direct flights from Toronto to Cancun will launch on Nov. 5, with seven weekly departures at peak. Flights from Ottawa and Hamilton will launch on Dec. 17 with three and four departures per week. Article content Article content Non-stop service to Puerto Vallarta will kick off Nov. 14 from Toronto and Dec. 13 and 18 from Ottawa and Hamilton. Article content Direct routes from Toronto to Nassau will start on Nov. 26 and Dec. 13 and 14 from Ottawa and Hamilton. Article content According to Porter, it is the only airline offering service from Ottawa to Grand Cayman and Liberia, as well as Hamilton to Puerto Vallarta and Nassau. 'These added flights mean more choice, more convenience, and more opportunities for Ottawa-Gatineau passengers to escape the cold and enjoy some well-deserved warmth next winter,' said Susan Margles, president and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority, in a statement. 'Grand Cayman and Costa Rica are brand new destinations for YOW, making the announcement even more exciting.' Article content Article content Article content Flights from Toronto to Liberia will launch Dec. 4 with three weekly departures at peak, and Dec. 17 from Ottawa, with one flight per week. Article content Article content Porter will operate three direct flights per week from Toronto to Grand Cayman starting Dec. 16 and one flight per week from Ottawa starting Dec. 19. Article content Article content 'These new routes deepen our valued connection with our cherished Canadian visitors, and offer even more convenient access to our breathtaking beaches, rich culture, outstanding cuisine, and signature Caymanian hospitality,' said Rosa Harris, director of tourism for Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, in a statement.