Porter Airlines Marks Start of New Jamaica and Florida Flights From Hamilton
November 9, 2026
Tampa and Montego Bay operating for first time this winter season
Six southern markets available for travel across Jamaica, Mexico and the U.S.
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Porter Airlines is expanding its network from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), with two new destinations this winter.
Service to Tampa, Fla., began Nov. 7, with four weekly flights. This is the third city in Florida that Porter flies to from Hamilton, joining Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.
Nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ), begins Dec. 20, with two weekly flights. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop service from Hamilton to Jamaica, providing exclusive access to the island.
Porter will operate over 800 flights to warm weather destinations from Hamilton this winter season, including:
Flights will be operated on the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a two-by-two seating configuration and free, fast WiFi for everyone. All passengers will enjoy Porter’s award-winning elevated economy experience with complimentary beer and wine served in real glassware, and free premium snacks. Fresh and healthy meals are also included with PorterReserve fares, or available for purchase with PorterClassic fares.
Vacation packages combined with Porter flights are also available through Transat from Hamilton to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. This allows for combined air travel, accommodations, ground transportation and experiences.
Full schedule details and booking information can be found at www.flyporter.com.
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“The introduction of these two new routes at YHM deepens our commitment to the Greater Hamilton region. We know that access to sun destinations is important for Canadian travellers and this winter Hamiltonians can fly to six sun destinations from their home airport, saving valuable time so that they can start their vacation even sooner.”
– Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines
“The addition of Tampa and Montego Bay is another exciting milestone in Porter Airlines’ continued growth at Hamilton International. Together with Porter’s existing Canadian and sun destinations, these new routes further strengthen the travel options available to our region and reflect our shared commitment to providing passengers with greater choice, convenience and an easy, enjoyable airport experience.”
– Peter Tong, chief executive officer, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
“We’re proud to celebrate this new Hamilton service with our partners at Porter Airlines, providing a convenient connection between Florida’s central west coast and the Waterfall Capital of the World. We look forward to supporting Porter’s growth at TPA and strengthening ties between the Tampa Bay region and the heart of Ontario.”
– Smitha Radhakrishnan, chief development officer, Tampa International Airport
“Porter Airlines’ new unique route from Hamilton to Montego Bay underscores the airline community’s belief in Jamaica as a destination that delivers quality hospitality, meaningful experiences and unmatched culture. We look forward to welcoming Porter passengers with the warmth, culture and experiences that make Jamaica such a special destination.”
– Angella Bennett, regional director for Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board
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.
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