Porter Airlines Touches Down at AUS: Bonjour, Toronto, Ontario, Canada!

May 21, 2026, was no ordinary Thursday at Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). It marked the beginning of a new partnership with Porter Airlines, now offering nonstop service from AUS to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

Connecting Two Creative Powerhouses

With this launch, Porter provides Central Texas travelers with even more ways to reach a world‑class destination known for its thriving arts scene, global business influence, and diverse cultural landscape. The Austin–Toronto connection also introduces passengers to Porter’s standout economy experience and opens the door to easy connections across Canada. A moment this impactful deserved nothing less than a full‑on welcome party!

As speakers and guests gathered at Gate 37, they were welcomed by the soulful, genre‑spanning sounds of Lindsay Beaver, an Austin‑based, Canadian‑born musician whose set blended blues, jazz, R&B ballads, and raucous rock ’n’ roll. Travelers mingled, picked up Porter‑branded socks and cookies, entered a raffle, and posed for photos beneath a festive balloon arch alongside Mr. Porter, the airline’s prized raccoon mascot.

Words (and Water) of Welcome

Around 2:45 p.m., the highly anticipated Embraer E195‑E2—Porter’s modern, fuel‑efficient jet wrapped in the airline’s signature livery—received a ceremonial water‑cannon salute as it taxied in, marking the official start of the new route.

Let the Journey Take Flight

As the remarks concluded, Kevin Jackson, President at Porter Airlines, presented two Porter aircraft models—one to Jamy Kazankoff, Deputy Chief of Air Service at AUS, and one to Tiffany Kerr, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Austin—a symbolic gift that drew cheers from the crowd. The handoff represented a shared vision between AUS and Porter: expanding affordable, international travel options for all types of travelers moving between Austin and Canada.

To explore flight times and start planning your next trip, visit: www.flyporter.com

For more nonstop flights from AUS, visit: https://www.flyaustin.com/nonstop-flights-out-aus

Disclaimer: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport hereby disclaims any responsibility for any flight cancellations made by the airline. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport advises all customers to check with the airline for any cancellation information.