- Industry-Wide Expansion: All of Canada’s major airlines—WestJet, Air Canada, Porter, and Air Transat—are launching a significant number of new routes for the winter 2025/26 season.
- WestJet’s Major Mexico Push: WestJet is launching its largest-ever winter schedule to Mexico, which includes a new nonstop route from Calgary to Puerto Escondido.
- Air Canada’s Latin America Growth: Air Canada is introducing its largest-ever program to Latin America, with new destinations including Rio de Janeiro and Cartagena.
- Porter Airlines Enters Sun Market: In a major strategic shift, Porter Airlines is entering the international leisure travel market for the first time with new routes to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Canadian travelers have a wonderful and unprecedented array of sunny getaways to look forward to this winter, as the nation’s leading airlines launch a massive expansion of their flight schedules. In a fantastic move to meet strong travel demand, WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and Air Transat are all introducing exciting new routes to a host of beautiful destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. This coordinated effort is reshaping the travel map, offering more choice, convenience, and affordable options for a perfect winter escape.
WestJet is leading the charge with its most ambitious winter schedule to Mexico yet, highlighted by a new nonstop flight from Calgary to the authentic coastal gem of Puerto Escondido. This is part of a broader expansion that strengthens WestJet’s position as a top choice for Western Canadians seeking sun. At the same time, Air Canada is unveiling its largest-ever program for Latin America and the Caribbean, adding incredible new destinations like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and Cartagena in Colombia, making it easier than ever to explore the vibrant cultures of the south.
In a particularly exciting development, Porter Airlines is making its first major leap into the international sun destination market. Using its new fleet, Porter will now connect cities like Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton directly to popular spots in Mexico and the Caribbean, all while offering its signature elevated economy service. Not to be outdone, leisure travel leader Air Transat is also innovating with new routes to Mexico and South America, further diversifying the wonderful choices available. This industry-wide expansion is fantastic news for travelers, who now have more direct and accessible ways to trade snow for sunshine, and a great boost for the beautiful destinations they are so eager to visit.