BRIGHTLINE AND PORTER AIRLINES CONNECTING TRAVELERS FROM CANADA ACROSS FLORIDA THIS WINTER SEASON WITH SPECIAL PROMOTION

Miami, FL (Jan. 9, 2025) – Brightline, seamlessly connecting travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida and Canada’s Porter Airlines are partnering for savings just in time for the 2025 season. Through a first-of-its-kind partnership for the intercity rail system facilitated by VISIT FLORIDA, guests booking on Porter Airlines receive 50% off adult SMART fares on select Brightline trains between South Florida and Orlando.

 

“Florida is a favorite destination for travelers from Canada, particularly beginning in December as many winter residents make their way to Central and South Florida to escape the cold,” said Travis Christ, Brightline’s Chief Commercial Officer. “We welcome this partnership with Porter Airlines and VISIT FLORIDA to easily connect across Central and South Florida this season.“

 

Porter Airlines has responded to strong demand for Florida service from Canadian gateways by offering up to 126 weekly departures from four Canadian airports including Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to the sunshine state. Four Florida destinations now served by Porter feature Brightline stations: Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Miami (MIA).

 

“Florida is a popular destination for our passengers and this partnership makes it even easier for them to explore the Sunshine State,” said Edmond Eldebs, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Porter Airlines. “Our direct flights, combined with Brightline’s connectivity, provides the opportunity for travelers to easily enjoy multiple regions of the state by arriving at one airport and departing from another.”

 

Brightline expanded service to Orlando in September 2023, connecting thousands of guests each day between the “Theme Park Capital of the World” and “Cruise Capital of the World.” The intercity rail service with South Florida downtown stations in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami makes it easy to travel between Orlando International Airport and these city centers and their many attractions.

 

Cruise Ports near Brightline stations include Port Miami, Port Everglades and Port of Palm Beach. Cruisers sailing from Port Canaveral can connect to transportation at Orlando International Airport. Travelers from across the globe can book the hospitality-driven rail service to connect to their favorite Central or South Florida destination.

 

"Canada has long been one of Florida's most significant international markets, and we are thrilled to hear the news of this unique initiative between Brightline and Porter Airlines," said Dana Young, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA. "By combining effortless air travel with state-of-the-art rail connectivity, we’re ensuring that Canadian visitors can explore everything our state has to offer with unparalleled convenience and comfort."

 

For added connectivity, Brightline recently doubled its Airport Connector Shuttles service connecting Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to respective Brightline stations. With added shuttle service due to growing demand, guests can now anticipate rides connecting South Florida’s two busiest airports to Brightline every 15 minutes. Shuttle rides cost $10 for the first guest and $5 for every additional rider in the same party and are available on a first come, first served walk-up basis with a same-day Brightline train fare. Shuttles depart 10 minutes after train arrival and offer service to and from Brightline stations every 15 minutes.

 

For more information on Brightline, visit www.gobrightline.com.

 

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ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

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