How it works
Earn and redeem for a flight
When you book a flight, you’ll earn VIPorter points on every dollar you spend which you can redeem for future travel! You can easily redeem for a flight using only your points, or a combination of dollars and points.
Earn Avid Traveller perks
From a flight, to checked bags, seat selection and more, you'll earn on every dollar you spend with Porter. When you meet certain qualifying spend thresholds, you’ll experience additional travel benefits and increased VIPorter points earning ratio.
Program highlights
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PorterReserve certificates
Once you reach $3,000 in qualifying spend (equal to the VIPorter Venture level), you’ll receive one certificate to fly in a PorterReserve seat. You’ll earn one more certificate for every additional $2,000 in qualifying spend during that same calendar year. PorterReserve certificates provide you with a confirmed seat that includes premium snacks or a fresh meal, beverages, 2 checked bags, and more leg room! Your effortlessly complete, all-inclusive travel experience is confirmed, only with Porter!
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Head Start for Avid Traveller members
If you've already earned enough qualifying spend to experience your current Avid Traveller level, you will carry over any additional spend into the next year. This gives you a head start towards next year's VIPorter membership goal!
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Membership level extension for parental leave
We know how important it is to have your feet on the ground when you’re welcoming a new addition to the family. If you are an Avid Traveller, you can request an extension on your membership level so you resume flying with the same benefits as before.
Rewards and benefits
Here’s what you get once you start flying as a member.
Program Overview
Program benefit |
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V I Porter Passport |
V I Porter Venture |
V I Porter Ascent |
V I Porter First |
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Minimum qualifying spend Per calendar year | $0 to $1999 | $2000 to $2999 | $3000 to $5999 | $6000 to $9999 | $10,000+ |
Earn on everything Except on taxes and fees. | 5 points per dollar | 6 points per dollar | 6 points per dollar | 7 points per dollar | 7 points per dollar |
No points expiry Just fly or redeem within 24 months | checked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Redeem your way Pay with points or dollars and points | checked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Exclusive offers & first flight bonus Receive 500 bonus points on your first flight as a member & other member-only offers | checked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
New Head Start Carry over qualifying spend above your membership level goal to the following year (max $3,000), so you'll requalify even faster! |
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New Parental leave Welcoming a new child to the family? Request an extension of your benefits. |
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Booking services
Booking service |
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Shared benefits on the same booking Passengers flying together get the experience of the Avid Traveller* with the most benefits (except group bookings of 10 or more). | unchecked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Priority call centre service Move to the head of the line when calling for assistance or flight information. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Complimentary seat selection Select a PorterClassic seat (rows 8+), free of charge, on flights operated by Porter. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | unchecked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
New Complimentary confirmed PorterReserve experience on Porter flights Receive one PorterReserve certificate at $3,000 in qualifying spend, and another for every $2,000 thereafter. |
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New Complimentary PorterClassic Stretch seat selection Select a PorterClassic Stretch seat, free of charge, when available on Porter-operated flights. |
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Guaranteed reservation Guaranteed seat on a sold-out Porter flight with the purchase of a PorterClassic Freedom fare. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | unchecked for V I Porter Passport | unchecked for V I Porter Venture | unchecked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Day of travel services
Day of travel service |
V I Porter Member |
V I Porter Passport |
V I Porter Venture |
V I Porter Ascent |
V I Porter First |
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Priority re-accommodation for flight delays We'll prioritize getting you on the next available flight. | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First | |
Complimentary carry-on bag Carry-on bag, free of charge, with PorterClassic Basic fare. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | unchecked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Complimentary checked bag Checked baggage, free of charge. | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Free same-day changes Not permitted for PorterClassic Basic fares. Available on Porter-operated flight only. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | unchecked for V I Porter Passport | unchecked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Guaranteed next flight re-accommodation When a Porter flight is cancelled, we'll get you on the next flight to your destination, guaranteed. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | unchecked for V I Porter Passport | unchecked for V I Porter Venture | unchecked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Airport and on-board services
Airport and on-board service |
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V I Porter Passport |
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V I Porter Ascent |
V I Porter First |
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Dedicated check-in, priority security, and early boarding. Be on the look out for these Avid Traveller perks at the airport! Dedicated security is offered at select airports only. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
Priority airport standby If a seat on a Porter flight is available, you get priority. | unchecked for V I Porter Member | checked for V I Porter Passport | checked for V I Porter Venture | checked for V I Porter Ascent | checked for V I Porter First |
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Minimum qualifying spend
Per calendar year
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V I Porter Member
$0 to $1999
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V I Porter Passport
$2000 to $2999
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V I Porter Venture
$3000 to $5999
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V I Porter Ascent
$6000 to $9999
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V I Porter First
$10,000+
Earn on everything
Except on taxes and fees.
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V I Porter Member
5 points per dollar
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V I Porter Passport
6 points per dollar
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V I Porter Venture
6 points per dollar
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V I Porter Ascent
7 points per dollar
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V I Porter First
7 points per dollar
No points expiry
Just fly or redeem within 24 months
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Redeem your way
Pay with points or dollars and points
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Exclusive offers & first flight bonus
Receive 500 bonus points on your first flight as a member & other member-only offers
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New
Head Start
Carry over qualifying spend above your membership level goal to the following year (max $3,000), so you'll requalify even faster!
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New
Parental leave
Welcoming a new child to the family? Request an extension of your benefits.
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Shared benefits on the same booking
Passengers flying together get the experience of the Avid Traveller* with the most benefits (except group bookings of 10 or more).
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Priority call centre service
Move to the head of the line when calling for assistance or flight information.
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Complimentary seat selection
Select a PorterClassic seat (rows 8+), free of charge, on flights operated by Porter.
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Complimentary confirmed PorterReserve experience on Porter flights
Receive one PorterReserve certificate at $3,000 in qualifying spend, and another for every $2,000 thereafter.
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Complimentary PorterClassic Stretch seat selection
Select a PorterClassic Stretch seat, free of charge, when available on Porter-operated flights.
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New
Guaranteed reservation
Guaranteed seat on a sold-out Porter flight with the purchase of a PorterClassic Freedom fare.
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Priority re-accommodation for flight delays
We'll prioritize getting you on the next available flight.
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Complimentary carry-on bag
Carry-on bag, free of charge, with PorterClassic Basic fare.
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Complimentary checked bag
Checked baggage, free of charge.
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V I Porter Member
0
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V I Porter Passport
0
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V I Porter Venture
1
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V I Porter Ascent
2
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V I Porter First
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Free same-day changes
Not permitted for PorterClassic Basic fares.
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Guaranteed next flight re-accommodation
When a Porter flight is cancelled, we'll get you on the next flight to your destination, guaranteed.
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Dedicated check-in, priority security, and early boarding.
Be on the look out for these Avid Traveller perks at the airport!
Dedicated security is offered at select airports only.
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Priority airport standby
If a seat on a Porter flight is available, you get priority.
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*Avid Traveller refers to Passport, Venture, Ascent and First membership levels
Join and earn 500 bonus points after your first flight!
With VIPorter, you can redeem for flights and become an Avid Traveller faster than any other scheduled Canadian airline. We’ve built a program that works for you!
Join NowVIPorter FAQ
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VIPorter Points may be redeemed toward the purchase of flights on Porter Airlines, subject to seat availability.
VIPorter Points may be used to pay for either (a) 100% of your base fare, or (b) a portion of your base fare, in which case the balance of the fare must be paid by credit card.
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The membership level threshold that you reach at the end of the current year, on or before December 31 is valid until December 31 of the following year.
If your qualifying spend grows to the point that it reaches a membership level threshold before December 31, you will move to that new level immediately, regardless of the time of year. Your membership level will remain as such until you either reach another qualifying spend threshold or until December 31st of the following year, whichever comes first.
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If you do not earn or redeem points at least once within 24 consecutive months your VIPorter points will expire.