- New VIPorter travel credit card to launch in spring
2025
TORONTO, Jan. 29,
2025 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard are
partnering to accelerate Canadians' travel rewards journey. A new
BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite will be available to Canadians in
spring 2025.
Driven by a shared commitment to exceed customer expectations
around service and customer loyalty, this collaboration will
provide enhanced travel benefits for cardholders, enabling them to
enjoy additional rewards at every step of their journey. Porter's
award-winning flying experience is complemented by its Canadian
industry-leading approach to airline loyalty that rewards frequent
travellers faster, with members earning valuable travel benefits
for fewer flights and less annual spend. The new BMO VIPorter
Mastercard credit card suite will accelerate the ability to earn
VIPorter points and redeem for flights through everyday purchases.
By partnering together, BMO and Porter will strategically work
together to deliver more programs that will make travel more
convenient and rewarding for Canadians.
"Porter's elevated economy experience has set the standard for
economy travel in North America.
With the expansion of our network, we are also building a loyalty
program that's as distinct and value-focused as Porter's flying
experience," said Kevin Jackson,
president, Porter Airlines. "The launch of the BMO VIPorter
Mastercard suite is the first of many loyalty enhancements that
will create substantial value and recognition for our VIPorter
members. BMO and Mastercard are the perfect partners for Porter
because each brand is aligned around providing a high level of
service and value to our customers."
"We are thrilled to work with Porter and Mastercard to offer
enhanced benefits that make travel more rewarding and attainable
for our customers," said Jennifer
Douglas, Head, North American Retail & Small Business
Payments, BMO. "Knowing many Canadians look for a credit card that
bridges their lifestyle with their financial goals, including
travel, we will empower our customers to accelerate their travel
rewards journey, helping them make real financial progress and
bringing them closer to their next travel destination."
"Today's consumer demands new offerings to bring them closer to
their passions, including travel," said Diane Miquelon, Senior Vice President, Financial
Institutions, Mastercard, Canada.
"We're proud to partner with Porter and BMO on this new Mastercard
credit card suite that offers enhanced travel benefits and provides
meaningful value and rewards, while prioritizing trust and security
for each transaction."
The new card will empower VIPorter members to build points
quickly for redemption across Porter's expanding North American
network, as well as introduce the redemption of points on Porter's
growing list of global airline partners.
Highlights of Porter's VIPorter program include:
- All members receive 100% of their eligible points for every
flight purchased, including Basic economy fares, exclusive of taxes
and fees. VIPorter is the only airline loyalty program in
Canada to give members full value
for every dollar they spend on flights
- Accelerated earning and additional travel benefits for VIPorter
Avid Travellers
- Redeem any seat across Porter's expanding network – including
points-only and cash-plus-points redemption options – with no
blackout dates
- Earn confirmed PorterReserve flight certificates, starting at
$3,000 in annual spend
- Head Start allows members to carry over up to $3,000 in Qualifying Spend into the next year to
accelerate their Avid Traveller benefits
A pre-launch waitlist is open for VIPorter members, with a
special offer available if eligibility requirements are met. Full
card features will be released at a later date. More information is
available at www.flyporter.com.
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 a North American network from Eastern Canada. 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 Twitter.
About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the
eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with
total assets of $1.41 trillion as of October 31,
2024. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a
diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of
personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets
and investment banking products and services to 13 million
customers across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally.
Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business
and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the
world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable
future, and inclusive society.
About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard powers
economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories
worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a
sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide
range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure,
simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation,
partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of
products and services that help people, businesses and governments
realize their greatest potential.
SOURCE BMO Financial Group
