Porter Turns 20: 20,000 VIPorter Points Given Away Every Day Until November 3
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From October 15 to November 3, 2026, Porter Airlines is giving away 20,000 VIPorter points every day, 20 winners in all for its 20th birthday. You are entered automatically if you are a Canadian member of VIPorter and have flown with Porter or redeemed points since October 1, 2025. Keep one thing in mind: the winner must respond by 5 p.m. (ET) the same day.
20,000 VIPorter points a day: who is eligible
Porter holds one draw a day at around 10 a.m. (ET), weekends included, for 20 winners in total. The official contest rules set the following conditions:
- Period: from October 15, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. to November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
- Eligibility: residents of Canada, Quebec included, who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory
- Automatic entry: VIPorter members who took an eligible Porter flight or redeemed points between October 1, 2025 and November 3, 2026
- No flight, no purchase: mail-in entry with a handwritten text of at least 50 words, received by November 3, 2026
- Limit: one prize per person or household, one entry per VIPorter account
Not a member yet? Joining VIPorter is free, and the rules cover new members: an eligible flight or a points redemption during the contest is enough to enter.
Drawn as a winner? Respond by 5 p.m. (ET)
This is the condition that can cost you the prize. Porter tries to reach the winner between 10 a.m. and noon (ET) on draw day, and you then need to complete these steps:
- By 5 p.m. (ET) the same day: respond to the notice and confirm your selection
- Within 2 business days: return the signed declaration and release form
- Within 3 business days: meet the verification requirements
- Skill-testing question: answer a math question unaided, within a time limit
- Deposit: the points reach your account 2 to 4 weeks after verification
What 20,000 VIPorter points can get you
Using the redemption chart Porter cites in its October 15 press release, a 20,000-point prize lets you book, for example:
- 4 one-way short-haul flights, starting at 5,000 points each
- 2 one-way long-haul flights, starting at 7,000 points each, with 6,000 points left over
- 1 round trip to the sun in Mexico or the Caribbean, starting at 10,000 points each way
These are minimum points prices: taxes and fees are extra, and availability varies by date. You can also use your points on Alaska Airlines and Air Transat flights, including to Hawaii and Europe. For step-by-step instructions, see our tutorial on booking a flight with VIPorter points.
The 20th anniversary blind boxes
Porter kicked off the celebrations on August 11, 2026 with "The Little Things Blind Boxes," its first merchandise collection. The 5,000 boxes, sold for US$22 (about CA$30) on porter20.com with 1,000 units per item, are now sold out.
Here are the five items in the collection, each representing a familiar part of the Porter experience:
- Mr. Porter, the airline’s raccoon mascot
- The De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft
- The Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
- A small glass, a nod to the complimentary drinks served in real glassware onboard
- A small piece of luggage
Each sealed box measures 10.4 cm x 10.4 cm x 12.7 cm, with the contents wrapped inside an aluminum-foil paper bag. A keychain is included to turn the item into an accessory once unboxed. Porter plans to ship orders at the end of November 2026.
This collection adds to an already busy year for Porter, between its codeshare agreement with British Airways and the launch of its flights at Montreal’s new MET Airport.
The Porter "Gold" Pass: 20 flights up for grabs
According to Porter's August 11, 2026 press release, 20 of the 5,000 boxes hide a Porter "Gold" Pass, redeemable for 20 flights, the equivalent of 10 round trips to a destination in Porter's network. If you bought a box, you will find out when you open it.
Our tips for VIPorter members
If you have a Porter flight booked before November 3, 2026, you are already in the draw. Otherwise, a points redemption is enough, even for a one-way short-haul flight starting at 5,000 points.
To earn VIPorter points between flights, the BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard lets you collect points on your everyday purchases. We explain how to get the most out of them in our guide VIPorter Program: Everything to Know Before You Book a Porter Flight.
- Annual feeNo annual fee the first year
- $0 $199
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,050Annual fee rebated$199Total$1,249Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,249
- Welcome offer+ one round-trip companion passAfter $18,000 in 12 months
- Up to 70,000 points
- Ends Oct 31, 2026
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How do you enter the 20,000 VIPorter points draw?
If you are a VIPorter member, a resident of Canada and of the age of majority, and you took an eligible Porter flight or redeemed points between October 1, 2025 and November 3, 2026, you are entered automatically. New members are also entered once they take an eligible flight or redeem points during the contest.
How long does Porter's 20th anniversary contest run?
The contest runs from October 15, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. to November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Porter holds one draw a day at around 10 a.m. (ET), weekends included, for 20 draws in total.
Can Quebec residents win?
Yes. The rules open the contest to all residents of Canada, Quebec included, who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. Residents of the United States and anyone living outside Canada are excluded.
Can you enter without flying?
Yes, by mail and with no purchase. You send your full contact details and an original handwritten text of at least 50 words on "What I enjoy most about flying with Porter" to Porter's head office in Toronto. Your entry must be received by November 3, 2026; the exact address is in the rules.
How long do you have to claim the prize?
Not long. Porter tries to reach the winner between 10 a.m. and noon (ET) on draw day, and you must respond by 5 p.m. (ET) that same day. You then have 2 business days to return the signed form and 3 business days for verification, and you must answer a skill-testing math question.
When are the 20,000 points deposited?
Porter credits the points within 2 to 4 weeks of the winner's verification. The rules limit prizes to one per person or household for the whole contest.
What can you get with 20,000 VIPorter points?
Based on the chart Porter cites, 20,000 points cover, for example, 4 one-way short-haul flights starting at 5,000 points, or 1 round trip to a sun destination in Mexico or the Caribbean starting at 10,000 points each way. Taxes and fees are extra.
Are the 20th anniversary mystery boxes still for sale?
No. The 5,000 "Little Things" boxes, sold for US$22 on porter20.com, are sold out. Porter plans to ship orders at the end of November 2026.
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Sources: official "Celebrate 20 Years of Porter" contest page, contest rules (PDF) and Porter's October 15, 2026 press release.