Learn about Lynx Air, Canada's new ultra-affordable airline
With a mission to make air travel accessible to all via low fares, terrific customer service and a. fleet of new Boeing 737’s, Canada’s privately owned Lynx Air is ready for take-off.
They’ve recently announced a significant expansion as they’re now flying out of Pearson and Munro Hamilton, with six destinations across Canada: Halifax, St. Johns, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
The new Lynx routes are:
Pearson to Halifax: Five flights per week starting July 30th, 2022, up from three flights per week as of June 30th, 2022
Pearson to St. John’s: Two flights per week as of June 28th, 2022 and lifting up to seven per week as of July 28th, 2022.
Pearson to Edmonton: Seven flights per week as of July 28th, 2022
Hamilton to Calgary: Two flights per week as of June 29thy, 2022 and boosting to four per week as of July 29th, 2022
Hamilton to Halifax: Two flights per week as of June 29th, 2022.
Pearson to Calgary: 12 flights per week as of June 28th, 2022.
“We are excited to be announcing this major expansion of our network, providing Toronto residents with more choice and competition as they seek to reconnect with loved ones and to rediscover this beautiful country. By the end of July, we will be flying 92 flights per week in and out of the Toronto area, which is more than 17,000 seats per week,” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx.
So why 737’s?
Lynx says they were chosen as they are ultra-reliable and energy-efficient, has advanced aerodynamics, highly efficient engines and has upgrades to the airframe and flight systems.
Why are they called Lynx?
It’s a smart reason. The spelling-based reason is due to the Canada Lynx (how patriotic of them!) and the phonetic-based reason is “lynx” and “links” sound the same, with “links” being the play on word to “link” people to places - very clever!
They utilize an à la carte system, meaning you only pay for what you want and nothing more.
Choose your experience, whether you want an affordable no-frills flight or extras.
Add services like priority boarding and seat selection—or don’t. With Lynx, you can book the basics or indulge in some extras. It’s always up to you.