Lynx Air - new low cost carrier

[roopi]

It just seems very odd as they never have scheduled flights to Phoenix on Fridays. It's usually only Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

[16hypen3sp]

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It just seems very odd as they never have scheduled flights to Phoenix on Fridays. It's usually only Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

When I booked on Nov. 24, they had scheduled service for Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat if I remember correctly. My original itinerary that they sent to my email as pdf shows Friday January 12 Calgary to Phoenix.

[littledan]

ya just put in a passenger rights claim

[benyl]

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It just seems very odd as they never have scheduled flights to Phoenix on Fridays. It's usually only Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

They likely don't have enough aircraft or crew. Prioritizing other more lucrative routes.

[16hypen3sp]

I talked to Lynx this morning and it appears they are going to refund me for the cancel fees and voucher amount. I'll keep you all posted.

[holden]

Another data point, I had a roundtrip flight to LA in January. I got an email this morning saying my flight had changed to the following days for both flights. When I called in, I learned the actual day change in flights occurred in November, with no email from Lynx. The email this morning was just a change by a few hours.

Online chat denied a full refund because they notified me before 14 days (lol). I called in and should be getting a full refund.

[16hypen3sp]

My brothers flight got changed last month as well. They seem to suddenly change schedules and not tell people.

[16hypen3sp]

Update: Got the cancel fees back a couple days ago. Waiting for the voucher amount now.

[16hypen3sp]

Still waiting for that refund. I talked to them again today. Told me to continue to wait as they have very high volumes of refunds to issue. lol. But my refund is in the queue apparently.

[Sugarphreak]

Just found this thread

I've got a return flight from Calgary with them next week for a day trip, so hopefully no issues.

[89coupe]

I used Lynx to fly back from Vegas as I wanted to come back a day early.

Smooth sailing, no issues. Cost of flight $89

[max_boost]

Such a good deal when it’s smooth sailing
It’s like using those 1% realtor guys lol

[Sugarphreak]

I am just realizing my backpack is too big to be a personal item for Lynx... would be a 70$ upcharge. WTF is this nonsense, haha

https://www.flylynx.com/en/baggage

Personal item maximum size: 15cm x 33cm x 43cm (6” x 13” x 17”)

Guess I am bringing a carry bag or something

[max_boost]

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I am just realizing my backpack is too big to be a personal item for Lynx... would be a 70$ upcharge. WTF is this nonsense, haha

https://www.flylynx.com/en/baggage

Personal item maximum size: 15cm x 33cm x 43cm (6” x 13” x 17”)

Guess I am bringing a carry bag or something

you get what you pay for
glad you read the fine print

[ExtraSlow]

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I am just realizing my backpack is too big to be a personal item for Lynx... would be a 70$ upcharge. WTF is this nonsense, haha

https://www.flylynx.com/en/baggage

Personal item maximum size: 15cm x 33cm x 43cm (6” x 13” x 17”)

Guess I am bringing a carry bag or something

Same as WestJet. Personal item is a "purse" basically.

[Tik-Tok]

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Same as WestJet. Personal item is a "purse" basically.

Yep, or a laptop bag. Really it has to fit under the seat in front of you.

[haggis88]

my backpack is bigger than that and it goes underneath

[benyl]

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you get what you pay for
glad you read the fine print

Don't be poor.

[ExtraSlow]

Just for kicks, I decided to compare Westjet and Lynx for a specific trip.
YYX-LAX round trip, March 7-11th 2024. I'll bring a real carry-on bag and 1 checked bag and I want to select my seat.
Lynx offers direct flights, and base fare is very low, $7 one way and $36 the other, after normal taxes and fees, it's looking like $191 round trip. Then add seats $21 each way, carry-on bag $32 each way, checked bag $74 each way, and it all rounds up to $443 round trip.

Westjet, on the same days, and without any coupon codes etc, is more at $591 for an econoflex fare which includes seat selection and checked baggage. You might save a couple bucks by shifting dates, but it didn't look big.

So, I think it's fair to say that Lynx DOES save you money under nearly every circumstance. Particularly if you DON'T need a checked bag. There are ways to save money with Westjet as well, but I doubt you'll ever find it straight up cheaper than Lynx on routes where the two compete.

Now how you personally view the VALUE of each offering is up to you. Neat to have options.

[89coupe]

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Just for kicks, I decided to compare Westjet and Lynx for a specific trip.
YYX-LAX round trip, March 7-11th 2024. I'll bring a real carry-on bag and 1 checked bag and I want to select my seat.
Lynx offers direct flights, and base fare is very low, $7 one way and $36 the other, after normal taxes and fees, it's looking like $191 round trip. Then add seats $21 each way, carry-on bag $32 each way, checked bag $74 each way, and it all rounds up to $443 round trip.

Westjet, on the same days, and without any coupon codes etc, is more at $591 for an econoflex fare which includes seat selection and checked baggage. You might save a couple bucks by shifting dates, but it didn't look big.

So, I think it's fair to say that Lynx DOES save you money under nearly every circumstance. Particularly if you DON'T need a checked bag. There are ways to save money with Westjet as well, but I doubt you'll ever find it straight up cheaper than Lynx on routes where the two compete.

Now how you personally view the VALUE of each offering is up to you. Neat to have options.

Issue with these budget airlines are their reliability. Expect delays, and cancellations.