• Why discount airlines keep going bust in Canada

  • Jul 19 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

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Why discount airlines keep going bust in Canada

  • Summary

  • In late Februrary, Calgary-based discount airline Lynx Air, which launched a mere two years prior, ceased operations. For customers, that meant they’re likely weren't getting refunds and would have to find alternate and possibly more expensive tickets to their destinations.

    This is a familiar story in Canada. Discount airlines have come and gone with only a few years of operation under their belt. The Globe’s transportation reporter, Eric Atkins is on the show to explain why discount airlines keep failing in Canada and what that means for flyers looking for a deal.

    This episode originally aired on February 29, 2024.

    Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

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