Flying on Lynx Air's Final Flight
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- In the early morning hours on Monday, February 26th, Calgary-based Lynx Air sadly ceased operations.
The news came just a few days prior on February 22nd, when the airline revealed that they had filed for creditor protection, with operations slowly winding down over the weekend.
Up until Sunday the 25th, you could still book some last minute tickets, and in the name of documenting history and giving the hundreds of talented individuals at Lynx Air the send-off they deserve, I grabbed a seat on the last YVR-YYC flight.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Lynx Air (DAT/Y9)
Aircraft: Boeing 737-8 MAX (B38M)
Flight Number: Y9107
Seat: 6F
Livery: Basic Norwegian c/s
Engines: 2x CFM LEAP-1B
Registration: C-FULJ
Route: Vancouver (YVR) - Calgary (YYC)
Callsign: DAUNTLESS 107
Runway used: 26L (YVR) - 35L (YYC)
Date filmed: February 2024
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Outro song - "Take Flight" by Nyhtian: • Nyhtian - Take Flight ...
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Really sad to see Lynx Air go already. Thanks for one last great video to remember them!!
Did you review them? Your reviews are awesome!
simply?
fun fact: Eric struck reviewed the airline to he’s a fun airline reviewer
100%
i watched you since 2018
From someone that knows... take my word, an airline shut down is extremely emotional for the employees. Throughout our years we accumulate a lot of good memories and some bad ones too, but mostly good. This industry is one like no other.
They weren't even flying for 22 months........
…Air Berlin flashbacks
Agreed. However in this industry chosing your employeer wisely is pretty important. Far to many nieve folks dont know the cutthroat nature of the airline business. Lynx never had a working business model and was financed using someone elses money while competing against not only WJA in YYC but ACA in YYZ.
I knew several folks who quit the larger, profitable, stable airline in YYC to go work for lynx. A shortsighted maneuver that gave them a few weeks of a better scheduale vs their former employer. Flushing years of senority down the toilet in the process. The good news for Lynx employees is that everyone else is hiring.
They barely even started flying so I doubt many care other than losing their job.
@@Traineddummy So? I've only been a flight attendant for a year and I already have many memories
As a former employee with Lynx, thank you for making this video… Super emotional and it was nice while it lasted
Hey, I just wanted to say that I hope you and your fellow Co workers all found a new airline to join (or a new journey). I hate seeing Lynx departing our skies but I wish you, and all your co workers all the best!!
@@swisscake1591 Thank you, honestly means the world! Market in Calgary is tough right now but we had such an incredible team that I’m sure most the employees will get back on their feet.
Happy you made the flight bud! Videos like this are very important in persevering aviation history and only get more important as time passes. People will be watching this video decades from now as it’s a time capsule. 👍
That last little bit hit me hard in the feels. Thanks for documenting that last flight Alex.
You weren’t the only one. Most people see it as just lumps of metal going through the sky but aviation enthusiasts see so much more ❤
That also hit me hard R.I.P lynx air ✈☁
@@A2KLAU Thats very true 💙
14:42 - That final "tap"... I worked for more than 4 years at "Avianca Brasil". The airline went bankrupt in 2019 and I was "forced" to leave. In 2022 I found out that a "junkyard" in the city of Campinas had an A318 that belonged to our company. I went for a "visit" and it was one of the worst days of my life... Seeing that plane there, destroyed, hurt my heart! He helped bring food to my family and now he's there, "dead"... It's very sad to be "ripped away" from a job you love!
Dude the a318 is super rare 😢 why did they get rid of it
@@ifixforuBecause the airline got bankrupt, no other airline wanted it because it is a plane that is slowly dying out. The A318 is starting to get old and the plane is nothing worth making money on today.
@@Norbuss damn bruh I would’ve parked it in my room smh
@@ifixforuDo you know how big an A318 is?
I know its small compared to other airplanes but compared to the average room, its huge!
Lynx was the first airline I flew alone on, I'll always remember when I paid 1 dollar for my seat, but gave me the chance too meet my favorite hockey team/players. Thank you Lynx.
Thank you for your video. I was also on this flight in seat 5C. It was an emotional day for everyone. I was impressed with how the Lynx crew handled themselves from check-in to arrival. Smiles all around. I happened to be the last boarding passenger and have a picture of myself with one of the crew. It was a memorable day. Good bye Lynx.
Alex was right behind you then!
Oh, Alex ... I'm a grown man already in my "senior citizen" years; but you touched my heart.... ever since I took my first flight as a child, I have always - haven't missed a one - I *always* patted the fuselage as I, too, exited the aircraft. It was meant as a silent tribute/thanks to the countless people that I will never meet whose job it was to make sure that the aircraft was manufactured and maintained... all so that I could arrive as safely as I just did at my destination. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!
A full circle vlog - ending where it all started. Well done Alex. Although sad, you covered this event well.
This might be your best video. You really nailed the emotion many of us connected to the sector in Canada felt last week.
Lynx wasn't my favorite experience as a passenger, but they made travel affordable for so many Canadians that just wouldn't otherwise have had a choice. It's a tough sector in Canada, and really sad to see any carrier leave.
I was going to fly on Lynx Air for the first time this year, but after the cessation of operations, it was unfortunate I missed out on an airline that permanently made a mark in Canada's aviation, especially in the ultra low cost factor.
Man that's really sad 😢 thank you for documenting this flight!
Wow, you must be one of the only people in the world to have flown on both the first AND last flight of an airline! I flew them 3 days before they announced the shutdown. I was also on the Norwegian Livery one about a year ago; I think I was even in the same seat as you were on this flight! Very nice trip report as always!
“This wasn’t just for the sake of making a video… …but for the hundreds of talented employees…” thank you for saying that. Very poignant and your level of respect is one of the reasons I subscribe. Great video.
And talk about greasing that landing! Best wishes to all Lynx employees and may they find new employment swiftly.
The clapping at the end when the pilot finished his speech had me tearing up 😭
What a class act. They stepped out with grace. Much better than all the airlines that go belly up with no notice leaving people stranded.
Farewell, Dauntless, and fly high ❤️
On behalf of tall men who love flying low-cost carriers, thanks for the videos and congratulations on the soon-to-be 100 000 subscribers, Alex - well deserved!
My friend was a flight attendant for Lynx. She said they only got a 53 hour notice that they will not be working anymore for Lynx
That make total sense
@@marcospark2803What part of it doesn't make sense?
I can tell thats sarcasm.
@LiamBeatzz So did your friend went on to other airlines or change her career altogether? Don't get me wrong because I am curious where Lynx employees went after their company folded. It saddens me that Lynx ceased operation so quickly and I hope every employee there found a better position after Lynx
I still remember flying on the inaugural round trip like it was yesterday. Feels so odd to no longer see LynxAir anymore. Thanks for catching their last flight.
Not Gonna lie making that outro as the captain when you know your loosing your job, hat`s off to him, most likely a pretty emotional moment
Another great video, always look forward to your vids. It is truly a sorrowful day when a good airline goes away. Know how you feel, my first trip was in 1956 (age 12) on a TWA connie, which led to becoming a licensed pilot. Then in later years TWA went out of business, a truly great leader in the industry. Stay well and keep up the great work.
Thank you for capturing this final flight. As a former Swoop employee who was there to the very end, it was very emotional watching that final flight touch down in Edmonton, and very difficult to say goodbye to the airline that so many of us had poured our hearts and souls into.
I know the Lynx employees feel the same way, and memories like this video will mean more than words can describe.
So sad to see another Canadian ULCC fall.
Didn’t westjet absorb everyone from swoop?
R.I.P. 😢😢😢
4:55 even the fire alarms activated to say goodbye to Lynx Air.
That's probably a door alarm not a fire alarm. For security reasons if a door to a secure area is left open it will set off an alarm.
@@TaliyahPyou’d be seeing a lot more strobes.😊
@@DMSparkynah yvr fire alarm is more annoying than flashy. It goes off all the time for water leaks oddly enough.
I can clearly see people appreciated and have happy memories flying with Lynx
That music track at the end, despite being the same track every time just hit different. Thank you for what you do Alex
Something about the vibrant red cabin that just had a full load of passengers going to a cold, dark cabin just hurts my aviation soul. I'm an airport worker in Tampa, and I just about cried the day after operations had completely stopped at Tampa, but the Lynx flight was still loaded into the system and showed up on the departures board. No gate, no ticket counter, no staff or plane in sight. It was a sad sight indeed. Rest in peace to Lynx, and may their crew find wings again.
Well done and classy as always Alex, that hit right in the emotional department. I will miss these guys. To me they started like the original humble Westjet but just didn't get as lucky as they did in the end. Thank you to everyone at Lynx, the crews, the staff and everyone who brought us this special Canadian and Calgary based airline. Your efforts will not be forgotten. May you all find new jobs and thrive in the future.
I also flew on a Lynx air flight from Vancouver to Calgary and landed around 2am. There was a flight attendant who in my opinion had a very good hairstyle, but my point is, we will miss Lynx.
I'm so glad you had the opportunity to take part in and document this final flight.
In August 2022, I was going to Vancouver, Canada with my dad. We flew aboard United Airlines from America. I saw Lynx Air, but I don't remember what is was bound for.
Thanks Alex. Hoping all at Lynx find continued work in aviation.
Indeed, a sad day, but life goes on. Lynx people will go on to their next chapter, the aircraft will be sold, the world continues. Very nice work Alex.
I was going to fly lynx air over the summer but it’s sad to hear that they ceased operations 😢
Thank you for this video Alex! Your trip report are always amazing and thank you for supporting Lynx air! - Former Flight attendant!
I saw this and I was suprised. I may have not known lynx for the longest of times but I will remember this day.
I had the pleasure of flying Lynx from Winnipeg to Vancouver two years ago. They were very professional and a a pleasure to fly with. Very sad time.😢
im not crying, you are
The crazy thing to me is, these new startup airlines seem to last the average before collapse: 2 years. I’ve seen enough airlines fail or merge over the years, here in Canada. People really don’t understand just how hard it is for an airline to survive in Canada.
because people don’t care. People think that more airlines will give them cheaper prices but that is not the case when prides are already competitive. People don’t know how much flying costs
Ahw, this video was actually very moving and well put together! I didn’t know Lynx Air very well, but I think it’s sad they could not compete with Canada’s other airlines. I wonder where their fleet will go.
Thanks for uploading this tribute to Lynx Air! 🐾
A Tribute to Lynx Air 😢
You mean Lynx Air
@@GoofyAhhParker oh yes, I’m sorry, my bad
Unfortunate to hear such sudden news as I've only just recently heard of Lynx a couple weeks ago. Great video, you managed to make me attached to an airline I've never heard of before. I hope someday we can see a return.
Excellent commentary. I've only flown on Air Canada and WestJet when visiting Canada, but heard about Lynx Air. Glad you got to make the last Dauntless flight.
I remember being there for their inaugural flight into Halifax. Water salute and all.
Adieu, Lynx Air... You were indeed Dauntless 😢
Not going to lie this video really hit me. It’s so sad to see Lynx Air go so soon. It was only 2 years. RIP Lynx Air. I will always remember you!❤
Another historical flight. Thx Alex. Ken and I were talking about all your adventures. Maybe someday I can meet you at YYC!
Nicely documented final flight coverage. Thanks for sharing.
This airline is memories, ever since it was my first flight after 4 years. Now it’s gone.
Farewell Lynx.
Thanks again Alex for capturing this moment in Canadian aviation history. With the saturated competition of Flair, Jetlines, Swoop, and Lynx, it’s not a surprise that one of the ULCs would go under
Lynx and swoop are gone now, jetlines gave up on being low cost. It’s just flair now. I hope they survive…
I flew on Lynx air three times fortunately and captured my first pictures on my phone with lynx I will miss seeing them in Edmonton and in Toronto😢… so long Lynx and Thxs for everything
i had to come back to finish this video as i felt too emotional the first go. i watched all the lynx planes come back to YYC on flightradar24 tuning into ATC and honestly couldnt hold back my tears. thank you for documenting this flight Alex
flew with them for the first time about a month prior to this flight. first time flying alone - all was well. sad that they are gone but i'm glad i was able to get a chance to fly with them before they folded. thanks for the video, it's a great way to document their short stint in canadian skies
i flew on lynx in early january on the same plane that did the first flight a few years ago. the aviation market in canada is so tough. we were all hopeful we could have 2 ULCCs but the market might only be able to support flair
Flair has never made a penny. No ULCC is sustainable.
One of the rare times a runway round of applause felt appropriate
Anybody remember WardAir? That small company operated in Canada in the 80s and was awesome. Eventually folded, sadly.
Late to this channel, but I sincerely appreciate the amount of respect you hold for the professionalism and effort these crewmembers extended on their last day at the office. New sub for sure.
Incredible work, Alex!
Thank you Justin.
Seeing airlines that just want to make a change in their industry unfortunately shut down is heartbreaking, RIP Lynx Air
I was thinking in flying with Lynx next May that I go to Vancouver but as they are gone I just booked with Westjet. One problem of these low-cost airlines is that they think that because customers want cheap they don't need to work on fidelity nor treating customer well. I have very bad experience with Flair for example and only will be flying with them as last reoours.
Alex thank you very much for the video! Brings good memories. Very sad that Lynx story ended this way.
so sad, will miss Lynx Air; must have been surreal being on its final flight but a brilliant tribute you have with this episode! thanks
Back in 2011 we flew ORD-YYZ-AMS, and we had a 2 year old in tow. Your saying having fun riding the people movers for fun reminded me how we kept a 2 year old full of energy entertained, and it was on the escalators. That was a long 4 hour layover, and he eventually fell asleep then the energy let out.
Thanks for the record of the flight. Nice to have for the history.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you for this. I worked for the original Frontier Airlines, so I know the feeling. Hard. Brought a tear. 😢
14:12 - 14:32 really, really hit me. emotional. thank you lynx air!
Always a good day when Alex posts
When I found out that Lynx Air service was ending, it hit me extremely hard! I’ve only seen Lynx a few times but they were always a pleasant sight. Goodbye Lynx Air! I was honestly getting teary eyed at the end! Absolutely loved the video Alex! ❤
Excellent work on documenting Canadian Aviation 👏
RIP Lynx. I only hope that with basically 0 competition, Flair can survive and we can at least have ONE ULCC in Canada. Please..
It's crazy. I just went on a business trip to Vancouver last week and I was actually going to book with these guys. I've always admired their whole attempt at the market. I was lucky enough to get a model of one of their planes from my wife for Christmas and it's crazy to see that they're already gone. 😢
Flew Lynx over 6 times last time was on a round trip from Calgary to Victoria, I had a plane booked from Lynx to the F1 Canadian Grand Prix to Montréal. I was heartbroken to see them cease operations... Lynx forever... ❤️
Thank you for sharing this vlog. Have an amazing weekend. Cheers. 😢
Very classy finale.....well done.
Even Airline Videos Live mentioned Lynx Air in their broadcast wondering if they would see them land one more time at LAX last Sunday 25th. Great tribute video, and awesome how that crew worked together to make sure every passenger got home when they fell short of staff.
Great video, and good to see the Norwegian livery.
Such a shame Norwegian stopped their transatlantic flights. I used to travel between the UK and US a lot before Covid on their Dreamliners - Norwegian was twice the airline BA is.
I flew on Norwegian once from Gatwick to LAX. I felt the seats on the Dreamliner were a little cramped. I was a lot more comfortable on the outgoing flight on a Thomas Cook A330. Thomas Cook of course now gone, and Norwegian out of the transatlantic route business.
I flew lynx once from Halifax to Toronto and returned, an amazing experience
😭😭😭😭😭IT HAS ONLY BEEN TWO YEARS THEY WERE EXPANDING SO MUCH AND THEY WERE SUCH A GOOD BUDGET AIRLINES BEST ONE IN CANADA . SO SAD TO SEE THEM GO RIP 😢😭😭😭😭😭
Flair is the best imo but I don't see them sticking around much longer either... Canada's economy is just so hard for all airlines (Especially budget)
@@kingbanana8529 yeah I mean I wouldn’t be suprised if flair goes next since they are in quite a few financial issues
@@kingbanana8529Isn’t Flair being slowly bought up by one of the monopoly airlines of Canada? (Westjet/Air Canada)
Yea, unfortunately that was there problem, they expanded to fast. If you watched Air Canada (at the beginning) they did a slow grow). Same with Westjet, Slow grow. I feel bad for Lynx I really loved their colors.
@@kingbanana8529FLAIR IS THE WORST BRO
Glad to see you could go on the last one, saw Mikey’s comment on FB and hoped it wouldn’t get cancelled
Impressed with how professional the crew was.
I never had the opportunity to fly Lynx, but from all the trip reports I have seen , I truly believe that it was an amazing airline.First Swoop technically then Lynx and now I hope nothing will happen with Flair.
Sunwing is going as well soon, I hope flair and jetlines will stay
@@Yukis.aviationWestJet has plans to *mostly* integrate Sunwing. Essentially it'll be possible to book that type of fare onboard regular WestJet flights in addition to kept dedicated Sunwing/low cost planes
@@planefan082I don’t recall them planning anything low cost and I worked there lol
@@somethingsomething404 It was just last year, but all I saw was an infographic.
Man you have a way of making heavy hitters. Thank you.
Well done Alex.
Great commentary on Lynx!
I recently traveled with Lynx from Newfoundland to Toronto, but unfortunately, there was an unexpected "delay" of three weeks.
I was at YVR at the same time as you flying home to YUL with my dad and we were talking and said that we were flying on the last day of Lynx... little did we know that the last flight was taking off only a few meters away!! We arrived in YUL on the red eye at 6:40am and saw abandoned bags with a handwritten paper on them thag said Lynx Air... crazy that no one was taking care of them now. Thanks for this video!
I’m really sad to see Lynx Air to leave already I wish they had more airplanes this is will make me remember it
Flew lynx air for the first time on February 22, 2024 from YYC to LAS, as soon as we landed I got an email saying my return flight was cancelled and they are ceasing operations, had to use my points to fly AC. I only flew with lynx once but my first time was a great experience, I will miss them
Thank you Alex. Fantastic video.
An airline shutting down is really emotional. Thank you for documenting this event as it sheds some light on how messy it can be. I really feel for the employees of Lynx Air. Speaking from experience, the emotions are even more intense when it’s a national carrier. My grandparents worked for Malév Hungarian Airlines, and my father and I both wanted to fly for them. I legitimately cried when they announced the airline went bankrupt and the emotional black whole that’s been left as a result is still present to this day. Many people, me included still hold onto the memories made from the days gone by. Watching this video brought back many of those same feelings I felt back in 2012. So here’s to the employees and frequent flyers of Lynx Air!
Rip Lynx One of my fav Budget airlines and the only budget airlines i ever flew
through the four flights i took with them the boarding music hit diffrent
Lynx Air retired so fast but luckily I got to fly them on a route from YYZ (Toronto) to YYC (Calgary)
It was a fun 2 years. I always liked seeing them internationally in Fort Myers which lacks Canadian low cost service
Love seeing all the snow effects on the ground at YYC!
Wow small world. Know the captain. We’ve been sharing some great memories/media of his time at lynx and he even got to take one of the planes down to storage is Tuson.
RIP Lynx... Great video