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| Founded | 2006 | |||
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| Frequent flyer program | EarlyReturns | |||
| Fleet size | 11 |
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| Destinations | 15 | |||
| Parent company | Republic Airways Holdings | |||
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado | |||
| Key people | Cameron Kenyon (Interim President) | |||
| Website | http://www.frontierairlines.com | |||
Lynx Aviation, Inc. is a regional airline based in Denver, Colorado, USA. The airline is a subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings and operates feeder service for Frontier Airlines. The Lynx name plays off of the tail pictures of its planes, specifically Larry the Lynx, and the fact that it "links" smaller airports to the main Denver hub of Frontier Airlines.[1] All flights operated by Lynx Aviation are sold and marketed as "Frontier Airlines operated by Lynx Aviation."
On August 13, 2009, Frontier Airlines and Lynx Aviation were purchased by Republic Airways Holding of Indianapolis, Indiana through an auction held in the US Bankruptcy Court.
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History
Lynx Aviation was formed by Frontier Airlines Holdings on September 6, 2006. Lynx was formed to help reduce costs; Frontier hopes to cut costs on routes 650 miles or shorter by 30%, allowing entry into new markets.The plan was originally to begin service in May 2007.[1]
The carrier received a waiver from the Department of Transportation to begin selling seats prior to receipt of their Airline Operating Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. Plans were delayed when Frontier announced on September 4, 2007 that FAA certification would not be met in time for the initial launch date of Lynx Aviation service. In the interim, these routes were flown with existing aircraft flown by Republic Airlines and Horizon Air, and beginning in November 2007 aircraft flown by ExpressJet Airlines.[2][3] On December 5, 2007, Lynx Aviation received its Airline Operating Certificate from the FAA. Lynx began passenger operations December 7, 2007.
On April 11, 2008, Frontier Airlines Holdings announced that it and all of its subsidiaries had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to its credit card processor withholding payment from ticket sales.[4]
On April 23, 2008, Frontier terminated their service agreement with Republic Airlines. This leaves Lynx as the only regional providing feeder service for Frontier.[5]
Destinations
Lynx Aviation currently flies to 15 destinations for Frontier Airlines.
As of September 2009, Lynx Aviation offers the following scheduled service:[6]
United States
- Colorado
- Kansas
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Wyoming
- Jackson Hole (Jackson Hole Airport) Seasonal
Fleet
The first Q400 was delivered on July 20, 2007, and featured a baby lynx named Luke on the tail. The remaining nine aircraft were delivered by year's end. The 10 options on the aircraft have been declined with the exception of one that was delivered in August 2009.[7]
| Aircraft | Total | Passengers | Notes |
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| Bombardier Q400 | 11 | 74 | Beginning May 2010, 3 Operating For Frontier Airlines and 8 Operating For Continental Connection |
References
- ^ a b Yamanouchi, Kelly (2006-09-06). "Frontier thinking small to go bigger". Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_4297315. Retrieved 2006-09-07.
- ^ "Frontier Lynx delay". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-09-05-frontier-lynx-delay_N.htm.
- ^ "ExpressJet to begin flying for Frontier while Lynx is resolved". Denver Post. http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_6985208.
- ^ "Frontier Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization; Normal Operations Continuing and Unaffected". Press release. 2008-04-11. http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/who-we-are/news-media/press-releases.do. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=131107&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1133796&highlight=
- ^ Frontier Airlines Route Map
- ^ "conference call among Frontier management and investors". http://www.vcall.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=108827.
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