Struggling low-cost air carriers require feds’ intervention on price competition, says aviation expert

Lynx Air, which closed its doors in February, was the latest in a string of low-cost carriers to shutter in recent years, including CanJet Airlines and Swoop.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez and the federal government should recognize that air travel in Canada shouldn't be seen as a 'cash cow,' says National Airlines Council of Canada CEO Jeff Morrison.

A pattern of low-cost airlines in Canada folding in recent years shows that attracting investment is a struggle, and requires a regulatory regime that ensures the long-term survival of these carriers, according to an aviation sector expert.

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