LCC Subsidiaries In FSC Airline Groups. What Are The Secrets For Success – And The Pitfalls?

Competitive pressures on short haul routes have prompted many full service airlines to create LCC subsidiaries, but ensuring the new carrier aligns with the parent strategy poses a key challenge.

• Do LCCs created by FSCs have a competitive advantage?
• How does the LCC child operate while maintaining management independence from their parent?
• Conversely, how does the LCC work with its parent to maximise group profitability? Can the FSC avoid creating just another product line – without the lower cost base to match?
• Is it possible to introduce seamless interlining despite their different service levels, in order to maximise group network coverage?
• Should network carriers be prepared to launch Long Haul LCCs – at the expense of, or to complement, their existing operation

Moderator: Crucial Perspective, CEO, Corrine Png
Panel:

• Aviation Performance Consultants, Executive Advisor to Peach Aviation, Patrick Murphy
• DDG International, Independent Airline Executive, Patee Sarasin
• flyadeal, CEO, Con Korfiatis
• Scoot, Head of Sales & Distribution, Trevor Spinks