Originally Posted by
oliver2002
The EU airlines already have such a superlite fare product (e.g. AF/KL, AY) and use it on routes where LCCs compete head on. Its usually personal item only, no handbaggage and no early boarding group. The US3 have the 'basic' fare for domestic routes where you board last and are assured that your hand baggage will be gate checked (for free).
I think LHG is just analysing how and where to implement it, i.e. how to configure/customize the product that is already available in their Amadeus tool kit. Can't leave any ancilliary revenue lying on the table these days.
I usually fly out of GOT. LH is nearly always packed and there are quite a few low cost airlines flying from GOT. Thus, its not that LH can't compete. I guess they find out that there are some money to make by introduce another class. Let's see how it play out. Personally, I can leave the roll on bag, take some extra clothes on me, and pack a small bag to put under the seat. I might smell a little extra on the way back 😁, but if LH want to play this game, Im in!