So a possible Qantas and Jetstar arrangement, where pax on the premium carrier’s tickets can be accommodated on the LCC version and given a few extras such as 30kgs baggage, meals, seat selection, priority boarding, lounge access, FF miles etc ?
SQ and CX chose to bring the narrow bodies into the mainline operation, probably for greater control of the end product, but with increased costs.
Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages and it will be interesting to see how it works out. I still feel that having EK operating smaller types under their own brand on more premium routes which can’t take the B777, and using FZ for leisure and worker destinations would give them an advantage, similar to Qantas and Jetstar both operating narrow bodies.