Air France's new venture

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Jean-Marc Janaillac is the new boss at Air France and has outlined a plan to launch a low cost airline to compete on long haul flights. With its partner KLM there is already a short haul brand called Hop! which caused disputes when it was proposed to use pilots on different contracts to the main airlines.
The new airline will use existing pilots but recruit dedicated cabin crew. Passengers will experience a lower standard of comfort and on-board services, but more attractive fares. M Janaillac wants the new enterprise to take over loss making routes, but with the co-operation of the staff and not despite their objections.
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