Previously, U.S. legacy carriers operated low-cost air services within their mainline operations to compete with low-cost carriers; these operations were short-lived and included brands such as Continental Lite, Song (Delta), and Ted (United). Outside the U.S., low-cost carrier subsidiary airlines are more common, with examples including Air Canada Rouge, Jetstar Airways (subsidiary of Qantas), and Eurowings (subsidiary of Lufthansa).
Previously, U.S. major airlines provided budget-friendly air services as part of their main operations to compete with low-cost carriers; these ventures were brief and included labels such as Continental Lite, Song (Delta), and Ted (United). Globally, low-cost carrier subsidiaries are more common, featuring examples including Air Canada Rouge, Jetstar Airways (subsidiary of Qantas), and Eurowings (subsidiary of Lufthansa).