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low-cost carrier; budget airline; LCC
An airline that offers lower fares than traditional carriers by reducing costs on services like meals, baggage, and seat selection. Commonly abbreviated as LCC in Japanese.
A compound of 格安 (bargain-priced) + 航空 (aviation) + 会社 (company). Often abbreviated as LCC (エルシーシー) from the English "low-cost carrier."
Forms
LCC is more commonly used in casual conversation. The full term 格安航空会社 appears in news and formal writing.
Common collocations
- LCCで行く: to go by budget airline
- LCCの便: a budget airline flight
- 格安航空会社が参入する: a budget airline enters the market
Usage
Major LCCs in Japan include Peach Aviation, Jetstar Japan, and Spring Japan. Services like meals, baggage, and seat selection are typically charged separately.