Chinese fire trucks spray water on the first ever Air France flight to land in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province in an aviation tradition. AFP/Goh Chai Hin
The French carrier is set to go head to head with other low cost airlines
in offering discounted fares for short and medium-haul flights, though travelers will need to renounce perks such as checked luggage, flexible ticketing and frequent flyer miles.
All-inclusive tickets will still be available at the current price of economy class seats to offer a larger choice to passengers.