The network airlines remain the core of the Lufthansa Group, but the companies outside the network airlines will contribute a growing share of revenue and earnings. The new Eurowings is creating an additional player in the low-cost segment, both for short-haul routes in Europe and long-haul leisure travel routes. The service companies remain a strategic competitive advantage for the Lufthansa Group, and if their margins stay stable, they will continue to grow. Their strong market position provides a natural hedge against the pressures exerted on the network and point-to-point airlines by the growth of their competitors.