Perhaps its got nothing to do directly with the lo costs.
People are beginning to shop around a bit more again with some national carriers creating competition..
I for example, priced 4 seats Dublin-Prague a few weeks ago.
EI gave a price that was lower than any of the so-called Low cost airlines, it was also a direct flight - no 2or 3 hr London stopover...
Spoke to someone recently also, who has just returned from a few days in Prague... travelled with a stopover in both directions 2 seats for €50 less than my 4... !!!
I think more people are not just automatically assuming the loco's are cheaper without checking elsewhere...
Are the public beginning to vote with their feet ?
shiver me nice new alu tubes !!!