It was reported in the parents that he has just lost both parents and was already due to leave in 2006.
Flying into the higher cost airports is double edged. It costs more but also allows you to charge your paxs more. Their is a market for people who wish to fly ALMOST to where they want at 30euros and another that takes you to the main airport at 40euros. Ryanair and easyjet take about the same numbers of Pax one using each model. They have to differ to maximise the market. Even with high fuel costs Easy is expected to make £50-55m profit over a full year.
With the high fuel costs who will start up another low cost airline? There must soon be an end to an expansion in the number of low cost airlines.