Meanwhile, Ryanair's rapid expansion in recent years, which saw its passenger numbers increase from 19.4 million in 2003 to 24.6 million in 2004 and 30.9 million in 2005 is surpassed by easyJet who saw 28,291,000 passengers in 2004 turn into 32,100,000 in 2005 (up+13.5%).
These numbers are the real reason why the likes of BACON are having a hard time. For every passenger that wants a full or partial service on EU shorthaul or Domestic there are dozens and dozens and dozens that don't.
On every airport pair that Ryan or EZY have ever contested with a traditonal airline they have won. They are like the Borg. Lamentable, but, market forces at work.
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