Whoever wrote that article for the Sunday Times must realise that by publishing a piece of pure speculation such as that is they are increasing the chances of it actually happening substantially.
Would you, as an ordinary punter, buy a ticket to travel with Aer Lingus at Christmas if the Sunday Times says it's going to be bust by then?
I can't understand how they can get away with it. It is pure mischief making, all for the sake of flogging their rag.
Mischievous...now that's a good adjective to describe The Guvnor too I think.