The load factors in 2008 are 2% less than 2007, which were 2% less than 2006. Easyjet are expanding more slowly but keeping the planes fuller. Traveling light without bags is more of a summer thing. I am sure Ryanairs load factor will track around 2% below last years and Easyjet will do just as well as the year before.
An early Easter means everyone is going to well in March. The Airlines must like well spaced hols.