ChrisLKKB,
My post was intented to answer Clanger32's post(500). He is obviouly looking for genuine help as to the 'next move'. I dont think he's particularly interested in amateur economics hence I suggested he should probably look elsewhere in the forum. Most wannabees switched on to the situation are discussing the burning issues elsewhere. i.e. Flybe's recruitment plan's after they convert the embraer guys, Ryanair recruitment for next year, Jet 2 and the likes of's next years's summer schedules, Funding, how to keep an IR current, etc etc etc...
Why the economic situation occured is of no relevance to them. People can sit and around and pontificate all the like.
So back to my point...thats why I suggested Clanger32 would probably benefit from reading other threads rather than this one.
Personally, I find this thread amusing hence I read it.