I want to respond to that excellent plan which David has shared, frankly - that is almost certainly going to happen. And with strength in all corners, perhaps another take-over bid? Meaing that Aer Lingus either joins them - or get's out.
Still, MOL has given Aer Lingus the perfect reason to expand, but in doing so might just led Aer Lingus to the end of runway line!
RYR has made cuts, but realistically, I can't actually believe that anyone actually uses those routes for anything more than visiting friends/family or weekend breaks - which means that they are unprofitable in the present economical climate.
To conclude, expansion is the key. More people flying = more profits.
Nikolai.