They are operating more routes ex SNN than at any time in the recent past with LHR, LGW, BHX, BRS, GLA, MAN, CDG, JFK and BOS.
Aren't these flights operated by Aer Arann as a franchise? It's a fair point that they are not operated by Aer Lingus, merely in their colours much like GB Airways used to do with BA. Looking at the prices on the routes that RE / EI need to charge to make money on the ATR72, they're not the figures UK-Ireland passengers recognise as being competitive.