Aerlingus never went back into expansion mode after the 2008 recession began to ease so it shouldn't have any problem coping with a so called double dip. The moan about the travel tax hindering growth is now seen for what it is. An attempt by airlines to increase their yield without making any attempt to grow traffic let alone develop routes that would bring inbound tourists to Ireland
Only danger for them is possible over exposure to Sun Routes although after another miserable Summer, people will still opt for Santa Ponsa before Salthill if at all possible!