One expert I know (and who ought to know) reckons the next few years will see mergers leaving only five airlines in Europe: IAG (British Airways/Iberia), Air France/KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair and Easyjet.
I'll eat my hat if that 'prediction' comes true, "expert" indeed! I can't see us saying goodbye to Thomson, Monarch or Thomas Cook anytime soon!