Missing the Point
Dublinaviator,
You are missing my point on the tax issue. Ryanair have reported higher profits and indeed so will a number of airlines. If you take a cost out from a fare - ie in this case €3.000 Gov tax. Most airlines will not reduce their fares by €3.00. It will be used to increase profits. They might claim they will. But ultimately it's a tight business and anywhere an airline sees an opportunity to increase profits it will be taken - simple logic - any business would do the same.
However, €3.00 will not decide a passenger coming to Ireland or not. Far more radical plans need to be played out.
But look at the amount of free press the airlines gain from objecting to the €3.00.
Regards
Shamrogue