I fly lots – but as the handle suggests mostly at my own expense. And this year I’ve not travelled once on either Easy or Ryan.
I don’t think the bubble has burst, it’s just that for the moment traditional carriers have become new the low cost.
There have been some real bargains this year, either because of one-off promotions, or through some seriously low fares that are frequently offered (quietly dumped?) via OPODO or Expedia.
Traditional carriers also generally provide a free snack and a beverage (more savings here). If you book on line you don’t (BMI excepted) have to pay a credit card surcharge.
Add to that they often fly from Heathrow – which if you live in London near a tube station means £3.70 on the Piccadilly line, rather than £20+ on railway or £6.80 per day in a car park.
The Piccadilly line may be bit slow – but it’s quicker and more comfortable than the coach that you have to catch from Stansted on a Sunday.