It must be so difficult for those working in the tourism industry at present.
My heart goes out to all those who have lost their jobs.
The Aer Lingus cabin crew staff based in Shannon have been told that more than 100 jobs are to go and now there are fears that Aer Lingus might move its transatlantic slots to Manchester, reducing its presence in Dublin. 
There will be much gnashing of teeth, politicians up in arms about any changes.
But what did they expect ?
You sell off a family heirloom you can't then wail about what happens to it.
I remember being strongly opposed to the first Aer Lingus part sell off.
Sadly my fears are being realised.
I bet Michael O' Leary is thanking his lucky stars that Ryanair failed in their bid for Aer Lingus.
Be careful what you wish for you might get it. Luckily they didn't.