Some industry analysts considered the possibility that the economic recession could offer an opportunity for budget carriers, as passengers who continued to travel were expected to trade down, By mid-2009, budget air-accomied for more than 35 percent of scheduled intra traffic, Ryanair was the clear market share leader with EasyJet another dominant force. (Exhibit 2) The two were often compared and contrasted because both operated mainly out of the United Kingdom and served the same markets. However, it was a matter for debate whether Easylet's use of primary airports would be er than Ryanair's at capturing the traffic trading down from network carriers