Yes, but the reason LCC still come tops is because they give you the flexibility of flying out & back again on dates that suit you, not the airline. No need to stay overseas for a set period, i.e. 7 or 14 days.
Apart from this, the same LCCs offer a range of destinations which many charter airlines will not - these include the major European capitals as well as the holiday sunspots.
Currently there appears to be a growing trend in the number of people wanting to tailor-make their holidays - i.e. by booking their flights, hotels and car rental separately.
However, I will concede that the difference in fares is sometimes quite small.
As for papers and coffee - well, that's all very nice but I'd rather just get a cheaper seat and bring my own!