Honey, you get what you pay for.
If you want to get from A to B relatively cheaply, cfly with a LCC.
If you want pillows and blankets, complimentary drinks and a representative in the terminal handing out sympathy during delays, backup aeroplanes (make that backup crew, if it's easyJet) to come rescue you if it all goes wrong, fly mainline carriers. These extras all cost money and you only get so much for £40 a ticket.