Have to say, that post smelled of snobbery to me!
As regards discounts, RYR like many other airlines, low cost and traditional, attract support in terms of discounts from the airports they serve. Why the bl**dy hell should they? Well, by flying people in, they create jobs, bring customers for the airport shops, bars and restaurants and many other things. This is what markets do - airports want airlines and are prepared to compete with each other - by cutting deals - to get them.