The only low-cost airline that is worth anything is Southwest.35 years and going from strength to strength.Share price always strong.Pilots never resign.Polite cabin/check-in.Free peanuts.Happy hour.Refunds when they overbook.Actually help you when you miss a flight.Great safety record.Low cost but professional.
In Europe,we get lumbered with Ryanair and easyjet.How not to do it.The IAA wont ever do anything to hamper Ryanair's operation,theres too much money involved.Perhaps the CAA isnt so cosy and they can actually do something to take the smile off this clown's face.
As an aside,Vueling is pretty good.I use them now whenever I fly to Spain.Too new to evaluate them on safety but they've got someone on their team who knows a thing or two about customer service.