I was quite pleased with Ryanair when I used them the first few times but having been stung (perfectly legally of course - if you care read the terms & conditions ad nauseaum) last time, I have booked us to Alicante with BA from Gatwick in mid-April. At least now I don't have to worry that we will be charged extra for wearing the wrong colour clothes or whatever Ryanair's "Excess du Jour" happens to be on that day. Peace of mind and a reasonably civilised experience for just £43 more.