TTR, that wasn't actually what I was suggesting. I was thinking along the lines that it may cost a little more (but maybe not that much more - hence my question) to fly with a legacy carrier and that they will generally make a greater effort to get you to your destination and less fuss about compensation.
Personally I avoid airlines such as RYR and EZY like the plague. I often find that although they may be a little cheaper (on some of the routes I fly) I know that any delays or cancellations will cost me a lot more than if I fly with a legacy carrier. What happened to binzer and his friend would seem to support my theory.