It's OK for you Southerners saying go on the fancy airlines, but us plebs from up North would have to go to Heathrow. No thanks I would rather go to EMA or BHX or MAN and slum it without reclining my seat, which I really like as the bloke in front can't recline his onto my lap. Nothing is worse in economy class when people recline their seats.
On a short haul flight is there any reason people want to eat and drink? Just sit there and think how convenient and cheap the flight is. Maybe read a book! I agree the colours aren't very nice but Ryanair have removed the adverts and thank God they don't play that daft tune when they land early.
There is more seat space on Ryanair than Thomson or Monarch.