harriewilliam....noooo not really..
As companies innovate/use creative thinking coupled with aircraft that constantly produce better economics,evolve into LCC`s perhaps & compete with each other how can the consumer be blamed for taking advantage of that enterprise ...It`s probably called capitalism, driving or seeking an advantage over a rival business,the strong or fittest always survive ...noting the originator Southwest & of course Ryanair not withstanding the recent rostering fiasco.