Like in the UK, you have a choice, Low Cost Airline and its associated downsides, or a Full Fare Airline and may extra.
The whole principle with a low cost airline is that they cut costs in various areas, shorter turnaround times on the ground. Less staff to deal with customer service issues, and less aircraft so you can't just pull in a spare aircraft when one goes tech...
It really is a choice, and it's the same with Ryanair and Easyjet.
