[hutzlibu]

"And Ryan Air takes it to a whole new level. At least easy jet planes don't feel like they are going to break in the middle of the flight."

That would be my main issue. I don't mind little space and other inconviniences that much ... but I do not accept a higher risk for flying budget. I assumed, that RyanAir budget everything they can, but not savety. And as far as I can tell, the maintaineance etc. looked professional.

[ngokevin]

Budget airlines fly with a fleet of modern airplanes, maybe even more modern than larger airlines. Is there any evidence of increased risk of safety?