I had 2 Ryanair flights in June and July of 2006, and both were without incident. Obviously I did not go expecting international coach or domestic first service, but they safely, efficiently, and respectfully delivered me to my destination for a low price, and I was able to choose the exit row!!! They were very strict on baggage weight, but I don't think on dimensions. While you can't pool baggage, they let you switch things among suitcases right in front of them after being weighed, so that is an option. If you are overweight though, it's a pain as you have to take the cost slip over to the ticket counter and pay, and then come back for your boarding pass. In Dublin and Baden-Baden, Germany no hand-luggage was weighed (maybe they will if it looks big, but I never saw it). So all in all, I was happy, and other than not getting a free can of soda, no worse in any way really than US domestic coach (Delta and UA are consistently more friendly, others hit or miss, but we had some very pleasant FAs on FR...the most annoying part is the loud announcements advertising their stuff for sale). If using DUB, get there early!!! We left on a Saturday morning around 6AM and even with 2 hours, were very rushed...at FKB we were way too early, but oh well (that is a great airport if you are in that area...most bash FR's regional airports, but this one is really conventiently located to Baden-Baden and the region, plus to taxi or security delays).

We also used Hapag-LLoyd express, which was significantly better than FR...better service options, drop-down LCD screens with ads and Airshow (flight plan, stats, maps...). They were amazing and the seats super comfortable! Those are my only euro lcc experiences, but I didn't have 1 problem (aside from the bomb scare in DUB on 7/4), just don't expect much and you'll be happy! Very truthfully though, they were better and more enjoyable than any RJ experience I've ever had, even only from ORD-MKE!