Different vibe" is right, we were way more patient with stuff like that back then.

That 50 euro bag fee is absolutely RIDICULOUS. It's basically a tax for wanting to bring more than a toothbrush. I saw someone once with three jackets on just to avoid paying. You have to become a packing ninja, rolling everything into tiny balls. Ryanair wins because they get your money either way, from the fee or from you buying new clothes at your destination. It's a clever way to make travel more stressful and expensive.