If the time of easyjet suits you better and price is the same no reason to go with air france. You loose out on a free drink,that's all
Didn't read all post here.
I would go with easyjet any time, except if luggage is needed, know that you will pay extra, on short hauls.
They allow check in very long before flights.
Ryanair should be avoided unless you really travel with little luggage, and read and follow all the fineprint.