Flying out of this airport was a breeze! I think they have updated it since some of these reviews. They do have "real" bathrooms now and a "real" (albeit small) gate area. No longer folding chairs.
Parking was $4 a day, so it's not free anymore - still a steal in my book.
The best part - there were NO LINES! We arrived early, but we definitely could have cut it closer if we'd known for sure. They don't have a TSA Pre-Check line, so you have to take out your liquids and take off your shoes.
The day we travelled they had a very informal food court (kind of laughing because it was just a couple of ladies selling stuff). There was breakfast grub, drinks and most importantly coffee!
I hope more flights get added, I would choose this airport over CLT any day!