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| - Ok this is SPIRIT. They're not supposed to be Virgin or Emirates or even Southwest. They are the lowest of the low discount carriers (perhaps tied with Allegiant). If you know that going in, and prepare yourself, Spirit offers you the perfect opportunity to take trips that would normally be cost prohibitive. Be warned: the only bag you can take on board without paying is a backpack or a purse. I packed light, got everything in a small backpack, and flew to Phoenix (well, Mesa, actually) for less than $40 ROUNDTRIP and to LAX for $100! That's with taxes, fees, etc! The seats are tight, no doubt, but I even held my 10-month old baby on my lap for both flights, so it's definitely doable.
If you want to carry-on 2 bags and check one; if you want to get 4 free ounces of soda and a bag of peanuts; if you want 3 more inches of leg room; if you want witty banter from the flight attendants......fly Southwest.
BUT if cost is the most important item to you: pack light, bring a water bottle & fill it in the airport, brace yourself, and fly spirit!
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