"0"^^ . "4"^^ . "2012-09-15T00:00:00"^^ . "Other than the fact that Mesa Gateway is a VERY long drive from Central Phx, it's a great airport. Easy to use, cheap parking and friendly staff.\n\nTHAT SAID, I used Mesa Gateway because I got a cheap fare on Spirit Airlines - I'll NEVER fly the airline again. They charge more for you to carry a bag on than to check a bag. And we're talking a lot of money - $40 to bring a carry on. In the end, I paid more to carry a bag on the plane to and from Vegas than I paid for my plane ticket!!\n\nWhat's more, you don't even get water. No kidding, you have to pay for any beverage and they only have a few snacks to choose from. You also have to pay more for extra legroom. Very few people did so the entire second half of the plane was full - all middle seats were full. And they didn't move anyone up so we could spread out because we didn't pay for the seats.\n\nThis airline makes the big airlines look like they're giving stuff away. What a TERRIBLE experience."^^ . . "1"^^ . "0"^^ . . .