re: So I finally tried Spirit Airlines.

Here's the deal with Spirit: they are fine...until they aren't.

I had flown them 3-4 times and all experiences were relatively adequate...until I had one of the most miserable experiences of my life, which apparently is a common thing on this route and especially if you have a connecting flight.

If you have a direct flight, and its a short trip...it will probably be ok.

If you have a connecting flight and its a longer trip, just pay more to fly with someone else.