Overall, I was really pleasantly surprised by my experience, and I'd gladly fly Spirit again for a quick trip.
I arrived at my destination safely and cheaply. I liked that my $18 flight left me with more money to spend on the rest of my trip.
The staff members I encountered were very friendly as well, further adding to my pleasant experience.
Although the flight was bare bones, I had no issue with it.
I think Spirit flights can be a great value if you bring your own snacks and travel light, therefore avoiding additional baggage fees and extra food costs.
If I were on a longer flight, I might consider paying extra (about $5) to choose an aisle seat, my preferred spot on a plane.
But although I had a good experience, I wouldn't book Spirit for a super-important or time-sensitive trip.
Spirit doesn't have as many routes as larger air carriers, so I'd be concerned about getting stuck in my departure city if my flight got canceled. If that happened, I'd probably have to fork over a lot of money for a last-minute flight with another airline, defeating the purpose of booking a cheaper flight with Spirit in the first place.
But for casual trips like these — when I'm looking to keep money in my pocket and travel light — Spirit is just fine.