Spirit can be a good, cheap option if you can handle a tiny seat and no in-flight entertainment. But do it right.

Indeed, with current data made available by ch-aviation showing that Spirit Airlines' aircraft have an average age of just ...

But that’s just the way things are now. Seat selection fees are here to stay, and as time goes on, they’re likely to get only ...

Spirit Airlines, on the other hand, made a la carte pricing common in the U.S., with fees for seat assignments, checked bags and other add-ons. It's a strategy most large airlines, except for ...

"We’ve always had heart," said Frontier CEO Barry Biffle. "Some airlines are walking away from what travelers love, but we're ...

For this reason, an airline such as Southwest that offers both free bags, free change fees and no seat selection fees may not be a great choice. That’s where Spirit and Frontier shine.