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I flew with Spirit for the first time and learned everything you give up for cheap fares. Water was $4, there was no in-flight entertainment, and the leg room was abysmal.  Here are 6 things I wish I knew about the airline before my 3-hour flight from Miami to NYC.

I'm a low-maintenance traveler. At just under 5'3", legroom usually isn't an issue, and I can fall asleep almost anywhere. I'm also a light packer and am easily entertained by a good book or chatting with...

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