I flew on one of the 'worst airlines in America'. Here's why I'd do it again.

• Frontier Airlines is one of many ultra-low-cost airlines in the US offering passengers cheaper fares than what major carriers charge.
• But there's a catch to flying one such airline, especially one that has often been ranked as one of the worst in the country.
• I recently flew from San Francisco, California, to Austin, Texas, aboard a Frontier flight.
• Here's why it was a painfully mediocre experience — and why I would still most likely do it again, under certain conditions.

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As this was my first year living out of my home state, I needed to get home to Texas for Christmas, and I knew from the start that I’d be looking at an expensive flight home.

I wasn't thrilled, since the holidays are typically one of the most expensive times to fly in the US.

Source: Kayak

Since I was on a budget, I looked into some budget airlines. These airlines allow thrifty passengers like yours truly to book a flight for less than what other big airlines offer.