budget airlines have their place - or they would be bankrupt. what's not to like about booking the bare bones fare, they pick your seat/cabin, want to check a bag - $40 each way - still included in P fare as are carryons - priority boarding? - yep, $15 on plane - oh, you want to pick a seat/cabin - here's the add on price ...
book a basic flight - their limited schedule - backpack only, no add'l charge - I get from A to B just like you do on a major airline.