Originally Posted by
aztimm
The Spirit fare for the, "big front seat," (similar to AA domestic first), with all the add-ons (luggage included) is $120
The AA main cabin fare is $124. AA domestic first is $230.
I could certainly see why someone would be tempted, and if everything is going well it might be worthwhile. But is that a gamble he is willing to take?
OP said the traveler had status, so in essence, has an 'all-inclusive' fare.
So seems the decision is whether to fly Spirit to save $5 and get the Big Front Seat. Odds are OP won't find many people on this message board who would steer you to Spirit, especially as previous poster noted about irrops recovery issues.