As a parent, I've discovered that flying with children requires striking a careful balance between cost, practicality, and maintaining everyone's composure, including my own. For this reason, we chose to fly with Frontier Airlines CLT Terminal out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on our most recent trip to Florida. Admittedly, I was initially a little anxious. I wasn't sure what to anticipate because of all the online discussion about low-cost airlines and additional costs. But really? As a family, it ended up being one of the simplest and most straightforward travel days ever. The experience felt surprisingly efficient from the first moment we arrived at CLT. The airport staff were helpful, the self-check-in kiosks worked perfectly, and even the TSA line — which I usually dread with kids — moved along smoothly. We packed light, brought our own snacks, and had prepaid for one checked bag and our seats together, so there were no surprises. Inside the terminal, we found enough space to stretch out, recharge our devices, and even let the kids burn off some energy before boarding. The flight boarded on time, the crew was friendly, and while the seats were simple, they were clean and just fine for a short-haul flight. No chaos, no drama, no delays — just a smooth experience that made me feel like, yes, traveling with kids doesn’t always have to be stressful. Frontier Airlines Charlotte Terminal delivered exactly what we needed: an affordable, no-fuss way to get to our destination without the usual travel-day headaches. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.