I flew Frontier Airlines from Atlanta to Newark for $112 round-trip. It wasn't a deal — it was a compromise.

I flew Frontier Airlines from Atlanta to Newark for $112 round-trip. It wasn't a deal — it was a compromise.

Traveling on Frontier Airlines required many sacrifices, but the flight was smooth.Manseen Logan/BIAs a first-time flyer on Frontier Airlines, I was hesitant but hopeful.The flight to New Jersey was affordable and better than expected, but the seating was uncomfortable.Frontier is a decent, budget-friendly option for short trips when saving money is a priority.Desperate times call for desperate measures. In this economy, my desperation to get fr…