Thanks for the info, TP. We will be flying that route in late April returning early May. JAX-MIA-EIS. I did use some miles to upgrade our seats to the plus section with the extra legroom, and also free drinks are included, which may be necessary based on the "adventurousness" of landing a passenger jet at EIS! I found your post funny, everything sounds like a negative, and then the conclusion - this is the way to go.

We are tentatively looking forward to the new experience. Will try to remember to report back following our trip.

We do only have a 45 minute layover in MIA on the way down. Should be fine, we assume, but I'm a little concerned about that. I did manage to get us seats at the front of the plane from JAX-MIA, so we at least should be among the first off the plane to help us make the connection.