Why does Allegiant Air need two hours of my life? {Gadling}

Mar 31st 2008 6:50PM I flew allegiant this past weekend. From the 45 min. wait at the ticket counter to the unmanned/unmarked gate---tended only at boarding time, and then the allegiant employee had a back pack on, assumably containting everything necessary to work there. The only thing she used was the door, to let us board, and the phone, to page and announce. They must be a great investment---they don't SPEND any money! The only 3 things in the seat back pocket were an air sickness bag, an "in case we crash" card, and the menu, stating the prices for all consumables on board, from water to booze and snacks. The real corker came when I used the lavatory on the return flight. I went up there because the OCCUPIED light was not on, but when I reached the door it was, in fact, locked by the occupant. When I was able to get in, the commode had traces of human waste that would not flush, the toilet paper was sitting on the counter---saved $ on the spindle to hold it, I guess--
and the waste bin was full---20 minutes, and less than 5 passengers' use, into the flght! My husband had the same comment about lag time/drink consumption---all adds up to a not-so-thrifty flight!
Would not likely fly them again, and will not recommend them. On our return flight, it took a good 30 min. to have our luggage get to the carousel, and this is in a regional airport (the kind they are trying to build their schedules and reputations on!). Thanks for letting me vent---and warn others who might be considering an Allegiant flight.