Jetliner:
I don't know how Spirit could, successfully, argue that the small claims court doesn't have jurisdiction. First, I'm assuming the OP purchased a round-trip ticket, from Spirit, for transportation from Atlanta, to St. Maarten and back. Spirit does business in the State of Georgia. Therefor it is subject to the jurisdiction of Georgia courts. The OP is not claiming compensation due to injuries or baggage loss. So there does not appear to be any pre-empting law (Warsaw/Montreal conventions, etc.)
This is basically a sales agreement wherein the seller failed to carry-out his obligations.
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