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If I book coach and then upgrade to business class when I check in on Airtran the day before the flight, is there still a $15 charge for my first suitcase? The site says the baggage charge applies to coach reservations.
I saw someone comment on the DCL cruise forum about not paying baggage fees if you upgrade to business class. I haven't flown Airtran business class since the baggage fees were introduced so that hadn't crossed my mind. But we are flying tomorrow so I'll know one way or the other very soon.
. How many reward points are needed to upgrade to business class?Code:
Wow excellent! I'm still tossing around the idea whether or not to take out the Airtran CC, so I can get more rewards points! This is VERY tempting...thanks for the update.And the answer is... TWO bags are free when you upgrade to business class. We're at the airport now and I checked two bags for me and one for my DH so we have no rolling carryon this trip. I fell naked walking around an airport with only my fanny pack and no bag! But it is great. Two bags free for each of us will come in handy at Christmas for sure.
I just looked into upgrading and the cost would be $250, bummer but I'll pay the baggage cost, must less....we are only checking one bag each, so $90 is much less.
And the answer is... TWO bags are free when you upgrade to business class. We're at the airport now and I checked two bags for me and one for my DH so we have no rolling carryon this trip. I fell naked walking around an airport with only my fanny pack and no bag! But it is great. Two bags free for each of us will come in handy at Christmas for sure.
It's $250 now....it will be $69 or so when you arrive at the airport (assuming they still have seats.)
So do I ask when I get to the ticket counter? As I'm checking our bags? Do I ask for that on the way back too? What a novel idea...thanks so much! This forum rocks da house!!!
So when / if I check in on-line there is a spot to check for upgrades available? with the price?
forgive me, I am an amateur when it comes to travelling and especially flying
So is the upgrade price a one time fee ($69, $49, or whatever it is) or is it per person?I did the upgrade for our trip last October. It must be a fairly simple process, because my dad did it for me over the phone. When I realized that I would be at a lunch meeting (without internet access!) at the 24-hour mark, I called my dad and gave him my info. He was able to check us in and get the upgrade within about 5 minutes. He laughed when he saw our seat assignment since we moved from Row 22 to Row 1!
You can find the price on the AirTran website. I believe you go under "travel tools" and click on "business class". It mentions a "limited time promotion" (not sure what "limited" means since it has been ongoing for over a year!) which allows you to upgrade for as little as $49 each way. There is a list of routes and what the cost is. The longer the flight, the higher the cost. We fly Dertroit to Orlando and it is $69 each way.
I am planning on doing it again for our trip in June as a surprise for my DH. (He did not go with us on our last trip) I loved the complimentary adult beverages. I got my money's worth on our flight down! I don't bother with the upgrade on the return though since I have no "magical express" to make my 2 hour drive home!
So is the upgrade price a one time fee ($69, $49, or whatever it is) or is it per person?