Air Tran...seat selection?

[Camno's Mama]

We were thinking about flying Air Tran, and were wondering if anyone knows how much more it is to select seats when we book? Also, is it worth it? Do you usually get to sit together as a family anyway? Anyone have any advice?

 

[briananddeb]

When we booked AirTran for our June '08 trip, we paid $5.00 per person to select seats. Haven't used this airline before so can't say how it goes if you wait until you check in at the airport for seat assignments. But there are seven of us and we want to sit together so we prepaid.

 

[gomomgo]

It is only $5 per coach seat to select. I figured it was just 20 bucks to assure that we would be together and it was worth it. Heck - I can spend that at the dollar store without even trying! Now we don't have to sweat it out at the airport. It was still a good deal for us even with the extra 20.

 

[Disney Ella]

I also paid $5, but the seats closer to the front of the plane were $10.

 

[Mickey1974]

6 of us flew on AirTran last Jan. out of Minneapolis. One person booked their flight at a completely separate time then the rest. We did not pre-book our seats because it saved us money by picking the seats at check-in time. (I think it was $20 per person.) When we arrived at the counter they put all 6 of us next to one another and the plane was full that day. On the way home we were all seated next to one another again. So it worked in our favor.

 

[pooh2001]

I am even thinking of reserving seats in the business class, so we have 4 seats across. We will be closer to the front of the plane and less turbulance.
DH has flown AirTrans and said the service was good and the workers very nice.

 

[cbrfan]

I am even thinking of reserving seats in the business class, so we have 4 seats across. We will be closer to the front of the plane and less turbulance.
DH has flown AirTrans and said the service was good and the workers very nice.

I don't think you can "reserve" a seat in business class without purchasing at business class fare. If they have any upgrades available you can purchase it when you arrive at the airport.