Airtran A+ Rewards Program

[hulagirl]

Hi all,
I was just wondering if any of you have had experience with Airtran's Frequent Flyer program? I was reading on their website that you only need 12 credit vouchers for a free flight (with the Visa they offer you would only need to spend 12,000 in a year - or less if you fly with them!) Sounds too good to be true...
For those of you who use the program, is it difficult to get the flights you want using the vouchers? (Black out dates, restrictions, etc.) especially if a family of 5 are traveling together and only one person is on a free ticket?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[DisOrBust]

I have the same questions. Plus don't they have 4 vouchers with use of your visa for the first time?

 

[hulagirl]

Yes, you do get 4 vouchers with first use of the card which would mean you would only have to spend 8,000 in your first year to qualify for a free ticket. They do expire after 1 year so that may be limiting. I sure wish someone would respond about how tough it is to actually get a flight using the free certificate! It seems like there has to be a catch somewhere. Is anyone out there a member of this Frequent Flyer program?? Anyone...?