Airtran and ME questions

[RebeccaB]

First off, we've never flown Airtran, but finding flights this year has been a nightmare. So, as soon as I pull the trigger on our flights, we'll be flying Airtran. My question is this: How often does Airtran change their flight times? I ask because we will be tight on time getting to the airport. (We get out of school at 2, beat feet to the airport 1 hour and 45 min away, then getting through security and to our flight at 5:45).
Also, we don't check in to CBR til the 29th, but are flying in the night before and staying at the airport hotel. So, if I researched correctly, we can still use ME the following morning -29th- I just have to let them know right? Ugh. This year getting there is waay more stressful than years past.

 

[goofy4tink]

I have gotten quite fond of Airtran from Boston to Ft Lauderdale. I've had very good experiences, which really surprised me. But, I tend to book those flights pretty last minute, so not a lot of time for them to make any time changes.
BUT...having said that, the vast majority of airlines can, and do, make changes in flight times. No way to know beforehand.
You may be fine since you're flying in the near future. BUT, keep an eye on your flight departure times. If the flight times change, and you find you can't live with the new time, perhaps you may have to fly out the following morning.
But, if all goes fine, and you arrive when you want to, yes, you can still take DME to your WDW resort. Just be sure you have your packet in hand. You can't use the luggage tags but that's the only difference. Your bags will go underneath your bus.

 

[lylone]

AirTran does seem to change the times of their flights, but I have never seen more than a 30 minute change. and even for that change they offered to us to accept the change or choose another flight.
To use DME the next morning, just select another flight the next morning when you fill out your DME info. Then they will have a spot for you.
We also thought about staying the night at the airport hotel the night before our first day at Disney, but staying at Disney was cheaper. Plus we don't have to worry about waiting until the 3p checkin time to get our room. It seems that when we arrive the same day, our room has never been ready before 3p and twice it wasn't ready until later.

 

[Makcarly]

We flew Airtran back in April. I booked in February and our flight times never changed.