Airtran...the good, bad and ugly

[ohiomom28]

Anybody got anything good or bad to tell me about Airtran? I just booked 3 nonstop RT tickets from Dayton to MCO for $217 each. Never flown with them. Anything I should know?

 

[safetymom]

We have always had very good experiences with AirTran.

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

Flown Airtran several times with no problems.

Their planes are all newer planes -- either 717s or newer model 737s (I'm pretty sure they retired the last of the MD 80s already). This isn't the airline if you're looking for a lot of amenities or first class service like the legacy carriers offer, but if you want to get from A to B for less $, then Airtran is a good choice.

One complaint I've read on the boards about them is about flight times changing, but that will happen with just about any airline. All airlines change their flight times every few months, so the more time between booking and the flight, the more likely the flight time may change.

 

[mrsmom]

I just check their prices and they have great prices out of Indy for our dates . 5 tickets for under 1,000. .
Kim

 

[paults]

use AIRTRAN all the time now from Philly and never had a flight time change yet (knock on wood). going on 10 trips

most planes have music with earplugs now. ear plugs use to be free but not sure now.

check out this site to see AIRTRANS seating charts

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/AirTran_Airways/AirTran_Airways_Boeing_717-200.php