Need advice on booking flights

[EeyoreFan19]

I am looking at booking round trip from Pittsburgh to Orlando in September. I am hoping to get non-stop flights, as we will be traveling with two children and my brother who is in a wheelchair. I have found flights that would work for us through Airtran. SW doesn't have their schedule posted yet for Sept. Everything else I see for the other airlines all have a stop in the middle. I have flown SW once, about 4 years ago, and it was ok. I don't know much about Airtran, but have heard some bad things here on the Dis. My question is, should I just book Airtran now ($1196 round trip for 6) or should I wait and see what SW has to offer? Also, if I book Airtran, is there any benefit to booking through Disney with my package? When I try it online, it gives me the same flights that I am going to choose anyway, and the price added to my package is the same. Would it be beneficial to booking it with the package, or would it be better to book online through the airline? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[backyardponder]

Personally, I'd wait for SW. I'm a big fan of theirs. Other than weather related issues, I've never had a major problem and I've flown them a lot.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Thank you. I imagine that they will have a schedule for September soon. I'll think I'll wait to see what SW has available before I do anything.

 

[pooch]

for SW scheduled to open on March 23rd.

 

[dacky041208]

I would wait for SW as well. You have plenty of time to book the flights, but I wouldn't write off Airtran yet. They do seem to change flight times more often than other airlines, but usually minor changes (0-20 minutes). Just pay attention to the other minor charges like bags and seat fees and you'll be fine.

 

[ancestry]

I really like AirTran as far as flying itself goes. What I don't like is their constant and highly frequent schedule changes.

You have some time to book yet as your are still about 5 1/2 - 6 months out. I agree with the others that you probably should hold off until SW comes out.

 

[EeyoreFan19]

Thank you all for the advice. I will wait to see what SW has before I book anything.