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Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 7:58:01 AM

Sharie

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I have seen several comments trashing Air Tran Airways. However, I am getting quotes from AA, United, Spirit, AeroMexico for upwards of $580. Yesterday, for a NON-STOP flight to Cancun at decent times, I got a quote for $415 RT!! Is AirTrans so bad that I should avoid it even at this price? Especially when I'm paying for 4 tickets. There baggage fee is $25. Thoughts?

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 8:09:38 AM

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We flew AirTran last May from MSP to CUN and back, with a layover in Atlanta, no problems. Not the best or the worst airline we've ever flown, and they were on time both ways. No food served, but that's no big deal for us.
Best part was that 2 months ago I received a credit card offer from them that gives us two (almost) free round trip tickets if we put $2,000 worth of purchases on their CC. I did so and now have two RT tickets for our next trip to Mexico.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 8:25:02 AM

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I've used Air Tran several times and have nothing bad to say about them. I'll be flying with them in April.

Badger,
They have a DIRECT flight MKE - CUN if you want to drive to MKE instead of MPS. I know where you can spend a night 10 minutes from the airport at a VERY reasonable price. Just share a little of your tequila.

Peace, Bimmy

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 8:44:00 AM

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Must say this about Air Tran. Really miss USA3000 and Mexicana. About the only good thing is you can fly out of Midway. Still a rotten price ta boot. That's what we paid last summer

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 9:06:42 AM

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I fly them all the time and never had a problem.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 10:03:29 AM

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Same here, no probs.. and, a non-stop flight is certainly the way to go when returning home.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 10:24:56 AM

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Awesome...I guess I'm booking it! But, then wait, what if the price goes down? but it might go up? Oh carp! Is it too early to book for May? Is that a good price or does it go down for this time frame?

Why do I obssess about airefare!!!!!!????

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 10:33:52 AM

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We also flew AirTran last May from Buffalo to CUN and back, with a layover in Atlanta. The airline was fine and I would use them again. The nice part was the easy upgrade to first class. We only took advantage of the Atlanta to Cancun leg of the trip, but it was well worth the $60 extra to arrive rested and slightly buzzed. :)

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 10:52:48 AM

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I said this in another thread. We fly airtran all the time between Dayton and Tampa and have never had any trouble with them.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 10:59:36 AM

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We've used them before, and would use them again if they were cheapest (factoring in cost of bags, seats, etc.) and the flight times were good.

As far as the whole "is this a good price" thing - if you're comfortable with it, book and don't look back!

(The only thing we will never, ever do again is fly thru Houston's Bush airport - worst experience ever, never going there again!)

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 11:07:21 AM

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I agree about George Bush Airport in Houston. Too big, too hard to get around, lost luggage.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 1:05:11 PM

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That is a really good price these days. I would jump on it.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 2:44:41 PM

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I agree crunch! The Air Tran website is at $408 and change! I will be going home tonight to book (never carry a cc to work).

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/5/2013 3:40:51 PM

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One nice thing about Airtran - you can carry on a 24 inch suitcase, which might be enough space to avoid a checked bag (and fee). Thing I don't like - their award points disappear one year after being earned (though you can buy them back).

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/6/2013 5:28:09 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bob in Milw

I've used Air Tran several times and have nothing bad to say about them. I'll be flying with them in April.
Badger,
They have a DIRECT flight MKE - CUN if you want to drive to MKE instead of MPS. I know where you can spend a night 10 minutes from the airport at a VERY reasonable price. Just share a little of your tequila.
Peace, Bimmy

Thanks Bimmy, we just might take you up on that some time.

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/6/2013 9:39:49 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Sharie

I agree crunch! The Air Tran website is at $408 and change! I will be going home tonight to book (never carry a cc to work).

Go for it! The thing about airfares is that they fluctuate continually. If you happen to catch a fare that appears to be a good deal, it IS a good deal. Snag it and never look back!

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RE: Air Fare Air Tran - 2/7/2013 3:05:31 PM

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I have used them 3 times Vancouver to Cancun return and once Miami to Flint MI, never had a proble. One of my favorites. wish I could even get close to $415 return with any airline, I would be there ASAP. I would even fly UPS courier service or USPS if they went to Cancun