RALFFERS 0 #1 November 16, 2008 Why are they so cheap ??? Not that I'm complaining, but... I just checked reservations from Chicago to Orlando, FL via expedia.com for December 26th to January 05; Airtran flights were $313 & $355, while everyone else (I.E. AA, U.S. Airways. etc,, etc...) were $900-$1,000 The price is enticing.....I'm just wondering if we're gonna get there & back alive & in 1 piece.Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #2 November 16, 2008 Try checking the airtran website too! Often they have deals from $39 one way! I've flown them before and they were great! They're cheaper because they are a charter airline and only fly to select cities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #3 November 16, 2008 Quote Why are they so cheap ??? Not that I'm complaining, but... I just checked reservations from Chicago to Orlando, FL via expedia.com for December 26th to January 05; Airtran flights were $313 & $355, while everyone else (I.E. AA, U.S. Airways. etc,, etc...) were $900-$1,000 The price is enticing.....I'm just wondering if we're gonna get there & back alive & in 1 piece. My office overlooks one runway at the airport in Milwaukee. AirTran flies newer 717's whereas other carriers are still using the MD80-90's. I'm going to Vegas on AirTran in April. I hear that they pack the bodies inside so legroom might be a bit hard to come by. Peace, -Jeff.Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #4 November 16, 2008 I'm flying them tomorrow for the first time. PM me if you want in a few days and I'll let you know my experience. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #5 November 16, 2008 Quote I'm flying them tomorrow for the first time. PM me if you want in a few days and I'll let you know my experience. Will-do. Cool beans. Thanks. Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #6 November 16, 2008 They are the "grehound bus" of atlanta based airlines! They're not that bad. The newer planes are real nice. Their luggage policy should be reviewed. I dont remember it. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #7 November 16, 2008 Quote Try checking the airtran website too! Often they have deals from $39 one way! I've flown them before and they were great! They're cheaper because they are a charter airline and only fly to select cities. Thanks for that tip! Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #8 November 16, 2008 We've used AirTran many times out of CAK and have always found them to be a good value. Nevermind that they were once ValueJet Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALFFERS 0 #9 November 16, 2008 QuoteNevermind that they were once ValueJet [Wink] I'm getting the impression that I should in fact be worried...Dialogue/commentary between Divot, Twardo & myself - "from your first Oshkosh when the three of us were riding to or from one of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 November 16, 2008 Airtran is ok-shouldn't have any issues but keep an eye out for extra fees-you'll still be cheaper than other airlines, thoughYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #11 November 16, 2008 Quote We've used AirTran many times out of CAK and have always found them to be a good value. Nevermind that they were once ValueJet You mean "Gator Chow" ? The airline that killed a whole planeload of people because they ILLEGALLY loaded a pallet of expired oxygen canisters in the cargo hold ? Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #12 November 16, 2008 Fly with them often over the last 3yrs. KC to Orlando, Atlanta, Newport News. Don't be late-they close the plane on time. FM Radio is awesome and really makes the time pass. Cheap upgrades at the last minute at the gate if you like. Usually $35.00 which includes free beverages. Gates in Atlanta are often in different concourses-allow 45-60 minutes to get from one gate to another between flights."You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #13 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote We've used AirTran many times out of CAK and have always found them to be a good value. Nevermind that they were once ValueJet You mean "Gator Chow" ? The airline that killed a whole planeload of people because they ILLEGALLY loaded a pallet of expired oxygen canisters in the cargo hold ? That's them. Remember, it was a contractor (SabreTech) that pulled that stunt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ValuJet_Flight_592Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #14 November 16, 2008 Best and Worst Airlines in the U.S. http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-and-worst-airlines-2008Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #15 November 16, 2008 I flew them a couple of years ago. They were cheap and the flights were either on-time or EARLY. crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #16 November 16, 2008 Quote Quote Quote We've used AirTran many times out of CAK and have always found them to be a good value. Nevermind that they were once ValueJet You mean "Gator Chow" ? The airline that killed a whole planeload of people because they ILLEGALLY loaded a pallet of expired oxygen canisters in the cargo hold ? That's them. Remember, it was a contractor (SabreTech) that pulled that stunt. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ValuJet_Flight_592 I'm glad you posted that because I was about to. Yep, if the contractor lies or places something on the aircraft w/o the pilots knowledge, no way can anyone blame the airline. The pilot on the ValuJet flight, she did an admirable job in trying to get that flight back to the airport. rip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #17 November 18, 2008 Just took them instead of my usual weekly flight on Delta. One hour late arrival...part was due to weather...part appeared to be a maintenance problem.... mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #18 November 18, 2008 The few times I've flown them too, the flight was either on time or EARLY also! So make sure you are at the airport on time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
