[dac921]

Did you ever call Midwest and ask?

[unamadreditre]

Originally Posted by dac921

Did you ever call Midwest and ask?

Yeah,, unfortunately it is a promotional rate that is just about completely sold out. I missed out on a really great deal.

[Jennatrz]

Aww that's to bad, but you still have plenty of time. Make sure you sign up on both websites for their "DEals" and I am sure they will have more promo fares, keep checking back periodically. Hey who knows....you may end up getting even a better fare by waiting.

[dac921]

Originally Posted by unamadreditre

Yeah,, unfortunately it is a promotional rate that is just about completely sold out. I missed out on a really great deal.

Don't panic let me keep looking.

[Jennatrz]

I just checked Southwest for you. They have direct flights...

The price is 202.00 per person. Not to bad. These are web only fares.
June 4th
Depart Kansas City MCI 6:40 am
Arrive Orlando MCO 10:25 am
Flight # 278

June 10th
Depart Orlando 4:35 pm
Arrive KC MCI 6:30 pm
Flight # 989

Hope this helps you!

[SheGoofy]

Flew AirTran last week from Boston to Orlando and back.
On Time departure and smooth flight from Boston to Orlando.
Delayed departure 1/2 hour and rough flight from Orlando to Boston.

Non-Stop - $212 roundtrip

I would fly again.

[E&B's Mom]

Just wanted to point out an airline definition. A non-stop flight is non-stop. You take off and land only once - at your destination. A direct flight has a stop, but you don't need to get off the plane. You will stay on-board and wait while others get off and board.

If you don;t want to stop, don't book a "direct" flight. Book a "non-stop" flight.

[leslieh]

Originally Posted by leslieh

I was one of those with big Airtran issues (two different trips). If you do book with them (they are cheap, no doubt), try to book non-stop if at all possible. Readers Digest version: My connecting flight in Atlanta left early, and even though we were there, they wouldn't let us on the plane becuase they didn't have time to change over the luggage and still leave on time- so they stranded almost 100 people! Ironically, I only had carry on luggage

Also- check your flight reservation often for changes (this last trip they didn't notify us of a significant change).

It's odd, quoting yourself... I am happy to report that other than leaving late (weather related delay), my Airtran flight last week was fine. We flew back on a different carrier due to the schedule change.

[Honor]

We fly Air Tran at least once a month. There are nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Orlando and we are regulars on those flights. We just got back from Las Vegas last night via Air Tran. So far, always on time (not including weather delays), luggage always arrives with us, fares are fair. We even got an Air Tran Visa, charge almost everything on our Visa (pay in full every month) to rack up free flights. Easy to redeem. I highly recommend Air Tran. No complaints ever with Air Tran. Now, America West is nicknamed America Worst for a reason ... the stories I could tell about that airline!

[unamadreditre]

Well, I booked our flights with Air Tran today. The non stop flight times were just so much better than SW. We paid the extra $5 a piece to pick our seats.

Can anyone give we a run down on their procedures for printing boarding passes and actual boarding the plane. The past few years we've only flown SWA so any tips will be very helpful. I like to have things planned out with no surprises.

[slist]

all we ever fly out of Phil, we usually upgrade to business class. I really like the airline have never had a problem. I always have flown direct flight with them.

[Larry_OToole]

We flew into Orlando yesterday on Air Tran. It was a nonstop from Boston. Not only were there no problems, we enjoyed the flight, it departed a few minutes early, we upgraded to business class (easy to do, and cost much less than buying a business class ticket outright at initial booking, but not always available), the crew was warm and friendly, and a few more minutes were shaved off the already early flight.

I am sitting at my computer at AKV (we like the changes made to convert the rooms from Lodge to Villa), waiting for the sun to rise. My DW is sleeping.

Notes on Air Tran:
* the Air Tran website is very clear (now?) about which flights are direct and which are not.
** Hidden costs: It costs money to book your seats assignments on line -- $5.00 each for regular seats, $20.00 each for exit row seats. Cha Ching Cha Ching. The alternative is to wait until you get to the airport, where seat assignments are free, but picked through.
*** If you are at all in doubt, put your luggage on a scale at home, there is a charge for overweight bags, $25.00, and a mere pound over 50lb will do it. Cha Ching Cha Ching

[TinksFriend]

I fly AirTran and like it. My only complaint is the seats are tight. I am average size and an about 5 foot three. Still tight. I can deal with it but DH is 6 foot..would be bad for him.

[cubsblue]

I have never had a problem with Airtran. We have flown them several times.