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Airtran Airways


Airtran Airways was established during 1992 and was named ValuJet Airlines to start with. It started operations from 26th October, 1993. It operates as a budget airline and is owned by Southwest Airlines.


Airtran Airways Profile

The hubs of Airtran Airways are Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, General Mitchell International Airport at Milwaukee and Orlando International Airport. The company's slogan is "Go. There's nothing stopping you" and its holding company is Southwest Airlines Co.

The American carrier is headquartered at Orlando, Florida. Gary C Kelly serves as the CEO cum Chairman and Bob Jordan is the president. Bob Fornaro was the former chairman, CEO and President.

Airtran functions along with several prominent set-ups:

  • Hertz
  • STONEBRIDGE Travel Protection
  • airTran vacations
  • Sirius XM Satellite Radio
  • Barclays Bank Delaware
  • The Georgia Aquarium
  • PRIORITYCLUB
  • Baggage Airline Guest Services Inc.,
  • OPEN Savings
  • AeroClinic
Airtran Airways Booking Services

With the booking services from Airtran Airways passengers would be able to get their flight schedules. There are several ways of booking an Airtran flight - passengers can use their cell phones and call Air Tran. Group bookings are provided for a minimum of 10 people.

Airtran Airways Regulations

Airtran accepts smaller cats, dogs and birds on domestic flights. However, pets are not allowed on international flights. However, animals trained to assist differently abled passengers will be allowed on board.

It is also advisable for passengers traveling with babies less than 7 days old to consult their doctors prior to flight. Children who are younger than 2 years and travel on an adult passenger's lap are not regarded as passengers.

The airline allows children within 5-12 years of age to travel on their own except on last flights of a particular day. The unaccompanied minor service is available for children between 5 to 11 years.

5 to 7 year old children are allowed to fly without a companion on direct flights and children between 8 to 11 years are permitted to travel on their own even on connected flights. Children between 12-15 years can be given the unaccompanied minor service if it is requested.

Passengers can avail online check-in services from 24 hours to 45 minutes prior to the flight. It is mandatory to report at the check-in gate 90 minutes prior to a flight. In case of domestic flights, they would not be allowed to board if they arrive later than 45 minutes prior to departure.

This time would go up to an hour in case of international flights. Passengers can take one piece of carry-on baggage and one item for personal use. Two checked bags are permitted free of cost.

Airtran Airways Services

The hotel booking services of Airtran Airways are provided in association with InterContinental Hotels Group. These services are available at more than 4500 locations across the world.

Airtran passengers can also avail car booking services that are provided along with Hertz. Using these services can help people gain useful credits on the rewards programs. They can also go for the limousines and SUVs offered by GroundLink Car & Limo Service.

The Airtran Airways Vacations service enables passengers to plan various aspects of their vacations - starting from the flights to hotels. Apart from these it also has several special offers up its sleeve:

  • a+ rewards
  • a2b corporate
  • a+ visa
  • event savers
  • a+ business card
  • gift certificates
  • airtran u
Airtran Airways In flight Services

Passengers can avail internet connection on Airtran flights and do their favorite activities such as e-mailing, connecting with their friends on social network and shop. They can also listen to their favorite songs on XM Satellite Radio.

The in flight magazine go offers insightful articles, important information on products and business along with various suggestions on holidaying. Passengers can also avail various snacks and beverages from Coca Cola.

They can also choose from different types of non alcoholic drinks such as cocktails, wine, beer and spirits.

Airtran Airways Business Class Benefits

The business class travelers of Airtran Airways get bigger seats and more space to spread their legs and elbows and have a relaxing flight. They receive cocktails on a complimentary basis and boarding on a priority basis. They also do not need to pay any fee for checking their first two bags.

Airtran Airways Destinations

Airtran Airways serves primarily in USA and across the Caribbean:

  • Aruba - Oranjestad
  • Jamaica - Montego Bay
  • Bahamas - Nassau
  • Puerto Rico - San Juan
  • Bermuda
  • Mexico - Cancun
  • Dominican Republic - Punta Cana
  • USA - Huntsville/Decatur, Branson, Phoenix, Kansas City, Los Angeles, St. Louis, San Francisco, Omaha, Denver, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic City, Fort Myers, Buffalo, Jacksonville, New York City, Key West, Rochester, Miami, White Plains, Orlando, Asheville, Pensacola, Charlotte, Sarasota/Bradenton, Raleigh/Durham, Tampa, Akron/Canton, West Palm Beach, Columbus, Atlanta, Dayton, Bloomington, Allentown, Chicago, Harrisburg, Moline, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Des Moines, Knoxville, Wichita, Memphis, Lexington, Dallas/Fort Worth, New Orleans, Houston, Portland, San Antonio, Baltimore, Newport News/Williamsburg, Boston, Richmond, Detroit, Washington DC, Flint, Seattle/Tacoma, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, and Charleston
Airtran Airways Fleet

Airtran Airways has 52 Boeing 737-300s and 88 Boeing 717-200s. The Boeing 717-200s can carry a maximum of 117 passengers and the Boeing 737-300s can accommodate 137 people at the most.