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Overview
Where Do They Fly?
Contact Information
Check-in Information
Baggage Fees
Passenger Change Details
Child Fares
Senior Fares
Pet Fees
Carrying Musical Instruments
In-flight Services
Air Miles
Airline Food
In-flight Magazine
Airline Alliances

Overview
AirTran Airways was founded in 1993 and offers low-fare travel options for destinations in the Eastern United States and Midwest. AirTran Airways services over 130 destinations each day with a base at Orlando International Airport; it is a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings.

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Where Do They Fly?
AirTran Airways serves dozens of key cities around the United Stats including Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Newark, NJ; New Orleans, LA; and Washington, DC. AirTrain Airways has also partnered with resorts and travel groups to offer vacation travel to Gulfport and Biloxi, and vacation sites in Florida.

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Contact Information
Phone Number
Reservations: 1-800-AIR-TRAN

Website
www.airtran.com

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Check-in Information
Passengers are encouraged to check-in at least 24 hours before their departure time using the online check-in system, or up to 90 minutes before departure at the airport.

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Baggage Fees
Carry-On
AirTran passengers may take one piece of hand luggage and one personal item that does not exceed linear dimensions of 55 inches. A laptop may be considered carryon luggage as long as it is securely enclosed in an approved case or bag.

Checked
AirTran passengers are permitted to check in two pieces of baggage with a combined weight of 70 lbs. The maximum size permitted for the first bag is 62 inches, and 55 inches for the second bag.

Additional bags
Additional bags are charged a fee of $65 for each piece; contact the reservations department to determine excess baggage limits for your particular itinerary.

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Passenger Change Details
Passengers may change name, route or itinerary details by contacting the reservations department at least 24 hours before the flight departure. The itinerary fee is $50 plus any increases in airfare.

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Child Fares
Children up to two years of age who can comfortably sit in an adult's lap may fly for free. All other children may travel at the standard rate.

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Senior Fares
None.

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Pet Fees
Small dogs, cats and birds may travel under the seat of the passenger in an approved kennel for a fee of $65 each way. Requirements vary by flight, and passengers are encouraged to contact the reservations department to confirm that their pets qualify for onboard travel.

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Carrying Musical Instruments
Musical instruments weighing less than 40 lbs. and measuring under 55 inches in total area may be taken as carry-on items on board. Larger instruments are also permitted on board, as long as the passenger has paid for an additional seat.

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In-flight Services
AirTran Airways does not offer full meals for flights or in-flight entertainment for standard flights. Business class travelers can enjoy music via XM Satellite Radio and comfortable leather seats.

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Air Miles
AirTran Airways A-Plus Rewards program.

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Airline Food
AirTran Airways offers complimentary coffee, juice, soda and snacks on all flights. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased for an additional fee.

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In-flight Magazine
Travelers can enjoy the in-flight magazine Go, a monthly publication that covers lifestyle news, travel stories and current events.

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Airilne Alliances
None.

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