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AirTran Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.34 of 5 (by 38 users)


AirTran Review Summary

AirTran airlines got mixed ratings from Viewpoints members. If you are looking for cheap flights, AirTran is your airline. If you are looking for good customer service, you may want to reconsider. Many budget conscious travelers report they were "pleasantly surprised by the price" and that their overall experience was “pleasant”. However, people who are very service conscious were less than enthusiastic about the baggage claim process with some complaining that it was too slow. Other customer service issues that took place off the plane, such as overbooking and slow check-in lines, were where our reviewers were most critical. Find the best airline for you by reading all of our airline reviews .
29% of people rated AirTran as 5 stars
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29%
32% of people rated AirTran as 4 stars
32% of people rated AirTran as 4 stars%
32%
9% of people rated AirTran as 3 stars
9% of people rated AirTran as 3 stars%
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8% of people rated AirTran as 2 stars
8% of people rated AirTran as 2 stars%
8%
24% of people rated AirTran as 1 star
24% of people rated AirTran as 1 star%
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66% 66% of people recommend AirTran 34% of people don't recommend AirTran 34%

AirTran Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
DEC
12
2007
I just flew AirTran for the first time about a month ago.  They were recommended to me by a friend who has been using them for a while. — I was pleasantly surprised by the price - they were less expensive than all of the other airlines.  And had perfect flight times… read full review »
a pet owner, basic traveler

Mandigrl
White Lake, MI
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
18
2007
I've traveled with Airtran quite a bit over the past 5 years because they tend to be the cheapest airlines for the Dallas-Atlanta route.  That said, I refuse to ever fly Airtran again.  I had my entire make up case stolen out of my checked bag.  They pointed the finger at the airport… read full review »
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love to travel, budget-conscious traveler

coxcris
Dallas, TX
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AirTran Ratings and Reviews

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budget conscious traveler

MAR
13
2008
I recently traveled to see a family member.  I selected Air Tran airlines because their rates were cheaper than any other airline, and I was on a limited budget.  I went from Charlotte to Atlanta without a hitch, but when I got to Atlanta to fly to St. Louis, everything fell apart.  An hour before my flight to St. Louis was scheduled to depart, I went to the gate to wait and noticed the flight screen was blank.  I inquired about it, and was informed that the flight had been cancelled.  This was due to weather, which was not the airline's fault, however,  Air… read full review »
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2 star rating
reviewer
sunshine123
Rock Hill, SC



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a multi-city flyer, a travel junkie, a Florida resident

MAY
31
2008
Airtran lets me stay Flexible — I often need to fly to more than one city while out of town.   I've only found two airlines that let me do that affordably in the USA and Airtran is one of them.   Airtran also has an amazing list of cities it flies to - covering most of the country.   You will be hard pressed to find a destination they don't serve.  — One-Way Tickets Rock — I love to buy 3 or 4 one-way tickets and, as my Italian teacher says, "Keep-a-goin'."    Airtran offers one-way tickets to each of its… read full review »
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5 star rating
LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL



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budget-conscious traveler, love to travel, appreciative of good service, expecting good, fair service, tired of airport hassles, noticing the details

DEC
22
2007
I flew Airtran from Orlando to Detroit with a plane change in Atlanta. The entire experience from booking to the flight home was terrible and I will NEVER fly Airtran again. I booked the flight in March for travel in August for my mother and I. They changed our itinerary 3 times via email until I telephoned them not to change our itinerary again and if they did, I would cancel our flight. Flight day came and I knew the experience was going to be horrible. The staff is rude and unprofessional, the planes are narrow and cramped, and the pilots were young and they flew the plane… read full review »
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1 star rating
reviewer
anya
Plymouth, MI



1
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special needs traveler

FEB
16
2008
I refuse to fly Air Tran ever again. The last time I had a flight booked for my daughter, we got to the airport 45 minutes before the flight took off - we were told we were too late - the flight left early!!!! Now, how many times, ever, does a flight leave early? The counter people would not call the gate, would not let us through, and to add insult to injury, charged an extra $25 for the next flight. On top of that, they wouldn't let us use their counter phone to call the pasty who'd be picking her up at the other end. When we got to the gate, they were calling the final boarding for… read full review »
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1 star rating
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dansamnj
Metuchen, NJ



1
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budget conscious traveler

JUL
23
2008
I have used Airtran several times when flying.  I am always looking for the best price and usually always find it with AirTran.  I recently had to change my daughters flight and everyone I dealt with was pleasant, helpful and courteous.  Checking in was a breeze and the flight uneventful with friendly flight attendants. —… read full review »
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4 star rating
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bhadox
Fairmont, WV



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budget conscious traveler, love to travel, a mom, willing to pay for quality, a person who enjoys quality

FEB
14
2008
We travel Airtran frequently because they offer a non-stop flight to Orlando which is where we travel to alot (in-laws live there). I have never ever had a problem with them. The only time I ever had a luggage issue was with another airline (flew to Texas-luggage was a day later).  I love the low prices, the good size plane, (hate those little prop-jobbers) and the dependability. I think alot of how you experience customer service is all in your approach. We were stuck in Orlando once because of a huge Northeastern snow storm and the people were all very nice and kept us informed… read full review »
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4 star rating
a26c331
Spencerport, NY



D
Every day computer user, not rich, into finding great deals online, a frequent flyer, always looking for a hot deal, budget conscious, value conscious, Open-minded

DEC
23
2007
On my return flight from Seattle to Baltimore, I got to the counter to check in 45 minutes before the flight left due to bad weather and traffic.  I had one carry on bag and no checked luggage.  I was told I could not make that flight because I needed to check in 45 minutes before the flight (if they would have checked me in instead of telling me this, I would have been fine).  Their explanation was because there was no time to check my baggage, which I had already told them I wasn't checking.  They also were very unhelpful about re-booking me, not checking with other… read full review »
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1 star rating
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Hstewart70
Towson, MD



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always looking for quality, budget-conscious traveler, love to travel, tired of airport hassles, appreciative of good service, pleasure traveler, always looking for a hot deal

DEC
6
2007
I've been loyal to Air Tran (AT) for over 7 years of my domestic traveling experience. I've saved more money with Air Tran than any other airline and love their frequent flyer program that keeps me in the air and flying free.  Its never a lost cause when you fly AT because of their ultimate customer service and simple flying procedures.  Nothing has ever gotten in my way.  — — One time, I called Air Tran's customer service about a flight that I had failed to put through on my air tran card, they gave me credit even after the deadline and gave me an exciting tip on… read full review »
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4 star rating
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indisky
Virginia Beach, VA



D
noticing the details, business traveler, married, love to travel, expecting good, fair service, appreciative of good service, always looking for quality

DEC
7
2007
My husband and I traveled with Air Tran to the Bahamas for our honeymoon.  He handled all of the arrangements and we were scheduled to fly out in the early afternoon.  As he had never traveled internationally, we arrived to the airport very early so he would have time to comfortably learn what needed to be done.  When we arrived, Air Tran informed us that our flights had been changed.  They were very apologetic and worked hard to book us on other airlines to get us to the Bahamas same day.  At this point, I was very grateful and impressed by the staff.  She was… read full review »
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1 star rating
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kristawmartin
Charleston, SC



D
tired of airport hassles, always looking for a hot deal, always looking for quality, pleasure traveler, love to travel, appreciative of good service, expecting good, fair service, a woman

DEC
30
2007
I traveled Air Tran for the first time this Christmas on Dec. 22. My luggage with all my clothes in it was left in Atlanta during a layover while I went on to LaGuardia Airport in NY. Fortunately, my other suitcase with Christmas presents arrived with me! I was told that it would be Wednesday, Dec. 26, before it could be delivered to me! — I had to get new make-up, clothes, undies, etc. When the suitcase arrived on Dec. 26 (the day before I flew back home), the handle was broken and the side supports were cracked. — The following day, Dec. 27, on the first half of our flight,… read full review »
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1 star rating
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writermagic
347882805



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special needs traveler, family traveler

JUL
1
2008
I will never fly with them again! — They may have great prices but the worst customer service ever. — I have a 3 year old daughter and my husband is in a wheelchair. We had a 30 minute passing time between our flights and missed our plane because of them!!! The pilot said he had called ahead so they can have a wheelchair waiting for my husband when we landed. We ended up waiting 20 minutes after the plane landed! We got to our gate and missed our plane. It could have been prevented! How? They could have had the other plane wait and the wheelchair should have been there waiting… read full review »
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1 star rating
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MotherandWife
Saint Paul, MN



D
picky about hotel rooms, Love nice hotels, married, willing to pay for quality, appreciative of good service, budget-conscious traveler, require WiFi, business traveler

AUG
21
2007
On a recent trip to Washington DC, I booked our flights through AirTran as their price couldn't be beat.  We flew from Milwaukee to Baltimore for $117 per person, direct flights both ways.  However, before our trip, I received an email informing me that our direct flight on the return trip had been altered and we were going to have a lay over in Atlanta.   So we would fly from Baltimore to Atlanta, lay over and then fly from Atlanta to Milwaukee!!!  At the airport, the process to obtain your boarding pass was confusing, poorly explained and took a great deal… read full review »
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3 star rating
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CathyB
Sheboygan, WI



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budget-conscious traveler

DEC
4
2007
I used to fly with Delta when I first started flying back and forth to college. Then I found AirTran. For my area, AirTran was cheaper so I thought I would give it a try. Thus far, I have had no significant problems with AirTran. My luggage has never been lost; I have never been significantly delayed with a flight. I have to say that their planes are somewhat small, but you get what you pay for. As long as I feel safe and the plane gets me from point A to point B without costing me a fortune, I can live with that. My parents just recently flew for the first time. Since they had never flown… read full review »
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5 star rating
allyushka
Pensacola, FL



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