Anyone of the age of 18-22 wanting a last minute flight, that is on a budget, can save some money by flying standby on Airtran.
Airfares will range from $49* $69* $99* (without taxes) and the best chances to fly are going to be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Note: Always check how much a regular ticket will cost before flying stand-by. Sometimes for a little bit more in the price you can get a confirm ticket.
By flying stand-by on the AirtranU program there are some advantages and disadvantages. Here are a list of them:
Advantages:
- You can flight out that day
- Cheap airfares
- You don't have to be a student
Disadvantages:
- You must be the age of 18-22.
- You can not check any bags. (Only Carry-On allowed)
- You must be a the ticket counter at least 2 hours before the flight.
- Prices are per segment and NOT per trip.
- There are Black Out dates.
If you are 18-22, you can book your flight by Clicking Here
If you are looking to book a regular cheap flight, Click Here
Terms and Conditions:
Eligibility: To qualify for AirTran U, you must be 18 to 22 years old; you don’t have to be a student. But once you’ve reached your 23rd birthday, you’re no longer eligible. You are allowed to carry an infant under two years of age in your arms at no additional charge.
Destinations: Travel to over 60 cities served by AirTran Airways in the contiguous U.S. View all of our destinations in our interactive route map at airtranu.com. Travel is not valid outside the continental U.S.
Packing: As an AirTran U standby passenger, you are permitted one carry-on item and one personal item. A personal item may be a handbag, umbrella, coat, camera, reading material, infant food, briefcase, or laptop computer. No carry-on item may exceed overall dimensions of AirTran Airways’ baggage policy, and all items must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. See airtranu.com for current baggage policies. Any heavy item must be placed underneath your seat. Per TSA’s recent guidelines, travelers can now bring liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on luggage. The items must be stored in containers no larger than 3 ounces and must be housed in a single, quart-sized zip-top clear plastic bag.
At the Airport: To get on the AirTran U standby list, you must arrive at the ticket counter at least two hours before scheduled departure of the flight. You will be asked to show a valid government-issued photo ID to verify age requirements. The boarding process begins promptly 30 minutes prior to departure, so make sure you are in the gate area to listen for your name to be called. No exceptions.
Payment: Upon arrival at the ticket counter, you will be asked for $49,* $69* or $99* per segment. You may pay by either credit card or cash. AirTran U standby fares are per segment and Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50 per segment may apply. In addition, per-segment taxes of $3.70 and September 11th security fee of up to $2.50 are not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing.
Patience Please: Once you have checked in for your flight at the ticket counter, please proceed to the gate and wait patiently. If the flight fills up, try another flight. Please do not disturb the gate agents as they work. If you checked in at the ticket counter, then they know that you are waiting to get on the flight. Please do not crowd the gate podium. Please be nice to the gate agents. Gate agents have the right to refuse boarding.
Things You Should Know: This is a standby program for coach class only. You do not have a confirmed seat, and no reservations can be made for the program if you have a reservation on any AirTran Airways flight on the same day. Standby passengers are not eligible for denied boarding compensation. Every stop is considered a new segment for which you must be cleared. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. If your trip requires a connection, you must pay for all segments at the ticket counter in the origination city for one-way and connecting travel. Service on some routes provided by our partner SkyWest. See airtranu.com for the most up-to-date destinations and pricing.
Earning Credits: As an A+ Rewards member, you’ll earn a 1/2 A+ Rewards credit each way when you fly with AirTran U. Just make sure to bring your A+ Rewards number with you to the airport. Once you’ve earned 8 A+ Rewards credits, you’ll be able to redeem them for a confirmed AirTran Airways one-way flight.
Blackout Dates: Travel with AirTran U for 2010 begins January 6. The following dates are blacked out for travel in 2010: January 1-4; February 12, 15; March 26, 27, 28; April 1–2, 11; May 28, 31; June 20, 25, 27; July 2, 5, 11; November 24, 27–29. The last date for travel is December 15, 2010.
AirTran U: *All AirTran U fares, taxes and fees are per segment. Fares do not include per-segment taxes of $3.70, Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50 per segment, and September 11th security fee of $2.50 per segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Fares, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
