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Over all AirTran Airways Rating
Coverage 88%
Cost 64%
Customer Service 90%
Claims 78%
   

 

AirTran Airways

The AirTran Airways was established in June 1993 and started its operations on October 26, 1993. Later it was renamed as AirTran Airways in August 1994. AirTran Airways is one of America's largest low-fare airlines under a Delaware corporation employing more than 8,800 friendly, professional Crew Members and operating over 700 flights a day to over 56 destinations. AirTran Airways is the world's largest Boeing 717 operator. AirTran's principal hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and the Airline's parent company, AirTran Holdings, is headquartered at Orlando International Airport, where AirTran Airlines also maintains a focus city.

AirTran's principal hub is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Mexico is its second international destination and also its another bases are Florida, USA, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles Newburgh, New York, Westchester county airport, Hudson Valley.

AirTran Airways is an underling of AirTran Holdings. It is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 717 and has America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. The airline recently added the Boeing 737-700 aircraft, one of the most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft flying today. AirTran Airlines also entered into the jet carrier business, its parent company signed an agreement with Northwest for the spin-off to shareholders of the non-airline businesses. They became part of a new holding company, Airways Corporation, which also owned Mesaba Airlines. ValuJet was re-named AirTran Airways in 1997. On September 24, 1997 the parent company became AirTran Holdings Inc, and operations under new management began on September 1, 1998.

Since October 1997, AirTran began allotting seats on its planes. AirTran Offers first come, first served, onboard seating, later it added Business Class seats on every flight. AirTran recently completed the process of installing in-flight entertainment onboard all its aircraft in both business class and coach. AirTran features over 100 channels of XM satellite radio and has used Elton John's face as a promotional tool for the new service. On September 24, 1999 AirTran Airways became the first airline in the world to take delivery of the Boeing 717 it entered service on October 12, 1999. On December 12, 2000, launching new Air Tran services from Atlanta to its first international destination.. AirTran Airways also provides online reservation facilities and also establishes new airports in different places to travel passengers from one place to another place.
 
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Dom74
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 07-05-2008
   
   
 
Summary
Booked 2 flight 2 different destination both schedule where changed after reservation and date changed. My hotel and rental reservation where screwed and if you call they tell you that they can change your schedule the way they want. I am very pissed off on this company who has no ethic or respect for customers..
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 02-21-2008
   
   
 
Summary
Always a good airline. Nice flight attendants, on time and cheap!!.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 02-21-2008
   
   
 
Summary
Always a good airline. Nice flight attendants, on time and cheap!!.
G.K. Graham Thorph
Location: Butler, Indiana
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-17-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I recently flew from Boston to Atlanta, Georgia on AirTran Airways. This was my first experience with this airline and overall it was positive. They provided passengers with quality food. The customer service also supportive...
Steve Hermison
Location: Clarkston, Washington
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-14-2007
   
   
 
Summary
My experience with AirTran Airways is good. I Travelled form NYC to Akron Ohio at Christmas. Then i observed that the neatness of planes and comfortable seating arrangement. It is low cost airline to fly the destinations...
Lance Klusener
Location: Bellevue, Kentucky
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-08-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I took flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta at 6:10am. Upon my departure I upgraded to first class for an additional fee of 60 dollars. This was quite possibly my best flight ever. They provided many non-stop flights to destinations. .
Grem Smith
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-07-2007
   
   
 
Summary
I frequently flew from Boston to Atlanta, Georgia on AirTran Airways. This was my first experience with this airline and overall it was excellent. We really enjoyed our flights in AirTran Airlines. There is so much of entertainment in the form of TV..
Williams
Location: Bozeman, Montana
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-05-2007
   
   
 
Summary
AirTran Airline is the most helpful, polite and perfectly run airline that I have ever been on. Employees were know the definition of customer service and would care. The fares of these airlines are very cheap..
Jackson
Location: Antioch, California
Type of Airline: International
Date: 12-04-2007
   
   
 
Summary
AirTran Airways flights were early to there destinations. Flight attendants were very friendly and helpful. Captain kept us informed on travel times on all flights. Provided free drink and pretzels even on a short 35 minute flight. The snacks are very tasty and customer service is also nice..
James
Location: Alma, Missouri
Type of Airline: Domestic
Date: 12-03-2007
   
   
 
Summary
AirTran Airways is a A low-cost airline with a cheap-sounding name. I booked two seats from Tampa to San Francisco on AirTran to attend a wedding. They were the lowest priced carrier. So i always use this airlines only..