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I used two to select my seats, so I still have two more that I can use (4 of us flying). I hope that I can use them toward baggage fees. Here is the question though.... The coupon states must be booked by Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. Well, we booked last week and are traveling in Nov. Do you think the coupon can be used in Nov. for baggage since it is past Oct. 31. I know I booked earlier but was wondering would it matter that it was past the date. Would it be expired? Any thoughts?
I used two to select my seats, so I still have two more that I can use (4 of us flying). I hope that I can use them toward baggage fees. Here is the question though.... The coupon states must be booked by Oct. 31 for travel through Dec. Well, we booked last week and are traveling in Nov. Do you think the coupon can be used in Nov. for baggage since it is past Oct. 31. I know I booked earlier but was wondering would it matter that it was past the date. Would it be expired? Any thoughts?
That's a very good ? and I have no clue, You could always call and then update us tho!
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Can I ask a question, how do you pay for your luggage fees. Do you pay when you get to the airport in the morning of your flight or when you check in online the day before your flight? I don't think I had to pay for check bags last flight so I'm confused how this works. I have two $25 coupons and will only be checking one bag down and one bag back so that those two coupons would cover the $15 fees both ways. I also have to pay them on the way home and am using the RAC from the resort so can you use them when you call the number or would I have to actually take the bag to the airport on the DME bus?
how do you claim them? I 'd like to use them for luggage fees. Do I have to do it on line or would they take them at the airport to cover some of the cost of the luggage?
Can I ask a question, how do you pay for your luggage fees. Do you pay when you get to the airport in the morning of your flight or when you check in online the day before your flight? I don't think I had to pay for check bags last flight so I'm confused how this works. I have two $25 coupons and will only be checking one bag down and one bag back so that those two coupons would cover the $15 fees both ways. I also have to pay them on the way home and am using the RAC from the resort so can you use them when you call the number or would I have to actually take the bag to the airport on the DME bus?
There is an option to pay online when you do your check in, This past April I waited and paid when I got there. When you go to check in it will give you that option to pay for your bags. What they are saying with this voucher is to print it and bring it with you and then they will honor it. Coming back and using the resort airline check in, I'm not sure and I will be calling AirTran today to ask these ?'s just as soon as I get my kiddos lunch and quiet!
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Christine, Proud Air Force wife, Mommy to 5! and a super cute puppy
I got a response via e-mail about how to use the vouchers when you have two passengers traveling together and you each have vouchers...this is what they said, however it wasn't clear if you can enter multiple coupon codes
You are not required to purchase your reservations separately. You may purchase together however the voucher holders must also be the passengers. You may not use your vouchers for other customers to travel and you may only use 1 each.
Thanks for checking into this Christine. I'm interested to find out what they say. I would love to save the $30 round trip for baggage fees.
Ok here is what I got, Print out the Voucher and bring it with you when you fly and they can apply it to your reservation & use it for your luggage fees.
Coming back from Disney, They said to call AirTran 24hrs in advance and give them the voucher codes over the phone and pay for your luggage that way (make sure you get the confirmation code from that, last time I needed it because my payment wasn't showing in the system) that way you can use the resort check in/out and they can take your bags.
Just in case print out both vouchers, the going and the coming back that you want to use for luggage fees just in case. That way if you get there and anything happens when you call AirTran to give them the codes you have the actual paper in hand.
Hope I have helped!!
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Christine, Proud Air Force wife, Mommy to 5! and a super cute puppy
Thanks for the info. I called too twice about using it for baggage. Both people that I spoke with said it can not be used for baggage. I guess that they do not have a clear answer. Has anyone used it for baggage and it worked? Can you just enter it online when you check in?
Thank you thank you Thank you for posting this!!!! We used 2 vouchers to choose our seats. We are hoping to use 2 more for baggage. ( there are 4 of use traveling).
Hmm, there appears to be some inconsistency as to whether or not you can use the vouchers towards your baggage fees. I emailed AirTran after reading the OP, and received this response:
"I am sorry, but the voucher can not be used toward baggage fees. I apologize for any disappointment my response may cause you.
Should you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us once again. We thank you for including AirTran Airways in your travel plans and we wish you a very pleasant flight.
Sincerely,
Amy Baker
Customer Relations Department
AirTran Airways"
I'll be flying out in a week...maybe I'll just print the vouchers out and bring them to the airport, but be prepared to pay the baggage fee anyway. That way, I'll be pleasantly surprised if it works out, but not (too) disappointed if it doesn't.
for posting the original information, though; I hope it helps someone else out on their flight!
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