What do you think of AirTran? (PIT - MCO) About This Page:

[missy4414]

We've flown from Pittsburgh to Orlando for years on US Airways or United. It's been 4 years since we've been back to WDW and now our only choice for a non-stop flight is AirTran. We've never flown that airline.

Any comments, warnings to avoid AirTran, and/or suggestions?

Should we fly US Airways or United and just accept that we have to have one stop each way?

Thanks to all you pros for your comments about AirTran.

- Missy

[Fort wilderness Family]

Hadn't flown in seven years and never even heard of AIRTRAN before I had to fly from Philly to Min (Through Atlanta, ugh!) all four flights, though were smooth and on time or early. No issues at all, was pleasantly surprised. Now I have to fly again next week to Orlando for cheerleading at WDW, and again will be flying AIRTRAN.

[Teresa]

We fly AirTran frequently because they have non-stops to MCO from Indy!
We've never had any problem: flights run on-time, no issues with lost luggage, flight attendants are polite, plane is (relatively) clean. They are owned/operated by Southwest, but they are quite a bit nicer (although you're going to pay for luggage - unlike Southwest).

[mickeyfans]

AirTran was acquired by Southwest, so depending on when you plan to travel, you might want to double check that the route and flight times are not impacted. Earlier this year, we had booked AirTran for the first time, planning to fly out of Allentown because it was much cheaper than Newark. Our flight was cancelled and shortly after that, Southwest discontinued the ABE-MCO route. That being said, SWA is now our preferred airline and we have heard mostly favorable reviews of AirTran as well.

[Nova]

We have only used Air tran & US airways. We fly non stop on our Disney trips. I generally go with which one has the best price and times. Our last trip we changed from US air to Air tran because of flight changes.

[RobinKay6573]

I hate them & will think twice about using them again. All the staff was rude and the guy at the counter acused me of lying about my dads illness to change my flight.


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[mousestruck]

We flew AirTran for the first time last month. We were nervous about flight changes, after reading feedback about that issue, but had none. Both our flights were on time - early, in fact - and we had no problems at all. The only thing we didn't like was the size of the plane. It was smaller than the SWA planes we grew accustomed to. But the fares were more convenient and better priced than SWA, so we were happy!

[sk8mom6]

I have flown both SW and Airtran from PIT-MCO. They both have the only nonstops from Pit. We have had good flights on both. Have flown SWA more recently just cos I like the bags fly free. Airtran's flight check in counter used to only open 2 hours before the flight, but you might want to check on that. I was amazed, though at the airport recently...we flew out early and returned late in the evening...the airport's businesses open late and close early. There was like 1 newstand and McDonalds open.

[Tigger25]

We love AirTran we have taken Their nonstop from Branson to MCO the last 2 years to WDW and got great deals too. We are super upset b/c SW just bought them out and are now outrageously priced now for the same flights we used to take for cheap deals. We haven't ever hada problem with them and if you are getting a good deal take advantage now b/c SW is ripping us all off now

[mike56]

We always fly non stop from Philly to MCO-Airtran has always been our flight choices and we have had no issues. Not happy Southwest bought them-seeing flights reduced and less direct to Florida

[ShellingConnie]

Airtran has been my airline of choice from ATL to MCO. The planes have been clean (and I wipe down the tray, arm rests and seatbelt buckle when I fly with clorox or another wipe brand).

The staff has been nice to the passengers and I have sat next to pilots and flight attendants heading to other destinations and they were friendly.

I've never had any luggage go astray or arrived broken or wet.

I wish I could keep flying with them but at some point SW will take over that route. I hope they are as nice to deal with since I'd like to try that airline before I fly Delta again.