I got antsy about a month ago worrying about gas prices, so I looked at other airlines, and saw Airtran for $101 each way and jumped on it, especially since they were both nonstop. My stomach has been in knots since then worrying that I did the wrong thing, until this morning...
Flying in and out of Dallas, the cheapest I could find, $406 RT!!! Slightly more than DOUBLE what I already booked, and none non-stop! I 'm so glad I did Airtran!!
What is this about Airtran's schedule not being finished?? I bought tickets, and haven't heard from them, so should I worry? Will my flights be cancelled? Good lord, from one panic to another in under 10 seconds!
Absolutely! But they were on the fence, and I was just pointing out the other side of the coin. Don't want to rain on anyone's parade. Having this madness behind you is a total blessing! Esp if you're booking for large groups, it's much harder to get a block of good airfare later on.True but those passengers have a reservation on a flight they like, a flight that will be flown and with a fare they're willing to pay. Any credit is a bonus.
Good for you! We leave from DFW 11/19, I saw the fare you got and decided to wait for SW (that was a mistake!) I'm just thankful that I can still get AirTran today for $972 RT for 4, SW is about $1300 and the flight times are not as good as Airtran's.
After booking, I'll just keep checking the Airtran site to check on schedule changes. From what I've read, airtran won't contact you until closer to your departure date. But I have also been watching the airfare for months now and Airtran hasn't made any noticable changes out of DFW.
Well, someone was looking out for me today! I am one very happy person!
I got $128 tics from BWI to MCO on 11/24 and $78 home on 12/6. The $78 fare went up to $173.
THen I checked back about an hour later and a flight opened up on 11/24 for $78!!! I did the quick cancel and book the new flight. Within 10 minutes, that disappeared and went up to $173.
So, moral of story, keep checking your dates and if you're able to be flexible, check surrounding dates. You might come up with a miracle like I did!
$400 x 12 tickets......OMG, I simply can't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so sad....there's got to be a better way!
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