i called airtran and the man was really nice. he said use dry ice BUT i read in my internet adventure that that is not a good idea. that it would need pilot approval.. unreal... So we will go to walmart and look at rubbermaid ice things.
I just know the gel aspect may cause a stir.. just thanks to all for helping us... we are scared to fly anyways but making sure about all this other stuff really seems overboard.
I cannot imagine what it is like for everyday people who fly all the time..