Bonus A+ Reward Credits for buying Gift Cards Returns!
Nov 27, 2009, 9:58 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Bonus A+ Reward Credits for buying Gift Cards Returns!
Hi all,
This has been around for almost a week now; I forgot to post it earlier:
http://www.airtran.com/programs/gift_certificates.aspx
NEW! Limited Time Offer: Earn A+ Credits When You Purchase Gift Certificates!
From November 19, 2009, through February 10, 2010, earn 1 A+ credit for every $100 in AirTran Airways gift certificates you purchase. Gift certificate orders cannot be combined to qualify for A+ credits.
I was just about to buy a LGA-MKE-LGA roundtrip when I remembered this promo. I bought some gift certs at $100 each - they immediately e-mailed me the certs - I then booked my trip, paying with the certs ($153 all-in roundtrip - what a bargain!). The next day, my A+ account had received the bonus credits from the gift certs.
Those of you thinking of booking flights on AirTran in the next couple of months, remember this if you want to earn some extra A+ credits.
This has been around for almost a week now; I forgot to post it earlier:
http://www.airtran.com/programs/gift_certificates.aspx
NEW! Limited Time Offer: Earn A+ Credits When You Purchase Gift Certificates!
From November 19, 2009, through February 10, 2010, earn 1 A+ credit for every $100 in AirTran Airways gift certificates you purchase. Gift certificate orders cannot be combined to qualify for A+ credits.
I was just about to buy a LGA-MKE-LGA roundtrip when I remembered this promo. I bought some gift certs at $100 each - they immediately e-mailed me the certs - I then booked my trip, paying with the certs ($153 all-in roundtrip - what a bargain!). The next day, my A+ account had received the bonus credits from the gift certs.
Those of you thinking of booking flights on AirTran in the next couple of months, remember this if you want to earn some extra A+ credits.
Dec 2, 2009, 2:06 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
I noticed the promotion. It is good to know that they immediately e-mail the certificates.
Dec 2, 2009, 5:18 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 20
I just purchased a $980 business fare from Airtran, does this mean if I use 10 gift certs + buy my flight with them I will get the 1.5x bonus as well. So 14 A+ points?
Dec 2, 2009, 5:30 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
If you already bought the tickets then buying the GC now won't help you. If you bought the GC you will get 1 credit for each $100 in certificates (10 credits). You would then get your normal credit you would get for the actual flights. a round trip would net you 3 more credits.
Dec 2, 2009, 5:46 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 20
If you already bought the tickets then buying the GC now won't help you. If you bought the GC you will get 1 credit for each $100 in certificates (10 credits). You would then get your normal credit you would get for the actual flights. a round trip would net you 3 more credits.
Thanks!
Those 10 credits would get me elite status as well, though I never use AirTran since I am on the west coast.
It is kind of cryptic as well. Do I have to buy 10 separate gift certs of $100 or can I just buy one $1000 one?
Dec 2, 2009, 6:34 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Well its a refundable fare, so I can just rebook at any time.
Thanks!
Those 10 credits would get me elite status as well, though I never use AirTran since I am on the west coast.
It is kind of cryptic as well. Do I have to buy 10 separate gift certs of $100 or can I just buy one $1000 one?
Thanks!
Those 10 credits would get me elite status as well, though I never use AirTran since I am on the west coast.
It is kind of cryptic as well. Do I have to buy 10 separate gift certs of $100 or can I just buy one $1000 one?
Dec 2, 2009, 8:46 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,412
Correct. 10 one-way flights in a 90-day period (or 25 one-ways in a year) are required to qualify for elite status.
Dec 3, 2009, 8:46 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 187
Well its a refundable fare, so I can just rebook at any time.
Thanks!
Those 10 credits would get me elite status as well, though I never use AirTran since I am on the west coast.
It is kind of cryptic as well. Do I have to buy 10 separate gift certs of $100 or can I just buy one $1000 one?
Thanks!
Those 10 credits would get me elite status as well, though I never use AirTran since I am on the west coast.
It is kind of cryptic as well. Do I have to buy 10 separate gift certs of $100 or can I just buy one $1000 one?
Jan 8, 2010, 10:00 am
#10
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,412
Works great! I bought $400 worth last night...received the gift certificate via e-mail instantly. The credits posted this morning.
Very easy, and a great deal. I may buy some more.
This, combined with the double credits from Milwaukee, will give me 12 credits for two round trip tickets. Great deal! Heck, if I use 8 credtis for two one-way upgrades, I am still netting 4 credits, which is what I would normally get for two round-trips.
Very easy, and a great deal. I may buy some more.
This, combined with the double credits from Milwaukee, will give me 12 credits for two round trip tickets. Great deal! Heck, if I use 8 credtis for two one-way upgrades, I am still netting 4 credits, which is what I would normally get for two round-trips.
Jan 11, 2010, 2:38 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 74
Expiration of gift cards
Does anyone know if the gift cards have a "use by" date? Are they good until FL's bankruptcy or takeover by Republic?
That last question could create some interesting rumors!
That last question could create some interesting rumors!
Jan 11, 2010, 3:17 pm
#12
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,412
No expiration date. Here are the T&C's fom the certificate that I purchased.
Gift Certificate Details
Recipient may use this Gift Certificate for purchasing air travel on AirTran Airways at AirTran.com, through our call center at 1-800-AIR-TRAN, or at the AirTran Airways airport ticket counter at any AirTran-served destination.
The Gift Certificate does not need to be presented at check-in for an AirTran flight. The Credit may be applied to any fare on any flight to any AirTran-served destination but is not refundable in whole or in part.
When Gift Certificate funds are applied to a ticket purchase, the fare rules for that ticket are applicable to all funds used for the purchase.
In cases where your total fare is less than the amount in the Gift Certificate account, the credit balance remaining will be held in the account until it is fully used.
This Gift Certificate has no cash value. It reflects the amount of Credit initially deposited in the AirTran electronic Gift Certificate account number referred to above.
The Gift Certificate account number above is a confidential number and should be protected by the holder of this Gift Certificate. AirTran is not responsible for theft of Credit amounts in Gift Certificate accounts.
Gift Certificates do not expire.
AirTran Airways reserves the right, and the holder or purchaser of a Gift Certificate agrees that, AirTran Airways may at any time change the terms of the program or contract with a third party to administer the Gift Certificate program.
Gift Certificate Details
Recipient may use this Gift Certificate for purchasing air travel on AirTran Airways at AirTran.com, through our call center at 1-800-AIR-TRAN, or at the AirTran Airways airport ticket counter at any AirTran-served destination.
The Gift Certificate does not need to be presented at check-in for an AirTran flight. The Credit may be applied to any fare on any flight to any AirTran-served destination but is not refundable in whole or in part.
When Gift Certificate funds are applied to a ticket purchase, the fare rules for that ticket are applicable to all funds used for the purchase.
In cases where your total fare is less than the amount in the Gift Certificate account, the credit balance remaining will be held in the account until it is fully used.
This Gift Certificate has no cash value. It reflects the amount of Credit initially deposited in the AirTran electronic Gift Certificate account number referred to above.
The Gift Certificate account number above is a confidential number and should be protected by the holder of this Gift Certificate. AirTran is not responsible for theft of Credit amounts in Gift Certificate accounts.
Gift Certificates do not expire.
AirTran Airways reserves the right, and the holder or purchaser of a Gift Certificate agrees that, AirTran Airways may at any time change the terms of the program or contract with a third party to administer the Gift Certificate program.
Jan 21, 2010, 5:24 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: ATL
Programs: UA 3.6 MM, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 2,582
Do we get double AirTran Visa Points if we buy these gift certificates with our AirTran Visa cards?