Questions regarding AirTran seating?
Mar 12, 2013, 2:27 pm
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Western NY
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Questions regarding AirTran seating?
I don't normally travel AirTran so this is my first time in the boards over here... please be gentle. 
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
Mar 12, 2013, 4:35 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Posts: 5,511
I don't normally travel AirTran so this is my first time in the boards over here... please be gentle.
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
When you book and purchase on AirTran's site, you don't need to pay to pick a seat. Aisles and windows disappear early, of course. No need to pay for premium Y seats at the gate - you can do it online. Unsold or unclaimed business class seats (upgrades) can be purchased at the gate.
Using Southwest's site, AirTran seat assignment occurs at the gate. I don't believe the seat purchase options mentioned above are available. Apologies if that has changed.
Mar 13, 2013, 12:04 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2010
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I don't normally travel AirTran so this is my first time in the boards over here... please be gentle.
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
If I don't pay to reserve a seat in at booking am I able to select a seat at check-in or are they simply assigned without options?
At check-in, can I opt to pay for a premium seat at that time or can that only be done in advance as a separate transaction?
Thanks in advance!
If you would pay for an assigned seat say $20 for exit row and at check-in a BC upgrade would be available that previous fee would be credited toward the UG and still get you the two free bags BC gets.
Mar 14, 2013, 6:21 am
#4
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Western NY
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I didn't know I could book via either SW or FLs sites.
Thanks for the info! For some reason I'm seeing a $6 fee to select Y seats towards the back of the plane, while the priority seating is $13-15 and comes with earlier boarding zone assignment.
I guess I'll give this a real-world try this afternoon when I check in
Thanks for the info! For some reason I'm seeing a $6 fee to select Y seats towards the back of the plane, while the priority seating is $13-15 and comes with earlier boarding zone assignment.
I guess I'll give this a real-world try this afternoon when I check in
Mar 14, 2013, 6:45 am
#5
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Posts: 5,511
I didn't know I could book via either SW or FLs sites.
Thanks for the info! For some reason I'm seeing a $6 fee to select Y seats towards the back of the plane, while the priority seating is $13-15 and comes with earlier boarding zone assignment.
I guess I'll give this a real-world try this afternoon when I check in
Thanks for the info! For some reason I'm seeing a $6 fee to select Y seats towards the back of the plane, while the priority seating is $13-15 and comes with earlier boarding zone assignment.
I guess I'll give this a real-world try this afternoon when I check in
Have a great trip!
Mar 19, 2013, 12:27 pm
#6
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I ended up chickening out and just paid for a business class upgrade.
Trip went fine - I got there on time and my luggage (which was all carried on) made it too. No complaints, and my fare w/upgrade came to less than the next cheapest option and that would have required a layover.
Trip went fine - I got there on time and my luggage (which was all carried on) made it too. No complaints, and my fare w/upgrade came to less than the next cheapest option and that would have required a layover.
Mar 19, 2013, 4:07 pm
#7
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Posts: 5,511
Smart move!
Travels should have no travails.
Cheers.
Travels should have no travails.
Cheers.
Mar 20, 2013, 8:56 am
#8
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,572
On my last two WN marketed, FL operated flights, I was able to be moved to the exit row at the counter for no charge.
Mar 20, 2013, 8:33 pm
#9
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Posts: 5,511
Actually, seat assignment occurs at time of checkin, and you can use OLCI starting at T-24. The system will currently assign you a seat and if you want to change it, you can do so at the airport counter or at the gate.
On my last two WN marketed, FL operated flights, I was able to be moved to the exit row at the counter for no charge.
On my last two WN marketed, FL operated flights, I was able to be moved to the exit row at the counter for no charge.
Thanks for correcting my wrong info.
