Companion Pass Report
 

I absolutely love AirTran's new companion pass. I've used it on two free tickets in the past two weeks easily. Burning 100 credits will pay itself off after six free flights for my wife . . . AirTran keeps getting better and the companion pass even works in Business Class. Try that on Delta! :D

Is this true, that the pass works for Business Class travel as well? This could really work well for small business people or couples who travel together.

How does it work? Do you have to burn 100 credits for a pass for 1 year? I know on WN you just need to earn 100 credits even you spent them on free tickets, you still get CP.

Yes, when you have 100 credits, you redeem them for an annual companion pass. They are then removed from your account and cannot be used for anything else.

yashan,

Are there blackouts or availability restrictions on the companion seats, in either coach or business?

Also, can I purchase more than one companion pass, or can my wife then purchase a companion pass for our child?

Thanks!

Not sure, alpine. As with any airline offer, I'm sure there is small print associated with it. I would suggest you call the Elite Desk and ask them. They should definitely be able to answer your questions. And if you find out, can you please come back and post in this thread to help out other FTers who are interested in the Companion Pass? Thanks. :cool:

I had one for my wife a few yrs ago. What ever class I was in she was in. It did not matter how I got there. For example, If I used the last award business class seat for myself, she would still get a business seat even if they only had full fare Business left.
Or, if I received an upgrade she would upgrade as well. This all could have changed by now.

I think you can stack them as well. ie, add the kids. If you never travel alone with your kids, you might want to make the companion tide to your spouse, so (she/he) can take the kids to the in-laws without you;)

I think you can also change the companion name quarterly.

Now on My Fourth Companion Pass!
 

I've just issued my fourth companion pass for 100 credits. It is still the best. No blackout dates, no capacity controls. It's still for the same class of service (business or coach), but as an Elite that means I can pay for a B or Y class ticket and get business class at no additional charge -- she does as well.

The name can be changed once per quarter, but it is for a calendar quarter and would not recommend it unless you really have several different traveling buddies and are trying to spread the love.

Does anyone think in the near future Southwest CP will work with Airtran travel ? Airtran has a common flight that we use that has no stops while Southwest has stops, its a real drag.........

You can now use your Southwest companion pass on certain AirTran routes. If you can purchase the ticket on Southwest.com for an AirTran code-share flight, then it works. This has not been publicized, but it works. For example, Atlanta-Ft. Lauderdale now works when purchased on Southwest.com and booked on AirTran for companion passes. In addition, when you book on Southwest.com you get the two bags free allowance.