Tickets
Tickets can bought online, over the phone or in the airport. Confirm that your tickets are reserved and ready before heading out on your journey. Printing tickets out at home can save time once you arrive at the airport.
Checked Baggage
AirTran charges a fee for checked bags. As of February 2010, the first checked bag costs $15, as long as the bag weighs under 50 pounds. Bags can be checked in anytime between 24 hours and two hours before the flight departs.
Carry-on Baggage
AirTran allows two carry-ons: one piece of luggage, and one personal item, such as a computer bag or purse. Umbrellas or walking sticks do count as a personal item. Carry-on luggage cannot have overall dimensions larger than 55 inches. Weapons, including any sharp objects, cannot be carried on the plane, nor can anything flammable or bottles holding more than 3 ounces of liquid formulas.
Check-in Information
Passengers have the option of checking in online, on their mobile phones, or in person. Check-in must occur at least 45 minutes before the plane's departure, and the passenger must be boarded 10 minutes before the scheduled take-off. You will need your ticket and a form of identification to board the plane.
Seating
AirTran allows passengers to choose their own seats when they purchase their tickets. Keep in mind that the exit row seats have additional travel requirements. You must be over the age of 15, able to lift 50 pounds, and not traveling with children or pets. You will need to purchase a seat for any child over the age of two, even if you plan on keeping the child in your lap for the duration of the flight.
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Kristin Wood entered the media industry in 2006 as a proofreader. She began her writing career in 2008, with work appearing in several online magazines, corporate blogs, nonprofit websites and local newspapers. Wood specializes in education, health, beauty, fashion, business and home-and-garden topics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Point University.
