Airtran Relaxes Business Class Upgrade Policy

Airtran is now offering space available upgrades to business class from any fare. Upgrades at checkin cost $35 per flight segment, except for flights to and from Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas which cost $50.

Airtran elite members continue to get confirmed upgrades to business class at booking on full fare tickets, and purchased upgrades remain available the day before travel on all other fares.

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