<p>Because D’s freshman seminar will go over, she will only be able to use one way of her free ticket, so I need to book her out of DC (Reagan, Dulles or National) for her return to Houston at Thanksgiving. Transair has the best prices, but I have never flown on them. I know they used to be ValuJet, but know nothing about them. Any input?</p>
<p>evitarj, it’s AirTran. I have flown on them very often with no problems. They are a discount line on par with Southwest – but discount doesn’t mean unsafe, rude, etc. Seats are fine, you still get a can of soda and some peanuts. And, fwiw, they will often let you upgrade to “business” at the gate for a pretty reasonable fee. Mind you, business class on AirTran isn’t the lap of luxury – mainly just larger, more comfortable seats and more legroom. She’ll be fine.</p>
<p>I am getting dyslexic in my old age - it is AirTran. Thanks you so much! I can get her home for 129.90. What a deal! Thanks. Will let her know - she is fond of getting the frequent flyer number, so I will let her handle this.</p>
<p>AIRTRAN also has a fairly good standby $$ policy also - another option to consider in times of need</p>
<p>D went on the Airtran site, and the same flight was only 109 - with fees, 124. Cheaper on their site than on the cheap travel sites. I can’t believe our good fortune, considering it is the Thanksgiving holiday when we needed to get her home! I was really worried about even getting her on a flight. Thank you all for your help!</p>