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My Story
AirTran Airways would like to thank all of our passengers for submitting their wonderful stories!
In honor of our 15 years of service, we wanted you to share your stories with us and you did! During the submission period, we received so many stories about how our friendly Crew Members and low fares have made a difference in your lives. These stories of one special flight, of an affordable family vacation, or of a city or route addition that made it easier to visit family or business associates have been great to hear.
We have awarded flights for the best stories in each of the following 4 categories:
Lisa's Story
Last summer I surprised my two daughters with their first-time flight and vacation from Chicago to Orlando/Disney World. Being a single mom and being on a budget, I wanted to make sure I got the best rates. I kept the trip a secret for over 3 months and after they went to sleep the night before departure, I secretly packed our suitcases and put them into the trunk of the car. We drove to the airport the next morning and they thought we were picking up a friend. I parked the car at the airport and I opened the trunk for each of them to find their packed bags! They did not realize where we were going until we reached the gate. On our return flight, we were offered an upgrade to Business Class for a reasonable rate and I decided to splurge. The girls and I pretended to be Hollywood stars on a luxury trip! We had a blast! The flight crew was awesome. Thank you, AirTran!
Bobbette's Story
I was flying from New York to Charlotte on Halloween when I saw this amazing looking man at my gate staring at me. We locked eyes and there was just some kind of spark that doesn't happen to you in your 40's! I boarded the plane and was checking for my seat when I realized he was in my row! One problem, I was the window seat and he was the aisle. I wanted the opportunity to talk with him during the flight but I knew if I didn't do something quickly, someone would set between us! He was working on his computer and didn't see me so I tapped him on the shoulder and said “Excuse me, Pumpkin" (as it was Halloween) but I think you are in my seat! He laughed and said, “I’m sorry. I'm always the aisle. I just assumed... “ I said "just move over one". We talked all the way and had a dinner date by the time we hit baggage claim! I flew to see him every other week for a year. We are now engaged and I have moved! AirTran is always our first choice. I thank AirTran for the love of my life!
Kirsten's Story
My home is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I have always chosen our hometown airline for my air travel needs. However, in February of 2008, I was flying to Orlando for business. As AirTran came in with a substantially cheaper nonstop flight, I reluctantly made my reservation. Upon check in, I noticed outstanding customer service, something that seems lost in this day and age. Also, I was able to easily upgrade my seat to Business Class for a very low cost. And this still kept my ticket cheaper than my old preferred airline. Upon boarding the plane, the staff was extremely friendly. I also noticed throughout the flight that AirTran had really focused on the small details that are so important like satellite radio and a courteous, efficient and professional staff. On my return flight, again, I was treated extremely well and the flight was on time. I must say, I was extremely impressed. After further researching AirTran’s fares and destinations, I can safely say I have found a new preferred airline with AirTran. Thank you AirTran for bringing back Customer Service!
Richards's Story
My Last Minute Travel Story involves a trip to the 2008 World Series in Tampa, FL. I couldn’t get a game ticket in Philadelphia so I kicked around the idea of going to Tampa. My wife told me if you really want to go, give AirTran a call. I told her that it would be impossible to get an airline ticket two days in advance. Well, I was wrong. The call to AirTran turned into the greatest experience of my life…a trip to the World Series in Tampa. I spent less money for the round trip airfare ticket, game ticket in Tampa, hotel and car rental than what I would have to pay for just a game ticket in Philadelphia. The flight was loaded with Phillies Fans and the flight crew wore Phillies hats. The pilot even made announcements wishing the Phillies good luck. I also got to visit the Phillies spring training facility in Clearwater…a life long dream of mine. Although the Phillies lost in Game 2, I will never forget my trip to the 2008 World Series in Tampa. Thanks to AirTran Airways! "Keep Up the Good Work".
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VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and Puerto Rico. Entrant(s) must physically reside in one of the 50 United States or Puerto Rico, and have an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards account in order to be awarded a prize. Registration for an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards account is free. Entrant must be 18 years of age or older as of 10/10/08 to participate. Contest begins on or about 9:01 a.m. EDT on 10/10/08 and ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT on 11/15/08. Contest is sponsored by AirTran Airways ("The Sponsor").
ELIGIBILITY:Employees of "The Sponsor", their respective advertising and promotion agencies, their parent, subsidiary and joint venture companies, or any other entity involved in the development or administration of this Contest ("Released Parties"), as well as members of their immediate families and same households (including children, spouses and siblings and/or others living in the same households as such persons, whether related or not), are not eligible to participate. By participating, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Official Judges and Sponsor, which are binding and final in all respects.
HOW TO ENTER: 1) During the "Entry Period", go to www.airtran.com/MyStory and click on the "My Story Essay Contest" icon to register as an Entrant (with your complete contact information) and complete the Official "Entry." In the space provided (limit of 200 words or less), enter your "essay". Your essay must be an original 200-word (or less) essay telling your favorite AirTran Airways Travel Story in one or all of the (4) four story categories: 1) My Family Travel Story; 2) My Romantic Travel Story; 3) My Business Travel Story; or 4) My Last Minute Travel Story. You may submit a story in each of the (4) categories, but there is a limit of (1) one prize per person.
Entry(s) generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. All Entry(s) become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. No joint/group Entry(s) will be accepted. Essay must be included as text on the online form; separate emails/email attachments will NOT be accepted. Entries may only be submitted via the above listed method no other will be accepted.
TERMS OF ENTRY:By entering, you represent and warrant that your "Entry" is based on your first-hand experience, is in all respects true and correct (to the best of your knowledge and belief), is solely your original work and you have the permission of any and all third parties to reference them within your “Entry.” Sponsor may require proof of such third party permission as a condition of selecting Entry as a finalist and the failure to furnish such proof upon Sponsor's request may result in disqualification of Entry. By submitting, you also agree that you are 18 years of age or older as of 10/10/08. Any “Entry” containing material that is illegal, racially or morally inappropriate or unfit for publication, as determined by Sponsor and/or the Official judges, in their sole discretion, may be disqualified. Any entry, which promotes a business entity, charity, political, religious or other cause, as determined by Sponsor and/or the Official judges in their sole discretion, may also result in disqualification of Entry. Entry must comply with all laws, guidelines, and regulations including, but not limited to, those concerning copyright, plagiarism, trademark, defamation and invasion of privacy. Entry must NOT have been previously published or submitted to another competition or contest (in whole or in part).
By entering, you agree that: i) Entry becomes Sponsor's property and will not be returned, and (ii) Entrant grants to Sponsor the right to alter and/or edit the materials. Sponsor has the right to use any and all Entries for future advertising, publicity in any medium now known or hereafter devised. By entering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Official Rules, which incorporates the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service found at www.airtran.com/MyStory, and you accept all of the policies referenced herein and agree to abide by its terms and conditions, and all applicable guidelines and regulations. Additionally, you agree that you have all rights, approvals and/or consents necessary to submit the Entry on the terms provided in these Official Rules and your Entry does not violate the rights of any other person, entity or any law. By entering, you grant Sponsor, its designees and its affiliates a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, unrestricted, irrevocable and fully sub licensable right and license to consider, disclose, use, re-use, reproduce, modify or enhance, change, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, re-distribute, publicly perform and/or display your Entry (in whole or in part), in any form, format, media or technology now known or later developed. YOU WILL NOT BE PAID/COMPENSATED FOR YOUR ENTRY or for granting Sponsor any of these rights. Sponsor or its affiliates are in no way obligated to use your Entry (and have no obligation to you or any other person or entity after your Entry is received), and you may not be given any credit if your Entry is used. We may elect to post any, all, or none of Entry on our site. Additionally, while Sponsor will seek to post your Entry in the form as provided at the time of entry, Entrants agree that due to technical limitations, Entry may be altered from its original form.
SELECTION OF FINALISTS: During the Initial Judging Period, from 11/17/08 and through 11/28/08 each eligible Entry will be reviewed by a panel of judges determined by Sponsor, and will be judged based on the following criteria: (a) Compelling Nature of Story (40%), (b) Appropriateness of Theme(30%); and (c) Writing Style (30%). The judging will occur on a rolling basis (as received). One (1) top Entry in each of the (4) Four Categories will be chosen as the Finalist for that category by the Official Judges. In the event of a tie, the finalist(s) will be selected based on which Entry (among the tied Entry(s) has the higher score in the "Compelling Nature of Story" criterion. Those chosen as finalists will be notified by mail or email on or about 12/15/08. All finalists will be required to complete, execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, Grant of Rights/Publicity Release (where lawful) within an indicated time period. Failure of finalist to comply with such requirement will result in disqualification and prize forfeiture (without compensation of any kind) and the next top-scoring Entrant in that category will be selected and notified.
FINALIST PRIZE(S):Each of the (4) Four finalists will receive (2) two roundtrip coach AirTran Airways Vouchers, vouchers good for (2) two roundtrip flights to and from an airport AirTran Airways currently serves. Additionally winner will receive $500, to be awarded in the form of a check to winner. (Total Approximate Retail Value of each Finalist Prize is $1,000). Total Approximate Retail Value of all available prizes: $4,000. No prize transfer; no prize substitution except by Sponsor at their sole discretion.
GENERAL RULES:Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, incomplete, incorrect, misrouted, undelivered, garbled, illegible or lost Entry(s), interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines or technical failures or difficulties, or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the processing of Entries, or the announcement of finalists. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to participants' or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the Contest or use of the web site. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Contest (including but not limited to providing any false, deceptive, misleading or incorrect information, proceeding without the written permission of a third party, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW (AND TO DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON FROM THE CONTEST, IF APPLICABLE).
Should the Contest be, in Sponsor's sole discretion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper participation in the Contest, and/or receipt of Entry(s), Sponsor reserves the right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. In such event, Sponsor will select Finalists in a manner which is fair, equitable and in accordance with the spirit of these Official Rules, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on www.airtrain/MyStory.com. By participating, Entrants agree that Released Parties and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and website providers/web masters, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless against, any liability, for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including death, to persons or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of prize or participation in this Contest. In the event of a dispute regarding entries received from multiple users having used the same e-mail account, the authorized subscriber of the e-mail account at the time of entry will be deemed to be the Entrant and must comply with these guidelines. Authorized account subscriber is the natural person who is assigned the e-mail address by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), on-line service provider or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses.
FINALIST LIST: Finalists and their story will be posted at www.airtran.com/MyStory after 12/15/2008. RULES: Complete Official Rules can be found at www.airtran.com/MyStory during the Entry Period.
SPONSOR: AirTran Airways®, 9955 AirTran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827.