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PLEDGE PROCEDURES:
PASSENGERS — To qualify for AirTran U, you must be 18 to 22 years old. (Once
you've reached your 23rd birthday, you are no longer eligible.) You are allowed
to carry an infant under two years of age in your arms at no additional charge.
PICK — Any of the many continental U.S. cities served by AirTran Airways. View our destinations in our interactive route map.
PACK — As an AirTran U standby passenger, you are permitted one carry-on item
and one personal item. A personal item may be a handbag, umbrella, cane,
crutches, coat, camera, reading material, infant food, briefcase, or laptop
computer. No carry-on item may exceed overall dimensions of 55 inches, and all items must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin. Any heavy item must
be placed underneath your seat. Per TSA's recent guidelines, travelers can now
bring liquids, gels and aerosols into their carry-on luggage. The items must be
stored in containers no larger than 3-ounces and must be housed in a single,
quart-sized zip-top, clear plastic bag.
PROCEED — To get on the AirTran U standby list, you must arrive at the ticket
counter at least two hours before scheduled departure of the flight. You will be
asked to show a valid, government issued photo ID to verify age requirements.
The boarding process begins promptly 30 minutes prior to departure, so make
sure you are in the gate area to listen for your name to be called. No exceptions.
PAY — Upon arrival at the ticket counter, you will be asked for $69* per segment
($99* for long-haul segments). You may pay by either credit card or cash. AirTran
U standby fares are per segment and Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up
to $4.50 per segment may apply. In addition, per-segment taxes of $3.50 and
September 11th security fee of up to $2.50 are not included. A segment is
defined as one takeoff and one landing.
PATIENCE — Once you have checked in for your flight at the ticket counter, please proceed to the gate and wait patiently. If the flight fills up, try another flight. Please do not disturb the gate agents as they work. If you checked in at the
ticket counter, then they know that you are waiting to get on the flight. Please
do not crowd the gate podium. Please be nice to the gate agents. Gate agents
have the right to refuse boarding.
POLITICS — This is a standby program for coach class only. You do not have a
confirmed seat, and no reservations can be made for the program if you have a
reservation on any AirTran Airways flight on the same day. Standby passengers
are not eligible for denied boarding compensation. Every stop is considered a
new segment for which you must be cleared. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. If your trip requires a connection, you must pay for all segments at the ticket counter in the origination city for one-way and connecting travel. Flights to/from San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, or Denver are considered long-haul segments, and cost $99* per segment.
PROHIBITED — The following dates are blacked out for travel in 2008: January 1,2; February 15, 18; March 14-16, 20, 24, 29-30; May 23, 26; June 15, 22, 27-28; July
5-6, 13; and November 26, 29, 30; December 1, 16-31. The last date for travel is December
15, 2008. AirTran U may not be available on code share flights or partner flights. Flights to/from San Juan, Puerto Rico are not included in the AirTran U program.
PERUSE — Check out AirTranU.com for answers to any questions.
PREPARE — For departure. Enjoy your flight. All travel must be completed by
December 15, 2008.
* All AirTran U fares, taxes and fees are per segment. Fares do not include per-segment taxes of $3.50, Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $4.50 per segment, and September 11th security fee of $2.50 per segment. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing.
** A+ Rewards seats are subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra – the September 11th security fee of up to $2.50 per segment is not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. [Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional government taxes of up to $30.80.]
†NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Void where prohibited or restricted by Law. Grand Prize winner will receive 2 roundtrip flights per quarter awarded as (32) thirty-two AirTran Airways A+ Rewards credits in their A+ Rewards account posted quarterly as follows: July 2008 and October 2008, and in subsequent years up until the winner turns 23 years of age. If the winner is 18 years old at time of entry, he or she will receive the final quarterly prize in January 2013. Sweepstakes ends at Midnight EDT on 6/9/08. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, who are 18-22 years of age as of 3/25/08. See AirTranU.com for complete details and rules. Entrant must have an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards account to enter. Registration is free. A+ Rewards credits expire one year after their posting date as indicated in your online account rewards summary. Please see important information about the AirTran Airways A+ Rewards Program in the Terms and Conditions at aplusrewards.com. A+ Rewards seats are subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra - the September 11th security fee of up to $10 per segment is not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional taxes of up to $30.80.
AirTran Airways Fly *Free 'til You're 23 Sweepstakes
Official Rules 3/7/08
*Please see important information about the AirTran Airways A+ Rewards Program in the Terms and Conditions at aplusrewards.com. A+ Rewards seats are subject to availability and blackout dates. Taxes and fees are extra - the September 11th security fee of up to $10 per segment is not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Passengers traveling to/from Puerto Rico are subject to additional taxes of up to $30.80
1. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 United States and Puerto Rico, who are 18 to 22 years of age as of March 25, 2008. Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 25, 2008 and ends at Midnight EDT on June 9, 2008 “Sweepstakes Entry Period”. This Sweepstakes is sponsored by AirTran® Airways (“The Sponsor”).
2. ELIGIBILITY: INTERNET ACCESS IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES. Employees of AirTran Airways®, Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt, 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 Sweepstakes, as well as members of their immediate families and households (including children, spouses and siblings and/or personal living in the same households as such persons, whether related or not), are not eligible to participate. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Judges and/or Sponsors, which are binding and final on matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
3. HOW TO ENTER: Go to www.AirTranU.com during the “Sweepstakes Monthly Entry Period” and enter your A+ Rewards number. If you do not have an A+ Rewards account, you may obtain one on www.airtran.com. Entrant must have an AirTran Airways® A+ Rewards account in order to be awarded a prize. Registration is free. Limit of one entry per person.
4. PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE “ARV”: One (1) Grand Prize will be selected from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period.Grand Prize winner will receive (32) Thirty-Two AirTran Airways A+ Rewards credits (the equivalent of 2 round trip flights) in their A+ Rewards account quarterly as follows: July 2008 and October 2008, and in subsequent years up until the winner turns 23 years of age. A+ Rewards credits will be awarded into winner's account in the months of January/April/July/and October after 2008, as applicable. If the winner is 18 at the time of winning, their final quarterly prize will be awarded in January 2013. The approximate retail value of 32 AirTran Airways A+ Rewards credits is $1,000.00 for a total available Retail Value of $19,000. (See chart below, based on winner being 18 at time of entry). The awarded A+ Rewards credits must be used within 12 months from the date A+ Rewards credits are posted to account, or A+ Rewards credits will be forfeited. By entering winner accepts stated retail value of prize and understands that they will be issued an annual 1099 Tax form for said amount. Additionally, Grand Prize will include tax assistance, provided as a general amount to be awarded once winner is confirmed, general amount provided is dependant on age of winner at time of acceptance, tax assistance will be provided to winner in the form of a check in 2008 for up to $7,410. Total Approximate Retail Value up to: $26,410. General tax assistance portion of prize will be based on winner's age at time of prize acceptance. All federal, state and local taxes and other expenses, are the winner's sole responsibility. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 per segment is not included. A segment is defined as one takeoff and one landing. Prize is not transferable. Potential winner will be notified by email, mail or phone and must return all required documents within the indicated time period. Potential Winner will be required to execute an Affidavit Publicity/Liability release and proof that he/she is 18-22 years of age at the time of entry to be returned within ten (10) days of date notice was sent. In the event of noncompliance with the foregoing requirements or if prize notification is returned as undeliverable, prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor's discretion, an alternate winner will be selected.
| Age | Year | Free Flights | A+ Rewards Credits Received |
| 18 | 2008 | July-Dec. (2) |
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| 19 | 2009 | Jan.-Dec. (4) |
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| 20 | 2010 | Jan.-Dec. (4) |
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| 21 | 2011 | Jan.-Dec. (4) |
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| 22 | 2012 | Jan.-Dec (4) |
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| 23 | 2013 | Jan. (1) |
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| 38 flights X $500/flight=$19,000 |
5. WINNER SELECTION: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about June 12, 2008, from all eligible entries received. Drawing will be conducted by Fulfillment Systems Inc. (the “Judging Organization”) whose decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Entrants must comply with all Sweepstakes rules as published. All information pertaining to the number of entries will be kept confidential and shall only be viewed by the Judging Organization.
6. TERMS OF SUBMISSION: By entering, you agree that you are 18 to 22 years of age during the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”. Additionally, by entering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Official Rules, which incorporates the www.aplusrewards.com Privacy Policies and Terms of Service (as appropriate), and you accept these Official Rules together with all of the policies referenced herein and agree to abide by its terms and conditions, as they may be amended from time to time, and all applicable rules and regulations. Winner will receive a 1099 tax form each year that they are eligible to receive the quarterly prize; for the value of the prize awarded that tax year, until winner becomes 23 years old. 1099 will be issued for the approximate retail value made available during each of the applicable years, as stated in these official rules, with the general tax assistance being provided in 2008.
7. GENERAL RULES: AirTran Airways®, Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt, (collectively, “Released Parties”) are not responsible for lost, 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 Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the prizes or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other such information or the failure to capture any such information. 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 Sweepstakes. 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 Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the web site. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, 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 SWEEPSTAKES, 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 SWEEPSTAKES, IF APPLICABLE).
8. Should any portion of the Sweepstakes 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 play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and conduct the Sweepstakes in a manner which in its sole discretion is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules. Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on www.AirTranU.com. Entrants, by participating, agree that Released Parties and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, dealerships, 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 by entrants 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 a prize or participation in this Sweepstakes. Winner, by acceptance of prize, except where legally prohibited, grants permission from Sponsor and their designees to use his/her name, address (city and state), photograph, voice, and/or other likeness and prize information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, and on the Internet and world wide web, in perpetuity, without notice or review or approval.
9. CONDITIONS: By entering a Submission, entrants release and agree to hold harmless AirTran Airways®, Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt, their promotional and advertising agencies, as well as the officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents of any of the foregoing entities, for any damage, loss or liability to person or property, due in whole or part, directly or indirectly, by reason of an entrant's entry submittal and/or its contents or by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of prize or participation in the Sweepstakes. These Official Rules are governed by the State of New York without regard to choice of law rules of New York or any other jurisdiction. Any controversy or claim relating to your Submission and/or these Official Rules shall be submitted to arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York County, New York under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If any portion of these Official Rules is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, for any reason, that portion shall be severed from the rest and shall not affect the agreement to resolve all controversies and claims through arbitration. Claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney's fees or any other damages of any kind. These Official Rules supersede any and all agreements or communications of any kind between you and the Sponsor or anyone associated with the Sweepstakes, and cannot be modified or waived except in writing and unless properly signed.
10. WINNERS LIST/RULES REQUESTS: These Official Rules will be made available at www.AirTranU.com during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Winner information will be made available on www.AirTranU.com after once winner is confirmed.
11. SPONSOR: AirTran® Airways, 9955 AirTran Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827. Administered by Fulfillment Systems, Inc. 4001 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud, MN 56301.